Kanavellam
From Kireedam · 2007
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, Karthik
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Kireedam2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ohoo…haa…ohooo.haa… | Ohoo... haa... ohooo... haa... |
| Male | |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkaikku arthangal kidaikkirathae | Life is finding its true meaning, |
| Vaanavil nimidangal nanaikirathae | Rainbow-like moments are getting soaked in joy. |
| Ennodaiya pillai ennai jaikkirathae | My child is surpassing me, |
| Ennai vida uyarathil parandhu sigaram thoda | Flying higher than me to touch the peak. |
| Male | |
| En vaanathil oru natchathiram | In my sky, a star... |
| Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae | ...is blooming like a new flower and smiling. |
| Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan | Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly... |
| Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae | ...awaited every day, is happening today! |
| Male | |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Male | |
| Nadaivandiyil nee nadandha | The sight of you walking with a toddler walker... |
| Kaatchi innum kangalilae | ...is still fresh before my eyes. |
| Naalai undhan peyarai sollum | Tomorrow, speaking your name... |
| Perumidhangal nenjinilae | ...brings immense pride to my heart. |
| Male | |
| En tholai thaandi valarndhanaal | Since you have grown beyond my shoulder height, |
| En thozhan nee allava | Aren't you my friend now? |
| En velviyavum vendradhanal | Since all my sacrificial penance has succeeded, |
| En paadhi nee allava | Aren't you half of my soul? |
| Santhosham theril thaavi yeri | Climbing onto the chariot of happiness, |
| Manam indru midhanthida | My heart floats today. |
| Male | |
| En vaanathil oru natchathiram | In my sky, a star... |
| Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae | ...is blooming like a new flower and smiling. |
| Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan | Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly... |
| Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae | ...awaited every day, is happening today! |
| Male | |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Male | |
| Kili koottil pothi vaithu | Protecting gently inside a parrot's nest, |
| Puli valarthen idhuvarayil | I have raised a tiger until now. |
| Ulagathai nee vendru vidu | Go conquer the entire world, |
| Uyir irukkum adhu varaiyil | As long as breath remains in me! |
| Male | |
| Ennaalum kaval kaappavan naan | I am the one who guards you at all times, |
| En kaaval nee allava | Aren't you my guardian as well? |
| Eppodhum unnai ninaippavan naan | I am the one who constantly thinks of you, |
| En thedal nee allava | Aren't you my ultimate quest? |
| En aadhi andham yaavum indru | My beginning and my end, everything today... |
| Aanandha kanneeril | ...is immersed in tears of joy. |
| Male | |
| En vaanathil oru natchathiram | In my sky, a star... |
| Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae | ...is blooming like a new flower and smiling. |
| Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan | Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly... |
| Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae | ...awaited every day, is happening today! |
| Male | |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Kanavellam palikkuthae | All dreams are coming true, |
| Kanmunnae nadakkuthae | Happening right before my eyes. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkaikku arthangal kidaikkirathae | Life is finding its true meaning, |
| Vaanavil nimidangal nanaikirathae | Rainbow-like moments are getting soaked in joy. |
| Ennodaiya pillai ennai jaikkirathae | My child is surpassing me, |
| Ennai vida uyarathil parandhu sigaram thoda | Flying higher than me to touch the peak. |
| Male | |
| En vaanathil oru natchathiram | In my sky, a star... |
| Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae | ...is blooming like a new flower and smiling. |
| Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan | Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly... |
| Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae | ...awaited every day, is happening today! |
ஓஹோ...ஹா...ஓஹோ..ஹா
Ohoo... haa... ohooo... haa...
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
வாழ்க்கைக்கு அர்த்தங்கள் கிடைக்கிறதே
வானவில் நிமிடங்கள் அழைகிறதே
என்னுடைய பிள்ளை என்னை ஜெயிகிறதே
எனை விட உயரத்தில் பறந்து சிகரம் தொட
Life is finding its true meaning,
Rainbow-like moments are getting soaked in joy.
My child is surpassing me,
Flying higher than me to touch the peak.
என் வானத்தில் ஒரு நட்சத்திரம்
புதிதாக பூ பூத்து சிரிகின்றதே
எங்கே எங்கே என்று தினம்தோரும் நான்
எதிர் பார்த்த நாள் இன்று நடகின்றதே
In my sky, a star...
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
...awaited every day, is happening today!
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
நடைவண்டியில் நீ நடந்த
காட்சி இன்னும் கண்களிலே
நாளை உந்தன் பேரை சொல்லும்
பெருமிதங்கள் நெஞ்சினிலே
The sight of you walking with a toddler walker...
...is still fresh before my eyes.
Tomorrow, speaking your name...
...brings immense pride to my heart.
என் தோளை தாண்டி வளர்ந்ததனால்
என் தோழன் நீ அல்லவா
என் வேள்வி யாவும் வென்றதனால்
என் பாதி நீ அல்லவா
சந்தோஷ தேரில் தாவி ஏறி
மனம் இன்று மிதந்திட
Since you have grown beyond my shoulder height,
Aren't you my friend now?
Since all my sacrificial penance has succeeded,
Aren't you half of my soul?
Climbing onto the chariot of happiness,
My heart floats today.
என் வானத்தில் ஒரு நட்சத்திரம்
புதிதாக பூ பூத்து சிரிகின்றதே
எங்கே எங்கே என்று தினம்தோரும் நான்
எதிர் பார்த்த நாள் இன்று நடகின்றதே
In my sky, a star...
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
...awaited every day, is happening today!
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
கிளி கூட்டில் பொத்திவைத்து
புலி வளர்தேன் இதுவரையில்
உலகத்தை நீ வென்றுவிடு
உயிர் இருக்கும் அது வரையில்
Protecting gently inside a parrot's nest,
I have raised a tiger until now.
Go conquer the entire world,
As long as breath remains in me!
என்னாளும் காவல் காப்பவன் நான்
என் காவல் நீ அல்லவா
எப்போதும் உன்னை நினைப்பவன் நான்
என் தேடல் நீ அல்லவா
என் ஆதி அந்தம் யாவும் இன்று
ஆனந்த கண்ணீரில்
I am the one who guards you at all times,
Aren't you my guardian as well?
I am the one who constantly thinks of you,
Aren't you my ultimate quest?
My beginning and my end, everything today...
...is immersed in tears of joy.
என் வானத்தில் ஒரு நட்சத்திரம்
புதிதாக பூ பூத்து சிரிகின்றதே
எங்கே எங்கே என்று தினம்தோரும் நான்
எதிர் பார்த்த நாள் இன்று நடகின்றதே
In my sky, a star...
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
...awaited every day, is happening today!
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
கனவெல்லாம் பலிக்குதே
கண் முன்னே நடக்குதே
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
All dreams are coming true,
Happening right before my eyes.
வாழ்க்கைக்கு அர்த்தங்கள் கிடைக்கிறதே
வானவில் நிமிடங்கள் அழைகிறதே
என்னுடைய பிள்ளை என்னை ஜெயிகிறதே
எனை விட உயரத்தில் பறந்து சிகரம் தொட
Life is finding its true meaning,
Rainbow-like moments are getting soaked in joy.
My child is surpassing me,
Flying higher than me to touch the peak.
என் வானத்தில் ஒரு நட்சத்திரம்
புதிதாக பூ பூத்து சிரிகின்றதே
எங்கே எங்கே என்று தினம்தோரும் நான்
எதிர் பார்த்த நாள் இன்று நடகின்றதே
In my sky, a star...
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
...awaited every day, is happening today!
Ohoo…haa…ohooo.haa…
Ohoo... haa... ohooo... haa...
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Vaazhkaikku arthangal kidaikkirathae
Life is finding its true meaning,
Vaanavil nimidangal nanaikirathae
Rainbow-like moments are getting soaked in joy.
Ennodaiya pillai ennai jaikkirathae
My child is surpassing me,
Ennai vida uyarathil parandhu sigaram thoda
Flying higher than me to touch the peak.
En vaanathil oru natchathiram
In my sky, a star...
Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae
...awaited every day, is happening today!
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Nadaivandiyil nee nadandha
The sight of you walking with a toddler walker...
Kaatchi innum kangalilae
...is still fresh before my eyes.
Naalai undhan peyarai sollum
Tomorrow, speaking your name...
Perumidhangal nenjinilae
...brings immense pride to my heart.
En tholai thaandi valarndhanaal
Since you have grown beyond my shoulder height,
En thozhan nee allava
Aren't you my friend now?
En velviyavum vendradhanal
Since all my sacrificial penance has succeeded,
En paadhi nee allava
Aren't you half of my soul?
Santhosham theril thaavi yeri
Climbing onto the chariot of happiness,
Manam indru midhanthida
My heart floats today.
En vaanathil oru natchathiram
In my sky, a star...
Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae
...awaited every day, is happening today!
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Kili koottil pothi vaithu
Protecting gently inside a parrot's nest,
Puli valarthen idhuvarayil
I have raised a tiger until now.
Ulagathai nee vendru vidu
Go conquer the entire world,
Uyir irukkum adhu varaiyil
As long as breath remains in me!
Ennaalum kaval kaappavan naan
I am the one who guards you at all times,
En kaaval nee allava
Aren't you my guardian as well?
Eppodhum unnai ninaippavan naan
I am the one who constantly thinks of you,
En thedal nee allava
Aren't you my ultimate quest?
En aadhi andham yaavum indru
My beginning and my end, everything today...
Aanandha kanneeril
...is immersed in tears of joy.
En vaanathil oru natchathiram
In my sky, a star...
Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae
...awaited every day, is happening today!
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Kanavellam palikkuthae
All dreams are coming true,
Kanmunnae nadakkuthae
Happening right before my eyes.
Vaazhkaikku arthangal kidaikkirathae
Life is finding its true meaning,
Vaanavil nimidangal nanaikirathae
Rainbow-like moments are getting soaked in joy.
Ennodaiya pillai ennai jaikkirathae
My child is surpassing me,
Ennai vida uyarathil parandhu sigaram thoda
Flying higher than me to touch the peak.
En vaanathil oru natchathiram
In my sky, a star...
Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae
...is blooming like a new flower and smiling.
Engae engae endru thinam thorum naan
Where is it, where is it, the day I eagerly...
Edhirpaatha naal indru nadakkindrathae
...awaited every day, is happening today!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kanavellam Palikkuthae is a deeply tender father-son anthem expressing the pure pride, affection, and fulfillment a father feels as he watches his son grow up to surpass his own achievements. The father reflects on his son's journey from a toddler taking his first steps with a walker to an accomplished young man standing taller than his father's shoulders, transitioning their relationship from parent-child to equal friendship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Kili koottil pothi vaithu / Puli valarthen idhuvarayil”
The father compares raising his brave, strong son in a gentle home environment to nurturing a tiger ('puli') inside a delicate parrot's nest ('kili koottil').
Monnai / Alliteration (மோனை)
“Kanavellam palikkuthae / Kanmunnae nadakkuthae”
Repetition of the initial consonant 'Ka' across lines creating rhythmic harmony.
Imagery
“Santhosham theril thaavi yeri / Manam indru midhanthida”
Visualizing happiness as a grand chariot onto which the mind leaps and floats away in joy.
Oxymoron / Mixed Metaphor
“En vaanathil oru natchathiram / Pudhidhaga poo poothu sirikindrathae”
Blending celestial and floral imagery by describing a star blooming like a flower and smiling.
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Trivia
'Kanavellam Palikkuthae' is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar for the 2007 film Kireedam, directed by A. L. Vijay. The song was written by renowned lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar and sung by veteran singer P. Jayachandran alongside Karthik. It picturizes the emotional bond between Rajkiran and Ajith Kumar.
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