Gaandu Kannamma
From Vivek-Mervin Album Song · 2020
- Lyricist
- Ku. Karthik
- Singer
- Vivek-Mervin
- Music director
- Vivek-Mervin
- Details
- Vivek-Mervin Album Song2020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Yenguren ponnamma | I am yearning, my golden girl |
| Kekkuren ennamaa | I'm asking you, what is this, dear? |
| Wait panna vekkira vekkira | You keep making me wait and wait |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Yenguren ponnamma | I am yearning, my golden girl |
| Sikkiram sollamaa | Tell me quickly, dear |
| Waiting venavae venamaa | Is waiting really necessary? |
| Venavae venamaa venavae venamaa | Is it necessary? Is it necessary? |
| Male | |
| Hey thaangala thaangala | Hey, I can't take it, I can't take it |
| Un scene-u thaangala | I can't handle your attitude |
| Thalli vaiyu kannamma | Put it aside, Kannamma |
| Over-u scene-lam odambukku aavathu | Too much attitude isn't good for health |
| Paathukoyen chellamaa | Be careful about it, my darling |
| Male | |
| Hey thaangala thaangala | Hey, I can't take it, I can't take it |
| Un scene-u thaangala | I can't handle your attitude |
| Thalli vaiyu kannamma | Put it aside, Kannamma |
| Over-u scene-lam odambukku aavathu | Too much attitude isn't good for health |
| Paathukoyen chellamaa | Be careful about it, my darling |
| Male | |
| Nee green-u vaarthaiyila | When you scold me with harsh words |
| Ennai thitti pogaiyila | And walk away cursing me |
| Athai green-u sign-ah | I accepted that as a green signal |
| Yethukitten naanammaa | I accepted it, dear |
| Male | |
| Nee red-ah face-eh vachu | When you keep an angry red face |
| Ennai hot-ah paakayila | And look at me so intensely |
| Athai red-u heart-ah | I took that as a loving red heart |
| Serthukitten naanammaa | And accepted it into my heart, dear |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Yenguren ponnamma | I am yearning, my golden girl |
| Kekkuren ennamaa | I'm asking you, what is this, dear? |
| Wait panna vekkira vekkira | You keep making me wait and wait |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Yenguren ponnamma | I am yearning, my golden girl |
| Sikkiram sollamaa | Tell me quickly, dear |
| Waiting venavae venamaa | Is waiting really necessary? |
| Male | |
| Oh aala vechi | Oh, hiring people... |
| Aala vechi | Hiring people... |
| Yoh eppoya | Hey, when is it man? |
| One two three go… | One, two, three, go… |
| Male | |
| Hey aala vechi nee adicha | Hey, even if you hire someone to hit me |
| Aari pogum punnammaa | The wound will heal, dear |
| Ennai neeyum paakka marutha | But if you refuse to even look at me |
| Kalanguthu kannammaa | My eyes well up with tears, Kannamma |
| Male | |
| Look-u kunjom nee thiruppu | Turn your gaze towards me a little |
| Kulirattum sun-ammaa | Let the scorching sun cool down, dear |
| Vekkan vittu aalayuren naan | Wandering around leaving my shyness behind |
| Anachikka vaayen maa | Come hold me tight, dear |
| Male | |
| Adiyae… | Oh girl… |
| Hey sweet-u chakkaraiyae | Hey sweet sugar! |
| Vitta romba thulluriyae | You jump around too much if left unchecked |
| Unnai queen-ah pola | Like a queen |
| Paathukkuren kannammaa | I will take care of you, Kannamma |
| Male | |
| Adiyae… | Oh girl… |
| Un scene-u thaangalayae | I can't handle your attitude |
| Summa kamba suththurayae | You are just showing off uselessly |
| Un naina kitta solla poren chellamaa | I'm going to complain to your father, my darling |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Yenguren ponnamma | I am yearning, my golden girl |
| Kekkuren ennamaa | I'm asking you, what is this, dear? |
| Wait panna vekkira vekkira | You keep making me wait and wait |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Yenguren ponnamma | I am yearning, my golden girl |
| Sikkiram sollamaa | Tell me quickly, dear |
| Waiting venavae venamaa | Is waiting really necessary? |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma…aaaa…. | Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa… |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Waiting venaamaa | Is waiting necessary? |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma…aaaa…. | Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa… |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Waiting venaamaa | Is waiting necessary? |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma…aaaa…. | Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa… |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma | Frustrated Kannamma |
| Waiting venaamaa | Is waiting necessary? |
| Male | |
| Gaandu kannamma…aaaa…. | Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa… |
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
ஏங்குறேன் பொன்னம்மா
கேக்குறேன் என்னம்மா
வெயிட் பண்ண வைக்கிற வைக்கிற
Frustrated Kannamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
I'm asking you, what is this, dear?
You keep making me wait and wait
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
ஏங்குறேன் பொன்னம்மா
சீக்கிரம் சொல்லம்மா
வெய்ட்டிங் வேணாவே வேணாம்மா
வேணாவே வேணாம்மா வேணாவே வேணாம்மா
Frustrated Kannamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Tell me quickly, dear
Is waiting really necessary?
Is it necessary? Is it necessary?
ஹேய் தாங்கல தாங்கல
உன் சீன்னு தாங்கல
தள்ளி வையி கண்ணம்மா
ஓவரு சீன்னுலாம் ஒடம்புக்கு ஆவாது
பாத்துகோயேன் செல்லம்மா
Hey, I can't take it, I can't take it
I can't handle your attitude
Put it aside, Kannamma
Too much attitude isn't good for health
Be careful about it, my darling
ஹேய் தாங்கல தாங்கல
உன் சீன்னு தாங்கல
தள்ளி வையி கண்ணம்மா
ஓவரு சீன்னுலாம் ஒடம்புக்கு ஆவாது
பாத்துகோயேன் செல்லம்மா
Hey, I can't take it, I can't take it
I can't handle your attitude
Put it aside, Kannamma
Too much attitude isn't good for health
Be careful about it, my darling
நீ கிரீன்னு வார்த்தையில
என்னை திட்டி போகையில
அதை கிரீன்னு சைன்னா
ஏத்துகிட்டேன் நானம்மா
When you scold me with harsh words
And walk away cursing me
I accepted that as a green signal
I accepted it, dear
நீ ரெட்டா பேஸ்ஸ வச்சு
என்னை ஹாட்டா பாக்கையில
அதை ரெட்டு ஹார்ட்டா
சேர்த்துகிட்டேன் நானம்மா
When you keep an angry red face
And look at me so intensely
I took that as a loving red heart
And accepted it into my heart, dear
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
ஏங்குறேன் பொன்னம்மா
கேக்குறேன் என்னம்மா
வெயிட் பண்ண வைக்கிற வைக்கிற
Frustrated Kannamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
I'm asking you, what is this, dear?
You keep making me wait and wait
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
ஏங்குறேன் பொன்னம்மா
சீக்கிரம் சொல்லம்மா
வெய்ட்டிங் வேணாவே வேணாம்மா
Frustrated Kannamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Tell me quickly, dear
Is waiting really necessary?
ஓ ஆள வச்சி
ஆள வச்சி
யொஹ் எப்போயா
ஒன் டூ த்ரீ கோ.....
Oh, hiring people...
Hiring people...
Hey, when is it man?
One, two, three, go…
ஹேய் ஆள வச்சி நீ அடிச்சா
ஆறி போகும் புண்ணம்மா
என்னை நீயும் பாக்க மறுத்த
கலங்குது கண்ணமா
Hey, even if you hire someone to hit me
The wound will heal, dear
But if you refuse to even look at me
My eyes well up with tears, Kannamma
லுக்கு கொஞ்சோம் நீ திருப்பு
குளிரட்டும் சன்னம்மா
வெக்கம் விட்டு அலையுறேன் நான்
அணைச்சிக்க வாயேன்மா
Turn your gaze towards me a little
Let the scorching sun cool down, dear
Wandering around leaving my shyness behind
Come hold me tight, dear
அடியே....ஹேய் ஸ்வீட்டு சக்கரையே
விட்டா ரொம்ப துள்ளுறியே
உன்னை குயின்ன போல
பாத்துகுறேன் கண்ணம்மா
Oh girl…
Hey sweet sugar!
You jump around too much if left unchecked
Like a queen
I will take care of you, Kannamma
அடியே
உன் சீன்னு தாங்கலையே
சும்மா கம்ப சுத்துறயே
உன் நைனாகிட்ட
சொல்ல போறேன் செல்லம்மா
Oh girl…
I can't handle your attitude
You are just showing off uselessly
I'm going to complain to your father, my darling
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
ஏங்குறேன் பொன்னம்மா
கேக்குறேன் என்னம்மா
வெயிட் பண்ண வைக்கிற வைக்கிற
Frustrated Kannamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
I'm asking you, what is this, dear?
You keep making me wait and wait
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
ஏங்குறேன் பொன்னம்மா
சீக்கிரம் சொல்லம்மா
வெய்ட்டிங் வேணாவே வேணாம்மா
Frustrated Kannamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Tell me quickly, dear
Is waiting really necessary?
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா.....ஆஅ....
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
வெய்ட்டிங் வேணாம்மா
Frustrated Kannamma
Is waiting necessary?
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா.....ஆஅ....
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
வெய்ட்டிங் வேணாம்மா
Frustrated Kannamma
Is waiting necessary?
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா.....ஆஅ....
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா
வெய்ட்டிங் வேணாம்மா
Frustrated Kannamma
Is waiting necessary?
காண்டு கண்ணம்மா.....ஆஅ....
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Yenguren ponnamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Kekkuren ennamaa
I'm asking you, what is this, dear?
Wait panna vekkira vekkira
You keep making me wait and wait
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Yenguren ponnamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Sikkiram sollamaa
Tell me quickly, dear
Waiting venavae venamaa
Is waiting really necessary?
Venavae venamaa venavae venamaa
Is it necessary? Is it necessary?
Hey thaangala thaangala
Hey, I can't take it, I can't take it
Un scene-u thaangala
I can't handle your attitude
Thalli vaiyu kannamma
Put it aside, Kannamma
Over-u scene-lam odambukku aavathu
Too much attitude isn't good for health
Paathukoyen chellamaa
Be careful about it, my darling
Hey thaangala thaangala
Hey, I can't take it, I can't take it
Un scene-u thaangala
I can't handle your attitude
Thalli vaiyu kannamma
Put it aside, Kannamma
Over-u scene-lam odambukku aavathu
Too much attitude isn't good for health
Paathukoyen chellamaa
Be careful about it, my darling
Nee green-u vaarthaiyila
When you scold me with harsh words
Ennai thitti pogaiyila
And walk away cursing me
Athai green-u sign-ah
I accepted that as a green signal
Yethukitten naanammaa
I accepted it, dear
Nee red-ah face-eh vachu
When you keep an angry red face
Ennai hot-ah paakayila
And look at me so intensely
Athai red-u heart-ah
I took that as a loving red heart
Serthukitten naanammaa
And accepted it into my heart, dear
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Yenguren ponnamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Kekkuren ennamaa
I'm asking you, what is this, dear?
Wait panna vekkira vekkira
You keep making me wait and wait
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Yenguren ponnamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Sikkiram sollamaa
Tell me quickly, dear
Waiting venavae venamaa
Is waiting really necessary?
Oh aala vechi
Oh, hiring people...
Aala vechi
Hiring people...
Yoh eppoya
Hey, when is it man?
One two three go…
One, two, three, go…
Hey aala vechi nee adicha
Hey, even if you hire someone to hit me
Aari pogum punnammaa
The wound will heal, dear
Ennai neeyum paakka marutha
But if you refuse to even look at me
Kalanguthu kannammaa
My eyes well up with tears, Kannamma
Look-u kunjom nee thiruppu
Turn your gaze towards me a little
Kulirattum sun-ammaa
Let the scorching sun cool down, dear
Vekkan vittu aalayuren naan
Wandering around leaving my shyness behind
Anachikka vaayen maa
Come hold me tight, dear
Adiyae…
Oh girl…
Hey sweet-u chakkaraiyae
Hey sweet sugar!
Vitta romba thulluriyae
You jump around too much if left unchecked
Unnai queen-ah pola
Like a queen
Paathukkuren kannammaa
I will take care of you, Kannamma
Adiyae…
Oh girl…
Un scene-u thaangalayae
I can't handle your attitude
Summa kamba suththurayae
You are just showing off uselessly
Un naina kitta solla poren chellamaa
I'm going to complain to your father, my darling
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Yenguren ponnamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Kekkuren ennamaa
I'm asking you, what is this, dear?
Wait panna vekkira vekkira
You keep making me wait and wait
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Yenguren ponnamma
I am yearning, my golden girl
Sikkiram sollamaa
Tell me quickly, dear
Waiting venavae venamaa
Is waiting really necessary?
Gaandu kannamma…aaaa….
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Waiting venaamaa
Is waiting necessary?
Gaandu kannamma…aaaa….
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Waiting venaamaa
Is waiting necessary?
Gaandu kannamma…aaaa….
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
Gaandu kannamma
Frustrated Kannamma
Waiting venaamaa
Is waiting necessary?
Gaandu kannamma…aaaa….
Frustrated Kannamma…aaaa…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Gaandu Kannamma' is an upbeat, contemporary Tamil pop single that captures a young man's playful frustration and earnest romantic pursuit of his beloved, whom he affectionately calls 'Kannamma'. Despite her throwing attitude ('scene'), acting angry, and keeping him waiting, he remains endlessly enamored by her. He humorously reinterprets all her rejections—viewing her angry red face as a heart and her harsh scoldings as green lights to keep pursuing her. The track blends modern Chennai slang (Tanglish) with classic romantic sentiments. The protagonist humorously warns her that excessive attitude is bad for her health, threatens to complain to her father, and promises to pamper her like a queen if she yields to his love. The overall vibe is lighthearted, energetic, and full of youth charm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Gaandu kannamma / Yenguren ponnamma / Kekkuren ennamaa”
The deliberate end-rhyming using 'Kannamma', 'Ponnamma', and 'Ennamaa' creates a rhythmic and melodic flow across the stanzas.
Muran (Antithesis / Oxymoron)
“Nee green-u vaarthaiyila... Athai green-u sign-ah... Nee red-ah face-eh vachu... Athai red-u heart-ah”
The lyricist playfully contrasts traffic signal colors (green/red) and emotions, twisting negative anger (red face, harsh words) into positive romantic cues (red heart, green go-ahead signal).
Metaphor
“Hey sweet-u chakkaraiyae”
The singer metaphorically addresses his beloved as 'sweet sugar' to express her sweetness and charm.
Hyperbole
“Look-u kunjom nee thiruppu / Kulirattum sun-ammaa”
An exaggerated poetic statement suggesting that a single look from her could cool down the burning heat of the sun.
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Trivia
'Gaandu Kannamma' is a wildly popular independent track released in 2020, composed and sung by the acclaimed Tamil music duo Vivek-Mervin (Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon), with lyrics written by Ku. Karthik. Known for their energetic dance tracks in Tamil cinema, Vivek-Mervin delivered this independent single combining contemporary Chennai slang with modern pop beats, which quickly went viral on YouTube and social media platforms.
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