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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan Male

From Kavikkuyil · 1977

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Balamuralikrishna
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kavikkuyil1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hmm mm hmm mmmmHumming sound
Thana nana thana nananananaRhythmic vocalization
Male
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaSinging the secret melody
Raagathai paadiThat her heart cherishes
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Male
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaSinging the secret melody
Raagathai paadiThat her heart cherishes
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Male
Kanngal solgindra kavithaiThe poetry that eyes express
Ilam vayathil ethanai kodiCountless millions in youth
Kanngal solgindra kavithaiThe poetry that eyes express
Ilam vayathil ethanai kodiCountless millions in youth
Male
Endrum kaadhalaiEver celebrating love
Kondaadum kaaviyamaeOh timeless grand epic
Pudhumai malarum inimaiSweetness where fresh beauty blossoms
Antha mayakkathil inaivathuUniting in that sweet enchantment
Uravukku perumaiBrings glory to a relationship
Male
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaSinging the secret melody
Raagathai paadiThat her heart cherishes
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Male
Nenjil ullaadum raagamIs this the tune dancing in the heart
Idhu thaanaIs it this
Kanmani raadhaOh precious Radha
Nenjil ullaadum raagamIs this the tune dancing in the heart
Idhu thaanaIs it this
Kanmani raadhaOh precious Radha
Male
Un punnagaiIs your gentle smile
Sollaatha athisayamaAn unsaid miraculous wonder
Azhagae ilamai radhamaeOh beauty, the chariot of youth
Antha maayanin leelaiyilIn the divine play of that grand illusionist
Mayanguthu ulagamThe world stands spellbound
Male
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Radhaiyai poonkothaiyaiRadha, who is like a bouquet of flowers
Aval manam konda ragasiyaSinging the secret melody
Raagathai paadiThat her heart cherishes
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling
Chinna kannan azhaikkiraanLittle Krishna is calling

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan' is a classical-pop masterpiece from the 1977 movie Kavikkuyil, set in a peaceful pastoral landscape. The lyricist metaphorically draws from the divine romance of Lord Krishna and Radha, expressing how Krishna calls Radha by singing the secret song tucked away in her heart. The song captures the innocence of youth, the unspoken poetry conveyed through glances, and the enchanting thrill of divine love that captivates the entire world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)

Radhaiyai poonkothaiyai

'Poonkothai' compares Radha to a fresh bunch or garland of flowers, emphasizing her delicate beauty.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Kanngal solgindra kavithai

'Kanngal solgindra kavithai' metaphorically describes expressions in the eyes as silent poetry spoken without words.

Monai (Alliteration)

Pudhumai malarum inimai

Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'P' in 'Pudhumai' and 'Perumai' creates rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, this legendary song was released in two distinct solo versions sung by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki, set in the Carnatic raga Reethigowla.

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