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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan Female

From Kavikkuyil · 1977

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kavikkuyil1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaThe secret melody that her heart holds
Raagathai paadiSinging that song
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Female
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaThe secret melody that her heart holds
Raagathai paadiSinging that song
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Female
Kanngal solgindra kavithaiThe poetry told by the eyes
Ilam vayathil ethanai kodiHow many millions exist in youth!
Kanngal solgindra kavithaiThe poetry told by the eyes
Ilam vayathil ethanai kodiHow many millions exist in youth!
Female
Endrum kaadhalaiForever loving
Kondaadum kaaviyamaeAn epic that celebrates love
Pudhumai malarum inimaiSweetness where novelty blossoms
Antha mayakkathil inaivathuUniting in that enchantment
Uravukku perumaiBrings pride to the relationship
Female
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaThe secret melody that her heart holds
Raagathai paadiSinging that song
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Female
Nenjil ullaadum raagamIs this the melody dancing in the heart
Idhu thaanaIs this the one,
Kanmani raadhaOh precious Radha?
Nenjil ullaadum raagamIs this the melody dancing in the heart
Idhu thaanaIs this the one,
Kanmani raadhaOh precious Radha?
Female
Un punnagaiYour smile
Sollaatha athisayamaIs an unspoken wonder
Azhagae ilamai radhamaeOh beauty, chariot of youth!
Antha maayanin leelaiyilIn the divine play of that illusionist
Mayanguthu ulagamThe world gets entranced
Female
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaThe secret melody that her heart holds
Raagathai paadiSinging that song
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Female
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraan…(2)Little Krishna is calling... (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan is a celebrated devotional romantic song describing Lord Krishna beckoning Radha by playing the secret, intimate melody cherished deep within her heart. The song poetically depicts youth as a period filled with millions of unspoken thoughts communicated through silent glances, framing Krishna and Radha's connection as an eternal epic of love. Through themes of divine enchantment, blooming sweetness, and playful illusion, the lyrics capture the magical spell Krishna's flute casts upon Radha and the entire world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Radhaiyai poonkothaiyai

Comparing Radha to a beautiful bouquet of flowers (Poonkothai).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kanngal solgindra kavithai

Describing expressions conveyed through silent eye contact as unspoken poetry.

Personification / Imagery

Nenjil ullaadum raagam

Attributing the action of dancing inside the heart to an abstract melody (raagathai).

Alliteration (Monaai)

Antha maayanin leelaiyil / Mayanguthu ulagam

Repetition of the 'ma' sound creating a rhythmic melodic harmony.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, this song is widely considered one of the finest film compositions set in the Carnatic classical raga Reethigowla. It features two iconic recorded versions: a classical rendition by Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna and a popular solo version by S. Janaki.

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