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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Kannane Naan

From Thaaikku Oru Pillai · 1972

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
A. M. Raja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Thaaikku Oru Pillai
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
22 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinna kannanae
Naan thanthaiyena neeyum pilliyena
Oru pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Chinna kannanae
Naan thanthaiyena neeyum pilliyena
Oru pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Entha naalilum nam uravu vaazhattum
Entha naalilum nam uravu vaazhattum
Pirintha pothilum un ninaivu vaazhattum
Chinna kannanae
Naan thanthaiyena neeyum pilliyena
Oru pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Arumbu vizhi kurumbu mozhi
Aada azhaikkaatho ennai
Siru kuzhanthai vilaiyaattil
Thannai marappaalo annai
Arumbu vizhi kurumbu mozhi
Aada azhaikkaatho ennai
Siru kuzhanthai vilaiyaattil
Thannai marappaalo annai
Appa mudhugu pillaiketra aanai vaaganam
Appa mudhugu pillaiketra aanai vaaganam
Naalai intha pillai oru rajavaaganum
Chinna kannanae
Naan thanthaiyena neeyum pilliyena
Oru pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Yaeduththu nee padiththu
Thanthai per solla vendum
En maganae un pugalai
Naalum oor solla vendum
Yaeduththu nee padiththu
Thanthai per solla vendum
En maganae un pugalai
Naalum oor solla vendum
Annai nenjin aasaigalai
Alanthavarillai
Annai nenjin aasaigalai
Alanthavarillai
Aadhai niraivettru neeyo
Antha thaaikkoru pillai
Aadhai niraivettru neeyo
Antha thaaikkoru pillai
Chinna kannanae
Naan thanthaiyena neeyum pilliyena
Oru pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
Pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu
My little Kannan,
With me as a father and you as my child,
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
My little Kannan,
With me as a father and you as my child,
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
May our bond live on through all our days,
May our bond live on through all our days,
Even if we part, may your memories live on!
My little Kannan,
With me as a father and you as my child,
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
Your budding eyes and playful words,
Won't they invite me to come and play?
Lost in the games of her little child,
A mother forgets herself in pure joy.
Your budding eyes and playful words,
Won't they invite me to come and play?
Lost in the games of her little child,
A mother forgets herself in pure joy.
A father's back is an elephant ride fit for his child,
A father's back is an elephant ride fit for his child,
Tomorrow, this child must become a king!
My little Kannan,
With me as a father and you as my child,
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
You must study hard with your books,
And bring honor to your father's name.
My dear son, of your great praise,
The whole town must speak every day!
You must study hard with your books,
And bring honor to your father's name.
My dear son, of your great praise,
The whole town must speak every day!
The deep desires of a mother's heart,
No one has ever been able to measure.
The deep desires of a mother's heart,
No one has ever been able to measure.
You must fulfill them all,
For you are that mother's precious child!
You must fulfill them all,
For you are that mother's precious child!
My little Kannan,
With me as a father and you as my child,
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
A bond was born, and love filled my heart.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotional fatherly song expresses the deep bond and affection between a father and his young child. The father lovingly admires his child's innocence, mischievous speech, and playful nature, reflecting on the joy and responsibility of parenthood. He wishes for their relationship and memories to endure through time. He expresses hopes for the child's future—that the boy will study well, bring honor and pride to his father's name, earn society's praise, and ultimately fulfill the boundless, unmeasurable dreams of his mother.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Arumbu vizhi kurumbu mozhi”

The second consonant sound 'ru' matches in 'Arumbu' and 'kurumbu', creating a pleasing lyrical rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)

“Appa mudhugu pillaiketra aanai vaaganam”

The father's back carrying the child is metaphorically described as an elephant vehicle ('aanai vaaganam') for the child.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Oru pantham vanthathu nenjil paasam vanthathu”

Repetition of the 'Pa' consonant sound at the start of key words 'Pantham' and 'paasam'.

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Trivia

This touching song from the 1972 movie 'Thaaikku Oru Pillai' features music by Shankar-Ganesh and lyrics by Pulamaipithan. It was sung by veteran playback singer A. M. Raja, whose soothing voice added deep warmth to the emotional composition.

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