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Poonthenil Kalanthu Male

From Enippadigal · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Enippadigal
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
31 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poonthaenil kalandhu
Ponvandu ezhundhu
Sangeedham padippadhenna
Thallaadi nadappadhenna
Poonthaenil kalandhu
Ponvandu ezhundhu
Sangeedham padippadhenna
Thallaadi nadappadhenna
Yaeraadha yaenidhanil
Yaeri nadappaal
Nalla neram varum
Endrendrum nalla pughazh
Dhannai valarppaal
Andha kaalam varum
Aval aaramba nilaiyilum
Meenaaga jolippaal
Kalai vanna thaaragaiyena varuvaal
Adhu nadakkum
Yena ninaikkum
Manam naal paarthu
Thodangi vidum
Poonthaenil kalandhu
Ponvandu ezhundhu
Sangeedham padippadhenna
Thallaadi nadappadhenna
Kattaana maeni undu
Aadal nadatha
Vanna thoghai aval
Sangeedha gynanam undu
Paadal nadatha
Vaanambaadi aval
Aval poovizhi chirippinil
Bhoologam mayangum
Pollaadha punnagai kalanga vaikkum
Nalla pughazhum
Perumporulum
Aval adaigindra kaalam varum
Poonthaenil kalandhu
Ponvandu ezhundhu
Sangeedham padippadhenna
Thallaadi nadappadhenna
Ennai than naadhan endru
Solli maghizhvaal
Adhil thayakkam illai
Eppodhum en madiyil
Thulli vizhuvaal
Maru vilakkam illai
Aval thaan konda pugazh
Endrum naan konda pugazhdhaan
En nenjil vaerendha ninaivum illai
Idhil enakkum
Oru mayakkam
Idhu ennaalum kuraivadhillai
Poonthaenil kalandhu
Ponvandu ezhundhu
Sangeedham padippadhenna
Thallaadi nadappadhenna
Aaahaaha ahahaa aaa…
Drunk on sweet flower nectar,
a golden beetle rises—
why is it singing a melody?
Why is it swaying as it walks?
Drunk on sweet flower nectar,
a golden beetle rises—
why is it singing a melody?
Why is it swaying as it walks?
On a ladder never climbed before,
she will climb and make her way;
a good time will surely arrive!
Everlasting great fame,
she will build for herself;
that time is bound to come!
Even in her early beginnings,
she shines bright like a sparkling fish;
she will rise as a radiant star of the arts!
"It will surely happen,"
thinking this,
the heart picks the right day
and makes its start!
Drunk on sweet flower nectar,
a golden beetle rises—
why is it singing a melody?
Why is it swaying as it walks?
She has a graceful, shapely figure
to perform her dances,
like a peacock with colourful plumes!
She has the gift of musical wisdom
to render her songs,
singing sweetly like a skylark!
At the smile in her flower-like eyes,
the whole world will be enchanted!
Her playful smile will leave hearts stirred!
Great fame
and great wealth—
the time she attains them will arrive!
Drunk on sweet flower nectar,
a golden beetle rises—
why is it singing a melody?
Why is it swaying as it walks?
Calling me her beloved lord,
she will rejoice happily;
there is no hesitation in that!
Always onto my lap,
she will playfully leap and rest;
no further explanation is needed!
The glory that she earns
is truly the glory I have won forever;
there is no other thought in my heart!
In all of this, I too feel
a sweet intoxication,
and it will never fade away!
Drunk on sweet flower nectar,
a golden beetle rises—
why is it singing a melody?
Why is it swaying as it walks?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Poonthaenil kalandhu' from the movie Enippadigal (1979) uses the metaphor of a golden beetle intoxicated by flower nectar to symbolize a talented heroine stepping onto the ladder of artistic fame and success. Kannadasan's lyrics celebrate her artistic brilliance, comparing her grace to a peacock, her voice to a skylark, and her eyes to flowers. The male protagonist envisions her rising up the ladder of fame, earning wealth, recognition, and immense respect. He shares a deep emotional bond with her, viewing her success as his own triumph and deriving endless joy from her progress and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Ponvandu ezhundhu / Vanna thoghai aval / Vaanambaadi aval”

Compares the rising star artist to a golden beetle drunk on floral nectar, a peacock's colorful tail for dancing, and a skylark (Vaanambaadi) for singing.

Ethirhai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Poonthaenil kalandhu / Ponvandu ezhundhu”

The second consonant sound 'n' is repeated in 'Poonthaenil' and 'Ponvandu', establishing a classic Tamil rhyming structure.

Monnai (Initial-letter Alliteration)

“Yaeraadha yaenidhanil / Yaeri nadappaal”

Repetition of the initial 'Ya' sound ('Yaeraadha', 'Yaeri') creates a rhythmic cadence in the verse.

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Trivia

Enippadigal (1979) stars Sivakumar and Shoba in lead roles and was directed by P. Madhavan. The movie's musical score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song plays heavily into the central theme of the film—rising up the 'ladder' (Enippadigal) of life and artistic stardom.

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