- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Swetha Mohan, Karthik
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Pirivom Santhipom
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kanden Kanden' from Pirivom Santhipom (2008) is an evocative Tamil romantic song that celebrates the profound joy of realizing and embracing true love. The lyrics describe the lovers' sensory and emotional connection, highlighting how love elevates life from subtle glances and unspoken feelings to a deep lifelong bond that spans from youth to parenthood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kanden kanden”
The word 'Kanden' (I saw) is repeated consecutively to emphasize the ecstatic epiphany of discovering love.
Emonai / Second-letter Rhyming (Irai)
“Pattin sugam vellum viral / Mettin sugam sollum kural”
Rhyming of the second consonants in 'Pattin' and 'Mettin' creates a melodic rhythmic balance across lines.
Hyperbole / Simile
“Pillai mozhi sollaivida / Ottrai panai kallaivida”
Comparing love's intoxication to palm toddy and child's talk magnifies the overpowering sensory feeling of love.
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Trivia
'Pirivom Santhipom' features a acclaimed soundtrack composed by Vidyasagar with lyrics by Yugabharathi. The film, directed by Cheran, emphasizes family values and marital warmth, and 'Kanden Kanden' captured audiences with its blend of traditional melodies and romantic tenderness.
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