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Kalangaathiru Manamey

From Kanniyin Kathali · 1949

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
K. V. Janaki
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Kanniyin Kathali
Movie release year
1949
Lyrics added on
19 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kalangaathiru manamae
Nee kalangaathiru manamae
Un kanvellam ninaivaagum
Oru dhinamae oru dhinamae
Kalangaathiru manamae
Nee kalangaathiru manamae
Kadinapadaamal yaedhum kaikku varaathu
Kadinapadaamal yaedhum kaikku varaathu
Kastappaduvaar thammai kai nazhuvaathu
Kastappaduvaar thammai kai nazhuvaathu
Aduththaduththu muyandraal aagaathaedhu
Aduththaduththu muyandraal aagaathaedhu
Unakku agaathaedhu
Kalangaathiru manamae
Nee kalangaathiru manamae
Aan vaadai koodaathendra
Alliyum oru naal
Aan vaadai koodaathendra
Alliyum oru naal
Arujunan valaithanil
Arujunan valaithanil
Veezhnthanal sariyaai
Kalangaathiru manamae
Nee kalangaathiru manamae
Pagattukkaaga ummai
Paarkkavae maruththaalum
Pagattukkaaga ummai
Paarkkavae maruththaalum
Paruva kaalam avanai
Paadaai paduththi vidum
Paruva kaalam avanai
Paadaai paduththi vidum
Adutha kanam unmael
Aasaiyum vaippaal
Adutha kanam unmael
Aasaiyum vaippaal
Aahaahaa endru muththamum koduppaal
Aahaahaa endru muththamum koduppaal
Kalangaathiru manamae
Nee kalangaathiru manamae
Un kanvellam ninaivaagum
Oru dhinamae oru dhinamae
Kalangaathiru manamae
Nee kalangaathiru manamae
Do not lose heart, my mind,
You, do not lose heart, my mind!
All your dreams will come true,
One day, one fine day!
Do not lose heart, my mind,
You, do not lose heart, my mind!
Nothing comes to hand without hard work,
Nothing comes to hand without hard work.
Success will never slip away from those who toil,
Success will never slip away from those who toil.
If you keep trying again and again, what is impossible?
If you keep trying again and again, what is impossible?
What is impossible for you?
Do not lose heart, my mind,
You, do not lose heart, my mind!
She who swore no man should ever come near her,
Even Alli, one day,
She who swore no man should ever come near her,
Even Alli, one day,
Into Arjuna's net,
Into Arjuna's net,
Truly fell right in!
Do not lose heart, my mind,
You, do not lose heart, my mind!
Even if just for show
She refuses to even look at you,
Even if just for show
She refuses to even look at you,
The season of youth
Will trouble him with longing,
The season of youth
Will trouble him with longing.
In the very next moment,
She will set her heart on you,
In the very next moment,
She will set her heart on you,
And saying 'Aha!' she will give you a kiss!
And saying 'Aha!' she will give you a kiss!
Do not lose heart, my mind,
You, do not lose heart, my mind!
All your dreams will come true,
One day, one fine day!
Do not lose heart, my mind,
You, do not lose heart, my mind!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This uplifting philosophical song reassures a troubled mind that continuous effort and patience will eventually yield success and fulfillment. It emphasizes that no reward comes without hard work, and those who persevere will never be disappointed. Using the mythological reference of Queen Alli—who resisted men until she eventually surrendered to Arjuna's charm—the song illustrates that even the sternest heart will yield to love when the right time arrives. Ultimately, it delivers a message of hope, encouraging one to remain steadfast as all dreams will come true in time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Anaphora

“Kalangaathiru manamae / Nee kalangaathiru manamae”

The line 'Kalangaathiru manamae / Nee kalangaathiru manamae' serves as a recurring chorus throughout the song to reinforce the central theme of comfort and resilience.

Allusion (Mythological)

“Aan vaadai koodaathendra Alliyum oru naal Arujunan valaithanil Veezhnthanal sariyaai”

Refers to the story of Alli Arasani and Arjuna, illustrating how arrogance and resistance in love are eventually overcome by time and fate.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kadinapadaamal yaedhum kaikku varaathu / Kastappaduvaar thammai kai nazhuvaathu”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'K' in 'Kadinapadaamal' and 'Kastappaduvaar', creating rhythm.

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Trivia

'Kalangaathiru Manamae' from 'Kanniyin Kathali' (1949) holds historical significance as it is the very first lyric penned by the legendary Tamil poet and lyricist Kaviarasu Kannadasan for cinema. Composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subbaraman, and sung by K. V. Janaki, this song marked the beginning of Kannadasan's illustrious career in Tamil film music.

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