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Lyrics & meaning

Gokulathu Kanna

From Gokulathil Seethai · 1996

Lyricist
Agathiyan
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Deva, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Deva
Details
Gokulathil Seethai1996

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Enn naavinil irupadhu saraswathiyaeOn my tongue resides Goddess Saraswathi,
Ennai paada vaipathu ganapathiyaeThe one who makes me sing is Lord Ganapathi.
Female
Gokulathu kanna kannaOh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Seethai ival thaanaIs she the Seetha of this place?
Maanum illai raaman illaiThere is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here,
Gokulathil naanaAm I in Gokulam?
Sogamillai sondham yarum illaiThere is no sorrow, nor are there any relatives,
Raavananin nenjil kaamamillaiIn Ravana's heart, there is no lust.
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanaeKrishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava,
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanaeKrishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
Chorus
Haa….aaa…aaa…aaa…Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….Aaaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Female
Aasaikoru aalanavananHe became the man of desire,
Aanandhathin koothanavanHe became the dancer of pure joy.
Gopiyargal neeradidaAs the Gopis bathed in the river,
Kolangalai kandaanavanHe watched their graceful sights.
Female
Aadai alli kondanavanHe snatched away their garments,
Azhagai alli thindranavanHe devoured beauty in abundance.
Bodhaiyilae nindranavanHe stood immersed in intoxication,
Poojaikindru vandhanavanHe arrived today for the divine worship.
Female
Avan ula ula ula ulaHis procession, procession, procession,
Dhinam dhinam paareerBehold it every single day.
Oru vizha vizha vizha vizhaA celebration, celebration, celebration,
Vaazhkaiyil thevaiIs a true necessity in life.
Kanna unnai naal thorumaeOh Krishna, every single day,
Kai koopiyae naan paaduvenI will sing for you with folded hands.
Female
Gokulathu kanna kannaOh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Seethai ival thaanaIs she the Seetha of this place?
Maanum illai raaman illaiThere is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here,
Gokulathil naanaAm I in Gokulam?
Male :Sogamillai sondham thevai illaiMale: There is no sorrow, no need for relatives,
Raavananin nenjil kaamamillaiIn Ravana's heart, there is no lust.
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae..ae..Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..ae..
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanaeKrishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
Chorus
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Male
Aasaikoru aalaginaanHe became a beauty to be desired,
Geedhai ennum noolaginaanHe became the holy book called Gita.
Yamunai nadhi neeradinaanHe bathed in the waters of Yamuna river,
Paandavarku poradinaanHe fought valiantly for the Pandavas.
Male
Aadai alli kondadinaanHe gathered clothes and celebrated,
Dhravpadhikku thandhadinaanHe bestowed garments to Draupadi when needed.
Penngaludan koothadinaanHe danced joyfully alongside women,
Pennai kandu kai koopinaanYet he bowed his hands in reverence seeing womanhood.
Oru nila nila nila nilaA moon, moon, moon, moon,
Vandhadhu nerilHas arrived right in person.
Thiruvizha vizha vizha vizhaA festival, festival, festival,
Aanadhae veedaeHas transformed this entire home.
En vaazhkaiyae brindhavanamMy life itself is Vrindavan,
Naanagavae naan vaazhgirenI live freely as my true self.
Male
Gokulathu kanna kannaOh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Leelai viduvaayaWill you give up your playful games?
Gokulathil seedhai vandhaalIf Seetha arrives in Gokulam,
Neeyum varuvaayaWill you also come here?
Aayiram per unnai kaadhalithaarThousands of women were in love with you,
Rukmaniyai nee kai pidithaaiYet you took Rukmani's hand in marriage.
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae..hareKrishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..hare
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanaeKrishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
Male
Indha veetuku vandhaval rukmaniyaeThe one who entered this house is Rukmani,
Ival vaazhkaiku yetra pournmaiyaeShe is the full moon perfectly suited for his life.
Indha veetuku vandhaval rukmaniyaeThe one who entered this house is Rukmani,
Ival vaazhkaiku yetra pournmaiyae ….She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song seamlessly blends mythological allegories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata to reflect on personal relationships, character transformation, and divine playfulness. By contrasting Krishna's divine mischievousness (stealing Gopis' clothes) with his deep reverence for women (rescuing Draupadi and honoring Rukmani), the lyricist draws a parallel to the protagonist's complex personality and journey toward true love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Enn naavinil irupadhu saraswathiyae / Ennai paada vaipathu ganapathiyae

The second consonant 'n' (ன) in 'Enn' and 'Ennai' aligns to create a rhythmic floral cadence across the opening lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Aasaikoru aalanavanan / Aanandhathin koothanavan

The matching endings '-anavan' create a symmetrical musical flow typical of classical Tamil rhythmic structures.

Mythological Allusions & Paradox

Maanum illai raaman illai / Gokulathil naana

The lyricist creatively blends characters and motifs from the Ramayana (Seetha, Raama, Raavanan) and Krishna Leela (Gokulam, Rukmani, Gopis) to highlight emotional incongruities.

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Trivia

This iconic track from the 1996 film *Gokulathil Seethai* features music composed by Deva with lyrics written by the film's director, Agathiyan. The film stars Karthik and Suvaluxmi, where Karthik plays a wealthy, carefree playboy whose life undergoes a moral transformation when he meets a grounded, principled woman.

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