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Lyrics & meaning

Rosapoo Oru Pennanathe

From Panneer Nathigal · 1986

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Panneer Nathigal1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeA violet flower has become her two eyes
Nianaithaalum anaithaalumWhether thinking of her or embracing her
Adhu thaen aanathaeIt becomes as sweet as honey
Male
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeA violet flower has become her two eyes
Nianaithaalum anaithaalumWhether thinking of her or embracing her
Adhu thaen aanathaeIt becomes as sweet as honey
Female
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Male :Oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeMale: A violet flower has become her two eyes
Female
{Dhinamum ingu uyiril{Every day here in my soul
Unnai ezhuthi paarkkirenI write your name and gaze at it
Male
Enakku mattum urimaiyaagaumExclusively belonging to me
Uravai ketkkiren} (2)I ask for such a relationship} (2)
Female
Ennai vittu pogaathaeDo not leave me and go away
Ennai vittu pogaathaeDo not leave me and go away
En jeevanaeOh my precious life
Male :Naalai manamaalaiMale: Tomorrow, the wedding garland
Thozhai thazhuvumWill adorn and embrace the shoulders
Female :Naadhaswara isaiFemale: The melody of the Nadaswaram
Kaadhil thavazhumWill drift softly into the ears
Male
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Female :Oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeFemale: A violet flower has become her two eyes
Male :Nianaithaalum anaithaalumMale: Whether thinking of her or embracing her
Adhu thaen aanathaeIt becomes as sweet as honey
Female
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Male :Aaa…oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeMale: Ah... a violet flower has become her two eyes
Male
{Pavazha poovai idhazhil{On lips like coral blossoms
Naanum padhiyam podavaShall I plant a soft kiss?
Female
Padhiyam pottu mudikkaBy the time I finish planting it
Kaalai udhaiyam aaguma} (2)Will the morning sun already dawn?} (2)
Male
Andhimalli povenna ..aa…What about this evening jasmine... ah...
Andhimalli povenna aal podumaWill the evening jasmine be enough to cover us?
Female :Manthirathai kaadhalFemale: As the loving heart
Nenjam padikkaChants the sacred spell
Male :Manmadhanin koyilMale: The temple of Cupid (Manmadha)
Mella thirakkaSlowly opens its doors
Female
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Male :Oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeMale: A violet flower has become her two eyes
Female :Nianaithaalum anaithaalumFemale: Whether thinking of her or embracing her
Adhu thaen aanathaeIt becomes as sweet as honey
Male
Rosappoo oru penn aanathaeA rose flower has turned into a woman
Female :Aa…oodhappoo iru kann aanathaeFemale: Ah... a violet flower has become her two eyes
Male : Aaa…aa…aa….Male: Ah... ah... ah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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