Josh Vivian conveys raw anguish through his 2021 self-written and composed track Pona Thozhi. The singer’s strained vocals mirror the sparse instrumental arrangement. Vivian examines how temporary affection resulted in lasting emotional damage.
Released: July 1, 2021
Pona Thozhi
Josh Vivian
Pona Thozhi Meaning & Lyrics (Josh Vivian)
Lyrics contrast impermanent love with enduring suffering. ‘Why is only the pain you gave permanent?’ questions Vivian directly. He accuses a former partner of metaphorical murder for choosing another relationship.
Nee Thandha KaadhalThe love that you gave,
Nirandharam Illaiyeit wasn’t permanent.
Nee Thandha Vazhi MattumBut the pain that you gave,
Nirandharam Aanadhenwhy is it the only thing that’s become permanent?
Nee Thandha KaadhalThe love that you gave,
Nirandharam Illaiyeit wasn’t permanent.
Nee Thandha Vazhi MattumBut the pain that you gave,
Nirandharam Aanadhenwhy is it the only thing that’s become permanent?
Aniyayam Penne Nee PonadhuIt was so unjust, the way you left, girl.
Ennai Konjam Konjam Nee KonnadhuYou killed me, little by little.
En Paatin Vari Nee DhaanYou were the words to my song,
Nee Ponaapin Isai Mattum Thaanebut after you left, only the music remains.
Thanimai Ennodu NilaiLoneliness is my constant companion,
Nee Vittu Sendra Ninaivugal Thangum Varaias long as the memories you left behind endure.
Iravellam Neelum NilaiThe nights feel like they stretch on forever,
Yendi Thandha Idhu Kaadhal Ketkum Vilaiso why, girl, is this the price that love demands?
Rendu Varushama Enna TholachenFor two years, I completely lost myself.
Idhu Veshama Enni TholanjenI fell for this disguise, thinking it was real.
Yaar Koodavo Nee VaazhaSo you could go and live with someone else,
Yendi Ennai Konnawhy did you have to kill me?
Aniyayam Penne Nee PonadhuIt was so unjust, the way you left, girl.
Ennai Konjam Konjam Nee KonnadhuYou killed me, little by little.
En Paatin Vari Nee DhaanYou were the words to my song,
Nee Ponaapin Isai Mattum Thaanebut after you left, only the music remains.
Nee Thandha KaadhalThe love that you gave,
Nirandharam Illaiyeit wasn’t permanent.
Nee Thandha Vazhi MattumBut the pain that you gave,
Nirandharam Aanadhenwhy is it the only thing that’s become permanent?
Poo Maaten Poo Maaten’nu SonnaYou said, ‘I won’t wear flowers, I won’t wear them,’
Un Kural Thaan Konjudhu Avanabut now your voice is pampering him.
Poo Di Un Kaadhal Thevai IllaGo on, girl, I don’t need your love.
Naa Vaazha Mudiyatha Un NenjilI may not be able to live on in your heart,
En Isai Vaazhum Pullabut my music will live on, girl.
Aniyayam Penne Nee PonadhuIt was so unjust, the way you left, girl.
Ennai Konjam Konjam Nee KonnadhuYou killed me, little by little.
En Paatin Vari Nee DhaanYou were the words to my song,
Nee Ponaapin Isai Mattum Thaanebut after you left, only the music remains.
Pona Thozhi Edhaiyo ThediThe girl who left went searching for something.
Pona Thozhi Edhaiyo ThediMy love who left was looking for something more.
Pona Thozhi Edhaiyo ThediShe who left went chasing after something else.
Pona Thozhi Edhaiyo ThediThe one who is gone went seeking something new.
PonaGone.
Pona Thozhi Music Video
Interpretations of Pona Thozhi lyrics translation show Vivian processing abandonment through musical creation. The artist suggests melodies survive even when relationship lyrics fade.