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Kanavil Nadanthatho

From Anubavam Puthumai · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Suseela, P. B. Sreenivas
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Anubavam Puthumai
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
2 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kanavil nadanthatho kalyaana oorvalam
Kaninthu vanthatho maeniyil kalloorum kaaviyam
Male :Enna enna endraarampam
Female :Inbam inbam indraarambam
Kanavil nadanthatho kalyaana oorvalam
Kaninthu vanthatho maeniyil kalloorum kaaviyam
Male :Enna enna endraarampam
Female :Inbam inbam indraarambam
Marbil moodum aadai
Mayakkaththaalae sarinthatho
Marbil moodum aadai
Mayakkaththaalae sarinthatho
Paarvai mothum velai
Paruva raagam isaiththatho
Paarvai mothum velai
Paruva raagam isaiththatho
Naanam vidaathatho ammammaa pengalae
Female :Vendum nithaanam ammammaa aangalae
Enna enna endraarampam
Male :Inbam inbam indraarambam
Kanavil nadanthatho kalyaana oorvalam
Kaninthu vanthatho maeniyil kalloorum kaaviyam
Enna enna endraarampam
Female :Inbam inbam indraarambam
…………………..
Kothikkum intha udal kulira seiyya
Vazhiyenna
Kothikkum intha udal kulira seiyya
Vazhiyenna
Koondhal alaiyil neenthi kulikka vendum paingili
Koondhal alaiyil neenthi kulikka vendum paingili
Female :Varuvaar varaamal ennangal aarumo
Male :Tharuvaar tharaamal pen maeni thoongumo
Enna enna endraarampam
Male :Inbam inbam indraarambam
Kanavil nadanthatho kalyaana oorvalam
Kaninthu vanthatho maeniyil kalloorum kaaviyam
Did a wedding procession take place in a dream?
Did a sweet intoxicating epic blossom on the body?
Male: Asking "What, what?", how did it begin?
Female: Joy and joy begins today!
Did a wedding procession take place in a dream?
Did a sweet intoxicating epic blossom on the body?
Male: Asking "What, what?", how did it begin?
Female: Joy and joy begins today!
The garment covering the chest,
Did it slip away in intoxication?
The garment covering the chest,
Did it slip away in intoxication?
At the moment when glances clash,
Did it play the melody of youth?
At the moment when glances clash,
Did it play the melody of youth?
Will modesty not leave, oh women?
Female: Calmness is needed, oh men!
Asking "What, what?", how did it begin?
Male: Joy and joy begins today!
Did a wedding procession take place in a dream?
Did a sweet intoxicating epic blossom on the body?
Asking "What, what?", how did it begin?
Female: Joy and joy begins today!
…………………..
To soothe and cool this burning body,
What is the way?
To soothe and cool this burning body,
What is the way?
I want to swim and bathe in the waves of your hair, sweet parrot.
I want to swim and bathe in the waves of your hair, sweet parrot.
Female: Will yearning thoughts subside if he comes without truly arriving?
Male: Will a woman's body sleep if he gives without truly giving?
Asking "What, what?", how did it begin?
Male: Joy and joy begins today!
Did a wedding procession take place in a dream?
Did a sweet intoxicating epic blossom on the body?
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Chorus
Female
Male
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Anubavam Puthumai is a celebrated romantic duet from the 1967 Tamil film 'Ootty Varai Uravu'. The song portrays two lovers indulging in playful banter, expressing their deep passion, longing, and romantic thrill. Through evocative imagery, Kannadasan compares youth to a intoxicating epic poem, female hair to ocean waves, and intimate longing to a dreamlike wedding processional. Musically composed by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered by P. B. Sreenivas and P. Suseela, the track balances male eagerness and passion with a female response calling for sweet patience, all wrapped in a lighthearted and modern musical arrangement.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Kanavil nadanthatho kalyaana oorvalam / Kaninthu vanthatho maeniyil kalloorum kaaviyam”

The second letter 'na' matches in 'Kanavil' and 'Kaninthu', creating a rhythmic flow in the opening refrain.

Moonaai (First Letter Alliteration)

“Koondhal alaiyil neenthi kulikka vendum paingili”

Alliteration of the 'K' sound in 'Koondhal' and 'Kulikka'.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Koondhal alaiyil neenthi kulikka vendum paingili”

Comparing the flowing hair of the female lead to waves ('alaiyil') in which the lover wishes to swim and bathe.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Enna enna endraarampam / Inbam inbam indraarambam”

Repetition of words like 'Enna enna' and 'Inbam inbam' to emphasize excitement and emotional crescendo.

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Trivia

Featured in 'Ootty Varai Uravu' (1967) starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, 'Anubavam Puthumai' is famous for its western Bossa Nova rhythm influence mixed with classic Tamil lyrics, showcases M. S. Viswanathan's innovative arrangement during the golden era of Tamil film music.

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