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Lyrics & meaning

Idhu Kangeyan Kannukutti (Male)

From Nalla Pambu · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Jayachandran
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Nalla Pambu1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Adadaa adadaa arokaraaOh my, oh my, sacred chant of devotion!
Annaamalaikku arokaraaPraise be to Lord Annamalai!
Male
Adi kangeyan kannukkuttiHey calf of the Kangeyam breed!
Naan killaatha vellakkattiI am a piece of untouched jaggery!
Thaavani kaaththula pochchuThe half-saree flew away in the wind
Nenjam thaangumaa ennai nee yaeichchaaWill my heart bear it if you deceive me?
Chorus
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Adadaa adadaa arokaraaOh my, oh my, sacred chant of devotion!
Annaamalaikku arokaraaPraise be to Lord Annamalai!
Male
Adi kangeyan kannukkuttiHey calf of the Kangeyam breed!
Naan killaatha vellakkattiI am a piece of untouched jaggery!
Thaavani kaaththula pochchuThe half-saree flew away in the wind
Nenjam thaangumaa ennai nee yaeichchaaWill my heart bear it if you deceive me?
Male
Pottaenae pottaenae veshamI donned a disguise, I put on a guise!
Rompa pollaathu aambillai roshamA man's pride and anger are very severe!
Chorus :Unai pidikka pottaaru pottaaru veshamChorus: He donned a disguise to catch you!
Rompa pollaathu aambillai roshamA man's pride and anger are very severe!
Male
Paalai polaLike milk...
Chorus :Mugamum irukkaChorus: ...when the face shines
Male :Paniyai polaMale: Like dew...
Chorus :Oliyum irukkaChorus: ...when there is light
Male :Unakkum enakkumMale: For you and for me...
Chorus :Edhukku vazhakkuChorus: ...why should there be a dispute?
Male :Yaezhu jenmamMale: Across seven births...
Male :Kadhali kadhali kaalanthorumthaanMale: Oh lover, oh lover, through all time!
Nenjilae paayuthae kaama paanamthaanThe arrow of desire pierces through my heart!
Chorus
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Adadaa adadaa arokaraaOh my, oh my, sacred chant of devotion!
Annaamalaikku arokaraaPraise be to Lord Annamalai!
Male
Adi kangeyan kannukkuttiHey calf of the Kangeyam breed!
Naan killaatha vellakkattiI am a piece of untouched jaggery!
Thaavani kaaththula pochchuThe half-saree flew away in the wind
Nenjam thaangumaa ennai nee yaeichchaaWill my heart bear it if you deceive me?
Chorus
…………………………………...
Male
Sevalgal illaamal kozhiWithout roosters, a hen...
Endrum muttaigal vaikkaathu thozhiNever lays eggs, my friend!
Chorus :Thunaiyirukkum sevalgal illaamal kozhiChorus: Without the companion roosters, a hen...
Endrum muttaigal vaikkaathu thozhiNever lays eggs, my friend!
Male
Neela kannumAs blue eyes...
Chorus :Sivakka sivakkaChorus: ...turn red and flush
Male :Neeyum konjamMale: As you gently...
Chorus :Sirikka sirikkaChorus: ...smile and laugh
Male :Kaalai nenjamMale: As the bull's heart...
Chorus :Kodhikka kodhikkaChorus: ...boils with passion
Male :Kadhal pesuMale: Speak words of love...
Chorus :Inikka inikkaChorus: ...sweetly and sweetly
Male :Oththaiyaa nikkuraen vaasamalliyaeMale: I stand alone, oh fragrant jasmine girl!
Kannulae ponguthu nooru milliyaeA hundred milliliters of love bubbles up in my eyes!
Chorus
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Adadaa adadaa arokaraaOh my, oh my, sacred chant of devotion!
Annaamalaikku arokaraaPraise be to Lord Annamalai!
Male
Adi kangeyan kannukkuttiHey calf of the Kangeyam breed!
Naan killaatha vellakkattiI am a piece of untouched jaggery!
Thaavani kaaththula pochchuThe half-saree flew away in the wind
Nenjam thaangumaa ennai nee yaeichchaaWill my heart bear it if you deceive me?
Chorus
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Dadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaaDadadaa dadadaa datdaadaadaa
Adadaa adadaa arokaraaOh my, oh my, sacred chant of devotion!
Annaamalaikku arokaraaPraise be to Lord Annamalai!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song features a passionate exchange filled with playful teasing, rural folk metaphors, and devotion-tinged romantic declarations. The protagonist compares his beloved to a prized Kangeyam calf and himself to pure jaggery, expressing intense romantic longing through metaphors of Cupid's arrows and natural pairings. Supported by a responsive chorus, the song blends folk rhythm, devotional chants ('Arokara'), and lively romantic banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Paalai pola

Comparing the face to milk ('Paalai pola') and radiance to dew ('Paniyai pola') to emphasize purity and brightness.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Nenjilae paayuthae kaama paanamthaan

Describing desire as an arrow piercing the heart ('kaama paanam').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pottaenae pottaenae vesham

Rhyming 'Pottaenae' with 'Rompa' and 'Sevalgal' across lines using traditional Tamil poetic structure.

Repetition / Rhythm Refrain

Annaamalaikku arokaraa

The recurring devotional chant 'Adadaa adadaa arokaraa / Annaamalaikku arokaraa' adds a folk-devotional energy to the track.

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Trivia

The track from 'Nalla Pambu' (1987) features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh and lyrics penned by the iconic lyricist Vaali. It incorporates popular Tamil folk chants like 'Arokara' (traditionally dedicated to Lord Murugan or Lord Shiva at Thiruvannamalai) integrated into a playful romantic song.

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