Eshwara Vanum Mannum
From Kannedhirey Thondrinal · 1998
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Udit Narayan
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Kannedhirey Thondrinal1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hey hey heyeyyy | Hey hey heyeyyy |
| Hey hey heyeeeyyy | Hey hey heyeeeyyy |
| Hey hey heyeyyy | Hey hey heyeyyy |
| Hey hey heyeeeyyy | Hey hey heyeeeyyy |
| Male | |
| {Eswaraa vaanum mannum | {O Eswara, the sky and the earth |
| Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa} (2) | Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara} (2) |
| Neerum neruppum | Water and fire |
| Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa | Have become friends because of you, O Eswara |
| Male | |
| {Mayilaiyilae kabaaleswara | {Kabaaleswara of Mylapore |
| Kayilaiyilae parameswaraa} (2) | Parameswara of Mount Kailash} (2) |
| Male | |
| Pudhiya megangal | New clouds |
| Mazhaiyaai pozhindhana eswaraa | Poured down as rain, O Eswara |
| Mullin nunigalum | Even the tips of thorns |
| Malargalai pooththana eswaraa | Have bloomed into flowers, O Eswara |
| Jaalidhaan sagodhara | It is pure fun, brother |
| Sandai ini ledhuraa | There are no more fights now |
| Male | |
| Eswaraa vaanum mannum | O Eswara, the sky and the earth |
| Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa | Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara |
| Eswaraa neerum neruppum | O Eswara, water and fire |
| Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa | Have become friends because of you, O Eswara |
| Chorus | |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Male | |
| Kiliyin siragu kadan ketkalaam… | We can ask to borrow a parrot's wings… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male :Clinton veettil pen ketkalaam… | Male: We can ask for a bride at Clinton's house… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male | |
| Neela vaanaththai thuvaikkalaam… | We can wash the blue sky… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male :Nilavai boomikkul izhukkalaam… | Male: We can pull the moon down to Earth… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male | |
| Kottai thevaiyillai aanaalum | Even if we don't need a fort to rule, |
| Koottani vaiththiruppom | We will keep our alliance strong. |
| Central kavizhndhaalum appodhum | Even if the Central government falls, even then |
| Snegam valarththiruppom | We will keep nurturing our friendship. |
| Jaalidhaan sagodhara | It is pure fun, brother |
| Sandai ini ledhuraa | There are no more fights now |
| Male | |
| Eswaraa vaanum mannum | O Eswara, the sky and the earth |
| Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa | Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara |
| Eswaraa neerum neruppum | O Eswara, water and fire |
| Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa | Have become friends because of you, O Eswara |
| Chorus | |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal sangam ondru amaikkalaam… | We can start a love association… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male :Kaaman radhiyai member aakkalaam… | Male: We can make the God of Love and his wife members… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male | |
| Piriyamaana pennai rasikkalaam… | We can admire the girl we love… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male :Puththagam paadam konjam moodalaam… | Male: We can close our textbooks and studies for a bit… |
| Chorus :Thappuillae | Chorus: Nothing wrong in that! |
| Male | |
| Modern ulagaththilae ellaamae | In this modern world, let everything |
| Maari pogattumae | Change as time goes by. |
| Natpin karpu mattum ennaalum | Only let the purity of friendship, forever, |
| Maaraathirukkattumae | Remain unchanged! |
| Jaalidhaan sagodhara | It is pure fun, brother |
| Sandai ini ledhuraa | There are no more fights now |
| Male | |
| Eswaraa vaanum mannum | O Eswara, the sky and the earth |
| Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa | Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara |
| Eswaraa neerum neruppum | O Eswara, water and fire |
| Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa | Have become friends because of you, O Eswara |
| Male | |
| Maanum puliyum thaeneer | The deer and the tiger are drinking tea together, |
| Paruguthu unnaal eswvaraa | Drinking it because of you, O Eswara! |
| Male :{Mayilaiyilae kabaaleswara | Male: {Kabaaleswara of Mylapore |
| Kayilaiyilae parameswaraa} (2) | Parameswara of Mount Kailash} (2) |
| Male | |
| : Pudhiya megangal | : New clouds |
| Mazhaiyaai pozhindhana eswaraa | Poured down as rain, O Eswara |
| Mullin nunigalum | Even the tips of thorns |
| Malargalai pooththana eswaraa | Have bloomed into flowers, O Eswara |
| Jaalidhaan sagodhara | It is pure fun, brother |
| Sandai ini ledhuraa | There are no more fights now |
| Chorus | |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
| Hey hey heyhey heyeeh | Hey hey heyhey heyeeh |
ஈஸ்வரா வானும் மண்ணும்
ஹான்ட்ஷேக் பண்ணுது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
ஈஸ்வரா வானும் மண்ணும்
ஹான்ட்ஷேக் பண்ணுது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
நீரும் நெருப்பும்
ஃபிரண்ட்ஷிப் ஆனது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
மயிலையிலே கபாலீஸ்வரா
கயிலையிலே பரமேஸ்வரா
மயிலையிலே கபாலீஸ்வரா
கயிலையிலே பரமேஸ்வரா
{O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara} (2)
Water and fire
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
புதிய மேகங்கள்
மழையாய் பொழிந்தன ஈஸ்வரா
முள்ளின் நுனிகளும்
மலர்களாய் பூத்தன ஈஸ்வரா
ஜாலிதான் சகோதரா
சண்டை இனி லேதுரா..
{Kabaaleswara of Mylapore
Parameswara of Mount Kailash} (2)
ஈஸ்வரா வானும் மண்ணும்
ஹான்ட்ஷேக் பண்ணுது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
ஈஸ்வரா நீரும் நெருப்பும்
ஃபிரண்ட்ஷிப் ஆனது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
New clouds
Poured down as rain, O Eswara
Even the tips of thorns
Have bloomed into flowers, O Eswara
It is pure fun, brother
There are no more fights now
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara
O Eswara, water and fire
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
கிளியின் சிறகு கடன் கேட்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
க்ளிண்டன் வீட்டில் பெண் கேட்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
நீல வானத்தை துவைக்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
நிலவை பூமிக்குள் இழுக்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
We can ask to borrow a parrot's wings…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male: We can ask for a bride at Clinton's house…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
கோட்டை தேவையில்லை
ஆனாலும் கூட்டணி வைத்திருப்போம்
செண்ட்ரல் கவிழ்ந்தாலும்
அப்போதும் சினேகம் வளர்த்திருப்போம்
ஜாலிதான் சகோதரா
சண்டை இனி லேதுரா
We can wash the blue sky…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male: We can pull the moon down to Earth…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
ஈஸ்வரா வானும் மண்ணும்
ஹான்ட்ஷேக் பண்ணுது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
ஈஸ்வரா நீரும் நெருப்பும்
ஃபிரண்ட்ஷிப் ஆனது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
Even if we don't need a fort to rule,
We will keep our alliance strong.
Even if the Central government falls, even then
We will keep nurturing our friendship.
It is pure fun, brother
There are no more fights now
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara
O Eswara, water and fire
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
காதல் சங்கம் ஒன்று அமைக்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
காமன் ரதியை மெம்பர் ஆக்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
பிரியமான பெண்ணை ரசிக்கலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
புத்தகம் பாடம் கொஞ்சம் மூடலாம்..
குழு :
தப்பில்லே
We can start a love association…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male: We can make the God of Love and his wife members…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
மாடர்ன் உலகத்திலே
எல்லாமே மாறிப் போகட்டுமே
நட்பின் கற்பு மட்டும்
என்னாலும் மாறாதிருக்கட்டுமே
ஜாலிதான் சகோதரா
சண்டை இனி லேதுரா..
We can admire the girl we love…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male: We can close our textbooks and studies for a bit…
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
ஈஸ்வரா வானும் மண்ணும்
ஹான்ட்ஷேக் பண்ணுது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
ஈஸ்வரா நீரும் நெருப்பும்
ஃபிரண்ட்ஷிப் ஆனது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
In this modern world, let everything
Change as time goes by.
Only let the purity of friendship, forever,
Remain unchanged!
It is pure fun, brother
There are no more fights now
மானும் புலியும்தேநீர்
பருகுது உன்னால் ஈஸ்வரா
O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara
O Eswara, water and fire
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
மயிலையிலே கபாலீஸ்வரா
கயிலையிலே பரமேஸ்வரா
மயிலையிலே கபாலீஸ்வரா
கயிலையிலே பரமேஸ்வரா
The deer and the tiger are drinking tea together,
Drinking it because of you, O Eswara!
Male: {Kabaaleswara of Mylapore
Parameswara of Mount Kailash} (2)
புதிய மேகங்கள்
மழையாய் பொழிந்தன ஈஸ்வரா
முள்ளின் நுனிகளும்
மலர்களாய் பூத்தன ஈஸ்வரா
ஜாலிதான் சகோதரா
சண்டை இனி லேதுரா..
: New clouds
Poured down as rain, O Eswara
Even the tips of thorns
Have bloomed into flowers, O Eswara
It is pure fun, brother
There are no more fights now
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹைஹே
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
Hey hey heyeeeyyy
{Eswaraa vaanum mannum
{O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa} (2)
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara} (2)
Neerum neruppum
Water and fire
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
{Mayilaiyilae kabaaleswara
{Kabaaleswara of Mylapore
Kayilaiyilae parameswaraa} (2)
Parameswara of Mount Kailash} (2)
Pudhiya megangal
New clouds
Mazhaiyaai pozhindhana eswaraa
Poured down as rain, O Eswara
Mullin nunigalum
Even the tips of thorns
Malargalai pooththana eswaraa
Have bloomed into flowers, O Eswara
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
It is pure fun, brother
Sandai ini ledhuraa
There are no more fights now
Eswaraa vaanum mannum
O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara
Eswaraa neerum neruppum
O Eswara, water and fire
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Kiliyin siragu kadan ketkalaam…
We can ask to borrow a parrot's wings…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male :Clinton veettil pen ketkalaam…
Male: We can ask for a bride at Clinton's house…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Neela vaanaththai thuvaikkalaam…
We can wash the blue sky…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male :Nilavai boomikkul izhukkalaam…
Male: We can pull the moon down to Earth…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Kottai thevaiyillai aanaalum
Even if we don't need a fort to rule,
Koottani vaiththiruppom
We will keep our alliance strong.
Central kavizhndhaalum appodhum
Even if the Central government falls, even then
Snegam valarththiruppom
We will keep nurturing our friendship.
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
It is pure fun, brother
Sandai ini ledhuraa
There are no more fights now
Eswaraa vaanum mannum
O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara
Eswaraa neerum neruppum
O Eswara, water and fire
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Kaadhal sangam ondru amaikkalaam…
We can start a love association…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male :Kaaman radhiyai member aakkalaam…
Male: We can make the God of Love and his wife members…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Piriyamaana pennai rasikkalaam…
We can admire the girl we love…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Male :Puththagam paadam konjam moodalaam…
Male: We can close our textbooks and studies for a bit…
Chorus :Thappuillae
Chorus: Nothing wrong in that!
Modern ulagaththilae ellaamae
In this modern world, let everything
Maari pogattumae
Change as time goes by.
Natpin karpu mattum ennaalum
Only let the purity of friendship, forever,
Maaraathirukkattumae
Remain unchanged!
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
It is pure fun, brother
Sandai ini ledhuraa
There are no more fights now
Eswaraa vaanum mannum
O Eswara, the sky and the earth
Handshake pannudhu unnaal eswaraa
Are shaking hands because of you, O Eswara
Eswaraa neerum neruppum
O Eswara, water and fire
Friendship aanadhu unnaal eswaraa
Have become friends because of you, O Eswara
Maanum puliyum thaeneer
The deer and the tiger are drinking tea together,
Paruguthu unnaal eswvaraa
Drinking it because of you, O Eswara!
Male :{Mayilaiyilae kabaaleswara
Male: {Kabaaleswara of Mylapore
Kayilaiyilae parameswaraa} (2)
Parameswara of Mount Kailash} (2)
: Pudhiya megangal
: New clouds
Mazhaiyaai pozhindhana eswaraa
Poured down as rain, O Eswara
Mullin nunigalum
Even the tips of thorns
Malargalai pooththana eswaraa
Have bloomed into flowers, O Eswara
Jaalidhaan sagodhara
It is pure fun, brother
Sandai ini ledhuraa
There are no more fights now
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Hey hey heyhey heyeeh
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'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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