- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music directors
- A. Rama Rao, Hemant Kumar
- Movie name
- Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the joyful turmoil and deep romantic yearning of a young woman who has fallen in love. She wonders why her heart is fluttering with such happiness, attributing it to the unspoken connection created when her eyes meet those of her beloved. Her feelings become overwhelming, leaving her wondering how she can understand his true feelings and to whom she can share her secret emotions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vilaiyaaduvadhum yaeno / Pesum vindhai thaano”
The lines end with rhyming sounds ('yaeno' and 'thaano'), creating a smooth lyrical flow.
Adukku Thodar / Repetition
“Kannum kannum ondraai koodi”
The word 'kannum' (eye) is repeated consecutively to emphasize the intensity of eye contact between lovers.
Personification
“Kannum kannum ondraai koodi pesum”
Eyes are personified as entities capable of meeting together and having a conversation.
Monai (Initial Rhyme)
“Ennaadha ennam ellaam / Enni enni yenguren”
The initial 'E' sound is repeated at the beginning of the consecutive lines ('Ennaadha' and 'Enni').
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Trivia
'Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam' (1955) is a classic fantasy film starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. This track features lyrics penned by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam and music composed by A. Rama Rao, performed by legendary playback singer P. Susheela in one of her early hit songs.
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