En Kannukoru Nilava
From Aararo Aariraro · 1989
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Details
- Aararo Aariraro1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ha ha ha ha ha ha | Ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Ha ha ha ha ha ha | Ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Male | |
| En kannukkoru nilavaa | Did He create you as a moon for my eyes? |
| Onna padaichaan | He created you. |
| On nenjukkoru uravaa | Did He create me as a relationship for your heart? |
| Ennai padaichaan | He created me. |
| Female | |
| On kannukkoru nilavaa | Did He create me as a moon for your eyes? |
| Enna padaichaan | He created me. |
| En nenjukkoru uravaa | Did He create you as a relationship for my heart? |
| Onnai padaichaan | He created you. |
| Male | |
| Oru thaaiyaattam | Like a mother, |
| Unnai naan thaalaattuven | I will sing you a lullaby. |
| Dhinam aaraaro aariro | Every day, a soothing lullaby |
| Naan paaduven | I will sing. |
| Ippovum eppovum seeraattuven | Now and forever, I will cherish you. |
| Female | |
| On kannukkoru nilavaa | Did He create me as a moon for your eyes? |
| Enna padaichaan | He created me. |
| En nenjukkoru uravaa | Did He create you as a relationship for my heart? |
| Onnai padaichaan | He created you. |
| Chorus | |
| Ha ha ha ha ha ha | Ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Ha ha ha ha ha ha | Ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Ha ha ha ha ha ha | Ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Ha ha ha ha ha ha | Ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Male | |
| Uchi veyil velai nee nadakka | When you walk under the scorching midday sun, |
| Pichu poova naanum paai virikka | I will spread wild jasmine flowers like a mat for you. |
| Female | |
| Uchi muthal paadham | From top to toe, |
| Naan silirkka | I shiver with joy, |
| Ullathilae aasai ootredukka | As desires spring up from within my heart. |
| Male | |
| Mukkulikka naanum yenguren | I long to dive deep into love, |
| Muthedukka neram paakuren | I am waiting for the right moment to retrieve pearls. |
| Female | |
| Konjam poru iravu aagattum | Wait a little while, let night fall, |
| Vekkamadhu vilagi odattum | Let shyness move aside and run away. |
| Male | |
| Eppammaa eppammaa kaathirukken | Oh when, oh when? I am eagerly waiting! |
| Female | |
| Mottu thaan vittu thaan poothirukken | I have blossomed like a bud opening up. |
| Male | |
| En kannukkoru nilavaa | Did He create you as a moon for my eyes? |
| Onna padaichaan | He created you. |
| Female | |
| En nenjukkoru uravaa | Did He create you as a relationship for my heart? |
| Onnai padaichaan | He created you. |
| Male | |
| Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa | Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa |
| Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa | Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa |
| Chorus :Haye haye haye | Chorus :Haye haye haye |
| Male | |
| Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa | Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa |
| Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa | Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa |
| Chorus :Haye haye haye | Chorus :Haye haye haye |
| Male | |
| Thanna naanae thannaanae | Thanna naanae thannaanae |
| Chorus :Haye haye haye | Chorus :Haye haye haye |
| Female | |
| Palliyarai paattai nee padikka | When you sing a bedtime song, |
| Pakka melam pola naan irukka | I will accompany you like the rhythm instruments. |
| Male | |
| Thatturappa thaalam thiranthirukka | As the rhythm opens up with every tap, |
| Thatta thatta mogam valarnthirukka | Infatuation grows stronger beat by beat. |
| Female | |
| Konjurappo dhegam nogumaa… | When caressing gently, will your body ache? |
| Konjam konjam kaayam aagumaa… | Will there be tiny, mild wounds? |
| Male | |
| Kaayathukku kalimbu poosavaa.. | Shall I apply soothing balm to those wounds? |
| Aarum varai visiri veesavaa… | Shall I wave a fan until it heals? |
| Female | |
| Ammammaa ammammaa romba vegam | Oh my, oh my, such intense speed! |
| Male | |
| Ennammaa panna naan inba thaagam | What can I do? I am thirsting for romantic bliss! |
| Female | |
| On kannukkoru nilavaa | Did He create me as a moon for your eyes? |
| Enna padaichaan | He created me. |
| Male :On nenjukkoru uravaa | Male: Did He create me as a relationship for your heart? |
| Ennai padaichaan | He created me. |
| Female | |
| Oru thaaiyaattam | Like a mother, |
| Unnai naan thaalaattuven | I will sing you a lullaby. |
| Dhinam aaraaro aariro | Every day, a soothing lullaby |
| Naan paaduven | I will sing. |
| Ippovum eppovum seeraattuven | Now and forever, I will cherish you. |
| Male | |
| En kannukkoru nilavaa | Did He create you as a moon for my eyes? |
| Onna padaichaan | He created you. |
| Female | |
| En nenjukkoru uravaa | Did He create you as a relationship for my heart? |
| Onnai padaichaan | He created you. |
ஆஅ ஆ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
ஆஅ ஆ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
என் கண்ணுக்கொரு நிலவா
உன்னை படைச்சான்
ஒன் நெஞ்சுக்கொரு உறவா
என்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create you as a moon for my eyes?
He created you.
Did He create me as a relationship for your heart?
He created me.
ஒன் கண்ணுக்கொரு நிலவா
என்னை படைச்சான்
என் நெஞ்சுக்கொரு உறவா
ஒன்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create me as a moon for your eyes?
He created me.
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
He created you.
ஒரு தாயாட்டம்
உன்னை நான் தாலாட்டுவேன்
தினம் ஆராரோ ஆரிரோ
நான் பாடுவேன்
இப்பவும் எப்பவும் சீராட்டுவேன்
Like a mother,
I will sing you a lullaby.
Every day, a soothing lullaby
I will sing.
Now and forever, I will cherish you.
ஒன் கண்ணுக்கொரு நிலவா
என்னை படைச்சான்
என் நெஞ்சுக்கொரு உறவா
ஒன்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create me as a moon for your eyes?
He created me.
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
He created you.
ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
ஆண்
: உச்சி வெயில்
வேளை நீ நடக்க
பிச்சிப் பூவ நானும் பாய் விரிக்க
When you walk under the scorching midday sun,
I will spread wild jasmine flowers like a mat for you.
உச்சி முதல் பாதம்
நான் சிலிர்க்க
உள்ளத்திலே ஆசை ஊற்றெடுக்க
From top to toe,
I shiver with joy,
As desires spring up from within my heart.
முக்குளிக்க நானும் ஏங்குறேன்
முத்தெடுக்க நேரம் பார்க்குறேன்
I long to dive deep into love,
I am waiting for the right moment to retrieve pearls.
கொஞ்சம் பொறு இரவாகட்டும்
வெக்கமது விலகி ஓடட்டும்
Wait a little while, let night fall,
Let shyness move aside and run away.
எப்பம்மா எப்பம்மா
காத்திருக்கேன்
Oh when, oh when? I am eagerly waiting!
மொட்டுத்தான்
விட்டுதான் பூத்திருக்கேன்
I have blossomed like a bud opening up.
என் கண்ணுக்கொரு நிலவா
உன்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create you as a moon for my eyes?
He created you.
என் நெஞ்சுக்கொரு உறவா
ஒன்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
He created you.
ஹை தன்னன்னா தானானே தந்ததனனா
தானானேனே தந்தானா
குழு :
ஹையே ஹையே ஹையே
Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa
Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa
Chorus :Haye haye haye
ஹை தன்னன்னா தானானே தந்ததனனா
தானானேனே தந்தானா
குழு :
ஹையே ஹையே ஹையே
Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa
Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa
Chorus :Haye haye haye
தன்ன நானே தன்னானே
குழு :
ஹையே ஹையே ஹையே
Thanna naanae thannaanae
Chorus :Haye haye haye
பள்ளியறை பாட்டை நீ படிக்க
பக்க மேளம் போல நான் இருக்க
When you sing a bedtime song,
I will accompany you like the rhythm instruments.
தட்டுறப்ப தாளம் திறந்திருக்க
தட்ட தட்ட மோகம் வளர்ந்திருக்க
As the rhythm opens up with every tap,
Infatuation grows stronger beat by beat.
கொஞ்சுறப்போ தேகம் நோகுமா
கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சம் காயம் ஆகுமா
When caressing gently, will your body ache?
Will there be tiny, mild wounds?
காயத்துக்கு களிம்பு பூசவா
ஆறும்வரை விசிறி வீசவா
Shall I apply soothing balm to those wounds?
Shall I wave a fan until it heals?
அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா ரொம்ப வேகம்
Oh my, oh my, such intense speed!
என்னம்மா பண்ண நான் இன்ப தாகம்
What can I do? I am thirsting for romantic bliss!
ஒன் கண்ணுக்கொரு நிலவா
என்னை படைச்சான்
உன் நெஞ்சுக்கொரு உறவா
என்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create me as a moon for your eyes?
He created me.
Male: Did He create me as a relationship for your heart?
He created me.
ஒரு தாயாட்டம்
உன்னை நான் தாலாட்டுவேன்
தினம் ஆராரோ ஆரிரோ
நான் பாடுவேன்
இப்பவும் எப்பவும் சீராட்டுவேன்
Like a mother,
I will sing you a lullaby.
Every day, a soothing lullaby
I will sing.
Now and forever, I will cherish you.
என் கண்ணுக்கொரு நிலவா
உன்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create you as a moon for my eyes?
He created you.
என் நெஞ்சுக்கொரு உறவா
ஒன்னை படைச்சான்
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
He created you.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
En kannukkoru nilavaa
Did He create you as a moon for my eyes?
Onna padaichaan
He created you.
On nenjukkoru uravaa
Did He create me as a relationship for your heart?
Ennai padaichaan
He created me.
On kannukkoru nilavaa
Did He create me as a moon for your eyes?
Enna padaichaan
He created me.
En nenjukkoru uravaa
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
Onnai padaichaan
He created you.
Oru thaaiyaattam
Like a mother,
Unnai naan thaalaattuven
I will sing you a lullaby.
Dhinam aaraaro aariro
Every day, a soothing lullaby
Naan paaduven
I will sing.
Ippovum eppovum seeraattuven
Now and forever, I will cherish you.
On kannukkoru nilavaa
Did He create me as a moon for your eyes?
Enna padaichaan
He created me.
En nenjukkoru uravaa
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
Onnai padaichaan
He created you.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Uchi veyil velai nee nadakka
When you walk under the scorching midday sun,
Pichu poova naanum paai virikka
I will spread wild jasmine flowers like a mat for you.
Uchi muthal paadham
From top to toe,
Naan silirkka
I shiver with joy,
Ullathilae aasai ootredukka
As desires spring up from within my heart.
Mukkulikka naanum yenguren
I long to dive deep into love,
Muthedukka neram paakuren
I am waiting for the right moment to retrieve pearls.
Konjam poru iravu aagattum
Wait a little while, let night fall,
Vekkamadhu vilagi odattum
Let shyness move aside and run away.
Eppammaa eppammaa kaathirukken
Oh when, oh when? I am eagerly waiting!
Mottu thaan vittu thaan poothirukken
I have blossomed like a bud opening up.
En kannukkoru nilavaa
Did He create you as a moon for my eyes?
Onna padaichaan
He created you.
En nenjukkoru uravaa
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
Onnai padaichaan
He created you.
Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa
Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa
Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa
Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa
Chorus :Haye haye haye
Chorus :Haye haye haye
Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa
Hai thanththanaa thananae thanththannaa
Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa
Thaanaanaenae thanththannaa
Chorus :Haye haye haye
Chorus :Haye haye haye
Thanna naanae thannaanae
Thanna naanae thannaanae
Chorus :Haye haye haye
Chorus :Haye haye haye
Palliyarai paattai nee padikka
When you sing a bedtime song,
Pakka melam pola naan irukka
I will accompany you like the rhythm instruments.
Thatturappa thaalam thiranthirukka
As the rhythm opens up with every tap,
Thatta thatta mogam valarnthirukka
Infatuation grows stronger beat by beat.
Konjurappo dhegam nogumaa…
When caressing gently, will your body ache?
Konjam konjam kaayam aagumaa…
Will there be tiny, mild wounds?
Kaayathukku kalimbu poosavaa..
Shall I apply soothing balm to those wounds?
Aarum varai visiri veesavaa…
Shall I wave a fan until it heals?
Ammammaa ammammaa romba vegam
Oh my, oh my, such intense speed!
Ennammaa panna naan inba thaagam
What can I do? I am thirsting for romantic bliss!
On kannukkoru nilavaa
Did He create me as a moon for your eyes?
Enna padaichaan
He created me.
Male :On nenjukkoru uravaa
Male: Did He create me as a relationship for your heart?
Ennai padaichaan
He created me.
Oru thaaiyaattam
Like a mother,
Unnai naan thaalaattuven
I will sing you a lullaby.
Dhinam aaraaro aariro
Every day, a soothing lullaby
Naan paaduven
I will sing.
Ippovum eppovum seeraattuven
Now and forever, I will cherish you.
En kannukkoru nilavaa
Did He create you as a moon for my eyes?
Onna padaichaan
He created you.
En nenjukkoru uravaa
Did He create you as a relationship for my heart?
Onnai padaichaan
He created you.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
En Kannukkoru Nilavaa is a tender romantic duet from the film Aararo Aariraro (1989). The song expresses the deep bond between two lovers who view each other as divine gifts tailored specifically for their lives. By metaphorically equating romantic care with maternal tenderness, the song highlights devotion, gentle affection, and playful intimacy as the couple exchanges playful banter about caring for one another through life's everyday moments.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En kannukkoru nilavaa”
Comparing the beloved to the moon ('nilavaa') that brings light and joy to the eyes.
Simile (Upamai)
“Oru thaaiyaattam unnai naan thaalaattuven”
Comparing the manner of caring for the lover to a mother's comforting embrace and lullaby ('Oru thaaiyaattam').
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Mukkulikka naanum yenguren / Muthedukka neram paakuren”
The second consonant 'k' rhymes across lines ('Mukkulikka' / 'Muthedukka').
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Trivia
The film Aararo Aariraro (1989) was written, directed, starred in, and musically composed by K. Bhagyaraj himself, marking one of his notable ventures where he took on the responsibility of music direction.
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