Kanavu Kandaen Naan Kanavu Kandaen
From Sivagangai Seemai · 1959
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, T. S. Bagavathi
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Sivagangai Seemai1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kanavu kanden naan | I dreamt a dream |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Kanavu kanden naan | I dreamt a dream |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Namm kaadhal kannindhu vara | As our love comes to fruition |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Kaadhal kannindhu vara | As love comes to fruition |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Kanavu kanden naan | I dreamt a dream |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Female | |
| Melam muzhangi vara | With drums resounding loudly |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Angae virundhu manangamizha | With a fragrant feast being served there |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Female | |
| Melam muzhangi vara | With drums resounding loudly |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Angae virundhu manangamizha | With a fragrant feast being served there |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Male | |
| Vaazhai marangal veikka | As banana trees are tied for decoration |
| Kanavu kanden…aa….aaa…aaa…aa… | I dreamt... ah... ah... ah... ah... |
| Aaaa…..aaa…..aaa…. | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Vaazhai marangal veikka | As banana trees are tied for decoration |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Pengal vaazhthukkal paadi vara | As women sing blessings and arrive |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Kanavu kanden naan | I dreamt a dream |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Female | |
| Palingu manavaraikku | Towards the marble dais |
| Nadanthu vandhen | I walked forward |
| Iru paavaiyar thunaiyodu | Accompanied by two young maidens |
| Thavazhndhu vandhen | I glided gracefully |
| Male | |
| Manadhil magizhchi ponga | With joy overflowing in my heart |
| Naan irunthen | I sat there |
| Kaiyil maalaiyum kungumamum | Holding a garland and vermilion |
| Vaithirunthen | In my hands |
| Kanavu kanden naan | I dreamt a dream |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
| Female | |
| Kaalam malarnthathendru | Thinking a new dawn had blossomed |
| Kalithirunthen | I rejoiced |
| Maalai kaluthil vilunthavudan | As soon as the garland fell around my neck |
| Sirithirundhen | I smiled with happiness |
| Female | |
| Kaalam malarnthathendru | Thinking a new dawn had blossomed |
| Kalithirunthen | I rejoiced |
| Maalai kaluthil vilunthavudan | As soon as the garland fell around my neck |
| Sirithirundhen | I smiled with happiness |
| Male | |
| Gnyaalam namakkul endru | Feeling that the world belonged to us |
| Thalai nimirndhen | I held my head high |
| Gnyaalam namakkul endru | Feeling that the world belonged to us |
| Thalai nimirndhen | I held my head high |
| Pinbu kanavaaga kann vizhithen | Then I woke up to realize it was only a dream |
| Kanavu kanden naan | I dreamt a dream |
| Kanavu kanden | I dreamt |
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
நம் காதல் கனிந்து வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
காதல் கனிந்து வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
I dreamt a dream
I dreamt
I dreamt a dream
I dreamt
As our love comes to fruition
I dreamt
As love comes to fruition
I dreamt
I dreamt a dream
I dreamt
மேளம் முழங்கி வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
அங்கே விருந்து மணங்கமழக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
With drums resounding loudly
I dreamt
With a fragrant feast being served there
I dreamt
மேளம் முழங்கி வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
அங்கே விருந்து மணங்கமழக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
With drums resounding loudly
I dreamt
With a fragrant feast being served there
I dreamt
வாழை மரங்கள் வைக்கக்
கனவு கண்டேன்....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ...
ஆஆ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ......
வாழை மரங்கள் வைக்கக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
பெண்கள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் பாடி வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
As banana trees are tied for decoration
I dreamt... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah...
As banana trees are tied for decoration
I dreamt
As women sing blessings and arrive
I dreamt
I dreamt a dream
I dreamt
நம் காதல் கனிந்து வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
Towards the marble dais
I walked forward
Accompanied by two young maidens
I glided gracefully
பளிங்கு மணவறைக்கு
நடந்து வந்தேன்
இரு பாவையர் துணையோடு
தவழ்ந்து வந்தேன்
With joy overflowing in my heart
I sat there
Holding a garland and vermilion
In my hands
I dreamt a dream
I dreamt
மனதில் மகிழ்ச்சி பொங்க
நான் இருந்தேன்
கையில் மாலையும் குங்குமமும்
வைத்திருந்தேன்
Thinking a new dawn had blossomed
I rejoiced
As soon as the garland fell around my neck
I smiled with happiness
நம் காதல் கனிந்து வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
Thinking a new dawn had blossomed
I rejoiced
As soon as the garland fell around my neck
I smiled with happiness
காலம் மலர்ந்ததென்று
களித்திருந்தேன்
மாலை கழுத்தில் விழுந்தவுடன்
சிரித்திருந்தேன்
Feeling that the world belonged to us
I held my head high
Feeling that the world belonged to us
I held my head high
Then I woke up to realize it was only a dream
I dreamt a dream
I dreamt
ஞாலம் நமக்குள் என்று
தலை நிமிர்ந்தேன்
ஞாலம் நமக்குள் என்று
தலை நிமிர்ந்தேன்
பின்பு நடந்தது கனவாகக் கண் விழித்தேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
நம் காதல் கனிந்து வரக்
கனவு கண்டேன்
கனவு கண்டேன் நான்
கனவு கண்டேன்
Kanavu kanden naan
I dreamt a dream
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Kanavu kanden naan
I dreamt a dream
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Namm kaadhal kannindhu vara
As our love comes to fruition
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Kaadhal kannindhu vara
As love comes to fruition
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Kanavu kanden naan
I dreamt a dream
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Melam muzhangi vara
With drums resounding loudly
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Angae virundhu manangamizha
With a fragrant feast being served there
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Melam muzhangi vara
With drums resounding loudly
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Angae virundhu manangamizha
With a fragrant feast being served there
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Vaazhai marangal veikka
As banana trees are tied for decoration
Kanavu kanden…aa….aaa…aaa…aa…
I dreamt... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Aaaa…..aaa…..aaa….
Ah... ah... ah...
Vaazhai marangal veikka
As banana trees are tied for decoration
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Pengal vaazhthukkal paadi vara
As women sing blessings and arrive
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Kanavu kanden naan
I dreamt a dream
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Palingu manavaraikku
Towards the marble dais
Nadanthu vandhen
I walked forward
Iru paavaiyar thunaiyodu
Accompanied by two young maidens
Thavazhndhu vandhen
I glided gracefully
Manadhil magizhchi ponga
With joy overflowing in my heart
Naan irunthen
I sat there
Kaiyil maalaiyum kungumamum
Holding a garland and vermilion
Vaithirunthen
In my hands
Kanavu kanden naan
I dreamt a dream
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Kaalam malarnthathendru
Thinking a new dawn had blossomed
Kalithirunthen
I rejoiced
Maalai kaluthil vilunthavudan
As soon as the garland fell around my neck
Sirithirundhen
I smiled with happiness
Kaalam malarnthathendru
Thinking a new dawn had blossomed
Kalithirunthen
I rejoiced
Maalai kaluthil vilunthavudan
As soon as the garland fell around my neck
Sirithirundhen
I smiled with happiness
Gnyaalam namakkul endru
Feeling that the world belonged to us
Thalai nimirndhen
I held my head high
Gnyaalam namakkul endru
Feeling that the world belonged to us
Thalai nimirndhen
I held my head high
Pinbu kanavaaga kann vizhithen
Then I woke up to realize it was only a dream
Kanavu kanden naan
I dreamt a dream
Kanavu kanden
I dreamt
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kanavu Kanden from the film Sivagangai Seemai (1959) is a poignant classical-style song written by Kannadasan. The narrator vividly describes a wonderful dream of her ideal wedding day. In her dream, traditional celebratory rituals come alive—festive drums reverberate, banana trees adorn the venue, a grand feast fills the air with aroma, and women sing auspicious blessings as she walks gracefully toward the marble dais flanked by maidens. As her beloved places the wedding garland around her neck, she feels immense joy and pride, believing that her dream life has finally bloomed and the world is theirs. However, the emotional turn occurs at the end when she suddenly opens her eyes, realizing that every blissful moment was merely a dream, leaving behind a bittersweet feeling of romantic longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Eyalbu / Pallavi Repetition)
“Kanavu kanden naan / Kanavu kanden”
The refrain 'Kanavu kanden' (I dreamt) is repeatedly anchored throughout the song to constantly remind the listener of the dreamlike, surreal experience of the protagonist.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kalithirunthen / Sirithirundhen / Thalai nimirndhen”
Tamil poetic end-rhyme scheme where line endings match in rhythm and phonetics ('Kalithirunthen', 'Sirithirundhen', 'Thalai nimirndhen', 'vizhithen').
Initial Rhyme (Edukai)
“Kaalam malarnthathendru / Kalithirunthen”
The second letter in adjacent lines shares matching consonant sounds ('Gnyaalam' and 'Thalai' / 'Kaalam' and 'Kalithirunthen').
Imagery and Cultural Motifs
“Vaazhai marangal veikka / Kaiyil maalaiyum kungumamum”
Rich traditional South Indian wedding imagery such as 'Vaazhai marangal' (banana plants), 'Palingu manavarai' (marble wedding platform), and 'Kaiyil maalaiyum kungumamum' (garland and vermilion).
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Trivia
Sivagangai Seemai (1959) was written and produced by the legendary poet Kannadasan himself under his banner Kannadasan Films, featuring music composed by the iconic duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. This classical piece, set in a traditional Carnatic raga structure, showcases Kannadasan's skill in blending classical Tamil poetic forms with narrative cinematic storytelling.
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