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Lyrics & meaning

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 kondoomWe saw Lord Jesus and felt immense joy
Indrae arul pozhiya kannaalaeToday, as grace showers through our eyes
Kandom yesunathanaiWe saw Lord Jesus
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiyaWe felt joy today as grace showers
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanaiWe saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
Chorus
Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illaiO holy mother, there is no equal to you
Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illaiO holy mother, there is no equal to you
Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyaeYou alone are our river of mercy
Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyaeYou alone are our river of mercy
Kandom yesunathanaiWe saw Lord Jesus
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiyaWe felt joy today as grace showers
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanaiWe saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
Chorus
Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettraMother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Thaayae un kannaale ammaaMother, through your eyes, O Mother
Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettraMother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Thaayae un kannaale ammaaMother, through your eyes, O Mother
Chorus
Kondu vandha engal manamThe heart that we brought with us
Paravadham pettra thaayaeO Mother who attained divine elevation
Kondu vandha engal manamThe heart that we brought with us
Paravadham pettra thaayaeO Mother who attained divine elevation
Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamooIs it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer?
Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamooIs it fair for you to remain indifferent to us any longer?
Chorus
Kandom yesunathanaiWe saw Lord Jesus
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiyaWe felt joy today as grace showers
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanaiWe saw Lord Jesus with our own eyes
Female
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambaeO cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambaeO good snake carrying a sac of venom
Female
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambaeO cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambaeO good snake carrying a sac of venom
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambaeO cobra residing upon the head of Lord Shiva
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambaeO good snake carrying a sac of venom
Female
Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambaeO ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld
Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambaeKeep singing continuously and play, O snake
Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambaeO ferocious snake that enters and dwells in the underworld
Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambaeKeep singing continuously and play, O snake
Female
Aadu paambae vilaiyaadu paambaeDance, O snake! Play, O snake!
Aadu paambae kulaindhaadu paambaeDance, O snake! Sway intimately and dance, O snake!
Female
Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaaiYou became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva
Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanaiYou became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu
Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaaiYou became the earring for the flawless Lord Shiva
Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanaiYou became the protective umbrella for Lord Vishnu
Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaaiYou became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses
Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambaeDance with joy in our open hearts without holding back
Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaaiYou became the bangle for Goddess Parvati with thick tresses
Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambaeDance with joy in our open hearts without holding back
Female
Aadu paambae thelindhaadu paambaeDance, O snake! Dance with clarity, O snake!
Aadu paambae nelindhaadu paambaeDance, O snake! Wriggle and dance, O snake!
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambaeDance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Aadu paambae aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu aadaaduDance O snake, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing
Female
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambaeDance O snake, dance O snake, dance O snake
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambaeDance 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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