A.R. Rahman – Ponni Nadhi Lyrics In English (Translation)

Oh Kaveriyaal Neermadiku
Ambaramai Anaiyeduthan

Oh, Kaveriyaal, Pure Water Flows
The Sky Serves As Its Vessel

Neer Satham Ketadhume Nel Poothu Nikkum
Uli Satham Ketadhume Kal Poothu Nikkum
Pagai Satham Ketadhume Vil Poothu Nikkum
Chozhathin Perumaikoora Sol Poothu Nikkum

Asking For Fertile Water Yields Abundant Fields
Seeking Nourishing Wisdom Blossoms A Strong Mind
Inquiring About Disciplined Conduct Fosters A Thriving Character
Chanting The Glory Of The Chola Empire Brings Forth Eloquence

Ponni Nadhi Paakanume Theeyari Esamaari
Pozhudhukkulla Theeyari Esamaari
Kanni Pengal Kaananume Theeyari Esamaari
Kaatraipola Theeyari Esamaari

The Ponni River Must Be Traversed, Overcoming Its Fiery Challenges
Navigate Through The Boiling Currents
Witness The Resilience Of Young Maidens Amidst Challenges
Like The Wind, Face Adversities

Pottal Kadandhu Theeyari Esamari
Puzhudhi Kadandhu Theeyari Esamari
Tharisu Kadandhu Theeyari Esamari
Karisal Kadandhu Veeram Velanja Mannu
Andho Naan Ivvazhaginile Semba Semba

Through The Furnace, Emerge Refined
From The Fire, Rise Stronger
Through Difficulties, Gain Resilience
In The Desert, Where Valor Stands Tall, Hold The Victorious Spear
In This Beautiful World, I Am Like The Enchanting Semba, Semba.

Kaalam Marandhadhenna
Oh Oh Oh Manne Un Maarbil Kidakka
Pachai Naranja Mannu
Achho Oor Aasai Mulaika
Manju Thoorum Mannu
En Kaalam Kaniyadho
Kokku Pootha Mannu

Forgetting Time, Oh Oh Oh, In Your Charm I Find Solace
Greenish-Orange Sand, Oh The Desire Of The Town
The Sand That Brings Forth Dew
Is My Time Wasted?
Or Is It The Sand Where The Crane Dances?

En Kaalgal Thaniyadho Vella Manasu Mannu
Sembane Veeram Velanja Mannu
Tathathada Tathathada Tathathada
Thadavane Sel Veeram Velanja Mannu

My Legs Are Weary, But My Heart Is A White Sandy Soil
Like Semba, Standing Strong In Valor, Sandy Soil
Thathathada Thathathada Thathathada
Resounding Like A Victorious Spear In The War-Soiled Sandy Soil

Ponni Magal Theeyari Esamaari
Laali Lalla Laali Lalla Laali
Lalla Paadi Selum
Veera Chozhapuri Parthu Viraivai Nee

The Daughter Of Ponni, Overcoming The Fiery Challenges
Lullaby, Lalla Lalla Lalla, Sing And Sway Peacefully

Thaavu Azhaga Thavum Nadhiyai
Saga Kanavai Mudida

Oh Brave Chozhapuri, Look And Soothe
You Who Fulfilled The Dream Beautifully

Ponni Nadhi Paakanume Theeyari Esamaari
Pozhudhukkulla Veeram Velanja Mannu
Kanni Pengal Kaananume Theeyari Esamaari
Kaatrai Pola Veeram Velanja Mannu

Ponni River, Sail Through, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
In The Desert, Sandy Soil, Soaked In Valor
Young Maidens, Witness Them, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
Like The Wind, Sandy Soil, Filled With Valor

Sekka Sagappi Theeyari Esamaari
Nenjil Irudi Veeram Velanja Mannu
Retta Suzhachi Theeyari Esamaari
Otti Irudi Veeram Velanja Mannu

Resilient Flames, Witness Them, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
In The Heart, Soaked In Valor, Sandy Soil
Straight Arrow, Witness It, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
Piercing, Soaked In Valor, Sandy Soil

Sozha Silaithaan Ivalo Semba
Sola Karuthai Sirichaa Semba
Eezha Minnal Unnale Semba
Naanum Rasichida Aagatha Amba
Koodathe

Is She A Ruler, Such A Semba?
Smiling With Witty Words, Semba
Bright Lightning, Because Of You, Semba
Even I Can’t Help But Smile, Amba
Don’t Come Near

Ho Ho Ho Kadalukkedhu Oivu Semba
Kadamai Irukudhu Ezhundhuru Semba
Seeripaindhudu Ambaga Semba
Kaala Thangam Ponaale
Thambiye Ennalum Varumoda

Ho Ho Ho, To The Ocean Belongs, The Essence, Semba
Duty Prevails, Awakening, Semba
Crowned With Success, Oh Queen, Semba
As Long As There Is Time
Even If It’s A Younger Brother

Nanjaigale Punjaigale
Rambaigalai Vinji Nikkum Vanjigale
Nanjaigale Punjaigale
Rambaigalai Vinji Nikkum Vanjigale

Victories, Defeats
Will Shake Off Obstacles, Deceits Will Crumble
Victories, Defeats
Will Shake Off Obstacles, Deceits Will Crumble

Ponni Nadhi Paakanume Theeyari Esamaari
Pozhudhukkulla Theeyari Esamaari
Kanni Pengal Kaananume Veeram Velanja Mannu
Kaatraippola Theeyari Esamaari

Ponni River, Sail Through, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
In The Desert, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
Young Maidens, Witness Them, Sandy Soil Filled With Valor
Like The Wind, Overcoming Fiery Challenges

Sekka Segappi Veeram Velanja Mannu
Nenjil Irudi Theeyari Esamaari
Retta Suzhachi Veeram Velanja Mannu
Otti Irudi Theeyari Esamaari

Resilient Flames, Sandy Soil Filled With Valor
In The Heart, Overcoming Fiery Challenges
Straight Arrow, Sandy Soil Filled With Valor
Piercing, Overcoming Fiery Challenges

Andho Naan Ivvazhaginile
Veeram Velanja Mannu Semba Semba
Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho

In This Beautiful World
Valor-Soaked Sandy Soil, Semba Semba
Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho