Ponnum Porulum
From Neeya Naana – 1962 Film · 1962
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Neeya Naana – 1962 Film1962
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ponnum porulum parisalla | Gold and material wealth are not true gifts, |
| Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla | They are not greater than a gentle maiden. |
| Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten | I have surrendered myself to you, |
| Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten | And I have spoken this with an open heart. |
| Female | |
| Ponnum porulum parisalla | Gold and material wealth are not true gifts, |
| Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla | They are not greater than a gentle maiden. |
| Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten | I have surrendered myself to you, |
| Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten | And I have spoken this with an open heart. |
| Male | |
| Thirandhu manadhai purindhu konden | Having opened my mind, I understood, |
| Adhil therindha uruvam arindhu konden | I recognized the image revealed within it. |
| Arindha piragum thamadhama | Even after knowing, why the delay? |
| Naam parandhu thirivom sammadhama | Do you agree that we fly around freely together? |
| Male | |
| Thirandhu manadhai purindhu konden | Having opened my mind, I understood, |
| Adhil therindha uruvam arindhu konden | I recognized the image revealed within it. |
| Arindha piragum thamadhama | Even after knowing, why the delay? |
| Naam parandhu thirivom sammadhama | Do you agree that we fly around freely together? |
| Male | |
| Kaiyiledutha vaalai iraivan | The sword held in hand, God |
| Kannil padaithaanae | Has fashioned inside the eyes. |
| Porr kalangal kanda kaalai unadhu | A mighty bull accustomed to battlefields, |
| Kannil vilundhenae | Fell into your eyes! |
| Female | |
| Kannil vaithu imaigal moodi | Keeping you within my eyes and closing my eyelids, |
| Kaaval kaathiruppen | I will stand guard and protect you. |
| Edhir kaalam ellaam kaidhi polae | For all of the future, like a captive, |
| Karuthil veithiruppen | I shall cherish you in my thoughts. |
| Male | |
| Ahaa..aa…aaa…haa..aaa.. | Ahaa..aa...aaa...haa..aaa.. |
| Female | |
| Hooo oo oo o hoo | Hooo oo oo o hoo |
| Female | |
| Ponnum porulum parisalla | Gold and material wealth are not true gifts, |
| Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla | They are not greater than a gentle maiden. |
| Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten | I have surrendered myself to you, |
| Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten | And I have spoken this with an open heart. |
| Female | |
| Indru naalai endru | Whether today or tomorrow, |
| Ulagam maari vandhaalum | Even if the world changes, |
| Male :Udal ilamai maari mudhumai kondu | Male: Even if youthful strength fades into old age, |
| Mudivu vandhaalum | And the final moment arrives, |
| Female | |
| Vaazhum kaalam vaazhum varaikkum | As long as life endures, |
| Manadhu ondru padum | Our minds shall remain united as one. |
| Male :Dhinam mayangi mayangi valarum kaadhal | Male: The love that grows daily in sweet enchantment, |
| Ulagai vendru vidum | Will ultimately conquer the world. |
| Female | |
| Ahaa..aa…aaa…haa..aaa.. | Ahaa..aa...aaa...haa..aaa.. |
| Male | |
| Haaa..aa…ooo oo oo o hoo | Haaa..aa...ooo oo oo o hoo |
| Male | |
| Ponnum porulum parisalla | Gold and material wealth are not true gifts, |
| Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla | They are not greater than a gentle maiden. |
| Female :Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten | Female: I have surrendered myself to you, |
| Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten | And I have spoken this with an open heart. |
பொன்னும் பொருளும் பரிசல்ல
அவை பூவைக்கு மேலே பெரிதல்ல....
என்னை உனக்கெ தந்துவிட்டேன்
அதை இதயம் திறந்து சொல்லி விட்டேன்....
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
I have surrendered myself to you,
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
பொன்னும் பொருளும் பரிசல்ல
அவை பூவைக்கு மேலே பெரிதல்ல....
என்னை உனக்கெ தந்துவிட்டேன்
அதை இதயம் திறந்து சொல்லி விட்டேன்....
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
I have surrendered myself to you,
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
திறந்த மனதை புரிந்து கொண்டேன்
அதில் தெரிந்த உருவம் அறிந்து கொண்டேன்
அறிந்த பிறகும் தாமதமா
நாம் பறந்து திரிவோம் சம்மதமா......
Having opened my mind, I understood,
I recognized the image revealed within it.
Even after knowing, why the delay?
Do you agree that we fly around freely together?
திறந்த மனதை புரிந்து கொண்டேன்
அதில் தெரிந்த உருவம் அறிந்து கொண்டேன்
அறிந்த பிறகும் தாமதமா
நாம் பறந்து திரிவோம் சம்மதமா......
Having opened my mind, I understood,
I recognized the image revealed within it.
Even after knowing, why the delay?
Do you agree that we fly around freely together?
கையிலெடுத்த வாளை இறைவன்
கண்ணில் படைத்தானே – போர்க்
களங்கள் கண்ட காளை உனது
கண்ணில் விழுந்தேனே......
The sword held in hand, God
Has fashioned inside the eyes.
A mighty bull accustomed to battlefields,
Fell into your eyes!
கண்ணில் வைத்து இமைகள் மூடி
காவல் காத்திருப்பேன் – எதிர்
காலமெல்லாம் கைதி போலே
கருத்தில் வைத்திருப்பேன்......
Keeping you within my eyes and closing my eyelids,
I will stand guard and protect you.
For all of the future, like a captive,
I shall cherish you in my thoughts.
ஆஹா ...ஆ...ஆஅ...
Ahaa..aa...aaa...haa..aaa..
ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஓஹோ
Hooo oo oo o hoo
பொன்னும் பொருளும் பரிசல்ல
அவை பூவைக்கு மேலே பெரிதல்ல....
என்னை உனக்கெ தந்துவிட்டேன்
அதை இதயம் திறந்து சொல்லி விட்டேன்....
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
I have surrendered myself to you,
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
இன்று நாளை என்று
உலகம் மாறி வந்தாலும்
உடல் இளமை மாறி முதுமை கொண்டு
முடிவு வந்தாலும்
Whether today or tomorrow,
Even if the world changes,
Male: Even if youthful strength fades into old age,
And the final moment arrives,
வாழும் காலம் வாழும் வரைக்கும்
மனது ஒன்று படும்
தினம் மயங்கி மயங்கி வளரும் காதல்
உலகை வென்று விடும்.........
As long as life endures,
Our minds shall remain united as one.
Male: The love that grows daily in sweet enchantment,
Will ultimately conquer the world.
ஆஹா ..ஆ..ஆ..ஆஹா ..ஆ...ஆ..
ஆண் : ஹா ..ஆ...ஹோ ஓ ஓ
Ahaa..aa...aaa...haa..aaa..
பொன்னும் பொருளும் பரிசல்ல
அவை பூவைக்கு மேலே பெரிதல்ல....
Haaa..aa...ooo oo oo o hoo
என்னை உனக்கெ தந்துவிட்டேன்
அதை இதயம் திறந்து சொல்லி விட்டேன்....
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
Female: I have surrendered myself to you,
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
Ponnum porulum parisalla
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten
I have surrendered myself to you,
Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
Ponnum porulum parisalla
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten
I have surrendered myself to you,
Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
Thirandhu manadhai purindhu konden
Having opened my mind, I understood,
Adhil therindha uruvam arindhu konden
I recognized the image revealed within it.
Arindha piragum thamadhama
Even after knowing, why the delay?
Naam parandhu thirivom sammadhama
Do you agree that we fly around freely together?
Thirandhu manadhai purindhu konden
Having opened my mind, I understood,
Adhil therindha uruvam arindhu konden
I recognized the image revealed within it.
Arindha piragum thamadhama
Even after knowing, why the delay?
Naam parandhu thirivom sammadhama
Do you agree that we fly around freely together?
Kaiyiledutha vaalai iraivan
The sword held in hand, God
Kannil padaithaanae
Has fashioned inside the eyes.
Porr kalangal kanda kaalai unadhu
A mighty bull accustomed to battlefields,
Kannil vilundhenae
Fell into your eyes!
Kannil vaithu imaigal moodi
Keeping you within my eyes and closing my eyelids,
Kaaval kaathiruppen
I will stand guard and protect you.
Edhir kaalam ellaam kaidhi polae
For all of the future, like a captive,
Karuthil veithiruppen
I shall cherish you in my thoughts.
Ahaa..aa…aaa…haa..aaa..
Ahaa..aa...aaa...haa..aaa..
Hooo oo oo o hoo
Hooo oo oo o hoo
Ponnum porulum parisalla
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten
I have surrendered myself to you,
Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
Indru naalai endru
Whether today or tomorrow,
Ulagam maari vandhaalum
Even if the world changes,
Male :Udal ilamai maari mudhumai kondu
Male: Even if youthful strength fades into old age,
Mudivu vandhaalum
And the final moment arrives,
Vaazhum kaalam vaazhum varaikkum
As long as life endures,
Manadhu ondru padum
Our minds shall remain united as one.
Male :Dhinam mayangi mayangi valarum kaadhal
Male: The love that grows daily in sweet enchantment,
Ulagai vendru vidum
Will ultimately conquer the world.
Ahaa..aa…aaa…haa..aaa..
Ahaa..aa...aaa...haa..aaa..
Haaa..aa…ooo oo oo o hoo
Haaa..aa...ooo oo oo o hoo
Ponnum porulum parisalla
Gold and material wealth are not true gifts,
Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla
They are not greater than a gentle maiden.
Female :Ennai unakkae thandhu vitten
Female: I have surrendered myself to you,
Adhai idhayam thirandhu solli vitten
And I have spoken this with an open heart.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This melodious romantic duet expresses the eternal nature of love over fleeting material riches. The lovers celebrate their mutual affection, declaring that gold and worldly treasures hold no value compared to true romantic devotion. They describe how opening their hearts revealed each other's reflection, expressing a yearning to be together without delay. The male protagonist marvels at how a fierce warrior like himself fell captured by her eyes, promising to guard her fondly like a prized secret. In turn, they reflect on the impermanence of youth and time, concluding that while bodies age and worlds change, a deep, growing love remains unified and ultimately triumphs over all obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Kaiyiledutha vaalai iraivan Kannil padaithaanae”
The lyricist compares the sharpness and impact of a woman's gaze to a sword forged by God.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ponnum porulum parisalla / Avai poovaikku melae peridhalla”
Rhyming line endings 'parisalla' and 'peridhalla', as well as 'thundhu vitten' and 'solli vitten' create a smooth, lyrical cadence.
Contrast / Hyperbole
“Porr kalangal kanda kaalai unadhu Kannil vilundhenae”
Contrasts a warrior accustomed to battlefields ('porr kalangal kanda kaalai') surrendering completely to love upon falling into her eyes.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Ponnum porulum parisalla”
Refrain repetition of 'Ponnum porulum parisalla' reinforces the core thematic value of love over material wealth.
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Trivia
Composed by legendary music director K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this vintage duet rendered by P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela highlights classic 1960s Tamil film orchestration, using minimal acoustic instrumentation to emphasize vocal clarity and poetic lyricism.
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