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Kanavilae Kanavilae

From Nepali · 2008

Lyricists
Not listed
Singers
Sathiyan, Swetha Mohan
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
Nepali2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naana naana naaana naaanana naeVocalizing musical notes (Naana naana...)
Naana naana naaana naaanana naeVocalizing musical notes (Naana naana...)
{Nana naa naa naa na naeVocalizing musical notes (Nana naa...)
Nana naa naan naan naa nae} (2)Vocalizing musical notes (Nana naa...)
Woohhh…wooohhh…Vocalizing sound (Woohhh...)
Male
Kanavilae kanavilae pala naal kandadhuWhat was seen in dreams for many days
Edhirilae edhirilae azhagaai vandhadhuHas come beautifully right in front of me
Edhuvum pesaamalae uraithen en kaadhalaiWithout speaking a word, I expressed my love
Vizhigal moodaamalae rasipan pen saaralaiWithout closing my eyes, I enjoy the shower of this woman
Aval en vaasamae en sandhadhiyaaiShe is my fragrance, as my eternal lineage
Ettu thisaigalum adhirumaeAll eight directions will echo and tremble
Male
Naana naana naaana naaanana naeVocalizing musical notes
Naana naana naaana naaanana naeVocalizing musical notes
{Nana naa naa naa na naeVocalizing musical notes
Nana naa naan naan naa nae} (2)Vocalizing musical notes
Woohhh…wooohhh…Vocalizing sound
Male
Siru punnagayil enai vendruvidum aval thendralaeShe is a gentle breeze who conquers me with a small smile
Iru kangalaiyum ezhil seidhuvidum aval minnalaeShe is lightning that beautifies both my eyes
Female
Kaalai maalai yavumaeAll through mornings and evenings
kaadhal kolla venumaeLove must blossom continuously
Thinam pesi pogira jaadaigalThe silent gestures that speak every day
Pala nooru kavi solludhaeRecite hundreds of poetic verses
Male
Iravae pagalae iravaai thondriduOh night and day, appear as night
Iravae iravae pagalae neengiduOh night, oh night, let the day depart
Moochu kuzhalilae mogam viriyudhaeInfatuation unfolds inside the windpipe of breath
Koocham tholaiyavae dhegam sariyudhae…As shyness vanishes, the body surrenders
Male
Kanavilae kanavilae pala naal kandadhuWhat was seen in dreams for many days
Edhirilae edhirilae azhagaai vandhadhuHas come beautifully right in front of me
Male
Udai thotta idamThe spot touched by the garment
Viral thottu vida uyir kenjumaeThe soul begs for the touch of a finger
Adaipatta nadhi udaipattuvidaLike a dammed river bursting open
Alai pongumaeThe waves surge high with passion
Female :Vaasam veesum poovilaeFemale: In the fragrant blooming flower
Naalum undhan vaasanaiYour scent lingers every day
Midhamaana sooriya dheebamaaiLike a gentle solar lamp
Imai naanghu mozhi sonnathaeThe four eyelids spoke a silent language
Male
Edhu nee edhu naan inimelWho is you and who is me from now on?
Theduvom nadhi nee karai naanWe shall seek; you are the river and I am the bank
Kalandhae oduvomWe shall flow together blended as one
Female :Pookkal muzhuvadhum thendum vizhiyilaeFemale: In the eyes that touch all the flowers
Koottam nadathumae thorkum azhagilaeA gathering takes place in the beauty that surrenders
Male
Kanavilae kanavilae pala naal kandadhuWhat was seen in dreams for many days
Edhirilae edhirilae azhagaai vandhadhuHas come beautifully right in front of me
Edhuvum pesaamalae uraithen en kaadhalaiWithout speaking a word, I expressed my love
Vizhigal moodaamalae rasipan pen saaralaiWithout closing my eyes, I enjoy the shower of this woman
Aval en vaasamae en sandhadhiyaaiShe is my fragrance, as my eternal lineage
Ettu thisaigalum adhirumaeAll eight directions will echo and tremble

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the profound exhilaration of seeing one's dream love become reality. The protagonist describes how his beloved's presence feels like a long-held dream appearing vividly before his eyes, expressing deep passion through non-verbal gazes and subtle gestures that speak volumes. The imagery contrasts gentleness with overwhelming passion, comparing the lover to a breeze, lightning, and a bursting river dam. In the duet portion, both lovers express unity, comparing themselves to a river and its banks flowing seamlessly together, transcending individual identities into a single shared soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Kanavilae kanavilae pala naal kandadhu

The repetition of words like 'Kanavilae kanavilae' and 'Edhirilae edhirilae' emphasizes the deep, recurring dream and the immediate reality of the beloved's arrival.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Siru punnagayil enai vendruvidum aval thendralae

The lover is metaphorically described as 'thendral' (gentle breeze) and 'minnal' (lightning) to express her captivating effect.

Simile / Analogy (Uvamai)

Adaipatta nadhi udaipattuvida

The sudden surge of passion and emotion is compared to a dammed river bursting its boundaries and surging in waves.

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Trivia

The song 'Kanavilae Kanavilae' is from the 2008 Tamil thriller film 'Nepali', starring Bharath and Meera Jasmine. The film's musical score was composed by V. Selvaganesh, known for his fusion of classical Indian rhythms and modern orchestration.

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