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Sinnamani Ponnumani

From Paarthal Pasu · 1988

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Paarthal Pasu
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
10 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinnamani ponnumani
Chinnamani ponnumani
Sitharitha muthumani
Sindhaadha sindhaamani
Kannumani vannamani
Kannadikkum thangamani
Soodaadha soodaamani
Chinnamani ponnumani
Sitharitha muthumani
Sindhaadha sindhaamani
Kannumani vannamani
Kannadikkum thangamani
Soodaadha soodaamani
Nee azhagu enna azhagu
En manasae mayangudhu
Yaen edhukku olivu maraivu
Naan sogamaa virundhu tharalaamaa
Chinnamani ponnumani
Sitharitha muthumani
Sindhaadha sindhaamani
Kannumani vannamani
Kannadikkum thangamani
Soodaadha soodaamani
Maanum ingae maamisam thinnum
Sonnaa oorum nambaadhu
Kannaa undhan leelaigal enna
Ingae mattum sellaadhu
Maanum ingae maamisam thinnum
Sonnaa oorum nambaadhu
Kannaa undhan leelaigal enna
Ingae mattum sellaadhu
Povomaa sarasamida naan vaaren
Maamoolaa dhinamum enna naan thaaren
Sundhariyai kangal rendu
Andharangam kandu kondu
Andhappuram pogalaam
Indha nadippum sirippum
Unakkae poruttham
Chinnamani…. ponnumani
Chinnamani ponnumani
Sitharitha muthumani
Sindhaadha sindhaamani
Kannumani vannamani
Kannadikkum thangamani
Soodaadha soodaamani
Kanna unnai paarkkira podhu
Nenjil aasai ooraadhaa
Kannam vaikkum vaelaiyai konjam
Sonnaal enna aagaadhaa
Kanna unnai paarkkira podhu
Nenjil aasai ooraadhaa
Kannam vaikkum vaelaiyai konjam
Sonnaal enna aagaadhaa
Naan thaanae paruva malar naan thaanae
Nee thaanae thirudiyadhu nee thaanae
Kanni vecha kanni aval
Kai pudikka enniyaval
Unnai ingu kaangiren
Unnai nesamaa nenachen
Vasamaa pudichen
Chinnamani …ponnumani
Chinnamani ponnumani
Sitharitha muthumani
Sindhaadha sindhaamani
Kannumani vannamani
Kannadikkum thangamani
Soodaadha soodaamani
Nee azhagu enna azhagu
En manasae mayangudhu
Yaen edhukku olivu maraivu
Naan sogamaa virundhu tharalaamaa
Chinnamani ponnumani
Sitharitha muthumani
Sindhaadha sindhaamani
Kannumani vannamani
Kannadikkum thangamani
Soodaadha soodaamani
Little gem, golden gem!
Little gem, golden gem!
A scattered, sparkling pearl,
A flawless, priceless jewel!
Apple of my eye, colorful jewel,
A winking golden gem,
An unworn crown jewel!
Little gem, golden gem!
A scattered, sparkling pearl,
A flawless, priceless jewel!
Apple of my eye, colorful jewel,
A winking golden gem,
An unworn crown jewel!
You are so handsome, oh what beauty,
My heart is completely charmed!
Why hide and keep secrets?
Shall I treat you to a feast of sweet joy?
Little gem, golden gem!
A scattered, sparkling pearl,
A flawless, priceless jewel!
Apple of my eye, colorful jewel,
A winking golden gem,
An unworn crown jewel!
If a deer were to eat meat here,
The whole town wouldn't believe it!
Oh Kanna, whatever games you play,
They won't work right here!
If a deer were to eat meat here,
The whole town wouldn't believe it!
Oh Kanna, whatever games you play,
They won't work right here!
Shall we go and flirt? I am coming!
Shall I give you the sweet daily routine?
With both eyes on this beauty,
Discovering sweet secrets,
We can slip into the private quarters!
This playful acting and sweet smile,
Suit you so well!
Little gem... golden gem!
Little gem, golden gem!
A scattered, sparkling pearl,
A flawless, priceless jewel!
Apple of my eye, colorful jewel,
A winking golden gem,
An unworn crown jewel!
Oh Kanna, whenever I look at you,
Doesn't desire spring up in my heart?
If I ask for a tender kiss on the cheek,
Tell me, won't it happen?
Oh Kanna, whenever I look at you,
Doesn't desire spring up in my heart?
If I ask for a tender kiss on the cheek,
Tell me, won't it happen?
Am I not the youthful flower in bloom?
Are you not the one who stole it away?
The girl who laid her sweet trap,
The one who wished to hold your hand,
Sees you standing right here!
I truly desired you,
And caught you firmly in my hold!
Little gem... golden gem!
Little gem, golden gem!
A scattered, sparkling pearl,
A flawless, priceless jewel!
Apple of my eye, colorful jewel,
A winking golden gem,
An unworn crown jewel!
You are so handsome, oh what beauty,
My heart is completely charmed!
Why hide and keep secrets?
Shall I treat you to a feast of sweet joy?
Little gem, golden gem!
A scattered, sparkling pearl,
A flawless, priceless jewel!
Apple of my eye, colorful jewel,
A winking golden gem,
An unworn crown jewel!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Chinnamani Ponnumani is a playful and romantic Tamil song from the film Paarthal Pasu (1988), written by lyricist Gangai Amaran. The song features endearing terms of endearment, comparing the beloved to rare and precious gems like pearls and golden jewels. Through lively wordplay and romantic teasing, the protagonist expresses irresistible attraction and affectionate banter, drawing metaphors from Lord Krishna's playful antics (leelas). The overarching narrative captures romantic intrigue, clever deception, and expressive flirtations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)

Chinnamani ponnumani / Sitharitha muthumani

The song repeatedly uses end rhymes with the suffix '-mani' to create a hypnotic, rhythmic folk melody structure.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Soodaadha soodaamani

The beloved is metaphorically equated to various forms of exquisite jewelry such as 'sitharitha muthumani' (scattered pearl) and 'soodaadha soodaamani' (unworn crest jewel).

Muran (Antithesis / Paradox)

Maanum ingae maamisam thinnum

The line presents a surreal paradox ('a deer eating meat') to emphasize that unbelievable things are happening or that tricks will not work.

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Trivia

The film Paarthal Pasu (1988) features lyrics written by Gangai Amaran, showcasing his signature folk-pop lyrical rhythm and play on Tamil words with rhythmic end-rhymes (mani suffixes).

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