- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Madhu Balakrishnan, Hema Ambika
- Music director
- Prasad Ganesh
- Movie name
- Pudhiya Payanam
- Movie release year
- 2009
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Kannin maniyae..kannin maniyae
Kan kalanga vaadudhamma
Annan manamae
Endhan uyirae endhan uyirae
Endha thunbam vandha podhum
Kaappaen unnaiyae
Ennai konjam paaramma
Annan sollai kaelamma
Achchu vellam neeyamma
Azhuvadhum yaenamma…
Eppodhum sirippai dhaanae
Naanum kaetkanum
En kaayaththukku marundhaaga
Neenga irukkanum
Kannin maniyae..kannin maniyae
Kan kalanga vaadudhamma
Annan manamae
Endhan uyirae endhan uyirae
Endha thunbam vandha podhum
Kaappaen unnaiyae
Romba romba periya padippu
Neenga padikkanum
Pattanaththil collector-aagi
Perumai saerkanum
Thangaigalai ulagam paarthu
Pugazhndhu paesanum
Aththanaiyum kaettu kaettu
Manasu kuliranum
Ooraarin kan padumae
Aaraththi naan eduppaen
Poovaana kaigalukku
Marudhaani poosiduvaen
Rettai jadai pinnalittu
Poochoodi naan magizhvaen
Paadhangalum nogaiyilae
Uppu mootai thookiduvaen
Thottil mudhal nee dhaan
Sorum otinaai
Thaaiykkum maelaaga
Paasam kaattinaai
Kannin maniyae..kannin maniyae
Kan kalanga vaadudhamma
Annan manamae
Endhan uyirae endhan uyirae
Endha thunbam vandha podhum
Kaappaen unnaiyae
Aahaaaaa…
Aaahaaaa..
Aaaahaaaa…
Aaahaaaa…
Meendum indha ulagaththilae
Naanum porakkanum
Kangalukku paarvai andha
Kadavul kodukkanum
Thangai mugam dhaanae naanum
Mudhalil paarkanum
Appodhum thangaiyaaga
Neenga irukkanum
Ennenna aasaigalo
Aththanaiyum seidhiduvaen
Thangaththilae oonjalkatti
Thangangalai thoonga vaippaen
Pottaaga ottikolla
Vairakkallai vaangiduvaen
Velliyilae thaeru senju
Oorkolam nadaththiduvaen
Petredutha paasam
Veruthu odhukkudhu
Annanoda naesam
Tholil sumakkudhu
Kannin maniyae..kannin maniyae
Kan kalanga vaadudhamma
Annan manamae
Endhan uyirae endhan uyirae
Endha thunbam vandha podhum
Kaappaen unnaiyae
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Apple of my eye... precious apple of my eye,
seeing your eyes well with tears,
this brother's heart withers in pain.
My very life, my precious life,
no matter what sorrow comes your way,
I will protect you.
Look at me a little, my dear,
listen to your brother's words.
You are as sweet as jaggery candy,
why then are you crying?
It is only your sweet laughter
that I always want to hear.
As a healing balm for all my pain,
you must always be there.
Apple of my eye... precious apple of my eye,
seeing your eyes well with tears,
this brother's heart withers in pain.
My very life, my precious life,
no matter what sorrow comes your way,
I will protect you.
The highest and greatest education,
you must pursue and study.
Becoming a District Collector in the city,
you must bring us great pride.
The world should look at my sisters
and speak endless praise.
Hearing all of those words,
my heart should fill with joy and peace.
Lest the town cast an evil eye on you,
I will ward it off with the Aarathi flame.
On your hands as soft as flowers,
I will apply beautiful henna.
Braiding your hair in twin plaits,
I will adorn them with flowers and rejoice.
When your little feet begin to ache,
I will carry you on my back.
Right from my days in the cradle,
you were the one who fed me.
Far more than a mother,
you showered me with love.
Apple of my eye... precious apple of my eye,
seeing your eyes well with tears,
this brother's heart withers in pain.
My very life, my precious life,
no matter what sorrow comes your way,
I will protect you.
Aahaaa...
Aahaaa...
Aaahaaa...
Aahaaa...
Once again in this world,
I wish to be born.
The precious gift of eyesight,
God must grant me.
My sister's face alone
is what I must see first.
Even in that next life, as my sister,
you must be born to me.
Whatever wishes you may hold,
I will fulfill every one of them.
Crafting a swing of pure gold,
I will rock my precious treasures to sleep.
To wear as a sparkling bindi on your forehead,
I will buy you a diamond.
Making a chariot out of silver,
I will lead a grand procession through town.
The mother who gave birth to us
hates and abandons us,
yet our brother's devoted love
carries us on his shoulders.
Apple of my eye... precious apple of my eye,
seeing your eyes well with tears,
this brother's heart withers in pain.
My very life, my precious life,
no matter what sorrow comes your way,
I will protect you.
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts the deep emotional bond between a protective older brother and his younger sister. The brother reassures his sister, promising to shield her from all harm, encourage her higher education to bring respect to their family, and pamper her with affection. He expresses his wish to witness her happiness and success, stating that her smile is the healer of all his pain.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Achchu vellam neeyamma”
Describing the sister as 'Achchu vellam' (sweet block jaggery) to convey her inherent sweetness and sweetness of nature.
Hyperbole / Visual Imagery
“Thangaththilae oonjalkatti / Velliyilae thaeru senju”
Exaggerated expressions of devotion such as building golden swings and silver chariots to symbolize royal affection and adoration for his sister.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Kannin maniyae..kannin maniyae”
Repeating affectionate terms like 'Kannin maniyae' (apple of my eye) and 'Endhan uyirae' (my very life) to emphasize deep warmth and tenderness.
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