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Kaanang Kuruvikku

From Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam · 1978

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Manorama
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
5 Oct 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Moonaam saamaththil ullaasamaam
Adi muththaana muththangal santhosamaam
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Aalamara uchchiyilae koodu onnu jodi onnu
Aasapattu vaanjathilae kunjukalo anju paththu
Oomaththam poovu…oo….oomaththam poovu thaalaattu paada
Ennaalum kondaattam inbangalaam
Kaanaang…..aiyo kaanaang….aahoom….kaanaang
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Moonaam saamaththil ullaasamaam
Adi muththaana muththangal santhosamaam
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Sollaama sonnaakkaa purinjukkanum
Ellaamae munnaalae therinjukkanum
Sollaama sonnaakkaa purinjukkanum
Ellaamae munnaalae therinjukkanum
Mmm…..yaekkaththilae aa…..thookkaththilae
Ada ennaanga oomaikku bathil sollunga
Kaanaang…..aiyo kaanaang….aahoom….kaanaang
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Moonaam saamaththil ullaasamaam
Adi muththaana muththangal santhosamaam
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Oodhupaththi yaeththi vachen
Oosi mallai vaangi vachaen
Koodaththilae paai virichen
Kuththukkallaa kaaththirunthaen
Malaivaazhai thoppil
Malaivaazhai thoppil
Machchaanai kaanom
Ada vaangonnaa
Vanthaalae santhoshamthaan
Kaanaang…..aiyo kaanaang….aahoom….kaanaang
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
Moonaam saamaththil ullaasamaam
Adi muththaana muththangal santhosamaam
Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam
Enga maana madhuraiyil oorkolamaam
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They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town!
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town!
In the late hours of the night, sweet romance,
And precious pearl-like kisses bring sheer happiness!
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town!
At the top of the banyan tree, one nest and a loving pair,
Born from their deep love, five or ten little chicks!
As the datura flower... oh... as the datura flower sings a lullaby...
Every single day is a celebration of pure joy!
Wild sparrow... oh wild sparrow... ah-ha... wild sparrow...
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town...
In the late hours of the night, sweet romance,
And precious pearl-like kisses bring sheer happiness!
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town!
When I speak without words, you should understand,
You should know everything even before I say!
When I speak without words, you should understand,
You should know everything even before I say!
Mmm... in this longing, ah... there is no sleep,
Hey mister, say something in reply to this speechless girl!
Wild sparrow... oh wild sparrow... ah-ha... wild sparrow...
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town...
In the late hours of the night, sweet romance,
And precious pearl-like kisses bring sheer happiness!
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town!
I lit the incense sticks,
I bought fresh jasmine flowers,
I spread the mat in the hall,
And waited, standing still like a stone pillar!
In the banana grove on the hillside...
In the banana grove on the hillside...
My sweetheart is nowhere to be seen!
Oh, please come over!
Only if you come, there will be joy...
Wild sparrow... oh wild sparrow... ah-ha... wild sparrow...
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town...
In the late hours of the night, sweet romance,
And precious pearl-like kisses bring sheer happiness!
They say it's a wedding for the wild sparrow,
And a procession through our Manamadurai town...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and folk-infused song uses the metaphor of a bird's wedding to express romantic yearning, marital anticipation, and lighthearted teasing. Sung with energetic folk flair by Manorama, the protagonist describes the joyful imagery of nature—sparrows nesting, flowers singing lullabies, and wedding processions in Madurai—while subtly expressing her own eagerness for her beloved's arrival.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Mogana (Alliteration / Initial Rhyme)

Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam

Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Kaanaang' and 'kalyaanamaam' in 'Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam'.

Edupai / Rhyme

Oodhupaththi yaeththi vachen / Oosi mallai vaangi vachaen

Internal and end rhymes like 'yaeththi vachen', 'vaangi vachaen', 'paai virichen', 'kaaththirunthaen'.

Metaphor & Anthropomorphism

Oomaththam poovu…oo….oomaththam poovu thaalaattu paada

Attributing human wedding rituals and lullaby singing to sparrows ('Kaanaang kuruvikku kalyaanamaam') and flowers ('Oomaththam poovu thaalaattu paada').

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Trivia

This track features veteran actress-singer Manorama delivering an iconic folk-style vocal performance. Panchu Arunachalam's colloquial lyric writing paired with Ilaiyaraaja's rustic orchestration captures rural Tamil folk storytelling tradition.

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