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Lyrics & meaning

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 jeevanaeLittle darling, little darling, you are my very life!
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanaeAs long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhumLiving as the life within my life, and as my shadow,
En kanmani azhagiyaMy beautiful apple of my eye!
Male
Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanaeLittle darling, little darling, you are my very life!
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanaeAs long as we live across seven births, I will be your protector.
En uyirin uyiraai nizhalaai vaazhumLiving as the life within my life, and as my shadow,
En kanmani azhagiyaMy beautiful apple of my eye!
Male
Chinna kannae Chinna kannae nee en jeevanaeLittle darling, little darling, you are my very life!
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum varai naan un dhevanaeAs 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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