Kadavul Kannodu Kannerai
From Ninaivugal · 1984
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Ninaivugal1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ilanthalaeerae…..ennuyirae | O tender leaf... my life itself |
| Oor pugazha pear padaiththu | With the entire town praising, earning a renowned name |
| Uyarnthiduvaai endrinthaen | I believed that you would rise high |
| Nee pirinthu sendraalum naan thanaiyae nindraalum | Even if you part ways and I am left standing alone |
| Neengaathu vaazhnthirukkum un ninaivugal ninaivugal | Unfadingly, your memories, memories will live on |
| Female | |
| Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan | God placed tears along with the eyes |
| Kaaranam sonnavar illai | But no one has explained the reason why |
| Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum | If you cry, sorrows will melt away |
| Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai…. | After that begins the horizon of life... |
| Female | |
| Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan | God placed tears along with the eyes |
| Kaaranam sonnavar illai | But no one has explained the reason why |
| Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum | If you cry, sorrows will melt away |
| Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai….. | After that begins the horizon of life... |
| Female | |
| Pennena neeyum piranthathu paavam | Is it a sin that you were born a woman? |
| Pennena neeyum piranthathu paavam | Is it a sin that you were born a woman? |
| Vantha pinnaalae payanthenna laabam | What is the benefit of fearing after having arrived? |
| Thuninthu nil oru tholvi illai | Stand bold and resolute; there is no defeat |
| Vantha sodhanai pani pol vilagum | The trial that came will clear away like mist |
| Idhu eppothum pollaatha ulagam | This world is forever cruel and harsh |
| Female | |
| Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan | God placed tears along with the eyes |
| Kaaranam sonnavar illai | But no one has explained the reason why |
| Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum | If you cry, sorrows will melt away |
| Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai….. | After that begins the horizon of life... |
| Female | |
| Ulagangal yaavum urangidum neram | At a time when all the worlds are asleep |
| Ulagangal yaavum urangidum neram | At a time when all the worlds are asleep |
| Kaattril poraadi kalangidum dheepam | Like a lamp struggling and faltering in the wind |
| Vidintha pin pudhu velli varum | After dawn arrives, a new bright star will emerge |
| Adhikaalaiyil pozhuthukal pularum | At early dawn, a new day will break |
| Nalla aanathan un vaazhvil malarum | Joyful comforting days will blossom in your life |
| Female | |
| Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan | God placed tears along with the eyes |
| Kaaranam sonnavar illai | But no one has explained the reason why |
| Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum | If you cry, sorrows will melt away |
| Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai….. | After that begins the horizon of life... |
இளந்தளிரே....என்னுயிரே.....
ஊர் புகழ பேர் படைத்து
உயர்ந்திடுவாய் என்றிருந்தேன்
நீ பிரிந்து சென்றாலும் நான் தனியே நின்றாலும்
நீங்காது வாழ்ந்திருக்கும் உன் நினைவுகள் நினைவுகள்......
O tender leaf... my life itself
With the entire town praising, earning a renowned name
I believed that you would rise high
Even if you part ways and I am left standing alone
Unfadingly, your memories, memories will live on
கடவுள் கண்ணோடு கண்ணீரை வைத்தான்
காரணம் சொன்னவர் இல்லை
அழுதால் துன்பங்கள் கரைந்துவிடும்
பின்பு ஆரம்பம் வாழ்க்கையின் எல்லை....
God placed tears along with the eyes
But no one has explained the reason why
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
After that begins the horizon of life...
கடவுள் கண்ணோடு கண்ணீரை வைத்தான்
காரணம் சொன்னவர் இல்லை
அழுதால் துன்பங்கள் கரைந்துவிடும்
பின்பு ஆரம்பம் வாழ்க்கையின் எல்லை....
God placed tears along with the eyes
But no one has explained the reason why
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
After that begins the horizon of life...
பெண்ணென நீயும் பிறந்தது பாவம்.....
பெண்ணென நீயும் பிறந்தது பாவம்.....
வந்த பின்னாலே பயந்தென்ன லாபம்
துணிந்து நில் ஒரு தோல்வி இல்லை
வந்த சோதனை பனி போல் விலகும்
இது எப்போதும் பொல்லாத உலகம்
Is it a sin that you were born a woman?
Is it a sin that you were born a woman?
What is the benefit of fearing after having arrived?
Stand bold and resolute; there is no defeat
The trial that came will clear away like mist
This world is forever cruel and harsh
கடவுள் கண்ணோடு கண்ணீரை வைத்தான்
காரணம் சொன்னவர் இல்லை
அழுதால் துன்பங்கள் கரைந்துவிடும்
பின்பு ஆரம்பம் வாழ்க்கையின் எல்லை....
God placed tears along with the eyes
But no one has explained the reason why
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
After that begins the horizon of life...
உலகங்கள் யாவும் உறங்கிடும் நேரம்....
உலகங்கள் யாவும் உறங்கிடும் நேரம்....
காற்றில் போராடி கலங்கிடும் தீபம்
விடிந்த பின் புது வெள்ளி வரும்
அதிகாலையில் பொழுதுகள் புலரும்
நல்ல ஆனந்தம் உன் வாழ்வில் மலரும்....
At a time when all the worlds are asleep
At a time when all the worlds are asleep
Like a lamp struggling and faltering in the wind
After dawn arrives, a new bright star will emerge
At early dawn, a new day will break
Joyful comforting days will blossom in your life
கடவுள் கண்ணோடு கண்ணீரை வைத்தான்
காரணம் சொன்னவர் இல்லை
அழுதால் துன்பங்கள் கரைந்துவிடும்
பின்பு ஆரம்பம் வாழ்க்கையின் எல்லை....
God placed tears along with the eyes
But no one has explained the reason why
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
After that begins the horizon of life...
Ilanthalaeerae…..ennuyirae
O tender leaf... my life itself
Oor pugazha pear padaiththu
With the entire town praising, earning a renowned name
Uyarnthiduvaai endrinthaen
I believed that you would rise high
Nee pirinthu sendraalum naan thanaiyae nindraalum
Even if you part ways and I am left standing alone
Neengaathu vaazhnthirukkum un ninaivugal ninaivugal
Unfadingly, your memories, memories will live on
Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan
God placed tears along with the eyes
Kaaranam sonnavar illai
But no one has explained the reason why
Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai….
After that begins the horizon of life...
Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan
God placed tears along with the eyes
Kaaranam sonnavar illai
But no one has explained the reason why
Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai…..
After that begins the horizon of life...
Pennena neeyum piranthathu paavam
Is it a sin that you were born a woman?
Pennena neeyum piranthathu paavam
Is it a sin that you were born a woman?
Vantha pinnaalae payanthenna laabam
What is the benefit of fearing after having arrived?
Thuninthu nil oru tholvi illai
Stand bold and resolute; there is no defeat
Vantha sodhanai pani pol vilagum
The trial that came will clear away like mist
Idhu eppothum pollaatha ulagam
This world is forever cruel and harsh
Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan
God placed tears along with the eyes
Kaaranam sonnavar illai
But no one has explained the reason why
Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai…..
After that begins the horizon of life...
Ulagangal yaavum urangidum neram
At a time when all the worlds are asleep
Ulagangal yaavum urangidum neram
At a time when all the worlds are asleep
Kaattril poraadi kalangidum dheepam
Like a lamp struggling and faltering in the wind
Vidintha pin pudhu velli varum
After dawn arrives, a new bright star will emerge
Adhikaalaiyil pozhuthukal pularum
At early dawn, a new day will break
Nalla aanathan un vaazhvil malarum
Joyful comforting days will blossom in your life
Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan
God placed tears along with the eyes
Kaaranam sonnavar illai
But no one has explained the reason why
Azhuthaal thunbangal karainthuvidum
If you cry, sorrows will melt away
Pinbu aarambam vaazhkkaiyin ellai…..
After that begins the horizon of life...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Ninaivugal is a deeply emotional, philosophical track that offers comfort and hope during times of grief and separation. The singer reflects on a cherished bond, acknowledging that while physical separation brings loneliness, precious memories remain eternal. The song contemplates why God endowed humans with tears, offering the perspective that crying helps dissolve pain, serving as a emotional release that opens the door to new beginnings in life. Furthermore, the lyrics serve as a call to courage for women facing societal hardships and personal ordeals. Using evocative nature metaphors such as mist dispersing and a lamp braving the wind until the morning star appears, the song delivers an inspiring message of resilience, assuring that every dark night of adversity is eventually followed by a bright, joyful morning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kadavul kannodu kanneerai vaiththaan”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words ('Kadavul', 'kannodu', 'kanneerai') creates a poetic rhythmic flow in Tamil prosody.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Vantha sodhanai pani pol vilagum”
Comparing hardships and trials ('sodhanai') to mist ('pani') that dissolves rapidly when morning arrives.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaattril poraadi kalangidum dheepam”
A struggling human soul amidst chaotic worldly troubles is metaphorically described as a lamp flickering against strong wind.
Symbolism
“Vidintha pin pudhu velli varum”
The morning star ('pudhu velli') and dawn ('pudhu pozhuthukal') symbolize new hope, rebirth, and positive transformation after despair.
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Trivia
Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by veteran poet Pulamaipithan, 'Ninaivugal' is recognized for P. Susheela's emotive vocal rendering. The song's philosophical tone regarding tears as a restorative mechanism made it a memorable, comforting classic in 1980s Tamil cinema melody tracks.
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