Ponnattam Poovattam Lyrics
From the movie Sevvanthi
Ponnattam Poovattam Song Lyrics is the track from Sevvanthi Tamil Film – 1994, Starring Santhana Pandian, Sreeja, Shanmugasundaram, K.K. Soundar, Janagaraj, C. R. Saraswathi, Charan Raj, Venniradai Moorthy, Meesai Murugesan, Rajini Nivetha. This song was sung by மனோ மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Singers
Star Cast
Male Chorus : Ponnaattam poovaattam chinna ponnu Munnaalae ninnaalae podhumappaa
Kannaalam kattikka sammathichchaa Thannaalae aanatham modhumappaa
Naan koduththa manasa Thaan kedukka oruththi venum
Female Chorus : Pottodu poovodu ponnirunthaa
Pinnaala aan pilla koottam varum
Kannaalam kattikka thodhaagaththaan
Maappila vaaichchaakkaa aattam varum
Aasa vechchaa adhukku poosa vekka oruththan venum
Maanae un kannalae mettu kattu Paadaatha paattellaam ittu kattu
Paattukku melam pol kaiya thattu Paarkkira kaalaigal nenja thattu
Paadu pattu ozhachchaen Onna paaththathumae thavichchaen naanthaan
Machchaan un kannaalae mettu kattu Paadaatha paattellaam ittu kattu
Paattukku melam pol kaiya thattu Paarkkira kaalaigal nenja thattu
Paadu pattu ozhachchaen Onna paaththathumae thavichchaen naanthaan
Female Chorus : Pon vilaiyum bhoomi idhu Naam kummbidura saami idhu
Manna nambi vaazhnthiruppom naam Dhinam ponnai alli saernthiruppom
Male Chorus : Nalla varam vaaichchirunthaa Naama nattathellaam pooththu varum
Sonnapadi vaasalukku naam thoda Then podhigai kaaththu varum
Kannodu undaana aasaigalum
Female Chorus : Nenodu undaana osaigalum
Kaikoodum ammaadi kaaththirunthaa
Male Chorus : Kann moodi thoongaamal paaththirunthaa
Female Chorus : Mann vaasam penn vaasam Pooththaathaanae undaagum
Maanae un kannaalae mettu kattu Paadaatha paattellaam ittu kattu
Paattukku melam pol kaiya thattu Paarkkira kaalaigal nenja thattu
Ooty malai saaralilae Vizhum oosi mazhai thooralilae
Paatedukka thonuthadi Penn manam pambaramaa aaduthadi
Penn valarkkum koondhalidam Megam potti ida paarkkuthadi
Potti ittu thottru vittu Vaan vazhi odi vidum paarungadi
Female Chorus : Pollaatha varnippu thevai illae
Varnippil yaemaarum paavai illae
Male Chorus : Unmaikku eppothum kaalam illae
Poi solla ingaethaan kavingan illae
Female Chorus : Aann enna penn enna Ellaam ingae paattali
Maanae un kannalae mettu kattu Paadaatha paattellaam ittu kattu
Paattukku melam pol kaiya thattu Paarkkira kaalaigal nenja thattu
Paadu pattu ozhachchaen Onna paaththathumae thavichchaen naanthaan
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song "Ponnattam Poovattam" from 'Sevvanthi' is a vibrant folk-infused duet that celebrates love, nature, and the simple joys of life and labor. It opens with both male and female choruses expressing the allure of a partner and the happiness that marriage brings. The core of the song features the lead pair playfully praising each other's captivating beauty and charm, urging each other to create melodies with their eyes and make hearts throb. It weaves in themes of hard work and yearning, with both acknowledging their toil and the immediate longing they felt upon seeing each other.
Beyond romance, the lyrics also pay homage to the earth and its bounty, referring to the land as a source of prosperity and a deity to be worshipped. It speaks of the blessings that make planted seeds blossom and the refreshing breeze from the Podhigai hills. The song beautifully contrasts the male's poetic descriptions of the woman's beauty (comparing her hair to competing clouds) with the female's grounded response, asserting her intelligence and the dignity of labor, stating that all are workers regardless of gender. It's a charming interplay of traditional romantic expression and a touch of practical wisdom, all set to a lively, rustic tune.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Ponnattam Poovattam?
Ponnattam Poovattam is sung by மனோ மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா.
Which movie is Ponnattam Poovattam from?
The song Ponnattam Poovattam is featured in the movie Sevvanthi.
Who wrote the lyrics for Ponnattam Poovattam?
The lyrics for Ponnattam Poovattam were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Ponnattam Poovattam lyrics?
Yes! Ponnattam Poovattam lyrics from Sevvanthi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Ponnattam Poovattam lyrics?
The song "Ponnattam Poovattam" from 'Sevvanthi' is a vibrant folk-infused duet that celebrates love, nature, and the simple joys of life and labor. It opens with both male and female choruses expressing the allure of a partner and the happiness that marriage brings. The core of the song features the lead pair playfully praising each other's captivating beauty and charm, urging each other to create melodies with their eyes and make hearts throb. It weaves in themes of hard work and yearning, with both acknowledging their toil and the immediate longing they felt upon seeing each other. Beyond romance, the lyrics also pay homage to the earth and its bounty, referring to the land as a source of prosperity and a deity to be worshipped. It speaks of the blessings that make planted seeds blossom and the refreshing breeze from the Podhigai hills. The song beautifully contrasts the male's poetic descriptions of the woman's beauty (comparing her hair to competing clouds) with the female's grounded response, asserting her intelligence and the dignity of labor, stating that all are workers regardless of gender. It's a charming interplay of traditional romantic expression and a touch of practical wisdom, all set to a lively, rustic tune.
