Kandom Yesunathanai
From Villiyanur Matha · 1983
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- G. Devarajan
- Details
- Villiyanur Matha1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Kandom yesunathanai aanandham kondoom | We saw Lord Jesus and felt immense joy |
| Indrae arul pozhiya kannaalae | Today, as grace showers through our eyes |
| Kandom yesunathanai | We saw Lord Jesus |
| Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya | We felt joy today as grace showers |
| Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai | We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes |
| Chorus | |
| Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illai | O holy mother, there is no equal to you |
| Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illai | O holy mother, there is no equal to you |
| Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae | You alone are our river of mercy |
| Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae | You alone are our river of mercy |
| Kandom yesunathanai | We saw Lord Jesus |
| Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya | We felt joy today as grace showers |
| Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai | We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes |
| Chorus | |
| Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettra | Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom |
| Thaayae un kannaale ammaa | Mother, through your eyes, O Mother |
| Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettra | Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom |
| Thaayae un kannaale ammaa | Mother, through your eyes, O Mother |
| Chorus | |
| Kondu vandha engal manam | The heart that we brought with us |
| Paravadham pettra thaayae | O Mother who attained divine elevation |
| Kondu vandha engal manam | The heart that we brought with us |
| Paravadham pettra thaayae | O Mother who attained divine elevation |
| Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamoo | Is it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer? |
| Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamoo | Is it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer? |
| Chorus | |
| Kandom yesunathanai | We saw Lord Jesus |
| Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya | We felt joy today as grace showers |
| Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai | We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes |
| Female | |
| Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae | O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva |
| Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae | O good snake carrying a sac of venom |
| Female | |
| Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae | O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva |
| Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae | O good snake carrying a sac of venom |
| Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae | O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva |
| Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae | O good snake carrying a sac of venom |
| Female | |
| Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambae | O ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld |
| Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambae | Keep singing continuously and play, O snake |
| Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambae | O ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld |
| Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambae | Keep singing continuously and play, O snake |
| Female | |
| Aadu paambae vilaiyaadu paambae | Dance, O snake! Play, O snake! |
| Aadu paambae kulaindhaadu paambae | Dance, O snake! Sway intimately and dance, O snake! |
| Female | |
| Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai | You became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva |
| Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanai | You became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu |
| Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai | You became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva |
| Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanai | You became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu |
| Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaai | You became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses |
| Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambae | Dance with joy in our open hearts without holding back |
| Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaai | You became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses |
| Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambae | Dance with joy in our open hearts without holding back |
| Female | |
| Aadu paambae thelindhaadu paambae | Dance, O snake! Dance with clarity, O snake! |
| Aadu paambae nelindhaadu paambae | Dance, O snake! Wriggle and dance, O snake! |
| Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae | Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake |
| Aadu paambae aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu | Dance O snake, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing |
| Female | |
| Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae | Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake |
| Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae | Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake |
கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை ஆனந்தம் கொண்டோம்
இன்றே அருள் பொழிய கண்ணாலே
கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை
ஆனந்தம் கொண்டோம் இன்றே அருள் பொழிய
கண்ணாலே கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை
We saw Lord Jesus and felt immense joy
Today, as grace showers through our eyes
We saw Lord Jesus
We felt joy today as grace showers
We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
பாமரே உந்தனுக்கு சமானம் வேறு இல்லை
பாமரே உந்தனுக்கு சமானம் வேறு இல்லை
நீதானே எங்கள் கருணாநிதியே
நீதானே எங்கள் கருணாநிதியே
கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை
ஆனந்தம் கொண்டோம் இன்றே அருள் பொழிய
கண்ணாலே கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை
O holy mother, there is no equal to you
O holy mother, there is no equal to you
You alone are our river of mercy
You alone are our river of mercy
We saw Lord Jesus
We felt joy today as grace showers
We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
தாயே உன் கண்ணாலே அறிவும் பெற்ற
தாயே உன் கண்ணாலே அம்மா....
தாயே உன் கண்ணாலே அறிவும் பெற்ற
தாயே உன் கண்ணாலே அம்மா....
Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Mother, through your eyes, O Mother
Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Mother, through your eyes, O Mother
கொண்டு வந்த எங்கள் மனம் பரதவம் பெற்ற தாயே
கொண்டு வந்த எங்கள் மனம் பரதவம் பெற்ற தாயே
இன்னும் பாராமுகமாய் இருப்பதழகாமோ
இன்னும் பாராமுகமாய் இருப்பதழகாமோ..
The heart that we brought with us
O Mother who attained divine elevation
The heart that we brought with us
O Mother who attained divine elevation
Is it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer?
Is it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer?
கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை
ஆனந்தம் கொண்டோம் இன்றே அருள் பொழிய
கண்ணாலே கண்டோம் யேசுநாதனை
We saw Lord Jesus
We felt joy today as grace showers
We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
நாதர்முடி மேலிருக்கும் நாகப் பாம்பே
நச்சுப்பையை வைத்திருக்கும் நல்ல பாம்பே
நாதர்முடி மேலிருக்கும் நாகப் பாம்பே
நச்சுப்பையை வைத்திருக்கும் நல்ல பாம்பே..
O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
O good snake carrying a sac of venom
பாதலத்திற் குடிபுகும் பைகொள் பாம்பே
பாடிப்பாடி நின்று விளையாடு பாம்பே.
பாதலத்திற் குடிபுகும் பைகொள் பாம்பே
பாடிப்பாடி நின்று விளையாடு பாம்பே
O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
O good snake carrying a sac of venom
O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
O good snake carrying a sac of venom
ஆடு பாம்பே விளையாடு பாம்பே
ஆடு பாம்பே குழைந்தாடு பாம்பே
O ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld
Keep singing continuously and play, O snake
O ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld
Keep singing continuously and play, O snake
குற்றமற்ற சிவனுக்குக் குண்டல மானாய்
கூறுந்திரு மாலினுக்குக் குடையு யானாய்
குற்றமற்ற சிவனுக்குக் குண்டல மானாய்
கூறுந்திரு மாலினுக்குக் குடையு யானாய்
கற்றைக்குழல் பார்வதிக்குங் கங்கண மானாய்
கரவாமல் உளங்களித் தாடு பாம்பே
கற்றைக்குழல் பார்வதிக்குங் கங்கண மானாய்
கரவாமல் உளங்களித் தாடு பாம்பே
Dance, O snake! Play, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Sway intimately and dance, O snake!
ஆடு பாம்பே தெளிந்தாடு பாம்பே
ஆடு பாம்பே நெளிந்தாடு பாம்பே
ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடு பாம்பே
ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடாடு ஆடாடு...ஆடாடு ஆடாடு
You became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva
You became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu
You became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva
You became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu
You became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses
Dance with joy in our open hearts without holding back
You became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses
Dance with joy in our open hearts without holding back
ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடு பாம்பே
ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடு பாம்பே ஆடு பாம்பே.....
Dance, O snake! Dance with clarity, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Wriggle and dance, O snake!
Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Dance O snake, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing
Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Kandom yesunathanai aanandham kondoom
We saw Lord Jesus and felt immense joy
Indrae arul pozhiya kannaalae
Today, as grace showers through our eyes
Kandom yesunathanai
We saw Lord Jesus
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya
We felt joy today as grace showers
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai
We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illai
O holy mother, there is no equal to you
Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illai
O holy mother, there is no equal to you
Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae
You alone are our river of mercy
Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae
You alone are our river of mercy
Kandom yesunathanai
We saw Lord Jesus
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya
We felt joy today as grace showers
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai
We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettra
Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Thaayae un kannaale ammaa
Mother, through your eyes, O Mother
Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettra
Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Thaayae un kannaale ammaa
Mother, through your eyes, O Mother
Kondu vandha engal manam
The heart that we brought with us
Paravadham pettra thaayae
O Mother who attained divine elevation
Kondu vandha engal manam
The heart that we brought with us
Paravadham pettra thaayae
O Mother who attained divine elevation
Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamoo
Is it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer?
Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamoo
Is it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer?
Kandom yesunathanai
We saw Lord Jesus
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya
We felt joy today as grace showers
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai
We saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae
O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae
O good snake carrying a sac of venom
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae
O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae
O good snake carrying a sac of venom
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae
O cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae
O good snake carrying a sac of venom
Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambae
O ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld
Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambae
Keep singing continuously and play, O snake
Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambae
O ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld
Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambae
Keep singing continuously and play, O snake
Aadu paambae vilaiyaadu paambae
Dance, O snake! Play, O snake!
Aadu paambae kulaindhaadu paambae
Dance, O snake! Sway intimately and dance, O snake!
Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai
You became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva
Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanai
You became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu
Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai
You became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva
Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanai
You became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu
Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaai
You became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses
Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambae
Dance with joy in our open hearts without holding back
Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaai
You became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses
Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambae
Dance with joy in our open hearts without holding back
Aadu paambae thelindhaadu paambae
Dance, O snake! Dance with clarity, O snake!
Aadu paambae nelindhaadu paambae
Dance, O snake! Wriggle and dance, O snake!
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae
Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Aadu paambae aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu
Dance O snake, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae
Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae
Dance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Villiyanur Matha blends Christian devotional reverence with classical Tamil Siddhar musical styles. The first half expresses profound devotion and joy upon witnessing Lord Jesus and seeking the compassionate grace of Mother Mary, comparing her benevolence to an overflowing river of mercy. The lyrics express the devotee's longing for divine intervention and wisdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae”
Comparing divine compassion to a river ('Karunaanadhiyae').
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai”
Repetition of the 'ku' sound in 'Kuttramattra', 'kundalam', and 'Koorunthirumaalukku'.
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku)
“Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Aadu paambae' imitating traditional Siddhar 'Pambu Siddhar' poetry to evoke spiritual ecstasy.
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Trivia
This track uniquely incorporates the traditional Tamil Siddhar 'Pambu Siddhar' folk style ('Aadu Paambae') within a Christian devotional film soundtrack for Villiyanur Matha (1983), showcasing lyricist Pulamaipithan's versatility in fusing classical Tamil poetic forms with Christian spiritual themes.
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