Pozhuthellam Pesa Sollum
From Thanga Thambi · 1967
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thanga Thambi1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pozhuthellam pesa sollum | There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long, |
| Pozhuthellam pesa sollum | There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long, |
| Kadhai ondru kannil undu | There is a story in the eyes. |
| Female :Iravellam paada sollum | Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long, |
| Paattondru nenjil undu | There is a song in the heart. |
| Male | |
| Pozhuthellam pesa sollum | There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long, |
| Kadhai ondru kannil undu | There is a story in the eyes. |
| Female :Iravellam paada sollum | Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long, |
| Paattondru nenjil undu | There is a song in the heart. |
| Male | |
| Anbuli pol pennai kanden | I saw a woman as lovely as the loving moon, |
| Ambu vizhi kannai kanden | I saw eyes as sharp as arrows, |
| Anbuli pol pennai kanden | I saw a woman as lovely as the loving moon, |
| Ambu vizhi kannai kanden | I saw eyes as sharp as arrows, |
| Azhaguradham aada kanden | I saw a beautiful chariot in motion, |
| Aadai kondu mooda kanden | I saw it covered with garments, |
| Azhaguradham aada kanden | I saw a beautiful chariot in motion, |
| Aadai kondu mooda kanden | I saw it covered with garments, |
| Female | |
| Kodaiyilae nizhalai knden | I found comforting shade in the summer heat, |
| Kaanalilae neerai kanden | I found life-giving water in a mirage, |
| Kodaiyilae nizhalai knden | I found comforting shade in the summer heat, |
| Kaanalilae neerai kanden | I found life-giving water in a mirage, |
| Annai polae nenjam kanden | I found a heart as selfless as a mother's, |
| Pillai pol thanjam endraen | I sought refuge like a child, |
| Annai polae nenjam kanden | I found a heart as selfless as a mother's, |
| Pillai pol thanjam endraen | I sought refuge like a child, |
| Pillai pol thanjam endraen | I sought refuge like a child. |
| Male | |
| Pozhuthellam pesa sollum | There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long, |
| Kadhai ondru kannil undu | There is a story in the eyes. |
| Female :Iravellam paada sollum | Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long, |
| Paattondru nenjil undu | There is a song in the heart, |
| Paattondru nenjil undu | There is a song in the heart. |
| Male | |
| Kattrukku kann kedaiyaadhu | The wind has no eyes, |
| Nadappathellam paarppatharkku | To watch everything that transpires, |
| Kattrukku kann kedaiyaadhu | The wind has no eyes, |
| Nadappathellam paarppatharkku | To watch everything that transpires, |
| Kattilukku vayum illai | The bed has no mouth, |
| Kavithaigalai varaivadharkku | To write or speak romantic poetry, |
| Kattilukku vayum illai | The bed has no mouth, |
| Kavithaigalai varaivadharkku | To write or speak romantic poetry, |
| Female | |
| Vidindha pinbhu vannam kattum | When dawn arrives, it reveals vibrant colors, |
| Mannan thandha chinnam kattum | It displays the love mark bestowed by the king, |
| Vidindha pinbhu vannam kattum | When dawn arrives, it reveals vibrant colors, |
| Mannan thandha chinnam kattum | It displays the love mark bestowed by the king, |
| Sendhazhimilae pannil thigalum | It shines like music upon red flower lips, |
| Kanbavarkku thannal puriyum | Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own, |
| Sendhazhimilae pannil thigalum | It shines like music upon red flower lips, |
| Kanbavarkku thannal puriyum | Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own, |
| Kanbavarkku thannal puriyum | Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own. |
| Male | |
| Pozhuthellam pesa sollum | There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long, |
| Female :Kadhai ondru kannil undu | Female: There is a story in the eyes, |
| Male :Iravellam paada sollum | Male: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long, |
| Female :Paattondru nenjil undu | Female: There is a song in the heart, |
| Male :Paattondru nenjil undu | Male: There is a song in the heart. |
பொழுதெல்லாம் பேசச் சொல்லும்
பொழுதெல்லாம் பேசச் சொல்லும்
கதை ஒன்று கண்ணில் உண்டு
இரவெல்லாம் பாடச் சொல்லும்
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
There is a story in the eyes.
Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
There is a song in the heart.
பொழுதெல்லாம் பேசச் சொல்லும்
கதை ஒன்று கண்ணில் உண்டு
இரவெல்லாம் பாடச் சொல்லும்
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
There is a story in the eyes.
Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
There is a song in the heart.
அம்புலி போல் பெண்ணைக் கண்டேன்
அம்புவிழிக் கண்ணை கண்டேன்
அம்புலி போல் பெண்ணைக் கண்டேன்
அம்புவிழிக் கண்ணை கண்டேன்
அழகுரதம் ஆடக் கண்டேன்
ஆடைக் கொண்டு மூடக் கண்டேன்
அழகுரதம் ஆடக் கண்டேன்
ஆடைக் கொண்டு மூடக் கண்டேன்
I saw a woman as lovely as the loving moon,
I saw eyes as sharp as arrows,
I saw a woman as lovely as the loving moon,
I saw eyes as sharp as arrows,
I saw a beautiful chariot in motion,
I saw it covered with garments,
I saw a beautiful chariot in motion,
I saw it covered with garments,
கோடையிலே நிழலைக் கண்டேன்
கானலிலே நீரைக் கண்டேன்
கோடையிலே நிழலைக் கண்டேன்
கானலிலே நீரைக் கண்டேன்
அன்னைப் போலே நெஞ்சம் கண்டேன்
பிள்ளைப் போல் தஞ்சம் என்றேன்
அன்னைப் போலே நெஞ்சம் கண்டேன்
பிள்ளைப் போல் தஞ்சம் என்றேன்
பிள்ளைப் போல் தஞ்சம் என்றேன்
I found comforting shade in the summer heat,
I found life-giving water in a mirage,
I found comforting shade in the summer heat,
I found life-giving water in a mirage,
I found a heart as selfless as a mother's,
I sought refuge like a child,
I found a heart as selfless as a mother's,
I sought refuge like a child,
I sought refuge like a child.
பொழுதெல்லாம் பேசச் சொல்லும்
கதை ஒன்று கண்ணில் உண்டு
இரவெல்லாம் பாடச் சொல்லும்
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
There is a story in the eyes.
Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
There is a song in the heart,
There is a song in the heart.
காற்றுக்கு கண் கிடையாது
நடப்பதெல்லாம் பார்ப்பதற்கு
காற்றுக்கு கண் கிடையாது
நடப்பதெல்லாம் பார்ப்பதற்கு
கட்டிலுக்கு வாயுமில்லை
கவிதைகளை வரைவதற்கு
கட்டிலுக்கு வாயுமில்லை
கவிதைகளை வரைவதற்கு
The wind has no eyes,
To watch everything that transpires,
The wind has no eyes,
To watch everything that transpires,
The bed has no mouth,
To write or speak romantic poetry,
The bed has no mouth,
To write or speak romantic poetry,
விடிந்த பின்பு வண்ணம் காட்டும்
மன்னன் தந்த சின்னம் காட்டும்
விடிந்த பின்பு வண்ணம் காட்டும்
மன்னன் தந்த சின்னம் காட்டும்
செந்தமிழே பண்ணில் திகழும்
காண்பவர்க்கு தன்னால் புரியும்
செந்தமிழே பண்ணில் திகழும்
காண்பவர்க்கு தன்னால் புரியும்
காண்பவர்க்கு தன்னால் புரியும்
When dawn arrives, it reveals vibrant colors,
It displays the love mark bestowed by the king,
When dawn arrives, it reveals vibrant colors,
It displays the love mark bestowed by the king,
It shines like music upon red flower lips,
Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own,
It shines like music upon red flower lips,
Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own,
Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own.
பொழுதெல்லாம் பேசச் சொல்லும்
கதை ஒன்று கண்ணில் உண்டு
இரவெல்லாம் பாடச் சொல்லும்
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
Female: There is a story in the eyes,
Male: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
Female: There is a song in the heart,
Male: There is a song in the heart.
பொழுதெல்லாம் பேசச் சொல்லும்
கதை ஒன்று கண்ணில் உண்டு
இரவெல்லாம் பாடச் சொல்லும்
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
பாட்டொன்று நெஞ்சில் உண்டு
Pozhuthellam pesa sollum
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
Pozhuthellam pesa sollum
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
Kadhai ondru kannil undu
There is a story in the eyes.
Female :Iravellam paada sollum
Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
Paattondru nenjil undu
There is a song in the heart.
Pozhuthellam pesa sollum
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
Kadhai ondru kannil undu
There is a story in the eyes.
Female :Iravellam paada sollum
Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
Paattondru nenjil undu
There is a song in the heart.
Anbuli pol pennai kanden
I saw a woman as lovely as the loving moon,
Ambu vizhi kannai kanden
I saw eyes as sharp as arrows,
Anbuli pol pennai kanden
I saw a woman as lovely as the loving moon,
Ambu vizhi kannai kanden
I saw eyes as sharp as arrows,
Azhaguradham aada kanden
I saw a beautiful chariot in motion,
Aadai kondu mooda kanden
I saw it covered with garments,
Azhaguradham aada kanden
I saw a beautiful chariot in motion,
Aadai kondu mooda kanden
I saw it covered with garments,
Kodaiyilae nizhalai knden
I found comforting shade in the summer heat,
Kaanalilae neerai kanden
I found life-giving water in a mirage,
Kodaiyilae nizhalai knden
I found comforting shade in the summer heat,
Kaanalilae neerai kanden
I found life-giving water in a mirage,
Annai polae nenjam kanden
I found a heart as selfless as a mother's,
Pillai pol thanjam endraen
I sought refuge like a child,
Annai polae nenjam kanden
I found a heart as selfless as a mother's,
Pillai pol thanjam endraen
I sought refuge like a child,
Pillai pol thanjam endraen
I sought refuge like a child.
Pozhuthellam pesa sollum
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
Kadhai ondru kannil undu
There is a story in the eyes.
Female :Iravellam paada sollum
Female: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
Paattondru nenjil undu
There is a song in the heart,
Paattondru nenjil undu
There is a song in the heart.
Kattrukku kann kedaiyaadhu
The wind has no eyes,
Nadappathellam paarppatharkku
To watch everything that transpires,
Kattrukku kann kedaiyaadhu
The wind has no eyes,
Nadappathellam paarppatharkku
To watch everything that transpires,
Kattilukku vayum illai
The bed has no mouth,
Kavithaigalai varaivadharkku
To write or speak romantic poetry,
Kattilukku vayum illai
The bed has no mouth,
Kavithaigalai varaivadharkku
To write or speak romantic poetry,
Vidindha pinbhu vannam kattum
When dawn arrives, it reveals vibrant colors,
Mannan thandha chinnam kattum
It displays the love mark bestowed by the king,
Vidindha pinbhu vannam kattum
When dawn arrives, it reveals vibrant colors,
Mannan thandha chinnam kattum
It displays the love mark bestowed by the king,
Sendhazhimilae pannil thigalum
It shines like music upon red flower lips,
Kanbavarkku thannal puriyum
Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own,
Sendhazhimilae pannil thigalum
It shines like music upon red flower lips,
Kanbavarkku thannal puriyum
Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own,
Kanbavarkku thannal puriyum
Those who witness it will understand it naturally on their own.
Pozhuthellam pesa sollum
There is a story in the eyes that asks us to speak all day long,
Female :Kadhai ondru kannil undu
Female: There is a story in the eyes,
Male :Iravellam paada sollum
Male: There is a song in the heart that asks us to sing all night long,
Female :Paattondru nenjil undu
Female: There is a song in the heart,
Male :Paattondru nenjil undu
Male: There is a song in the heart.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Pozhuthellam Pesa Sollum is a romantic duet from the 1967 Tamil film Thanga Thambi, composed by K. V. Mahadevan and penned by Vaali. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song captures a deeply intimate conversation between lovers describing the boundless joy and affection they find in each other's presence. The hero praises his beloved's beauty, comparing her to the moon, a chariot, summer shade, and a maternal heart of comfort. In turn, the poetic verses delicately allusion to nighttime intimacy, night-long romance, and the silent language of love that needs no witnesses.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Anbuli pol pennai kanden”
Compares the woman to the moon ('Anbuli pol pennai kanden') and her eyes to sharp arrows ('Ambu vizhi kannai kanden').
Metaphor & Imagery
“Kodaiyilae nizhalai knden”
Uses vivid imagery of finding shade in summer ('Kodaiyilae nizhalai kanden') and water in a mirage ('Kaanalilae neerai kanden') to describe finding solace in love.
Personification
“Kattrukku kann kedaiyaadhu”
Attributes human traits to non-living or abstract elements, such as saying the wind has no eyes to watch and the bed has no mouth to speak.
Emoni / Monai (Alliteration)
“Kodaiyilae nizhalai knden / Kaanalilae neerai kanden”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds across lines for rhythmic flow, such as 'Kodaiyilae' and 'Kaanalilae'.
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Trivia
Thanga Thambi (1967) starred Ravichandran and Bharathi. The soundtrack by 'Mellisai Maamanni' K. V. Mahadevan is acclaimed for its lush orchestration and timeless melodies. Vaali's lyrics in this track are renowned for using elegant, tasteful poetic metaphors to depict romantic intimacy without resorting to overt language.
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