Chinna Kanne (Male)
From Adutha Kattam · 1999
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Prabhakar
- Music director
- S. P. Venkatesh
- Details
- Adutha Kattam1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae | Little darling, little darling, you are my very life! |
| Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae | As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector. |
| En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhum | Living as the life within my life, and as my shadow, |
| En kanmani azhagiya | My beautiful apple of my eye! |
| Male | |
| Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae | Little darling, little darling, you are my very life! |
| Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae | As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector. |
| En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhum | Living as the life within my life, and as my shadow, |
| En kanmani azhagiya | My beautiful apple of my eye! |
| Male | |
| Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae | Little darling, little darling, you are my very life! |
| Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae | As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector. |
சின்ன கண்ணே சின்ன கண்ணே நீ என் ஜீவனே
ஏழு ஜென்மம் வாழும் வரை நான் உன் தேவனே
என் உயிரின் உயிராய் நிழலாய் வாழும்
என் கண்மணி அழகிய
Little darling, little darling, you are my very life!
As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
Living as the life within my life, and as my shadow,
My beautiful apple of my eye!
சின்ன கண்ணே சின்ன கண்ணே நீ என் ஜீவனே
ஏழு ஜென்மம் வாழும் வரை நான் உன் தேவனே
என் உயிரின் உயிராய் நிழலாய் வாழும்
என் கண்மணி அழகிய
Little darling, little darling, you are my very life!
As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
Living as the life within my life, and as my shadow,
My beautiful apple of my eye!
சின்ன கண்ணே சின்ன கண்ணே நீ என் ஜீவனே
ஏழு ஜென்மம் வாழும் வரை நான் உன் தேவனே
Little darling, little darling, you are my very life!
As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae
Little darling, little darling, you are my very life!
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae
As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhum
Living as the life within my life, and as my shadow,
En kanmani azhagiya
My beautiful apple of my eye!
Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae
Little darling, little darling, you are my very life!
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae
As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhum
Living as the life within my life, and as my shadow,
En kanmani azhagiya
My beautiful apple of my eye!
Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae
Little darling, little darling, you are my very life!
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae
As long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses profound endearment and eternal devotion towards a beloved or a child. The singer addresses the loved one as their very soul and light of their eyes, promising steadfast care and love that transcends a single lifetime, enduring across seven births. The lyrics evoke warmth, tenderness, and an inseparable spiritual connection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition (Anaphora / Adukku Thodar)
“Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanae”
The affectionate term 'Chinna kannae' is repeated consecutively to emphasize deep tenderness and affection.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Metaphor)
“En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhum”
The beloved is metaphorically described as 'uyirin uyir' (the life of one's life) and 'nizhal' (shadow), highlighting constant presence and absolute essentiality.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanae”
The reference to 'Yaezhu jenmam' (seven births) uses cultural hyperbole to signify timeless, everlasting love.
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Trivia
The lyricist Vairamuthu frequently uses imagery of 'seven births' (Yaezhu jenmam) and 'life of my life' (Uyirin uyir) in his romantic and lullaby-style poetry to emphasize timeless, soul-deep bonds.
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