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Lyrics & meaning

Kanmani Nee

From Kaantha · 2025

Lyricist
Deepika Karthik Kumar
Singer
Pradeep Kumar
Music director
Jhanu Chanthar
Movie name
Kaantha
Movie release year
2025
Lyrics added on
16 Oct 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pesa mozhiyae
Kelaa kadhaiyae
Maarum en nenjathin
Mazhalai neeyae
Aarum amudhae
Aasai azhagae
Aareeraaroo paadum
Thaayum neeyae
Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae
Iravin nilavai thandhaai neeyae
Siragai virithu anaithu konden
Nilavin oliyil alli konden
Kanmani nee en azhagi
Uyirai meettu thandhaayae nee
Kanmani nee en azhagi
Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae
Iravin nilavai thandhaai neeyae
Siragai virithu anaithu konden
Nilavin oliyil alli konden
Kanmani nee en azhagi
Uyirai meettu thandhaayae nee
Kanmani nee en azhagi
O unspoken language,
O unheard story,
To my changing heart,
you are the tender child.
O sweet nectar,
O beautiful longing,
Singing a lullaby,
you are also the mother.
You came as wings in the dark,
You gave the moon to the night,
Spreading my wings, I held you close,
In the moonlight, I gathered you in my arms.
My darling, you are my beauty,
You brought my life back to me,
My darling, you are my beauty.
You came as wings in the dark,
You gave the moon to the night,
Spreading my wings, I held you close,
In the moonlight, I gathered you in my arms.
My darling, you are my beauty,
You brought my life back to me,
My darling, you are my beauty.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tender composition is a soulful expression of love, emotional sanctuary, and spiritual rebirth. The speaker addresses the beloved using multifaceted imagery—an unspoken language, an unheard story, soothing nectar, and a comforting mother who sings lullabies to soothe a restless heart. The beloved's presence serves as protective wings in times of darkness and brings luminous moonlight into the night of the speaker's life. Expressing deep vulnerability, the speaker celebrates how this love restored their spirit, embracing the beloved as their ultimate beauty and purpose.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae

The beloved is metaphorically equated to 'wings in the darkness' and 'soothing nectar', representing comfort and escape from suffering.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Aarum amudhae / Aasai azhagae

Alliteration of the initial vowel sound 'Aa' in consecutive lines creating a gentle lyrical flow.

Anaphora / Refrain

Kanmani nee en azhagi

Repetition of the line 'Kanmani nee en azhagi' serves as a thematic anchor that reinforces deep endearment.

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Trivia

Composed by Jhanu Chanthar for the film 'Kaantha' (2025), the track features vocals by Pradeep Kumar, known for his evocative acoustic and indie-influenced Tamil film renditions, with lyrics written by Deepika Karthik Kumar.

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