Sirpy composes the melody for ‘Meena Ponnu,’ a song from the album ‘Nattamai.’ Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, blending themes of love and tradition. The vocals by Mano and Sujatha bring the story of a village girl’s yearning to life.
Released: November 25, 2023
Meena Ponnu
Sirpy | Vairamuthu • From “Nattamai”
Meena Ponnu Lyrics Translation – Nattamai Soundtrack
Vairamuthu describes the Meena girl as a ‘wooden bride carved in the month of Maasi,’ using this metaphor to highlight her timeless beauty. The songwriter draws on nature, comparing her shoulders to mountains and her physique to an elephant’s strength. These vivid comparisons deepen the romantic imagery.
Meena Ponnu Meena PonnuMeena girl, my lovely Meena girl,
Maasiyil Potta MaraponnuYou’re like a wooden bride carved in the month of ‘Maasi’.
Aiya Kannu Aiya KannuOh handsome eyes, my dear eyes,
Kumariya Paartha Kenjum KannuThey’re the eyes that plead when they see a young lady.
Koiya Kannu En Koiya KannuMy precious eyes, my very own eyes,
Kulirukku Anaikkanum OnnukkonnuWe’ve got to hold each other close to beat the cold.
Ooran Ponnu Naan Ooran PonnuI’m the village girl, just a simple village girl,
Manja Thaali Kodutha Maaman PonnuIf you give me the sacred yellow thread, I’ll be your bride.
Adi Meena Ponnu Meena PonnuHey Meena girl, my lovely Meena girl,
Maasiyil Potta MaraponnuYou’re like a wooden bride carved in the month of ‘Maasi’.
Aiya Kannu Aiya KannuOh handsome eyes, my dear eyes,
Kumariya Paartha Kenjum KannuThey’re the eyes that plead when they see a young lady.
Sevvaanam Thottu ThottuTouching the crimson horizon again and again,
Sendhooram Konjam IttuWearing just a touch of vermilion,
Sevalli Poovil Seitha DhegamoIs your body crafted from the red water-lilies?
Malaiyodu Tholgal VaangiWith shoulders borrowed from the mighty mountains,
Madhayaanai Dhegam VaangiAnd a physique taken from a powerful elephant,
Polivaana Thotram Unthan ThotramoIs this radiant presence really yours?
Kuttrala SaaralukkumEven in the mist of ‘Courtallam’,
Kodaikkaanal ThooralukkumOr the gentle drizzles of ‘Kodaikanal’,
Illaatha Sugam Unthan VaarthaiyoIs the bliss I find in your words nowhere else to be found?
Naadodi MannanukkumIs the bravery of the ‘Vagabond King’,
Raajaraaja ChozhanukkumOr the great Emperor ‘Raja Raja Chola’,
Undaana Veeram Unthan VeeramoThe same courage that shines within you?
Unnai MuzhusaagaI want to shower you,
Mutham Ida VenumWith kisses from head to toe.
Unnai Muzham PottuI want to measure you with my arms,
Alli Kolla VenumAnd pull you into a tight embrace.
En Kola VaazhaiyeMy graceful beauty, like a slender banana tree,
Ilai PodavaaShould I set the stage for us?
Yein Innum ThaamadhamWhy are you still hesitating?
Adi Meena Ponnu Meena PonnuHey Meena girl, my lovely Meena girl,
Maasiyil Potta MaraponnuYou’re like a wooden bride carved in the month of ‘Maasi’.
Aiya Kannu Aiya KannuOh handsome eyes, my dear eyes,
Kumariya Paartha Kenjum KannuThey’re the eyes that plead when they see a young lady.
Maarodu Palli KollaTo rest my head upon your chest,
Tholodu Pinni KollaTo entwine myself with your shoulders,
Kanna En Nenju Kuzhi KaayutheOh dear, the very core of my heart’s aching with longing.
Unnai Verodu Alli KollaTo gather you up from the very roots,
Kombodu Killi KollaTo pluck you like a flower from the branch,
Kanne En Kairendum ThaavutheMy love, both my hands are reaching out for you.
Unga Poo Maalai Thaangi KollaTo wear the flower garland you give,
Ponthaali Vaangi KollaTo receive the golden wedding thread,
Ippothu En Kazhuthu YengutheMy neck’s yearning for it right now.
Unnai Angange Thottu KollaTo touch you here and there,
Atchaaram Ittu KollaTo seal our bond forever,
Ippothu Intha Ullam YengutheMy heart’s yearning for it right now.
Ada MachaaneOh, my dear groom,
Innum Enna PechuWhat’s the point of more talk?
Adi MangalyamListen, the word’s been given,
Seiya SolliyaachuTo perform the wedding ceremony.
Kuyil Un PeraiyumThe cuckoo bird’s been singing,
En PeraiyumBoth your name and mine,
Onnaaga KoovichuTogether in one song.
Adi Meena Ponnu Meena PonnuHey Meena girl, my lovely Meena girl,
Maasiyil Potta MaraponnuYou’re like a wooden bride carved in the month of ‘Maasi’.
Hey Aiya Kannu Aiya KannuHey handsome eyes, my dear eyes,
Kumariya Paartha Kenjum KannuThey’re the eyes that plead when they see a young lady.
En Koiya Kannu En Koiya KannuMy precious eyes, my very own eyes,
Kulirukku Anaikkanum OnnukkonnuWe’ve got to hold each other close to beat the cold.
Ooran Ponnu Naan Ooran PonnuI’m the village girl, just a simple village girl,
Manja Thaali Kodutha Maaman PonnuIf you give me the sacred yellow thread, I’ll be your bride.
Meena Ponnu Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Meena Ponnu’ explore themes of longing and traditional love. Mano and Sujatha star in this heartfelt song from the album ‘Nattamai.’