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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhalukku Kannillai

From Rani Lalithangi · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
C. S. Jayaraman
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Rani Lalithangi
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
11 Dec 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kadhalukku kannillae
Kadhillae kelaayo
Jaathiyillae pedhamillae
Nee enni paaraayo
Kadhalukku kannillae
Kadhillae kelaayo
Jaathiyillae pedhamillae
Nee enni paaraayo
Vaalipathin vaanathile
Varnavillum thonumadaa…aa…aa…aa…
Vaalipathin vaanathile
Varnavillum thonumadaa…
Paaliyilae kaanpathupol
Kaanal neeraagumadaa
Paaliyilae kaanpathupol
Kaanal neeraagumadaa
Neelamayil megaththinaal
Thaedi vanthu aadumadaa
Neelamayil megaththinaal
Thaedi vanthu aadumadaa
Nenjathilae minjiyathor
Nesam thanthodumadaa
Nenjathilae minjiyathor
Nesam thanthodumadaa
Kadhalukku kannillae
Kadhillae kelaayo
Jaathiyillae pedhamillae
Nee enni paaraayo
Minnuvathai ponnenavae
Ennuvathu eenamadaa…aa…aa…aa….aa….
Minnuvathai ponnenavae
Ennuvathu eenamadaa…
Punnagaiyin jaadaiyilae
Mayanguvathum maayaiyadaa
Punnagaiyin jaadaiyilae
Mayanguvathum maayaiyadaa
Kannilaadum paavaiyilae
Kadhal bimbam kaanumadaa
Kannilaadum paavaiyilae
Kadhal bimbam kaanumadaa
Kaalaiyaana vayathinilae
Kattuppadu venumadaa
Kaalaiyaana vayathinilae
Kattuppadu venumadaa
Aa….aa….aa….aah….aa…..
Kadhalukku kannillae
Kadhillae kelaayo
Jaathiyillae pedhamillae
Nee enni paaradaa
Nee enni paaradaa
Nee enni paaradaa
Love has no eyes,
Love has no ears, won't you listen?
It knows no caste, no differences,
Won't you think about it?
Love has no eyes,
Love has no ears, won't you listen?
It knows no caste, no differences,
Won't you think about it?
In the sky of youth,
A rainbow will appear, my friend...
In the sky of youth,
A rainbow will appear, my friend...
Just like what you see in a desert,
It will only be a mirage, my friend!
Just like what you see in a desert,
It will only be a mirage, my friend!
Like a blue peacock welcoming the clouds,
It comes seeking and dances, my friend!
Like a blue peacock welcoming the clouds,
It comes seeking and dances, my friend!
Leaving a lingering affection in your heart,
It gives love and runs away, my friend!
Leaving a lingering affection in your heart,
It gives love and runs away, my friend...
Love has no eyes,
Love has no ears, won't you listen?
It knows no caste, no differences,
Won't you think about it?
Thinking all that glitters is gold
Is utter foolishness, my friend...
Thinking all that glitters is gold
Is utter foolishness, my friend...
Getting enchanted by the hints of a smile
Is nothing but an illusion, my friend!
Getting enchanted by the hints of a smile
Is nothing but an illusion, my friend!
In the beauty dancing before your eyes,
You only see the reflection of love, my friend!
In the beauty dancing before your eyes,
You only see the reflection of love, my friend!
In these youthful years of your life,
You must have self-control, my friend!
In these youthful years of your life,
You must have self-control, my friend...
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Love has no eyes,
Love has no ears, won't you listen?
It knows no caste, no differences,
Just think about it, my friend!
Just think about it, my friend!
Just think about it, my friend!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Rani Lalithangi' (1957) presents a philosophical advice on love, passion, and youthful impulses. It warns that love can often blind a person to reality and equality, comparing transient romantic passions to a rainbow in youth's sky or a mirage in a desert that vanishes quickly upon closer inspection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaik Thodai (Alliteration)

“Kadhalukku kannillae / Kadhillae kelaayo”

Initial consonant matching in words within the same line, such as 'Kadhalukku' and 'Kadhillae'.

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

“Paaliyilae kaanpathupol / Kaanal neeraagumadaa”

Comparing youthful romance to a temporary rainbow ('Varnavillum') and a desert mirage ('Kaanal neeraagumadaa').

Proverbial Allusion

“Minnuvathai ponnenavae / Ennuvathu eenamadaa”

Adapting the popular proverb 'All that glitters is not gold' into classical Tamil lyricism.

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Trivia

'Rani Lalithangi' (1957) featured music composed by legendary maestro G. Ramanathan, with lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Sung by C. S. Jayaraman, the track is renowned for its theatrical delivery and classical Tamil phrasing typical of late 1950s cinema.

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