Jishnu Vijay’s song “Pennayi Petta Pulle” comes from the album Perumani. Muhsin Parari wrote the lyrics and Gopi Sundar composed the music. The song opens by addressing its subject as “the girl born a daughter,” which establishes an affectionate tone. This introduction identifies and celebrates the young woman at the center of the song.
Pennayi Petta Pulle
Jishnu Vijay • From “Perumani”
Lyricist
Muhsin Parari
Composer
Gopi Sundar
Perumani’s Pennayi Petta Pulle Lyrics Translation
The lyrics ask a playful question: “Hasn’t the wedding season arrived, maiden?” This line shows the community’s anticipation for her marriage. Later, a plea to God about “many worries” introduces a moment of anxiety. This adds a touch of seriousness to the celebratory mood.
Laalelaalaa LaalalaelaaLaalelaalaa Laalalaelaa
Laalelaalaa LaalalaelaaLaalelaalaa Laalalaelaa
Pennaayi Petta PulleyOh my dear girl
Thangathin PaniYou’re a work of gold
Kannaadichillu VelleLike a sliver of sparkling glass
KannukkuthaleA soothing sight for the eyes
Kanneerin VenmayulloruWith the pure white light of a tear
UllukkuthiriYou’re a wick burning within
Kondaadi KallimulleCelebrate, my wild jasmine
Thannithulli NeeAs you dance all on your own
Muthuchhembhavu KoythundenadiyeMy dear, the harvest of pearl-rice is ready
Muththaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeOh, with a jasmine smile like a string of pearls
Kalyaanakkalam Vannille NaariMaiden, hasn’t the wedding season arrived?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaHurry and come running here
Pennaayi Petta PulleyOh my dear girl
Thangathin PaniYou’re a work of gold
Kannaadichillu VelleLike a sliver of sparkling glass
KannukkuthaleA soothing sight for the eyes
Kanneerin VenmayulloruWith the pure white light of a tear
UllukkuthiriYou’re a wick burning within
Kondaadi KallimulleCelebrate, my wild jasmine
Thannithulli NeeAs you dance all on your own
Muthuchhembhavu KoythundenadiyeMy dear, the harvest of pearl-rice is ready
Muththaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeOh, with a jasmine smile like a string of pearls
Kalyaanakkalam Vannille NaariMaiden, hasn’t the wedding season arrived?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaHurry and come running here
Yaa Ilaahi Aavalaathi PalathaaOh God, there are so many worries
Mooppilaante Haal Vere TharamaaThe old man’s condition is something else entirely
Vallaahi Naadu Thottil Baathil DaaBy God, the path from this place seems unclear
Onnoothi Mandiri Thangale BaaPlease say a prayer and come, our treasure
Poonkinaavil Pooppalaaya IlimaA beauty that faded away in a sweet dream
Thechu Nokki Thenju Poya PalamaLike a bridge that wore down from being scrubbed clean
Kandaal Naalu Bhaathilum KonilumeIf you look on all four paths and in every corner
Thijjoothi Kaachiya KunthalimaThere’s a dark beauty forged in the glow of the embers
Pennaayi Petta PulleyOh my dear girl
Thangathin PaniYou’re a work of gold
Kannaadichillu VelleLike a sliver of sparkling glass
KannukkuthaleA soothing sight for the eyes
Kanneerin VenmayulloruWith the pure white light of a tear
UllukkuthiriYou’re a wick burning within
Kondaadi KallimulleCelebrate, my wild jasmine
Thannithulli NeeAs you dance all on your own
Muthuchhembhavu KoythundenadiyeMy dear, the harvest of pearl-rice is ready
Muththaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeOh, with a jasmine smile like a string of pearls
Kalyaanakkalam Vannille NaariMaiden, hasn’t the wedding season arrived?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaHurry and come running here
Pennaayi Petta PulleyOh my dear girl
Thangathin PaniYou’re a work of gold
Kannaadichillu VelleLike a sliver of sparkling glass
KannukkuthaleA soothing sight for the eyes
Kanneerin VenmayulloruWith the pure white light of a tear
UllukkuthiriYou’re a wick burning within
Kondaadi KallimulleCelebrate, my wild jasmine
Thannithulli NeeAs you dance all on your own
Muthuchhembhavu KoythundenadiyeMy dear, the harvest of pearl-rice is ready
Muththaram Polathe MullappoonchiriyeOh, with a jasmine smile like a string of pearls
Kalyaanakkalam Vannille NaariMaiden, hasn’t the wedding season arrived?
Vekkathil Mandikkonde VaaHurry and come running here
The song mixes celebratory compliments with moments of quiet concern. It compares the woman to gold and pearls while also noting the anxieties of marriage. The meaning of the ‘Pennayi Petta Pulle’ lyrics comes from this balanced view of a major life event.
