Kaana Kozhikku Kazhuthula
From Suyamvaram · 1999
- Lyricist
- Ponniyin Selvan
- Singers
- Sabesh Kumar, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Suyamvaram1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2) | Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi… |
| Male | |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukka ennoda solla | Listen to what I have to say. |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla | Listen girl, to what I have to say. |
| Samsaaram minsaaram thotta shocku adikkumdi | Family life is like electricity; touch it and you get shocked, girl. |
| Sanyaasam ponakka life shokka irukkumdi | If you embrace bachelorhood, life will be grand and stylish, girl! |
| Female | |
| Jaadikkoru moodi venumaiyaa | Every jar needs a matching lid, my man! |
| Indha world poora | Across this entire world, |
| Wife illaenaa life ledhaiyaa | Without a wife, there is no life at all! |
| Female | |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukkoya ennoda solla | Listen man, to what I have to say. |
| Samsaaram minsaaram illaatti light illa | Family life is electricity; without it, there is no light. |
| Sanyaasi aanakka adhila onnum weight illa | If you become an ascetic, there is no weight or value in that. |
| Male | |
| Jaadi venamdi lady venamdi | I don't need a jar, I don't need a lady, |
| Hae ammadi summadi | Hey woman, keep quiet! |
| So kedi ponnu jodi venamdi | So I don't need a cunning girl as a partner! |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla | Listen girl, to what I have to say. |
| Female | |
| Beach irukkudhu adhila kaathadikkuthu | There is a beach, and the sea breeze blows there. |
| Beach irukkudhu kaathadikkuthu | There is a beach, and the breeze is blowing. |
| Alai adikkuthu visil adikkuthu | Waves crash and whistles blow. |
| Nandu irukkudhu sondham irukkudhu | There are crabs, and there are family ties. |
| Thedi uranguthu odi padhungudhu | They seek shelter and sleep, they run and hide. |
| Samasarathu ninachu paaraiyaa | Think about family life, man! |
| Azhagu samsaaram thaan unakku thaevaiyaa | Do you really need a beautiful family life? |
| Male | |
| Nandu samsaari thaan samsaaram thaan | The crab lives a family life, purely domestic. |
| Kodakooli thaan adhukirukkudhaa | Does it have to pay house rent? |
| Noyi irukkudhaa nodi irukkudhaa | Does it have diseases or difficult moments? |
| Doctor irukkudhaa beachu irukkudhu | Is there a doctor for it? The beach is just right there! |
| Aaga poren bhramma chaarima | I am going to become a lifelong bachelor, girl! |
| Nee azhudhu enna i am sorryma | What is the point of you crying? I am sorry, girl! |
| Female | |
| Hoi parangimalai rosapoo | Hey, rose flower of St. Thomas Mount! |
| Orasi paartha mathappu | Like a sparkler that ignites when rubbed. |
| Azhagu konja isthu podaiyaa | Drag a bit of beauty near, man! |
| Nee aasapatta thottu paaraiyaa | If you desire, touch and see, man! |
| Male | |
| Saela kattina ponna nambhi thaan | By trusting a woman wrapped in a saree, |
| Periya raasakkellam pottaan thundhuna | Even great kings ended up wearing just a loincloth! |
| Chorus | |
| Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2) | Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi… |
| Male | |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla | Listen girl, to what I have to say. |
| Female | |
| Aasai irukkudhu | There is desire, |
| Nenjula paasam irukkudhu | There is affection in the heart. |
| Aasai irukkudhu paasam irukkudhu | There is desire and affection. |
| Pazham irukkudhu pazhuthirukkuthu | There is fruit, ripe and ready. |
| Azhagirukkudhu vayasirukkudhu | There is beauty, there is youth. |
| Nenjil iruppadhai solla thudikkudhu | The heart yearns to express what is inside. |
| Pathinaaru pulla pekka venumyaa | I want to give birth to sixteen children, man! |
| Adhula record onnu padaikka venumyaa | I want to set a world record with that, man! |
| Male | |
| Naadiirukkudhu neranjirukkdhu | The pulse is strong and full. |
| Rendu brothers aaru sisters | Two brothers and six sisters. |
| Father padichavar mother padikala | Father was educated, mother was uneducated. |
| Family planu kettu nadakkala | They didn't follow family planning. |
| Neeyum petha naadu thaanguma | If you also bear so many, can the country endure it? |
| Un panju udambhu pinju pogumma | Won't your delicate body break down? |
| Female | |
| Adhigam petha gineus | If you bear many, is it a Guinness record? |
| Ilaliyina mainasu | If not, it's a minus. |
| Unakku mattum aasaiyilaliyaa | Don't you have any desires yourself? |
| Naan eppozhuthum chinna pullaiyaa | Am I always a small child? |
| Male | |
| Papper payaa payaa payaa thaan | Just a soft paper boy! |
| Naan eppodhumae single chaaaya thaan | I am always like strong single tea! |
| Chorus | |
| Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2) | Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi… |
| Male | |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukka ennoda solla | Listen to what I have to say. |
| Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai | The jungle fowl has white on its neck, |
| Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla | Listen girl, to what I have to say. |
| Samsaaram minsaaram thotta shocku adikkumdi | Family life is like electricity; touch it and you get shocked, girl. |
| Sanyaasam ponakka life shokka irukkumdi | If you embrace bachelorhood, life will be grand and stylish, girl! |
| Female | |
| Jaadikkoru moodi venumaiyaa | Every jar needs a matching lid, my man! |
| Indha world poora | Across this entire world, |
| Wife illaenaa life ledhaiyaa | Without a wife, there is no life at all! |
| Chorus | |
| Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2) | Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi… |
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய் ...ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய்...(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கடி என்னோட சொல்ல
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கடி என்னோட சொல்ல
சம்சாரம் மின்சாரம் தொட்டா ஷாக்கு அடிக்கும்டி
சன்யாசம் போனாக்கா லைப் ஷோக்கா இருக்கும்டி
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen to what I have to say.
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
Family life is like electricity; touch it and you get shocked, girl.
If you embrace bachelorhood, life will be grand and stylish, girl!
ஜாடிக்கொரு மூடி வேணுய்யா
இந்த வேர்ல்ட் பூரா வைப் இல்லேன்னா லைப் லேதுய்யா
Every jar needs a matching lid, my man!
Across this entire world,
Without a wife, there is no life at all!
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கய்யா என்னோட சொல்ல
சம்சாரம் மின்சாரம் இல்லாட்டின்னா லைட் இல்ல
சன்யாசி ஆனாக்க அதில ஒண்ணும் வெயிட் இல்ல
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen man, to what I have to say.
Family life is electricity; without it, there is no light.
If you become an ascetic, there is no weight or value in that.
ஜாடி வேணாம் லேடி வேணான்டி
ஹே அம்மாடி சும்மாடி
ஐஸா கேடி பொண்ணு ஜோடி வேணான்டி
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கடி என்னோட சொல்ல
I don't need a jar, I don't need a lady,
Hey woman, keep quiet!
So I don't need a cunning girl as a partner!
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
பீச் இருக்குது அதில காத்தடிக்குது
பீச் இருக்குது காத்தடிக்குது
அலை அடிக்குது விசில் அடிக்குது
நண்டு இருக்குது சொந்தம் இருக்குது
தேடி உறங்குது ஓடி பதுங்குது
சமாசாரத்த நினைச்சு பாரய்யா
அழகு சம்சாரம்தான் உனக்கு தேவையா
There is a beach, and the sea breeze blows there.
There is a beach, and the breeze is blowing.
Waves crash and whistles blow.
There are crabs, and there are family ties.
They seek shelter and sleep, they run and hide.
Think about family life, man!
Do you really need a beautiful family life?
நண்டு சம்சாரிதான் சம்சாரம்தான்
கொடக்கூலிதான் அதுக்கிருக்குதா
நோய் இருக்குதா நொடி இருக்குதா
டாக்டர் இருக்குதா பீசு இருக்குதா
ஆகப் போறேன் பிரம்மசாரிம்மா
நீ அழுது என்ன ஐ ஆம் சாரிம்மா
The crab lives a family life, purely domestic.
Does it have to pay house rent?
Does it have diseases or difficult moments?
Is there a doctor for it? The beach is just right there!
I am going to become a lifelong bachelor, girl!
What is the point of you crying? I am sorry, girl!
ஹோய் பரங்கிமலை ரோசாப்பூ
ஓரசிப் பாத்தா மத்தாப்பு
அழக கொஞ்சம் இஸ்த்து போடய்யா
நீ ஆசப்பட்டா தொட்டு பாரய்யா
Hey, rose flower of St. Thomas Mount!
Like a sparkler that ignites when rubbed.
Drag a bit of beauty near, man!
If you desire, touch and see, man!
சேலக் கட்டின பொண்ண நம்பிதான்
பெரிய ராசாக்கெல்லாம் போட்டான் துந்தனா
By trusting a woman wrapped in a saree,
Even great kings ended up wearing just a loincloth!
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய் ...ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய்...(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கடி என்னோட சொல்ல
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
ஆசை இருக்குது நெஞ்சுல பாசம் இருக்குது
ஆசை இருக்குது பாசம் இருக்குது
பழம் இருக்குது பழுத்திருக்குது
அழகிருக்குது வயசிருக்குது
நெஞ்சில் இருப்பதை சொல்லத் துடிக்குது
பதினாறு புள்ள பெக்க வேணுய்யா
அதில ரெக்கார்ட் ஒண்ணு படைக்க வேணுய்யா
There is desire,
There is affection in the heart.
There is desire and affection.
There is fruit, ripe and ready.
There is beauty, there is youth.
The heart yearns to express what is inside.
I want to give birth to sixteen children, man!
I want to set a world record with that, man!
நாடிருக்குது நெறஞ்சிருக்குது
ரெண்டு பிரதர்ஸ் ஆறு சிஸ்டர்ஸ்
பாதர் படிச்சவர் மதர் படிக்கல
பேமிலி பிளானு கேட்டு நடக்கல
நீயும் பெத்தா நாடு தாங்குமா
உன் பஞ்சு உடம்பு பிஞ்சு போகும்மா
The pulse is strong and full.
Two brothers and six sisters.
Father was educated, mother was uneducated.
They didn't follow family planning.
If you also bear so many, can the country endure it?
Won't your delicate body break down?
அதிகம் பெத்தா கின்னஸு
இல்லையின்னா மைனசு
உனக்கு மட்டும் ஆசையில்லையா
நான் எப்பொழுதும் சின்னப் புள்ளையா
If you bear many, is it a Guinness record?
If not, it's a minus.
Don't you have any desires yourself?
Am I always a small child?
பேப்பர் பாயா பாயா பாயாதான்
நான் எப்போதுமே சிங்கிள் சாயாதான்
Just a soft paper boy!
I am always like strong single tea!
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய் ...ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய்...(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கடி என்னோட சொல்ல
கானாங் கோழிக்கு கழுத்துல வெள்ளை
நீ கேட்டுக்கடி என்னோட சொல்ல
சம்சாரம் மின்சாரம் தொட்டா ஷாக்கு அடிக்கும்டி
சன்யாசம் போனாக்கா லைப் ஷோக்கா இருக்கும்டி
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen to what I have to say.
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
Family life is like electricity; touch it and you get shocked, girl.
If you embrace bachelorhood, life will be grand and stylish, girl!
ஜாடிக்கொரு மூடி வேணுய்யா
இந்த வேர்ல்ட் பூரா வைப் இல்லேன்னா லைப் லேதுய்யா
Every jar needs a matching lid, my man!
Across this entire world,
Without a wife, there is no life at all!
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய் ...ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய்...(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukka ennoda solla
Listen to what I have to say.
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
Samsaaram minsaaram thotta shocku adikkumdi
Family life is like electricity; touch it and you get shocked, girl.
Sanyaasam ponakka life shokka irukkumdi
If you embrace bachelorhood, life will be grand and stylish, girl!
Jaadikkoru moodi venumaiyaa
Every jar needs a matching lid, my man!
Indha world poora
Across this entire world,
Wife illaenaa life ledhaiyaa
Without a wife, there is no life at all!
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukkoya ennoda solla
Listen man, to what I have to say.
Samsaaram minsaaram illaatti light illa
Family life is electricity; without it, there is no light.
Sanyaasi aanakka adhila onnum weight illa
If you become an ascetic, there is no weight or value in that.
Jaadi venamdi lady venamdi
I don't need a jar, I don't need a lady,
Hae ammadi summadi
Hey woman, keep quiet!
So kedi ponnu jodi venamdi
So I don't need a cunning girl as a partner!
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
Beach irukkudhu adhila kaathadikkuthu
There is a beach, and the sea breeze blows there.
Beach irukkudhu kaathadikkuthu
There is a beach, and the breeze is blowing.
Alai adikkuthu visil adikkuthu
Waves crash and whistles blow.
Nandu irukkudhu sondham irukkudhu
There are crabs, and there are family ties.
Thedi uranguthu odi padhungudhu
They seek shelter and sleep, they run and hide.
Samasarathu ninachu paaraiyaa
Think about family life, man!
Azhagu samsaaram thaan unakku thaevaiyaa
Do you really need a beautiful family life?
Nandu samsaari thaan samsaaram thaan
The crab lives a family life, purely domestic.
Kodakooli thaan adhukirukkudhaa
Does it have to pay house rent?
Noyi irukkudhaa nodi irukkudhaa
Does it have diseases or difficult moments?
Doctor irukkudhaa beachu irukkudhu
Is there a doctor for it? The beach is just right there!
Aaga poren bhramma chaarima
I am going to become a lifelong bachelor, girl!
Nee azhudhu enna i am sorryma
What is the point of you crying? I am sorry, girl!
Hoi parangimalai rosapoo
Hey, rose flower of St. Thomas Mount!
Orasi paartha mathappu
Like a sparkler that ignites when rubbed.
Azhagu konja isthu podaiyaa
Drag a bit of beauty near, man!
Nee aasapatta thottu paaraiyaa
If you desire, touch and see, man!
Saela kattina ponna nambhi thaan
By trusting a woman wrapped in a saree,
Periya raasakkellam pottaan thundhuna
Even great kings ended up wearing just a loincloth!
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
Aasai irukkudhu
There is desire,
Nenjula paasam irukkudhu
There is affection in the heart.
Aasai irukkudhu paasam irukkudhu
There is desire and affection.
Pazham irukkudhu pazhuthirukkuthu
There is fruit, ripe and ready.
Azhagirukkudhu vayasirukkudhu
There is beauty, there is youth.
Nenjil iruppadhai solla thudikkudhu
The heart yearns to express what is inside.
Pathinaaru pulla pekka venumyaa
I want to give birth to sixteen children, man!
Adhula record onnu padaikka venumyaa
I want to set a world record with that, man!
Naadiirukkudhu neranjirukkdhu
The pulse is strong and full.
Rendu brothers aaru sisters
Two brothers and six sisters.
Father padichavar mother padikala
Father was educated, mother was uneducated.
Family planu kettu nadakkala
They didn't follow family planning.
Neeyum petha naadu thaanguma
If you also bear so many, can the country endure it?
Un panju udambhu pinju pogumma
Won't your delicate body break down?
Adhigam petha gineus
If you bear many, is it a Guinness record?
Ilaliyina mainasu
If not, it's a minus.
Unakku mattum aasaiyilaliyaa
Don't you have any desires yourself?
Naan eppozhuthum chinna pullaiyaa
Am I always a small child?
Papper payaa payaa payaa thaan
Just a soft paper boy!
Naan eppodhumae single chaaaya thaan
I am always like strong single tea!
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukka ennoda solla
Listen to what I have to say.
Kaanang kozhikku kaluthula vellai
The jungle fowl has white on its neck,
Nee kettukkadi ennoda solla
Listen girl, to what I have to say.
Samsaaram minsaaram thotta shocku adikkumdi
Family life is like electricity; touch it and you get shocked, girl.
Sanyaasam ponakka life shokka irukkumdi
If you embrace bachelorhood, life will be grand and stylish, girl!
Jaadikkoru moodi venumaiyaa
Every jar needs a matching lid, my man!
Indha world poora
Across this entire world,
Wife illaenaa life ledhaiyaa
Without a wife, there is no life at all!
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…(2)
Ho ho hoi ho ho hoi…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kaanang Kozhikku from the movie Suyamvaram (1999) is a playful and energetic debate song (Patti Mandram style) between a man praising bachelorhood and a woman advocating for marriage and family life. The male protagonist argues that family life brings heavy expenses, rent troubles, and endless responsibilities ('touching electricity gives a shock'), while staying single guarantees freedom and comfort. The female lead counters that every jar needs its lid, asserting that life without a life partner is completely hollow and devoid of light. Throughout the song, the duet exchanges witty banter touch upon high rent, family planning, child-rearing, and romance using colorful local metaphors. The song delivers a humorous battle of the sexes, blending traditional folk rhythms with contemporary urban Chennai slang.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Samsaaram minsaaram thotta shocku adikkumdi”
Family life ('Samsaaram') is metaphorically compared to electricity ('minsaaram'), warning that touching it will give a shock.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Samsaaram minsaaram thotta shocku adikkumdi / Sanyaasam ponakka life shokka irukkumdi”
Matching of the second consonant in consecutive or parallel lines ('Samsaaram' / 'Sanyaasam').
Proverbial Metaphor
“Jaadikkoru moodi venumaiyaa”
Uses the popular Tamil proverb 'Jaadikkoru moodi' (A lid for every jar) to symbolize finding a compatible life partner.
Monaai (Alliteration / First-letter Rhyme)
“Pazham irukkudhu pazhuthirukkuthu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('P') across words creating a rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Suyamvaram (1999) achieved a Guinness World Record for being the fastest feature film ever made, fully shot, edited, and produced in under 24 hours (23 hours and 58 minutes) by 14 directors, 4 music directors, and an ensemble cast of top Tamil actors. Music director Deva composed this song in his iconic Chennai 'Gana' style, featuring playful debate lyrics by Ponniyin Selvan.
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