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Gokula Kannan Neeyendru

From Bhama Rukmani · 1980

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Bhama Rukmani1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Gokula kannan neeyendruThis maiden knows that you are the Krishna of Gokulam... hmmm
Indha kodhaikku theriyum…hmmmThis young woman knows..
Female
Gokula kannan neeyendruThis maiden knows that you are the Krishna of Gokulam
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..This young woman knows..
Maayam puriyum mannan endruThis maiden knows that you are a king who works magical tricks,
Indha mangaikku theriyumThis young woman knows,
Un manamum puriyumAnd she understands your heart as well.
Female
Gokula kannan neeyendruThis maiden knows that you are the Krishna of Gokulam
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..This young woman knows..
Maayam puriyum mannan endruThis maiden knows that you are a king who works magical tricks,
Indha mangaikku theriyumThis young woman knows,
Un manamum puriyumAnd she understands your heart as well.
Female
Vaan mazhai megamaai anbai pozhivenaeI will shower love like rain clouds in the sky,
Vaazhvilae deepamaai oliyai tharuvenaeI will give light like a lamp in your life.
Vaan mazhai megamaai anbai pozhivenaeI will shower love like rain clouds in the sky,
Vaazhvilae deepamaai oliyai tharuvenaeI will give light like a lamp in your life.
Nalla thaayaai naanaagaWith me playing the role of a good mother,
Oru saeiyaai neeyaagaAnd you being my sweet child,
Dhinam solven thaalattuI will sing a lullaby every day,
Adhu pillai vilaiyattuTreating it as a playful child's game.
Female
Gokula kannan neeyendruThis maiden knows that you are the Krishna of Gokulam
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..hahahaThis young woman knows.. hahaha
Maayam puriyum mannan endruThis maiden knows that you are a king who works magical tricks,
Indha mangaikku theriyumThis young woman knows,
Un manamum puriyumAnd she understands your heart as well.
Female
Deivamae neeyena dhinamum thozhuvenaeI will worship you daily, treating you as my God,
Sevagi naan ena kadamai purivenaeI will serve you dutifully, being your handmaid.
Oru thunbam vandhaalaeIf any sorrow ever comes your way,
Adhai theerkkum marundhaavenI will become the healing medicine to cure it.
Un vaazhkai poongaavilIn the garden of your life,
Ilanthendral kaatraavenI will become the gentle southern breeze.
Female
Gokula kannan neeyendruThis maiden knows that you are the Krishna of Gokulam
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..haanThis young woman knows.. haan
Maayam puriyum mannan endruThis maiden knows that you are a king who works magical tricks,
Indha mangaikku theriyumThis young woman knows,
Un manamum puriyumAnd she understands your heart as well.
Female
Oodala koodala yedho un thevaiWhether playful lovers' sulking or romantic union, whatever your desire is,
Mogamaa thaagamaa therppaal ippaavaiWhether passion or thirst, this maiden will quench it.
Oodala koodala yedho un thevaiWhether playful lovers' sulking or romantic union, whatever your desire is,
Mogamaa thaagamaa therppaal ippaavaiWhether passion or thirst, this maiden will quench it.
Andhi maalai vandhaalaeWhen dusk and evening arrive,
Naan kaaman kanaiyaavaenI will turn into Cupid's arrow of desire,
Un kaigal thodum bothuWhen your hands touch me,
Naan kaadhal kaniyaavenI will become the sweet fruit of love.
Female
Gokula kannan neeyendruThis maiden knows that you are the Krishna of Gokulam
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..hahahahaThis young woman knows.. hahahaha
Maayam puriyum mannan endruThis maiden knows that you are a king who works magical tricks,
Indha mangaikku theriyumThis young woman knows,
Un manamum puriyumAnd she understands your heart as well.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Gokula Kannan Neeyendru' is a tender, romantic expression where the heroine addresses her beloved as Lord Krishna ('Gokula Kannan'), acknowledging his playful and magical charm. She pledges her complete devotion to him, expressing her willingness to fulfill every emotional role in his life: a mother who comforts him with lullabies, a dutiful devotee who worships him as a deity, a soothing breeze and medicine that heals his sorrow, and a passionate lover who quenches his romantic desires.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagani)

Vaazhvilae deepamaai oliyai tharuvenae

The speaker compares herself to a lamp ('deepam') that illuminates her lover's life.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Nalla thaayaai naanaaga / Oru saeiyaai neeyaaga

The lines end with rhyming sounds ('naanaaga' and 'neeyaaga'), creating a rhythmic, poetic flow.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vaan mazhai megamaai anbai pozhivenae / Vaazhvilae deepamaai oliyai tharuvenae

Initial letters rhyme across lines ('Vaan' and 'Vaazhvilae'), enhancing the melody.

Allusion (Cultural reference)

Gokula kannan neeyendru

Alludes to Lord Krishna of Gokulam, a mythical figure associated with charm, playfulness, and divine love.

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Trivia

'Bhama Rukmani' (1980) is a Tamil film directed by R. Thyagarajan, starring K. Bhagyaraj, Radhika, and Praveena. The song lyrics were written by prominent poet Muthulingam, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

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