T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela perform ‘Ponvanna Maalaiyil Nee’ from the album Varaverpu. Lyricist Aalangudi Somu and composer Shankar Ganesh frame hesitant new romance against a golden evening backdrop.
Ponvanna Maalaiyil Nee
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Varaverpu”
Ponvanna Maalaiyil Nee Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan | Varaverpu
Radha questions whether shyness should restrain her restless heart. Raja wonders if desires could ever be satisfied, comparing love to endlessly sweet sugarcane.
Ponvanna MaalaiyilIn the golden evening,
Nee ThodumpothuWhen you touch me,
Ennaiththil Enna SugamoWhat’s this pleasure in my heart?
Inbaththin ArimugamoIs it an introduction to bliss?
Idhu Inbathin ArimugamoIs this an introduction to bliss?
Ponvanna MaalaiyilIn the golden evening,
Nee ThodumpothuWhen you touch me,
Ennaiththil Enna SugamoWhat’s this pleasure in my heart?
Inbaththin ArimugamoIs it an introduction to bliss?
Idhu Inbathin ArimugamoIs this an introduction to bliss?
Radha Radha RadhaRadha, Radha, Radha.
Nerukkamaai Anaikkavaa SuvaikkavaaShould I hold you close and savor this?
Raja Raja RajaRaja, Raja, Raja.
Kidaiththathai Ninaiththu Naan RasikkavaaShould I cherish what I’ve found and enjoy it?
Senthoora Kannam Sollaatho EnnamWon’t your vermillion cheeks reveal your thoughts?
Senthoora Kannam Sollaatho EnnamWon’t your crimson cheeks speak of what’s on your mind?
Ponvanna MaalaiyilIn the golden evening,
Nee ThodumpothuWhen you touch me,
Ennaiththil Enna SugamoWhat’s this pleasure in my heart?
Inbaththin ArimugamoIs it an introduction to bliss?
Idhu Inbathin ArimugamoIs this an introduction to bliss?
Naalvizhi Mayangum Naadagam ThodarnthaalIf the drama that enchants our eyes continues,
Kaalangal ParakkaathoWon’t time fly by?
Naanathil Mithanthu Aanukkul AdangumFloating in shyness and submitting to a man,
Pen Ullam ThavikkaathoWon’t a woman’s heart feel restless?
Naalvizhi Mayangum Naadagam ThodarnthaalIf this play that fascinates our sight carries on,
Kaalangal ParakkaathoWon’t the hours just soar away?
Naanathil Mithanthu Aanukkul AdangumDrifting in modesty while yielding to a man,
Pen Ullam ThavikkaathoWon’t a lady’s soul feel this turmoil?
Paalthanil VizhunthaLike a snowy flower,
Pani Malar PenmaiFalling into milk,
Paruvaththin Kadhai PadikkaathoWon’t this womanhood read the story of youth?
Paalthanil VizhunthaLike a dew-kissed bloom,
Pani Malar PenmaiDropping into a bowl of milk,
Paruvaththin Kadhai PadikkaathoWon’t her femininity explore the tale of maturity?
Ponvanna MaalaiyilIn the golden evening,
Nee ThodumpothuWhen you touch me,
Ennaiththil Enna SugamoWhat’s this pleasure in my heart?
Inbaththin ArimugamoIs it an introduction to bliss?
Idhu Inbathin ArimugamoIs this an introduction to bliss?
Odikindra Idaiyil Oorvalam PogaTo lead a procession around your slender waist,
Kaiviral ThidikkaathoWon’t my fingers tremble?
Vidigindra Varaiyil Virunthu VaiththaalumEven if the feast lasts until dawn,
Aasaigal MudiyaathoWill these desires ever end?
Adi Karumbendraal Adikkadi InikkumSugarcane is sweet every time you taste it,
Devikku Ithu TheriyaathoDoesn’t the goddess know this?
Ponvanna MaalaiyilIn the golden evening,
Nee ThodumpothuWhen you touch me,
Ennaiththil Enna SugamoWhat’s this pleasure in my heart?
Inbaththin ArimugamoIs it an introduction to bliss?
Idhu Inbathin ArimugamoIs this an introduction to bliss?
Ponvanna Maalaiyil Nee Music Video
The Varaverpu track’s lyrics translation examines infinite romantic passion through natural metaphors. Aalangudi Somu balances cultural restraint with emotional honesty in Tamil.