Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Bhama Rukmani album cover
Lyrics & meaning

Gokula Kannan Neeyendru

From Bhama Rukmani · 1980

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Bhama Rukmani
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
19 Oct 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Gokula kannan neeyendru
Indha kodhaikku theriyum…hmmm
Gokula kannan neeyendru
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..
Maayam puriyum mannan endru
Indha mangaikku theriyum
Un manamum puriyum
Gokula kannan neeyendru
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..
Maayam puriyum mannan endru
Indha mangaikku theriyum
Un manamum puriyum
Vaan mazhai megamaai anbai pozhivenae
Vaazhvilae deepamaai oliyai tharuvenae
Vaan mazhai megamaai anbai pozhivenae
Vaazhvilae deepamaai oliyai tharuvenae
Nalla thaayaai naanaaga
Oru saeiyaai neeyaaga
Dhinam solven thaalattu
Adhu pillai vilaiyattu
Gokula kannan neeyendru
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..hahaha
Maayam puriyum mannan endru
Indha mangaikku theriyum
Un manamum puriyum
Deivamae neeyena dhinamum thozhuvenae
Sevagi naan ena kadamai purivenae
Oru thunbam vandhaalae
Adhai theerkkum marundhaaven
Un vaazhkai poongaavil
Ilanthendral kaatraaven
Gokula kannan neeyendru
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..haan
Maayam puriyum mannan endru
Indha mangaikku theriyum
Un manamum puriyum
Oodala koodala yedho un thevai
Mogamaa thaagamaa therppaal ippaavai
Oodala koodala yedho un thevai
Mogamaa thaagamaa therppaal ippaavai
Andhi maalai vandhaalae
Naan kaaman kanaiyaavaen
Un kaigal thodum bothu
Naan kaadhal kaniyaaven
Gokula kannan neeyendru
Indha kodhaikku theriyum..hahahaha
Maayam puriyum mannan endru
Indha mangaikku theriyum
Un manamum puriyum
That you are the Krishna of Gokulam,
this girl knows... hmm
That you are the Krishna of Gokulam,
this girl knows...
That you are a king who weaves magic,
this woman knows,
and she understands your heart.
That you are the Krishna of Gokulam,
this girl knows...
That you are a king who weaves magic,
this woman knows,
and she understands your heart.
Like a raincloud in the sky, I will shower love,
like a lamp in life, I will bring you light.
Like a raincloud in the sky, I will shower love,
like a lamp in life, I will bring you light.
As a caring mother,
with you as my child,
I will sing lullabies every day;
it will be our sweet child's play...
That you are the Krishna of Gokulam,
this girl knows... haha
That you are a king who weaves magic,
this woman knows,
and she understands your heart.
Seeing you as God, I will worship you every day,
as your devoted helper, I will do my duty.
If any sorrow ever comes,
I will become the medicine to heal it.
In the garden of your life,
I will become a gentle breeze...
That you are the Krishna of Gokulam,
this girl knows... haan
That you are a king who weaves magic,
this woman knows,
and she understands your heart.
A lover's quarrel or a lover's union, whatever you need,
passion or longing, this girl will satisfy it.
A lover's quarrel or a lover's union, whatever you need,
passion or longing, this girl will satisfy it.
When the dusk of evening arrives,
I will become the arrow of the god of love;
when your hands touch me,
I will become the sweet fruit of love...
That you are the Krishna of Gokulam,
this girl knows... hahaha
That you are a king who weaves magic,
this woman knows,
and she understands your heart.
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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.

Did you know?

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.

Keep listening

Songs with a similar feeling

Pattu Vanna Rosavam Female1979
Kanni ParuvathileDevotionMotherhood
Amma Azhage1982
Kadhal OviyamDevotionDevotional
Pillai Nila (Male)1984
Neengal KettavaiDevotionMotherhood
Poongaatre Inge1993
Walter VetrivelMotherhoodDevotion
Amma Amma Female1993
UzhaippaliDevotionMotherhood
Naadodi Paattukkal1988
En Uyir KannammaMotherhoodBreeze

From the same album

More songs from Bhama Rukmani

View album
Kathavai Thiradi Bama1980
Bhama RukmaniDesperate
Nee Oru Kodi Malar1980
Bhama RukmaniRomantic

Spot an issue?

Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.