P. Susheela’s melodic rendition in ‘Manthiri Kumaran’ pairs with Puratchi Dasan’s lyrics and Rajan Nagendra’s composition. The track balances poetic imagery with a soft musical backdrop, framing the moon as a love-bearing entity.
Ponn Nilave Nee Vaa
P. Susheela • From “Manthiri Kumaran”
Ponn Nilave Nee Vaa Lyrics Translation (from “Manthiri Kumaran”)
Puratchi Dasan writes of the moon carrying flowers through a trellis, mirroring love’s arrival. P. Susheela vocalizes the maiden’s plea for companionship as dawn breaks, linking natural cycles to romantic longing.
Ponn Nilave Nee VaaMy golden moon, come to me
Pandhalil Oorndhu Malargalai YendhiCreep through the trellis, cradling flowers
Kaadhal Pole VaaCome to me just like love
Ponn Nilave Nee VaaMy golden moon, come to me
Poongodi PoleJust like a blooming vine
Surundu Nee OoduTwist and trail along
Inbha Manam Ulla Malarai ThoduTouch the blossom of blissful scent
Thaen Kuzhal OodhaAs the honeyed flute plays
Malarndhidum SolaiThe garden starts to bloom
Sengadhir ThazhuvidaAs crimson rays embrace
Vaigarai AagumThe dawn begins to break
Vanjiyar Nenjil Aasaiyai ThandhaGiving desire to a maiden’s heart
Vaazhkai ManavanaiOh, my life’s companion
Ponn Nilave Nee VaaMy golden moon, come to me
Azhagaai PaadiSinging with such grace
Iruvarum KonjiWe’ll both share sweet whispers
Azhagai PaadiSinging of beauty
Iruvarum KonjiWe’ll both share soft caresses
Vazhivaai IlamaiyeLet our youth flourish
Kaliyaai ThondriAppearing as pure joy
Inbha VadivaaiAs the embodiment of bliss
Kaadhalil MoozhgiDiving deep into love
Inimai SerkkaTo add a touch of sweetness
KaniidhazhaalaeWith your lips sweet as fruit
Vanjiyar ThidithuWhile the maiden’s heart flutters
Vaaduthal SariyaaIs it right to let her fade?
Vaaipai ThuiyalaamoCan’t we enjoy this chance?
Ponn Nilave Nee VaaMy golden moon, come to me
Ponn Nilave Nee VaaMy golden moon, come to me
Pandhalil Oorndhu Malargalai YendhiCreep through the trellis, cradling flowers
Kaadhal Pole VaaCome to me just like love
Ponn Nilave Nee VaaMy golden moon, come to me
Ponn Nilave Nee Vaa Music Video
Nature metaphors and direct appeals define the ‘Ponn Nilave Nee Vaa’ lyrics translation, illustrating how celestial imagery amplifies human desire. Rajan Nagendra’s arrangement supports this blend of cosmic and earthly themes.