Kanaa Kaangiren
From Anandha Thandavam · 2009
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Nithyashree, Shubha Mudgal, Vinita
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Anandha Thandavam2009
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aaa….aaa…. | Aaa….aaa…. |
| Aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa… | Aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa… |
| Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaa… | Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaa… |
| …………………………….. | ........................... |
| Male | |
| {Sa saa ni nidha nipa | {Sa saa ni nidha nipa |
| Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa | Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa} (2) | Mapani gari sani saa} (2) |
| Female | |
| Kanaa kaangiren | I am dreaming |
| Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae | I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes |
| Orae panthalil | Under the same wedding pandal |
| Orae medaiyil iruvarumae | On the same stage, the two of us |
| Female | |
| Kanaa kaangiren | I am dreaming |
| Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae | I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes |
| Orae panthalil | Under the same wedding pandal |
| Orae medaiyil iruvarumae | On the same stage, the two of us |
| Female | |
| Mannai thottaadum | Touching the ground as it sways |
| Selai selai kondu | Draped in fine sarees |
| Maarbai thoodaadum | Resting against my chest |
| Thaali thaali kondu | Adorned with the sacred thali necklace |
| Madiyai thoodaadum | Swaying gently upon my lap |
| Maalai maalai kondu magizhven | I will rejoice with garlands every single day |
| Dhinam dhinamum | Every single day |
| Female | |
| Vaasam kondaadum | Fragrant and blooming |
| Pookal pookal vaithu | Adorned with sweet flowers |
| Vaasal kollatha | Filling the entire doorway |
| Kolam kolam ittu | Drawing beautiful rangoli patterns |
| Kaadhal kondaadum | Celebrating our love |
| Kanavan thirumadiyil malarven | I will bloom upon my husband's sacred lap |
| Male | |
| Sa saa ni nidha nipa | Sa saa ni nidha nipa |
| Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa | Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Female | |
| {Kanaa kaangiren | {I am dreaming |
| Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae | I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes |
| Orae panthalil | Under the same wedding pandal |
| Orae medaiyil iruvarumae} (2) | On the same stage, the two of us} (2) |
| Iruvarumae…(5) | The two of us… (5) |
| Female | |
| ……………………… | ................... |
| Female | |
| En thozhigalum | My female friends |
| Un thozhargalum | And your male friends |
| Aiyoo nammai geli seiya | Oh dear, teasing the two of us |
| En selaiyum un vettiyum naanum | My saree, your dhoti, and I |
| Female | |
| Nee killi vida | When you pinch me playfully |
| Naan thulli yezha | I jump up in delight |
| Aahaa adhu inba thunbam | Ah, what a sweet distress! |
| Naan killi vida en kai viralgal yengum | My fingers yearn to pinch you back in return |
| Female | |
| Thanjavur melam kotta | With Thanjavur drums beating loudly |
| Tamil nadae vazhthu cholla | With all of Tamil Nadu bestowing blessings |
| Sivakasi vettu saththam | The grand crackers of Sivakasi |
| Oorai kizhikkum | Rending the air across the entire town |
| Thennaattu neiyin vaasam | The aroma of South Indian ghee |
| Chetti naattu samayal vaasam | The fragrance of Chettinad cuisine |
| Newyork-ai thaandi kooda | Will travel past New York |
| Mookai thulaikkum | And pierce through the nose with aroma |
| Male | |
| Sa saa ni nidha nipa | Sa saa ni nidha nipa |
| Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa | Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Female | |
| {Kanaa kaangiren | {I am dreaming |
| Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae | I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes |
| Orae panthalil | Under the same wedding pandal |
| Orae medaiyil iruvarumae} (2) | On the same stage, the two of us} (2) |
| Female | |
| Nam palli arai | Our bridal bedroom |
| Nam chella arai | Our cherished room |
| Anbae adhil pookal undu | My beloved, filled with flowers inside |
| Poo vaadai indri veraadaigal illai | With no other garments except a dress of flowers |
| Female | |
| Aan enbadhum | Being a man |
| Pen enbadhum | And being a woman |
| Haiyo ini artham aagum | Ah, now it finally finds its true meaning |
| Nee enbadhum naan enbadhum illai | There is no 'you' and 'I' anymore |
| Female | |
| Maarbodu pinni kondu | Entwined close to the chest |
| Mani mutham enni kondu | Counting precious kisses |
| Madiodu veedu katti | Building a home upon the lap |
| Kaadhal seiguven | I shall make love to you |
| Udal konda aasai alla | This is not a desire of the physical body |
| Uyir konda aasai endhan | It is a desire born of the soul |
| Uyir pogum munnal | Before my breath departs |
| Vazhvai vetri kolludhae | My life achieves ultimate victory |
| Male | |
| Sa saa ni nidha nipa | Sa saa ni nidha nipa |
| Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa | Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Mapani maapaapaa | Mapani maapaapaa |
| Mapani gari sani saa | Mapani gari sani saa |
| Female | |
| {Kanaa kaangiren | {I am dreaming |
| Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae | I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes |
| Orae panthalil | Under the same wedding pandal |
| Orae medaiyil iruvarumae} (2) | On the same stage, the two of us} (2) |
| Female | |
| Mannai thottaadum | Touching the ground as it sways |
| Selai selai kondu | Draped in fine sarees |
| Maarbai thoodaadum | Resting against my chest |
| Thaali thaali kondu | Adorned with the sacred thali necklace |
| Madiyai thoodaadum | Swaying gently upon my lap |
| Maalai maalai kondu magizhven | I will rejoice with garlands every single day |
| Dhinam dhinamum | Every single day |
| Female | |
| Vaasam kondaadum | Fragrant and blooming |
| Pookal pookal vaithu | Adorned with sweet flowers |
| Vaasal kollatha | Filling the entire doorway |
| Kolam kolam ittu | Drawing beautiful rangoli patterns |
| Kaadhal kondaadum | Celebrating our love |
| Kanavan thirumadiyil malarven | I will bloom upon my husband's sacred lap |
ஆஅ.... ஆஅஅ......ஆஅ....
ஆஆஆஆஆ...........
சநிசநி கமகம பத நிசநிசபநிநி........
Aaa….aaa….
Aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…
...........................
{சச ச நிதநிப.....
சச ச நிதநிப....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம ச....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம ச....} (2)
{Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa} (2)
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கண்ணாளனே
ஒரே பந்தலில்
ஒரே மேடையில்
இருவருமே
I am dreaming
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Under the same wedding pandal
On the same stage, the two of us
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கண்ணாளனே
ஒரே பந்தலில்
ஒரே மேடையில்
இருவருமே
I am dreaming
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Under the same wedding pandal
On the same stage, the two of us
மண்ணை தொட்டாடும்
சேலை சேலை கொண்டு
மார்பை தொட்டாடும்
தாலி தாலி கொண்டு
மடியை தொட்டாடும்
மாலை மாலை கொண்டு மகிழ்வேன்
Touching the ground as it sways
Draped in fine sarees
Resting against my chest
Adorned with the sacred thali necklace
Swaying gently upon my lap
I will rejoice with garlands every single day
Every single day
தினம் தினமும்
வாசம் கொண்டாடும்
பூக்கள் பூக்கள் வைத்து
வாசல் கொள்ளாத
கோலம் கோலமிட்டு
காதல் கொண்டாடும்
கணவன் திருமடியில் மலர்வேன்
Fragrant and blooming
Adorned with sweet flowers
Filling the entire doorway
Drawing beautiful rangoli patterns
Celebrating our love
I will bloom upon my husband's sacred lap
சச ச நிதநிப.....
சச ச நிதநிப....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம ச....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி ச....
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
{கனா காண்கிறேன்
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கண்ணாளனே
ஒரே பந்தலில்
ஒரே மேடையில்
இருவருமே} (2)
இருவருமே
இருவருமே
இருவருமே
{I am dreaming
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Under the same wedding pandal
On the same stage, the two of us} (2)
The two of us… (5)
சச ச நிதநிப.....
சச ச நிதநிப....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம ச....
...................
என் தோழிகளும்
உன் தோழர்களும்
அய்யோ நம்மை கேலி செய்ய
என் சேலையும் உன் வேட்டியும் நாணும்
நீ கிள்ளிவிட நான் துள்ளியெழ
ஆகா அது இன்ப துன்பம்
நான் கிள்ளிவிட என் கைவிரல்கள் ஏங்கும்
My female friends
And your male friends
Oh dear, teasing the two of us
My saree, your dhoti, and I
தஞ்சாவூர் மேளம் கொட்ட
தமிழ்நாடே வாழ்த்து சொல்ல
சிவகாசி வேட்டுச்சத்தம் ஊரை கிழிக்கும்
தென்னாட்டு நெய்யின் வாசம்
செட்டிநாட்டு சமையல் வாசம்
நியூயார்க்கை தாண்டி கூட
மூக்கை துளைக்கும்
When you pinch me playfully
I jump up in delight
Ah, what a sweet distress!
My fingers yearn to pinch you back in return
சச ச நிதநிப.....
சச ச நிதநிப....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம ச....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி ச....
With Thanjavur drums beating loudly
With all of Tamil Nadu bestowing blessings
The grand crackers of Sivakasi
Rending the air across the entire town
The aroma of South Indian ghee
The fragrance of Chettinad cuisine
Will travel past New York
And pierce through the nose with aroma
{கனா காண்கிறேன்
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கண்ணாளனே
ஒரே பந்தலில்
ஒரே மேடையில்
இருவருமே} (2)
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
நம் பள்ளியறை நம் செல்ல அறை
அன்பே அதில் பூக்கள் உண்டு
பூவாடையின்றி வேறாடைகள் இல்லை
ஆண் என்பதும் பெண் என்பதும்
ஹையோ இனி அர்த்தமாகும்
நீ என்பதும் நான் என்பதும் இல்லை
{I am dreaming
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Under the same wedding pandal
On the same stage, the two of us} (2)
மார்போடு பின்னிக்கொண்டு
மணிமுத்தம் எண்ணிக்கொண்டு
மடியோடு வீடுகட்டி காதல் செய்குவேன்
உடல்கொண்ட ஆசை அல்ல
உயிர்கொண்ட ஆசை எந்தன்
உயிர்போகும் முன்னால்
வாழ்வை வெற்றி கொள்ளுதே
Our bridal bedroom
Our cherished room
My beloved, filled with flowers inside
With no other garments except a dress of flowers
சச ச நிதநிப.....
சச ச நிதநிப....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம....
மபநி மப மபநிகரி சம ச....
Being a man
And being a woman
Ah, now it finally finds its true meaning
There is no 'you' and 'I' anymore
{கனா காண்கிறேன்
கனா காண்கிறேன்
கண்ணாளனே
ஒரே பந்தலில்
ஒரே மேடையில்
இருவருமே} (2)
Entwined close to the chest
Counting precious kisses
Building a home upon the lap
I shall make love to you
This is not a desire of the physical body
It is a desire born of the soul
Before my breath departs
My life achieves ultimate victory
மண்ணை தொட்டாடும்
சேலை சேலை கொண்டு
மார்பை தொட்டாடும்
தாலி தாலி கொண்டு
மடியை தொட்டாடும்
மாலை மாலை கொண்டு மகிழ்வேன்
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
தினம் தினமும்
வாசம் கொண்டாடும்
பூக்கள் பூக்கள் வைத்து
வாசல் கொள்ளாத
கோலம் கோலமிட்டு
காதல் கொண்டாடும்
கணவன் திருமடியில் மலர்வேன்
{I am dreaming
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Under the same wedding pandal
On the same stage, the two of us} (2)
Touching the ground as it sways
Draped in fine sarees
Resting against my chest
Adorned with the sacred thali necklace
Swaying gently upon my lap
I will rejoice with garlands every single day
Every single day
Fragrant and blooming
Adorned with sweet flowers
Filling the entire doorway
Drawing beautiful rangoli patterns
Celebrating our love
I will bloom upon my husband's sacred lap
Aaa….aaa….
Aaa….aaa….
Aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…
Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…
……………………………..
...........................
{Sa saa ni nidha nipa
{Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa} (2)
Mapani gari sani saa} (2)
Kanaa kaangiren
I am dreaming
Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Orae panthalil
Under the same wedding pandal
Orae medaiyil iruvarumae
On the same stage, the two of us
Kanaa kaangiren
I am dreaming
Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Orae panthalil
Under the same wedding pandal
Orae medaiyil iruvarumae
On the same stage, the two of us
Mannai thottaadum
Touching the ground as it sways
Selai selai kondu
Draped in fine sarees
Maarbai thoodaadum
Resting against my chest
Thaali thaali kondu
Adorned with the sacred thali necklace
Madiyai thoodaadum
Swaying gently upon my lap
Maalai maalai kondu magizhven
I will rejoice with garlands every single day
Dhinam dhinamum
Every single day
Vaasam kondaadum
Fragrant and blooming
Pookal pookal vaithu
Adorned with sweet flowers
Vaasal kollatha
Filling the entire doorway
Kolam kolam ittu
Drawing beautiful rangoli patterns
Kaadhal kondaadum
Celebrating our love
Kanavan thirumadiyil malarven
I will bloom upon my husband's sacred lap
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
{Kanaa kaangiren
{I am dreaming
Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Orae panthalil
Under the same wedding pandal
Orae medaiyil iruvarumae} (2)
On the same stage, the two of us} (2)
Iruvarumae…(5)
The two of us… (5)
………………………
...................
En thozhigalum
My female friends
Un thozhargalum
And your male friends
Aiyoo nammai geli seiya
Oh dear, teasing the two of us
En selaiyum un vettiyum naanum
My saree, your dhoti, and I
Nee killi vida
When you pinch me playfully
Naan thulli yezha
I jump up in delight
Aahaa adhu inba thunbam
Ah, what a sweet distress!
Naan killi vida en kai viralgal yengum
My fingers yearn to pinch you back in return
Thanjavur melam kotta
With Thanjavur drums beating loudly
Tamil nadae vazhthu cholla
With all of Tamil Nadu bestowing blessings
Sivakasi vettu saththam
The grand crackers of Sivakasi
Oorai kizhikkum
Rending the air across the entire town
Thennaattu neiyin vaasam
The aroma of South Indian ghee
Chetti naattu samayal vaasam
The fragrance of Chettinad cuisine
Newyork-ai thaandi kooda
Will travel past New York
Mookai thulaikkum
And pierce through the nose with aroma
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
{Kanaa kaangiren
{I am dreaming
Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Orae panthalil
Under the same wedding pandal
Orae medaiyil iruvarumae} (2)
On the same stage, the two of us} (2)
Nam palli arai
Our bridal bedroom
Nam chella arai
Our cherished room
Anbae adhil pookal undu
My beloved, filled with flowers inside
Poo vaadai indri veraadaigal illai
With no other garments except a dress of flowers
Aan enbadhum
Being a man
Pen enbadhum
And being a woman
Haiyo ini artham aagum
Ah, now it finally finds its true meaning
Nee enbadhum naan enbadhum illai
There is no 'you' and 'I' anymore
Maarbodu pinni kondu
Entwined close to the chest
Mani mutham enni kondu
Counting precious kisses
Madiodu veedu katti
Building a home upon the lap
Kaadhal seiguven
I shall make love to you
Udal konda aasai alla
This is not a desire of the physical body
Uyir konda aasai endhan
It is a desire born of the soul
Uyir pogum munnal
Before my breath departs
Vazhvai vetri kolludhae
My life achieves ultimate victory
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Sa saa ni nidha nipa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Pasa sa saani nidha ni paa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani maapaapaa
Mapani gari sani saa
Mapani gari sani saa
{Kanaa kaangiren
{I am dreaming
Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae
I am dreaming, my beloved with beautiful eyes
Orae panthalil
Under the same wedding pandal
Orae medaiyil iruvarumae} (2)
On the same stage, the two of us} (2)
Mannai thottaadum
Touching the ground as it sways
Selai selai kondu
Draped in fine sarees
Maarbai thoodaadum
Resting against my chest
Thaali thaali kondu
Adorned with the sacred thali necklace
Madiyai thoodaadum
Swaying gently upon my lap
Maalai maalai kondu magizhven
I will rejoice with garlands every single day
Dhinam dhinamum
Every single day
Vaasam kondaadum
Fragrant and blooming
Pookal pookal vaithu
Adorned with sweet flowers
Vaasal kollatha
Filling the entire doorway
Kolam kolam ittu
Drawing beautiful rangoli patterns
Kaadhal kondaadum
Celebrating our love
Kanavan thirumadiyil malarven
I will bloom upon my husband's sacred lap
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kanaa Kaangiren is a grand, romantic daydream expressed by a young woman imagining her wedding and married life with her beloved. She envisions standing under the traditional marriage canopy, adorned with sarees and the sacred marital thread (Thali), surrounded by the joy of family, grand feasts, Thanjavur drums, and Sivakasi firecrackers. The lyrics vividly describe both the cultural grandeur of a South Indian wedding and the intimate, poetic togetherness of marital life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kanaa kaangiren kannaalanae / Orae panthalil”
Matching second consonant 'n' across consecutive lines (Kannaalanae / Panthalil).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Selai selai kondu / Thaali thaali kondu”
Repetition of words like 'selai selai', 'thaali thaali', and 'kolam kolam' to emphasize passion and vivid imagery.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Newyork-ai thaandi kooda / Mookai thulaikkum”
Exaggerating the aroma of Chettinad food extending past New York to highlight grand celebration.
Oxymoron
“Aahaa adhu inba thunbam”
Combining contrasting ideas 'inba thunbam' (sweet sorrow/pleasure-pain) to depict romantic teasing.
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Trivia
Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar for Anandha Thandavam (2009), based on Sujatha's popular novel 'Pirivom Santhippom'. The song features classical carnatic swara passages performed blending classical and contemporary melody styles.
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