- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Parisu
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ponnulagam Nokki Pogindrom from the film Parisu (1963) is a poetic romantic duet celebrating the sacred union and intimate bliss of newlyweds. Kannadasan's lyricism elevates physical and emotional romantic union to a divine experience, describing it as ascending from the earthly realm (Mannulag) to a celestial golden paradise (Ponnulag). The song delves into the feelings of excitement at dusk, the discovery of loving intimacy, and the eternal nature of true affection compared to the blooming lotus.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Ponnulagam nokki pogindrom”
Describing the blissful state of marital union as ascending towards a 'golden world' (Ponnulagam) from the earthly world.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Mannulagil irundhu vinnulagil parandhu / Kannulagil kalandhu vaazhugindrom”
Rhyming of the second consonant 'nn' across lines: Mannulagil, Vinnulagil, Kannulagil.
Imagery & Contrast
“Chandhiran theindhaalum... Indha thaamarai kaalamellaam Malarndhirukkum”
Contrasting the temporary waning of the moon with the permanent blooming of the lotus to represent eternal love.
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Trivia
Parisu (1963) is a Tamil film directed by D. Yoganand starring M. G. Ramachandran, Savitri, and M. R. Radha. The music for this classic film was composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan.
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