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Rosapoo Oru Pennanathe

From Panneer Nathigal · 1986

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Panneer Nathigal
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
25 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
Nianaithaalum anaithaalum
Adhu thaen aanathae
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
Nianaithaalum anaithaalum
Adhu thaen aanathae
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Male :Oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
{Dhinamum ingu uyiril
Unnai ezhuthi paarkkiren
Enakku mattum urimaiyaagaum
Uravai ketkkiren} (2)
Ennai vittu pogaathae
Ennai vittu pogaathae
En jeevanae
Male :Naalai manamaalai
Thozhai thazhuvum
Female :Naadhaswara isai
Kaadhil thavazhum
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Female :Oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
Male :Nianaithaalum anaithaalum
Adhu thaen aanathae
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Male :Aaa…oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
{Pavazha poovai idhazhil
Naanum padhiyam podava
Padhiyam pottu mudikka
Kaalai udhaiyam aaguma} (2)
Andhimalli povenna ..aa…
Andhimalli povenna aal poduma
Female :Manthirathai kaadhal
Nenjam padikka
Male :Manmadhanin koyil
Mella thirakka
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Male :Oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
Female :Nianaithaalum anaithaalum
Adhu thaen aanathae
Rosappoo oru penn aanathae
Female :Aa…oodhappoo iru kann aanathae
Male : Aaa…aa…aa….
A rose has turned into a woman,
Purple flowers have become two eyes.
Whether I think of you or hold you close,
It all turns into sweet honey!
A rose has turned into a woman,
Purple flowers have become two eyes.
Whether I think of you or hold you close,
It all turns into sweet honey!
A rose has turned into a woman,
Male: Purple flowers have become two eyes.
Every day here, in my soul,
I keep writing your name.
A bond that belongs only to me,
Is the relationship I ask for.
Do not leave me,
Do not leave me,
O my very life!
Male: Tomorrow, the wedding garland
Will rest upon our shoulders.
Female: The music of the Nadaswaram (traditional wedding pipe)
Will float gently into our ears.
A rose has turned into a woman,
Female: Purple flowers have become two eyes.
Male: Whether I think of you or hold you close,
It all turns into sweet honey!
A rose has turned into a woman,
Male: Ah... purple flowers have become two eyes.
Shall I graft a coral flower
Onto your soft lips?
By the time that grafting is done,
Will the morning already dawn?
Will the evening jasmine... ah...
Will the evening jasmine keep watch over us?
Female: As the loving heart
Chants sacred verses,
Male: The temple of Manmatha (the god of love)
Slowly opens wide.
A rose has turned into a woman,
Male: Purple flowers have become two eyes.
Female: Whether I think of you or hold you close,
It all turns into sweet honey!
A rose has turned into a woman,
Female: Ah... purple flowers have become two eyes.
Male: Ah... ah... ah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Rosappoo Oru Penn Aanathae from the 1986 film Panneer Nathigal is a romantic duet expressing intense affection and intimacy between two lovers. The lyrics rely heavily on nature imagery, comparing the woman's beauty to roses, violet flowers, coral blossoms, and evening jasmine. The lovers share their deep romantic yearning and express excitement for their upcoming wedding day, when garlands and music will seal their bond forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Rosappoo oru penn aanathae”

Compares the beloved directly to a rose flower, portraying her delicate beauty.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Naalai manamaalai / Thozhai thazhuvum”

Rhyming of the second consonant 'la' in consecutive line starters 'Naalai' and 'Thozhai'.

Moni (Initial Letter Alliteration)

“Manthirathai kaadhal ... Manmadhanin koyil”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in 'Manthirathai' and 'Manmadhanin'.

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Trivia

The lyrics were written by the legendary lyricist Pulamaipithan, known for his rich command over classical Tamil metaphors and poetic imagery.

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