Kanja Poovu Kannala
From Viruman · 2022
- Lyricist
- Karumathur Manimaran
- Singers
- Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sid Sriram
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Viruman2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ………….. | Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers, |
| Male | |
| Kanja poovu kannaala | Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree, |
| Seppu chelai unnaala | The veshti around my waist slips off on its own, |
| Iduppu vetti avuruthadi | Whenever you smile so effortlessly! |
| Nee sirichaa thannaala | Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers, |
| Male | |
| Kanja poovu kannaala | Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree, |
| Seppu chelai unnaala | The veshti around my waist slips off on its own, |
| Iduppu vetti avuruthadi | Whenever you smile so effortlessly! |
| Nee sirichaa thannaala | With your teeth shaped like tender palmyra seeds, |
| Male | |
| On thattaangaayi pallaala | And with that single word you uttered, |
| Nee sonna otha sollaala | I would break even the mighty sun, |
| Sooriyanayum odappendi | Using a slingshot and a stone, my girl! |
| Kavattai eduththu kallaala | Dissolving dark palm jaggery, |
| Male | |
| Karuppatti karaichu | Are you a statue sculpted out of it? |
| Senju vecha selaiyaa | Like the bubbling water overflowing, |
| Pacharisi potta | In a pot of raw rice boiling for Pongal? |
| Pongapaanai olaiyaa | Dissolving dark palm jaggery, |
| Male | |
| Karuppatti karaichu | Are you a statue sculpted out of it? |
| Senju vecha selaiyaa | Like the bubbling water overflowing, |
| Pacharisi potta | In a pot of raw rice boiling for Pongal? |
| Pongapaanai olaiyaa | Scraping deep into my vital organs, |
| Male | |
| Eerakolaiya sorandiyenna | You are killing me completely with love! |
| Kolluraaye kolaiyaa | Scraping deep into my vital organs, |
| Eerakolaiya sorandiyenna | You are killing me completely with love! |
| Kolluraaye kolaiyaa | Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers, |
| Male | |
| Kanja poovu kannaala | Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree, |
| Seppu chelai unnaala | The veshti around my waist slips off on its own, |
| Iduppu vetti avuruthadi | Whenever you smile so effortlessly! |
| Nee sirichaa thannaala | Waking up the midnight hour, |
| Male | |
| Andhi naduchaamam eluppi | Shaking down those bright stars from above, |
| Antha natchaththiram uluppi | On your nose and ears, |
| On mookkula kaathula | I am going to hang them as shining ornaments. |
| Thooda maatti thonga vidaporen | Pinching a piece of that dark night, |
| Male | |
| Antha raathiriya killi | Scooping up a handful of black clouds, |
| Konjam karuththa megam alli | To make the eye kohl that adorns your eyelids, |
| On imaiya posum kannu maiyyaa | I will transform them and come to you. |
| Maaththikondu naanum vaaren | Even if a raging bull gores and rips me open, |
| Male | |
| Maadukuththi kilichaalum | I would manage to survive, my girl! |
| Polachukkuvendi | But if the knife of your curved eyebrow stabs me, |
| On puruvakkaththi kuththiputtaa | What can I possibly do to survive, my girl? |
| Enna seyyuvendi | Even if a sharp dagger is brandished before me, |
| Male | |
| Soorikkaththi veesunaalum | I will stand tall and brave, my girl! |
| Nimindhu nippendi | But if your tiny pinky finger just brushes past me, |
| On sundu viral pattu pona | I will wither away and crumble, my girl! |
| Sunangi povendi | If you just set your mind to love me, even a dense heavy stone, |
| Male | |
| Nee manasu vachaa mandhakkallaiyum | I will consume and digest completely, my girl! |
| Thindu semippendi | If you just set your mind to love me, even a dense heavy stone, |
| Nee manasu vachaa mandhakkallaiyum | I will consume and digest completely, my girl! |
| Thindu semippendi | Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers, |
| Male | |
| Kanja poovu kannaala | Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree, |
| Seppu chelai unnaala | The veshti around my waist slips off on its own, |
| Iduppu vetti avuruthadi | Whenever you smile so effortlessly! |
| Nee sirichaa thannaala | With your teeth shaped like tender palmyra seeds, |
| Male | |
| On thattaangaayi pallaala | And with that single word you uttered, |
| Nee sonna otha sollaala | I would break even the mighty sun, |
| Sooriyanayum odappendi | Using a slingshot and a stone, my girl! |
| Kavattai eduththu kallaala | |
......................
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
கஞ்சா பூவு கண்ணால
செப்பு செலை உன்னால
இடுப்பு வேட்டி அவுருதடி
நீ சிரிச்சா தன்னால
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
கஞ்சா பூவு கண்ணால
செப்பு செலை உன்னால
இடுப்பு வேட்டி அவுருதடி
நீ சிரிச்சா தன்னால
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
With your teeth shaped like tender palmyra seeds,
ஒன் தட்டாங்காயி பல்லால
நீ சொன்ன ஒத்த சொல்லால
சூரியனையும் ஒடைப்பேன்டி
கவட்டை எடுத்து கல்லால
And with that single word you uttered,
I would break even the mighty sun,
Using a slingshot and a stone, my girl!
Dissolving dark palm jaggery,
கருப்பட்டி கரைச்சு
செஞ்சு வச்ச செலையா
பச்சரிசி போட்ட
பொங்கப்பானை ஒலையா
Are you a statue sculpted out of it?
Like the bubbling water overflowing,
In a pot of raw rice boiling for Pongal?
Dissolving dark palm jaggery,
கருப்பட்டி கரைச்சு
செஞ்சு வச்ச செலையா
பச்சரிசி போட்ட
பொங்கப்பானை ஒலையா
Are you a statue sculpted out of it?
Like the bubbling water overflowing,
In a pot of raw rice boiling for Pongal?
Scraping deep into my vital organs,
ஈரக்கொலைய சொரண்டியென்ன
கொல்லுறாயே கொலையா
ஈரக்கொலைய சொரண்டியென்ன
கொல்லுறாயே கொலையா
You are killing me completely with love!
Scraping deep into my vital organs,
You are killing me completely with love!
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
கஞ்சா பூவு கண்ணால
செப்பு செலை உன்னால
இடுப்பு வேட்டி அவுருதடி
நீ சிரிச்சா தன்னால
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
Waking up the midnight hour,
அந்தி நடுச்சாமம் எழுப்பி
அந்த நட்சத்திரம் உலுப்பி
ஒன் மூக்குல காதுல
தோட மாட்டி தொங்க விடப்போறேன்....
Shaking down those bright stars from above,
On your nose and ears,
I am going to hang them as shining ornaments.
Pinching a piece of that dark night,
அந்த ராத்திரியே கிள்ளி
கொஞ்சம் கருத்த மேகம் அள்ளி
ஒன் இமைய பூசும் கண்ணு மையா
மாத்திக்கொண்டு நானும் வாரேன்
Scooping up a handful of black clouds,
To make the eye kohl that adorns your eyelids,
I will transform them and come to you.
Even if a raging bull gores and rips me open,
மாடுக்குத்தி கிழிச்சாலும்
பொழச்சுக்குவேன்டி
ஒன் புருவக்கத்தி குத்திப்புட்டா
என்ன செய்யுவேன்டி
I would manage to survive, my girl!
But if the knife of your curved eyebrow stabs me,
What can I possibly do to survive, my girl?
Even if a sharp dagger is brandished before me,
சூரிக்கத்தி வீசுனாலும்
நிமிந்து நிப்பேன்டி
ஒன் சுண்டு விரல் பட்டு போன
சுணங்கி போவேன்டி
I will stand tall and brave, my girl!
But if your tiny pinky finger just brushes past me,
I will wither away and crumble, my girl!
If you just set your mind to love me, even a dense heavy stone,
நீ மனசு வெச்சா மந்தக்கல்லையும்
திண்டு செமிப்பேன்டி
நீ மனசு வெச்சா மந்தக்கல்லையும்
திண்டு செமிப்பேன்டி
I will consume and digest completely, my girl!
If you just set your mind to love me, even a dense heavy stone,
I will consume and digest completely, my girl!
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
கஞ்சா பூவு கண்ணால
செப்பு செலை உன்னால
இடுப்பு வேட்டி அவுருதடி
நீ சிரிச்சா தன்னால
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
With your teeth shaped like tender palmyra seeds,
ஒன் தட்டாங்காயி பல்லால
நீ சொன்ன ஒத்த சொல்லால
சூரியனையும் ஒடைப்பேன்டி
கவட்டை எடுத்து கல்லால
And with that single word you uttered,
I would break even the mighty sun,
Using a slingshot and a stone, my girl!
…………..
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
Kanja poovu kannaala
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
Seppu chelai unnaala
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Iduppu vetti avuruthadi
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
Nee sirichaa thannaala
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
Kanja poovu kannaala
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
Seppu chelai unnaala
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Iduppu vetti avuruthadi
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
Nee sirichaa thannaala
With your teeth shaped like tender palmyra seeds,
On thattaangaayi pallaala
And with that single word you uttered,
Nee sonna otha sollaala
I would break even the mighty sun,
Sooriyanayum odappendi
Using a slingshot and a stone, my girl!
Kavattai eduththu kallaala
Dissolving dark palm jaggery,
Karuppatti karaichu
Are you a statue sculpted out of it?
Senju vecha selaiyaa
Like the bubbling water overflowing,
Pacharisi potta
In a pot of raw rice boiling for Pongal?
Pongapaanai olaiyaa
Dissolving dark palm jaggery,
Karuppatti karaichu
Are you a statue sculpted out of it?
Senju vecha selaiyaa
Like the bubbling water overflowing,
Pacharisi potta
In a pot of raw rice boiling for Pongal?
Pongapaanai olaiyaa
Scraping deep into my vital organs,
Eerakolaiya sorandiyenna
You are killing me completely with love!
Kolluraaye kolaiyaa
Scraping deep into my vital organs,
Eerakolaiya sorandiyenna
You are killing me completely with love!
Kolluraaye kolaiyaa
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
Kanja poovu kannaala
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
Seppu chelai unnaala
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Iduppu vetti avuruthadi
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
Nee sirichaa thannaala
Waking up the midnight hour,
Andhi naduchaamam eluppi
Shaking down those bright stars from above,
Antha natchaththiram uluppi
On your nose and ears,
On mookkula kaathula
I am going to hang them as shining ornaments.
Thooda maatti thonga vidaporen
Pinching a piece of that dark night,
Antha raathiriya killi
Scooping up a handful of black clouds,
Konjam karuththa megam alli
To make the eye kohl that adorns your eyelids,
On imaiya posum kannu maiyyaa
I will transform them and come to you.
Maaththikondu naanum vaaren
Even if a raging bull gores and rips me open,
Maadukuththi kilichaalum
I would manage to survive, my girl!
Polachukkuvendi
But if the knife of your curved eyebrow stabs me,
On puruvakkaththi kuththiputtaa
What can I possibly do to survive, my girl?
Enna seyyuvendi
Even if a sharp dagger is brandished before me,
Soorikkaththi veesunaalum
I will stand tall and brave, my girl!
Nimindhu nippendi
But if your tiny pinky finger just brushes past me,
On sundu viral pattu pona
I will wither away and crumble, my girl!
Sunangi povendi
If you just set your mind to love me, even a dense heavy stone,
Nee manasu vachaa mandhakkallaiyum
I will consume and digest completely, my girl!
Thindu semippendi
If you just set your mind to love me, even a dense heavy stone,
Nee manasu vachaa mandhakkallaiyum
I will consume and digest completely, my girl!
Thindu semippendi
Oh girl with eyes as intoxicating as cannabis flowers,
Kanja poovu kannaala
Because of you dressed in that copper-colored saree,
Seppu chelai unnaala
The veshti around my waist slips off on its own,
Iduppu vetti avuruthadi
Whenever you smile so effortlessly!
Nee sirichaa thannaala
With your teeth shaped like tender palmyra seeds,
On thattaangaayi pallaala
And with that single word you uttered,
Nee sonna otha sollaala
I would break even the mighty sun,
Sooriyanayum odappendi
Using a slingshot and a stone, my girl!
Kavattai eduththu kallaala
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kanja Poovu Kannaala is a celebrated folk-romantic track from the Tamil film Viruman (2022), composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and penned by Karumathur Manimaran. The song vividly encapsulates the rustic, playful passion of a rural protagonist completely enthralled by the beauty and grace of his beloved. Filled with evocative southern Tamil imagery—ranging from palm jaggery and boiling rice pots to slingshots and midnight stars—the lyricism highlights the intoxication of young love. Throughout the track, the lover contrasts physical toughness with emotional vulnerability. While he can withstand wild bull attacks or deadly daggers, a gentle touch or subtle glance from his maiden renders him helpless. The song celebrates traditional village romance with poetic exaggeration, infectious rhythms, and local Madurai flavor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphorical Imagery)
“Kanja poovu kannaala”
Compares the heroine's captivating eyes to cannabis blossoms (Kanja poovu), denoting an intoxicating visual appeal.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)
“Sooriyanayum odappendi Kavattai eduththu kallaala”
Exaggerates love-fueled courage by claiming he could knock down the sun using a simple slingshot.
Simile / Imagery (Uvamai Ani)
“Karuppatti karaichu Senju vecha selaiyaa”
Likens the heroine's complexion and form to a smooth statue handcrafted from melted palm jaggery.
Contrast / Antithesis (Muran Ani)
“Maadukuththi kilichaalum Polachukkuvendi On sundu viral pattu pona Sunangi povendi”
Contrasts surviving a deadly bull gore with complete vulnerability to the touch of her little finger.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Andhi naduchaamam eluppi / Antha natchaththiram uluppi”
Rhyming of the second consonant across lines (Andhi / Antha).
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Trivia
Kanja Poovu Kannaala features the vocals of Sid Sriram along with Yuvan Shankar Raja. The song marked a major chartbuster success in 2022, celebrated for its authentic Madurai dialect lyrics penned by Karumathur Manimaran, and served as the introduction romantic track for the lead actors Karthi and Aditi Shankar.
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