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Ennodu Kannan

From Thaai Pasam(1974) · 1974

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Thaai Pasam(1974)
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
15 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ennodu kannan yaen pesavillai
Pon maanai polae yaen aadavillai
Ennodu kannan yaen pesavillai
Pon maanai polae yaen aadavillai
Un thunbam paavam ariyaatha pillai
Un thunbam paavam ariyaatha pillai
Annaalai polae innaalil illai
Ennodu kannan yaen pesavillai
Pon maanai polae yaen aadavillai
Oru kodi ennam uruvaagum vannam
Vilaiyaadinaanae oraandu munnam
Oru kodi ennam uruvaagum vannam
Vilaiyaadinaanae oraandu munnam
Vaadaa en raja vadaatha roja
Aadamal nindraai yaenintha mounam
Edhirparththa yaavum vithi paarththathaalae
Edhirparththa yaavum vithi paarththathaalae
Idhu polae kannae magan maarinaanae
Unai pola naanum manam vaadinaalum
Oru vaarththai solla idhu neramalla
Ennodu kannan yaen pesavillai
Pon maanai polae yaen
Naan konda anbil yaedhaenum kuraivaa
Naan konda anbil yaedhaenum kuraivaa
Yaenintha sogam nee sollu iraivaa
Nooraandu kaalam magan vaazha vendum
Noyattra vaazhvai naan kaana vendum
Eliyorin vaazhvil sila neram deivam
Vilaiyaadumpothu naam enna seivom
Naam seitha paavam azhuthenna laabam
Kaalangal ponaal kanneerum maarum
Ennodu kannan yaen pesavillai
Pon maanai polae yaen aadavillai
Why isn't my Kannan speaking to me?
Why isn't he prancing like a golden deer?
Why isn't my Kannan speaking to me?
Why isn't he prancing like a golden deer?
An innocent child who knows no sorrow or sin,
An innocent child who knows no sorrow or sin,
He is not the same today as he was back then.
Why isn't my Kannan speaking to me?
Why isn't he prancing like a golden deer?
Giving rise to countless happy thoughts,
He was playfully running around just a year ago.
Giving rise to countless happy thoughts,
He was playfully running around just a year ago.
Come, my little prince, my unfading rose,
You stand without moving; why this silence?
Because fate cast its eye on all that we hoped for,
Because fate cast its eye on all that we hoped for,
Our darling son has become like this, my dear.
Though my heart aches just like yours,
This is not the time to utter a word.
Why isn't my Kannan speaking to me?
Why isn't he like a golden deer...
Is there any shortcoming in the love I gave?
Is there any shortcoming in the love I gave?
Tell me, O Lord, why this sorrow?
My son must live for a hundred years,
I want to see him live free of illness.
When God at times plays His game
In the lives of the poor, what can we do?
It is the fruit of our sins; what use is crying?
As time goes by, even tears will pass.
Why isn't my Kannan speaking to me?
Why isn't he prancing like a golden deer?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant emotional song from Thaai Pasam (1974) depicts a mother grieving over her young son's sudden silence and illness. She remembers how joyfully he played a year ago and questions whether her maternal affection had any flaw, calling out to God for answers and praying for her child's recovery. Her partner attempts to soothe her, explaining that fate often tests the poor, but time and hope will ease their pain.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Pon maanai polae yaen aadavillai”

Compares the playful, graceful movements of the child to a golden deer ('Pon maanai polae').

Metaphor

“Vaadaa en raja vadaatha roja”

Refers to the child affectionately as an 'unfading rose' ('vadaatha roja') to emphasize his innocence and precious nature.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Nooraandu kaalam magan vaazha vendum”

Repetition of the initial 'No' sound across consecutive lines ('Nooraandu' and 'Noyattra').

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Trivia

Thaai Pasam (1974) features music composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali. The track showcases the emotive playback singing of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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