T. M. Soundararajan performs ‘Ponna Illai Poova’ from the album ‘Vaayadi’ with lyrical richness. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M. S. Viswanathan collaborate on this Tamil ode celebrating beauty through natural imagery.
Ponna Illai Poova
T. M. Soundararajan • From “Vaayadi”
Vaayadi’s Ponna Illai Poova Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kannadasan compares her face to turmeric roots and describes deer freezing at her grace. Soundararajan delivers these vivid metaphors with energetic admiration.
Ponnaa Illai PoovaaIs she made of gold, or is she a flower?
Kannaa Illai MeenaAre those eyes, or are they fish?
Pottu Vacha Kattazhagu Katti Vacha MottazhaguHer beauty is perfectly framed by her bindi, like a bud waiting to bloom.
Muthu Muthu Pallazhagu Moodi Vacha MunnazhaguHer teeth are pearls, and her modest elegance is hidden away.
Thantha Pasi Theeraathu SummaaThe hunger she sparks in me won’t simply fade away.
Pottu Vacha Kattazhagu Katti Vacha MottazhaguHer beauty is perfectly framed by her bindi, like a bud waiting to bloom.
Muthu Muthu Pallazhagu Moodi Vacha MunnazhaguHer teeth are pearls, and her modest elegance is hidden away.
Thantha Pasi Theeraathu SummaaThe hunger she sparks in me won’t simply fade away.
Ponnaa Illai PoovaaIs she made of gold, or is she a flower?
Kannaa Illai MeenaAre those eyes, or are they fish?
Manjalukku Vereduththu Vantha Mugam Intha MugamThis face looks as if it was drawn from the very root of turmeric.
Maamalaiyil Pooveduththu Vantha Manam Intha ManamThis fragrance feels like it was gathered from the flowers of a great hill.
Manjalukku Vereduththu Vantha Mugam Intha MugamThis face looks as if it was drawn from the very root of turmeric.
Maamalaiyil Pooveduththu Vantha Manam Intha ManamThis fragrance feels like it was gathered from the flowers of a great hill.
Un Pattu Vanna Kannam Rendum MinnuthadiBoth your silk-colored cheeks are glowing.
Mann Thottu Konda Koondhal Ennai PinnuthadiYour long hair touches the earth and entangles me.
Un Paththu Viral Muththamida SolluthadiYour ten fingers tempt me to kiss them.
En Aththai Magal YaarumenakkillaiyadiI have no destined bride in this world but you.
Ponnaa Illai PoovaaIs she made of gold, or is she a flower?
Kannaa Illai MeenaAre those eyes, or are they fish?
Thogaiyondru Vanthathendru Megamellaam KooduthadiThe clouds gather, thinking a peacock has arrived.
Soppanangal Kandathupol Thegamellaam AaduthadiMy whole body trembles as if I’m seeing a dream.
Nee Vetti Vetti Pesuvathu SorkkamadiEven your sharp, cutting words feel like heaven to me.
Kai Thatti Vattu Oduvathu VetkamadiYou clap your hands and run away, just out of shyness.
Un Chinna Chinna Ponnidhazhil MachamadiThere’s a beauty mark on your small, golden lips.
Naan Enna Enna Ennam Mattum MichamadiI count my blessings, but I’m left with only endless thoughts of you.
Ponnaa Illai PoovaaIs she made of gold, or is she a flower?
Kannaa Illai MeenaAre those eyes, or are they fish?
Oodaiyilae Vellamellaam Unaikkandu SokkuthadiThe floodwaters in the stream faint just from seeing you.
Odugindra Maangalellaam Achamuttru NikkuthadiThe running deer all freeze in their tracks, struck by awe.
Nee Thaththi Thaththi Sellugindra PachaikkiliYou’re a green parrot, hopping gently along.
En Thanga Kaiyil Thulli Vizhum Ichai KiliYou’re the bird of desire that falls into my golden hands.
En Ullamellaam Kallathanam PonguthadiMy heart is overflowing with mischievous thoughts.
Antha Vellaththilum Pillai Gunam Thaanguthadi Adi VaayaadiYet even in that flood of feelings, an innocent nature remains, you chatterbox.
Ponnaa Illai PoovaaIs she made of gold, or is she a flower?
Kannaa Illai MeenaAre those eyes, or are they fish?
Ponna Illai Poova Music Video
Romantic praise dominates the Ponna Illai Poova lyrics meaning. Soundararajan’s powerful vocals elevate Kannadasan’s nature-linked compliments into timeless devotion.