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Chinna Kannan

From Senthoora Poove · 1988

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Manoj – Gyan
Movie name
Senthoora Poove
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
1 May 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ahaaa….aaaa….ahaa….aaa….
Ahaaa…aaaa…..aaa….aaaaa….
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Vennira roja thanniram maari
Maalai soodudhae…
Andha vaanam pookkalai thoovaadho
Pudhu vaazhthu kavidhaigal paadaadho
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Vennira roja thanniram maari
Maalai soodudhae…
Andha vaanam pookkalai thoovaadho
Pudhu vaazhthu kavidhaigal paadaadho
{Hmmm…mm…mmm..
Hmmm..mmm…mmm….mmm…}(4)
Poovai pola poothirundhen
Poovukkaaga kaathirundhen
Poojaikkaaga pookkal thandhu
Poovai vaazhvil manam thandhaai
Nenjam ennum poonguruvi
Niththam undhan perezhudhi
Sandham paada yennumbodhu
Sondhamaaga nee vandhaai
Unakkenavae manakkadhavum
Thirandhadhu ingae vaa vaa
Unn manjal kungumam oli veesa
En nenjam thulludhu kadhai pesa
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Thingal vinnil thaeindhaalum
Gangai vellam oindhaalum
Endhan anbu thaeyaadhu
Adhil kaadhal vellam oyaadhu
Vaanavillum niram maarum
Veesum thendral dhisai maarum
Mangai endhan kaadhal ullam
Endrum ingae maaraadhu
Manadhinilae kanavugalai
Vidhaiththida ingae vaa vaa
En aasai naadagam arangera
Oru velai vandhadhun vadivaaga
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Chinna kannan
Thottaththu poovaaga
Oru devadhai vandhadhu neeraada
Vennira roja thanniram maari
Maalai soodudhae…
Female :Andha vaanam pookkalai
Thoovaadho
Male :Pudhu vaazhthu kavidhaigal
Paadaadho
Aha... aa... aha... aa...
Aha... aa... aa... aaa...
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Changing its white color, the rose
wears the wedding garland...
Won't the sky shower flowers?
Won't it sing fresh poems of blessing?
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Changing its white color, the rose
wears the wedding garland...
Won't the sky shower flowers?
Won't it sing fresh poems of blessing?
Mmm... mm... mmm...
Mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm...
I blossomed like a flower,
and I waited for my love.
Offering flowers for prayer,
you brought fragrance to this woman's life.
As the little bird of my heart
wrote your name every day
and thought of singing a melody,
you came to be my very own.
Just for you, the door of my heart
has opened; come to me, come!
As your yellow turmeric and red kumkum glow brightly,
my heart leaps with joy to share tales of love.
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Even if the moon wanes in the sky,
even if the flood of the Ganges calms down,
my love will never fade,
and the flood of romance will never cease.
Even if the rainbow changes its colors,
and the gentle breeze shifts its direction,
the loving heart of this girl
will never change here.
To sow sweet dreams
within my heart, come to me, come!
For the drama of my desires to take the stage,
the perfect moment has arrived in your form.
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Like a flower
in Little Krishna's garden,
an angel has come to bathe.
Changing its white color, the rose
wears the wedding garland...
Female: Won't the sky
shower flowers?
Male: Won't it sing
fresh poems of blessing?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This beautiful romantic song expresses deep devotion, affection, and the divine joy of love. Set to lyrical imagery of blossoms, angels, and Lord Krishna's garden, the protagonists describe how love brought fragrance, meaning, and vibrant color into their lives, turning a plain white rose into a bright garland of matrimony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Poovai pola poothirundhen / Poovukkaaga kaathirundhen

Repetition of the initial letter 'P' creates a musical rhythmic symmetry.

Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thingal vinnil thaeindhaalum / Gangai vellam oindhaalum

Matching of the second consonant sound 'ng' in successive lines.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Nenjam ennum poonguruvi

Comparing the human heart directly to a songbird ('poonguruvi').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Thingal vinnil thaeindhaalum... Endhan anbu thaeyaadhu

Stating that love remains unfading even if cosmic elements like the moon or rivers change.

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Trivia

The song is composed by the music director duo Manoj-Gyan for the hit film Senthoora Poove (1988). The soundtrack won Manoj-Gyan the prestigious Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director, making this one of their most celebrated works.

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