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Lyrics & meaning

Eshwara Vanum Mannum

From Kannedhirey Thondrinal · 1998

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Udit Narayan
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Kannedhirey Thondrinal
Movie release year
1998
Lyrics added on
18 Nov 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
{Eswaraa vaanum mannum
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa} (2)
Neerum neruppum
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
{Mayilaiyilae kabaaleswara
Kayilaiyilae parameswaraa} (2)
Pudhiya megangal
Mazhaiyaai pozhindhana eswaraa
Mullin nunigalum
Malargalai pooththana eswaraa
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
Sandai ini ledhuraa
Eswaraa vaanum mannum
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa
Eswaraa neerum neruppum
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Kiliyin siragu kadan ketkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Male :Clinton veettil pen ketkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Neela vaanaththai thuvaikkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Male :Nilavai boomikkul izhukkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Kottai thevaiyillai aanaalum
Koottani vaiththiruppom
Central kavizhndhaalum appodhum
Snegam valarththiruppom
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
Sandai ini ledhuraa
Eswaraa vaanum mannum
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa
Eswaraa neerum neruppum
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Kaadhal sangam ondru amaikkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Male :Kaaman radhiyai member aakkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Piriyamaana pennai rasikkalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Male :Puththagam paadam konjam moodalaam…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Modern ulagaththilae ellaamae
Maari pogattumae
Natpin karpu mattum ennaalum
Maaraathirukkattumae
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
Sandai ini ledhuraa
Eswaraa vaanum mannum
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa
Eswaraa neerum neruppum
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Maanum puliyum thaeneer
Paruguthu unnaal eswvaraa
Male :{Mayilaiyilae kabaaleswara
Kayilaiyilae parameswaraa} (2)
: Pudhiya megangal
Mazhaiyaai pozhindhana eswaraa
Mullin nunigalum
Malargalai pooththana eswaraa
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
Sandai ini ledhuraa
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey hey...
Hey hey hey...
Hey hey hey...
Hey hey hey...
Oh Easwara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, Easwara!
Water and fire
Have become friends because of you, Easwara!
In Mylapore, you are Kapaleeswara (Lord Shiva),
On Mount Kailash, you are Parameswara (the Supreme Lord)!
Brand new clouds
Have poured down as rain, Easwara!
Even the tips of thorns
Have bloomed into flowers, Easwara!
It is pure joy, brother!
No more fights anymore!
Oh Easwara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, Easwara!
Oh Easwara, water and fire
Have become friends because of you, Easwara!
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
We can ask to borrow a parrot's wings...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
Male: We can ask for a bride from Clinton's home...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
We can wash the blue sky...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
Male: We can pull the moon down to Earth...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
We do not need political power,
Yet we will always maintain our alliance!
Even if the government in the capital falls,
We will still keep our friendship strong!
It is pure joy, brother!
No more fights anymore!
Oh Easwara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, Easwara!
Oh Easwara, water and fire
Have become friends because of you, Easwara!
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
We can form an association for love...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
Male: We can make Kamadeva and Rathi (the god and goddess of love) members...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
We can admire the girl we love...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
Male: We can shut our books and lessons for a while...
Chorus: Nothing wrong with that!
In this modern world, let everything
Keep changing as it will,
Only let the sacred loyalty of friendship
Remain unchanged forever!
It is pure joy, brother!
No more fights anymore!
Oh Easwara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, Easwara!
Oh Easwara, water and fire
Have become friends because of you, Easwara!
The deer and the tiger share a cup of tea
Together, all because of you, Easwara!
Male: In Mylapore, you are Kapaleeswara,
On Mount Kailash, you are Parameswara!
Brand new clouds
Have poured down as rain, Easwara!
Even the tips of thorns
Have bloomed into flowers, Easwara!
It is pure joy, brother!
No more fights anymore!
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Hey hey hey-hey hey
Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Eswaraa' is an energetic youth anthem from the 1998 Tamil film 'Kannedhirey Thondrinal' celebrating deep male camaraderie, unity, and playful optimism. The lyrics revolve around praising a friend named Eswar (or calling upon Lord Eswara metaphorically) for bringing harmony where there was once conflict. Through hyperboles—such as opposite forces like water and fire becoming friends, or natural enemies like the tiger and deer drinking tea together—the song highlights how true friendship breaks all barriers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Oxymoron / Contrast)

Neerum neruppum Friendship aanadhu

Contrasting element pairs like water (Neer) and fire (Neruppu) are brought together to emphasize reconciliation.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Mullin nunigalum / Malargalai pooththana

The repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Mullin' and 'Malargalai' adds rhythmic musicality to the line.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Maanum puliyum thaeneer Paruguthu unnaal eswvaraa

Exaggerating that predator (tiger) and prey (deer) are peacefully sipping tea together due to the power of their bond.

Code-Mixing / Tanglish Slang

Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa

Mixing English words ('Handshake', 'Friendship', 'Clinton') with Tamil syntax to resonate with contemporary college youth.

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Trivia

The film 'Kannedhirey Thondrinal' features music composed by Deva with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. Starring Prashanth and Karan, the film was a massive blockbuster largely celebrated for its soundtrack and depiction of deep friendship. The song 'Eswaraa' captured late-90s pop-culture references, including mentioning then-US President Bill Clinton ('Clinton veettil pen ketkalaam').

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