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Lyrics & meaning

Kaanamal Pona Kadhal

From Dhilluku Dhuddu · 2016

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Nivas, Sanjana Kalmanje
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
Dhilluku Dhuddu2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hei kaanaamal ponakkaadhalHey, the love that went missing,
Kaalangal pona pinnaeAfter ages had passed,
Thaanaaga endhan munnae vandhadhoHas it automatically come back right before me?
Female
Ho ho sollaamal mutham ondraiHo ho, without saying a word, a kiss,
Pollaadha neram ondrilAt a mischievous moment,
Sil endru undhan nenjil thandhadhoDid it coolly give itself to your heart?
Male
Hei kaanaamal ponakkaadhalHey, the love that went missing,
Kaalangal pona pinnaeAfter ages had passed,
Thaanaaga endhan munnae vandhadhoHas it automatically come back right before me?
Female
Ho ho sollaamal mutham ondraiHo ho, without saying a word, a kiss,
Pollaadha neram ondrilAt a mischievous moment,
Sil endru undhan nenjil thandhadhoDid it coolly give itself to your heart?
Male
Hei en pallikkuyilaeHey, my school cuckoo,
En inba thuyilaeMy blissful slumber,
Ennai yen neengiWhy did you leave me,
Engae ponaai uravaeWhere did you go, my dear relative?
Female
En chella puliyaeMy pet tiger,
En nenjin mozhiyaeLanguage of my heart,
Ini naan neenga maattenNow I won't leave you,
Nee en vizhiyaeYou are my eyes!
Male
Hei kaanaamal ponakkaadhalHey, the love that went missing,
Kaalangal pona pinnaeAfter ages had passed,
Thaanaaga endhan munnae vandhadhoHas it automatically come back right before me?
Female
Ho ho sollaamal mutham ondraiHo ho, without saying a word, a kiss,
Pollaadha neram ondrilAt a mischievous moment,
Sil endru undhan nenjil thandhadhoDid it coolly give itself to your heart?
Chorus
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Male
Hei nadamaadumHey, in a state of
Thookkam ondrilSleepwalking,
Kanavaaga unnai kandenI saw you as a dream,
Puriyaamal naan nirkkindrenI stand here bewildered,
Anbae unnaalaeMy love, because of you!
Female
Hei kanavoduHey, if it was
Mutham endraalJust a kiss in a dream,
Idhazhodu eeram yenoWhy is there moisture on the lips?
Adaikkaadhae adhai meendumDon't conceal it again,
Naan thandhen thannaalaeI gave it myself naturally!
Male
Thoovaana thugalaeO particle of drizzle,
Vin meenin magalaeO daughter of the stars,
Endhan kaiyodu vizhundhaaiYou fell right into my hands,
Sevvaai malaraeO red flower of lips!
Female
Aanpaalin azhagaeO beauty of manhood,
Nee vandha piragaeOnly after you came,
Endhan nenjodu naanumInside my heart, I too
Konden siragae…ae….Grew wings...
Chorus
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Male
Hei vaayil vaayai oththiyaeHey, pressing lip against lip,
En kangal rendai thottiyaeTouching both my eyes,
En nenjai kudithaalo…… ho……Did she drink my heart?
Hei pookkal kondu modhiyeHey, striking me with flowers,
Naan aanen aayul kaidhiyaeI became a prisoner for life,
Enai siraiyil adaithaalo…ho….Did she lock me up in prison?
Male
Hei kaanaamal ponakkaadhalHey, the love that went missing,
Kaalangal pona pinnaeAfter ages had passed,
Thaanaaga endhan munnae vandhadhoHas it automatically come back right before me?
Vandhadho vandhadho vandhadhoHas it come, has it come, has it come?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the wonder and joy of two lovers reuniting after a long separation. They marvel at how love, once thought to be lost forever to time, unexpectedly resurfaces right before them like a beautiful dream turning into reality. The lyrics blend playful affection with passionate imagery as the couple exchange loving metaphors, celebrating how their world feels vibrant and weightless once again.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Hei en pallikkuyilae

The lover addresses his beloved using affectionate metaphors such as 'pallikkuyilae' (school cuckoo) and 'inba thuyilae' (sweet sleep), highlighting her sweetness and comfort.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Naan aanen aayul kaidhiyae

Extravagant romantic exaggeration is used when describing love striking like flowers and turning the protagonist into a lifelong prisoner.

Sensory Imagery

Idhazhodu eeram yeno

Sensory words like 'eeram' (moisture), 'sil' (coolness), and 'siragae' (wings) evoke tactile and visual imagery of intimate romance.

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Trivia

Dhilluku Dhuddu (2016) is a successful Tamil horror-comedy film starring Santhanam and Shananya. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, and this romantic song feature lyrics penned by lyricist Madhan Karky, known for mixing contemporary terms with traditional Tamil poetic imagery.

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