Kan Pesum Varthaigal
From 7G Rainbow Colony · 2004
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- 7G Rainbow Colony2004
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai | Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand |
| Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai | A woman does not soften up just by waiting |
| Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya | As one face disappears, another comes into view |
| { Kannadi idhayam illai | { The heart is not made of glass |
| Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai } (2) | The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands } (2) |
| Male | |
| Kaatril ilaigal parandha piragum | Even after leaves fly away in the wind |
| Kilaiyin thazhumbugal azhivadhillai | The scars on the tree branch do not disappear |
| Kaayam nooru kanda piragum | Even after suffering a hundred wounds |
| Unnai ull manam marapadhillai | My inner heart does not forget you |
| Male | |
| Oru muraidhan pen paarpadhinaal | Just because a woman glances once |
| Varugira vazhi aval arivadhillai | She does not know the path she came by |
| Kanavinilum dhinam ninaivinilum | In dreams and daily memories |
| Karaigira aan manam purivadhillai | She does not understand a man's melting heart |
| Male | |
| Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai | Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand |
| Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai | A woman does not soften up just by waiting |
| Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya | As one face disappears, another comes into view |
| Kannadi idhayam illai | The heart is not made of glass |
| Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai | The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands |
| Male | |
| Kaatilae kaayum nilavu | The moon shining in the wind |
| Kandu kolla yarumillai | There is no one to notice or care for it |
| Kangalin anumadhi vaangi | With the eyes' permission |
| Kaadhalum ingae varuvadhillai | Love does not enter here |
| Male | |
| Dhoorathil theriyum velicham | The light visible in the distance |
| Paadhaiku sondhamillai | Does not belong to the pathway |
| Minnalin oliyai pidika | To catch the light of lightning |
| Minmini poochiku theriyavillai | A firefly does not know how |
| Male | |
| Vizhi unaku sondhamadi | The eyes belong to you, my dear |
| Vedhanaigal enaku sondhamadi | The agonies belong to me, my dear |
| Alai kadalai kanda pinnae | After seeing the waves and the ocean |
| Nuraigal matum karaikae sondhamadi | Only the foam belongs to the shore |
| Male | |
| Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai | Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand |
| Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai | A woman does not soften up just by waiting |
| Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya | As one face disappears, another comes into view |
| Kannadi idhayam illai | The heart is not made of glass |
| Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai | The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands |
| Male | |
| Uzhagathil ethanai pen ulladhu | How many women are there in this world? |
| Manam oruthiyai matum kondadudhu | Yet the heart celebrates only one woman |
| Oru murai vaazhndhida thindadudhu | It struggles to live even once |
| Idhu uyir varai paaindhu pandhadudhu | This pierces deep into the soul and plays like a ball |
| Male | |
| Pani thuli vandhu modhiyadhaal | Just because a dewdrop collided with it |
| Indha mullum ingae thundanadhu | Even this thorn broke into pieces here |
| Boomiyil ulla poigal ellam | All the lies present on this earth |
| Ada pudavai katti pen aanadhu | Draped a saree and became a woman |
| Male | |
| Aye puyal adithaal mazhai irukum | Hey, when a storm hits, there will be rain |
| Marangalum pookalum maraindhu vidum | Trees and flowers will vanish away |
| Siripu varum azhugai varum | Laughter will come, tears will come |
| Kaadhalil irandumae kalandhu varum | In love, both come blended together |
| Male | |
| Oru muraidhaan pen paarpadhinaal | Just because a woman glances once |
| Varugira vazhi aval arivadhillai | She does not know the path she came by |
| Kanavinilum dhinam ninaivinilum | In dreams and daily memories |
| Karaigira aan manam purivadhillai | She does not understand a man's melting heart |
| Male | |
| Hey kan pesum vaarthai | Hey, the words spoken by the eyes |
| Hey kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai | Hey, words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand |
| Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai | A woman does not soften up just by waiting |
| Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya | As one face disappears, another comes into view |
| Kannadi idhayam illai | The heart is not made of glass |
| Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai | The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands |
| Male | |
| Kaatril ilaigal parandha piragum | Even after leaves fly away in the wind |
| Kilaiyin thazhumbugal azhivadhillai | The scars on the tree branch do not disappear |
| Kaayam nooru kanda piragum | Even after suffering a hundred wounds |
| Unnai ull manam marapadhillai | My inner heart does not forget you |
கண் பேசும்
வார்த்தைகள் புரிவதில்லை
காத்திருந்தால் பெண்
கனிவதில்லை ஒரு முகம்
மறைய மறு முகம் தெரிய
{கண்ணாடி இதயம் இல்லை
கடல் கை மூடி
மறைவதில்லை } (2)
Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
As one face disappears, another comes into view
{ The heart is not made of glass
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands } (2)
காற்றில் இலைகள்
பறந்த பிறகும் கிளையின்
தழும்புகள் அழிவதில்லை
காயம் நூறு கண்ட பிறகும்
உன்னை உள் மனம்
மறப்பதில்லை
Even after leaves fly away in the wind
The scars on the tree branch do not disappear
Even after suffering a hundred wounds
My inner heart does not forget you
ஒரு முறைதான்
பெண் பார்ப்பதினால் வருகிற
வழி அவள் அறிவதில்லை
கனவினிலும் தினம் நினைவினிலும்
கரைகிற ஆண் மனம் புரிவதில்லை
Just because a woman glances once
She does not know the path she came by
In dreams and daily memories
She does not understand a man's melting heart
கண் பேசும்
வார்த்தைகள் புரிவதில்லை
காத்திருந்தால் பெண்
கனிவதில்லை ஒரு முகம்
மறைய மறு முகம் தெரிய
கண்ணாடி இதயம் இல்லை
கடல் கை மூடி
மறைவதில்லை
Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
As one face disappears, another comes into view
The heart is not made of glass
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands
காட்டிலே
காயும் நிலவு கண்டு
கொள்ள யாருமில்லை
கண்களின் அனுமதி வாங்கி
காதலும் இங்கே வருவதில்லை
The moon shining in the wind
There is no one to notice or care for it
With the eyes' permission
Love does not enter here
தூரத்தில் தெரியும்
வெளிச்சம் பாதைக்கு சொந்தம்
இல்லை மின்னலின் ஒளியை
பிடிக்க மின்மினி பூச்சிக்கு
தெரியவில்லை
The light visible in the distance
Does not belong to the pathway
To catch the light of lightning
A firefly does not know how
விழி உனக்கு
சொந்தமடி வேதனைகள்
எனக்கு சொந்தமடி அலை
கடலை கண்ட பின்னே
நுரைகள் மட்டும் கரைக்கே
சொந்தமடி
The eyes belong to you, my dear
The agonies belong to me, my dear
After seeing the waves and the ocean
Only the foam belongs to the shore
கண் பேசும்
வார்த்தைகள் புரிவதில்லை
காத்திருந்தால் பெண்
கனிவதில்லை ஒரு முகம்
மறைய மறு முகம் தெரிய
கண்ணாடி இதயம் இல்லை
கடல் கை மூடி
மறைவதில்லை
Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
As one face disappears, another comes into view
The heart is not made of glass
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands
உலகத்தில்
எத்தனை பெண் உள்ளது
மனம் ஒருத்தியை மட்டும்
கொண்டாடுது ஒரு முறை
வாழ்ந்திட திண்டாடுது இது
உயிர் வரை பாய்ந்து பந்தாடுது
How many women are there in this world?
Yet the heart celebrates only one woman
It struggles to live even once
This pierces deep into the soul and plays like a ball
பனி துளி வந்து
மோதியதால் இந்த முள்ளும்
இங்கே துண்டானது பூமியில்
உள்ள பொய்கள் எல்லாம் அட
புடவை கட்டி பெண் ஆனது
Just because a dewdrop collided with it
Even this thorn broke into pieces here
All the lies present on this earth
Draped a saree and became a woman
ஏ புயல் அடித்தால்
மழை இருக்கும் மரங்களும்
பூக்களும் மறைந்து விடும்
சிரிப்பு வரும் அழுகை வரும்
காதலில் இரண்டுமே கலந்து
வரும்
Hey, when a storm hits, there will be rain
Trees and flowers will vanish away
Laughter will come, tears will come
In love, both come blended together
ஒரு முறைதான்
பெண் பார்ப்பதினால் வருகிற
வழி அவள் அறிவதில்லை
கனவினிலும் தினம் நினைவினிலும்
கரைகிற ஆண் மனம் புரிவதில்லை
Just because a woman glances once
She does not know the path she came by
In dreams and daily memories
She does not understand a man's melting heart
ஹே கண் பேசும்
வார்த்தைகள் புரிவதில்லை
காத்திருந்தால் பெண்
கனிவதில்லை ஒரு முகம்
மறைய மறு முகம் தெரிய
கண்ணாடி இதயம் இல்லை
கடல் கை மூடி
மறைவதில்லை
Hey, the words spoken by the eyes
Hey, words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
As one face disappears, another comes into view
The heart is not made of glass
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands
காற்றில் இலைகள்
பறந்த பிறகும் கிளையின்
தழும்புகள் அழிவதில்லை
காயம் நூறு கண்ட பிறகும்
உன்னை உள் மனம்
மறப்பதில்லை
Even after leaves fly away in the wind
The scars on the tree branch do not disappear
Even after suffering a hundred wounds
My inner heart does not forget you
விஷ்லிங் :
...........................
Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai
Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya
As one face disappears, another comes into view
{ Kannadi idhayam illai
{ The heart is not made of glass
Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai } (2)
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands } (2)
Kaatril ilaigal parandha piragum
Even after leaves fly away in the wind
Kilaiyin thazhumbugal azhivadhillai
The scars on the tree branch do not disappear
Kaayam nooru kanda piragum
Even after suffering a hundred wounds
Unnai ull manam marapadhillai
My inner heart does not forget you
Oru muraidhan pen paarpadhinaal
Just because a woman glances once
Varugira vazhi aval arivadhillai
She does not know the path she came by
Kanavinilum dhinam ninaivinilum
In dreams and daily memories
Karaigira aan manam purivadhillai
She does not understand a man's melting heart
Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai
Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya
As one face disappears, another comes into view
Kannadi idhayam illai
The heart is not made of glass
Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands
Kaatilae kaayum nilavu
The moon shining in the wind
Kandu kolla yarumillai
There is no one to notice or care for it
Kangalin anumadhi vaangi
With the eyes' permission
Kaadhalum ingae varuvadhillai
Love does not enter here
Dhoorathil theriyum velicham
The light visible in the distance
Paadhaiku sondhamillai
Does not belong to the pathway
Minnalin oliyai pidika
To catch the light of lightning
Minmini poochiku theriyavillai
A firefly does not know how
Vizhi unaku sondhamadi
The eyes belong to you, my dear
Vedhanaigal enaku sondhamadi
The agonies belong to me, my dear
Alai kadalai kanda pinnae
After seeing the waves and the ocean
Nuraigal matum karaikae sondhamadi
Only the foam belongs to the shore
Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai
Words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya
As one face disappears, another comes into view
Kannadi idhayam illai
The heart is not made of glass
Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands
Uzhagathil ethanai pen ulladhu
How many women are there in this world?
Manam oruthiyai matum kondadudhu
Yet the heart celebrates only one woman
Oru murai vaazhndhida thindadudhu
It struggles to live even once
Idhu uyir varai paaindhu pandhadudhu
This pierces deep into the soul and plays like a ball
Pani thuli vandhu modhiyadhaal
Just because a dewdrop collided with it
Indha mullum ingae thundanadhu
Even this thorn broke into pieces here
Boomiyil ulla poigal ellam
All the lies present on this earth
Ada pudavai katti pen aanadhu
Draped a saree and became a woman
Aye puyal adithaal mazhai irukum
Hey, when a storm hits, there will be rain
Marangalum pookalum maraindhu vidum
Trees and flowers will vanish away
Siripu varum azhugai varum
Laughter will come, tears will come
Kaadhalil irandumae kalandhu varum
In love, both come blended together
Oru muraidhaan pen paarpadhinaal
Just because a woman glances once
Varugira vazhi aval arivadhillai
She does not know the path she came by
Kanavinilum dhinam ninaivinilum
In dreams and daily memories
Karaigira aan manam purivadhillai
She does not understand a man's melting heart
Hey kan pesum vaarthai
Hey, the words spoken by the eyes
Hey kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai
Hey, words spoken by the eyes are hard to understand
Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai
A woman does not soften up just by waiting
Oru mugam maraiya maru mugam theriya
As one face disappears, another comes into view
Kannadi idhayam illai
The heart is not made of glass
Kadal kai moodi maraivadhillai
The ocean cannot be hidden by closing one's hands
Kaatril ilaigal parandha piragum
Even after leaves fly away in the wind
Kilaiyin thazhumbugal azhivadhillai
The scars on the tree branch do not disappear
Kaayam nooru kanda piragum
Even after suffering a hundred wounds
Unnai ull manam marapadhillai
My inner heart does not forget you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal is a soulful, introspective track from 7G Rainbow Colony that delves into the bewildering complexity of love, obsession, and emotional pain. The male protagonist reflects on the mysterious nature of women and how love strikes unpredictably, leaving behind lasting scars that time cannot erase. Through striking natural imagery—such as tree branches retaining scars long after leaves blow away, and delicate dewdrops breaking sharp thorns—the song conveys the vulnerability and depth of a man's devoted heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kan pesum vaarthaigal purivadhillai / Kaathirundhaal pen kanivadhillai”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' consonant sound across lines creating a rhythmic, musical quality.
Metaphor
“Boomiyil ulla poigal ellam / Ada pudavai katti pen aanadhu”
Comparing the female persona playfully and hypercritically to all the lies on earth wearing a saree.
Analogy / Imagery
“Kaatril ilaigal parandha piragum / Kilaiyin thazhumbugal azhivadhillai”
Using the image of leaves falling from a branch leaving behind scars as a metaphor for lingering emotional wounds after heartbreak.
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar and sung by Karthik, 'Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal' is widely considered one of the finest melancholic romantic songs in 2000s Tamil cinema. The soundtrack of 7G Rainbow Colony won wide critical acclaim, with Muthukumar's deeply poetic lines becoming iconic among listeners.
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