Gopi Sundar writes and composes ‘Pennaay Petta’ from his album ‘Perumani.’ The song describes a young woman with pure and radiant qualities. The lyrics compare her to gold, a mirror, and a cactus flower.
Pennaay Petta
Gopi Sundar • From “Perumani”
What is the meaning of Pennaay Petta Lyrics from Perumani?
Gopi Sundar uses physical imagery to portray the girl’s beauty and strength. One line compares her smile to a ‘jasmine pearl necklace,’ highlighting her grace and charm. The lyrics also mention her resilience, calling her a ‘kallimullu,’ or cactus flower.
Pennaayi Petta PulleYou’re the girl born to us, little one.
Thankathin PaniYou’re a work of pure gold.
Kannadichillu VelleYou’re clear like a mirror’s glass,
Kannukkuthaleya dazzling sight to see.
Kanneerin VenmayulloYou have the purity of a teardrop,
Rullukkuthirilike a shining, glowing wick.
Kondaatee KallimulleOh, resilient little ‘kallimullu’ ‘cactus flower’,
Thannithulli Neeyou’re like a drop of cool water.
Muthucchembaavu KoytthndennadiyeThe pearl-red rice harvest is ready, girl.
Muthaaram Polathey MullappoonchiriyeYour jasmine smile’s like a pearl necklace.
Kalyaanakkaalam Vannille NaareeHasn’t the wedding season arrived, young lady?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaCome running to us quickly.
Pennaayi Petta PulleYou’re the girl born to us, little one.
Thankathin PaniYou’re a work of pure gold.
Kannadichillu VelleYou’re clear like a mirror’s glass,
Kannukkuthalea dazzling sight to see.
Kanneerin VenmayulloYou have the purity of a teardrop,
Rullukkuthirilike a shining, glowing wick.
Kondaatee KallimulleOh, resilient little ‘kallimullu’ ‘cactus flower’,
Thannithulli Neeyou’re like a drop of cool water.
Muthucchembaavu KoytthndennadiyeThe pearl-red rice harvest is ready, girl.
Muthaaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeYour jasmine smile’s like a pearl necklace.
Kalyaanakkaalam Vannille NaareeHasn’t the wedding season arrived, young lady?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaCome running to us quickly.
Yaa Ilaahi Aavalaathi PalathaaOh God, there are so many worries.
Mooppilaante Haal Vere TharamaaThe elder’s state of mind is something else entirely.
Vallahi Naadu Thottil Baathilu DaBy God, from the village to the ‘baathil’ ‘door’.
Onnoothi Manthiri Thangale BaaCome, oh ‘Thangal’ ‘spiritual leader’, and blow a prayer.
Poonkinaavil Pooppalaaya IlimaaYou’re the beauty that blossomed in flowery dreams.
Thechu Nokki Thenju Poya PalamaaLike a bridge that’s worn down from use.
Kandaalu Naalu Bhaathilum KonilumeLook at all four doors and every corner.
Thijjuthi Kaachiya KunthalimaaYou’re like hair tempered and shining bright.
Pennaayi Petta PulleYou’re the girl born to us, little one.
Thankathin PaniYou’re a work of pure gold.
Kannadichillu VelleYou’re clear like a mirror’s glass,
Kannukkuthalea dazzling sight to see.
Kanneerin VenmayulloYou have the purity of a teardrop,
Rullukkuthirilike a shining, glowing wick.
Kondaatee KallimulleOh, resilient little ‘kallimullu’ ‘cactus flower’,
Thannithulli Neeyou’re like a drop of cool water.
Muthucchembaavu KoytthndennadiyeThe pearl-red rice harvest is ready, girl.
Muthaaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeYour jasmine smile’s like a pearl necklace.
Kalyaanakkaalam Vannille NaareeHasn’t the wedding season arrived, young lady?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaCome running to us quickly.
Pennaayi Petta PulleYou’re the girl born to us, little one.
Thankathin PaniYou’re a work of pure gold.
Kannadichillu VelleYou’re clear like a mirror’s glass,
Kannukkuthalea dazzling sight to see.
Kanneerin VenmayulloYou have the purity of a teardrop,
Rullukkuthirilike a shining, glowing wick.
Kondaatee KallimulleOh, resilient little ‘kallimullu’ ‘cactus flower’,
Thannithulli Neeyou’re like a drop of cool water.
Muthucchembaavu KoytthndennadiyeThe pearl-red rice harvest is ready, girl.
Muthaaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeYour jasmine smile’s like a pearl necklace.
Kalyaanakkaalam Vannille NaareeHasn’t the wedding season arrived, young lady?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaCome running to us quickly.
Pennaay Petta Music Video
What does ‘Pennaay Petta’ mean? The lyrics offer a heartfelt tribute to the purity and strength of a young woman. Gopi Sundar’s Malayalam song blends tradition with vivid storytelling.