Kanmani Nee
From Kaantha · 2025
- Lyricist
- Deepika Karthik Kumar
- Singer
- Pradeep Kumar
- Music director
- Jhanu Chanthar
- Details
- Kaantha2025
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pesa mozhiyae | O unspoken language! |
| Kelaa kadhaiyae | O unheard story! |
| Maarum en nenjathin | Of my changing heart, |
| Mazhalai neeyae | You are the innocent child. |
| Male | |
| Aarum amudhae | O soothing nectar! |
| Aasai azhagae | O beautiful desire! |
| Aareeraaroo paadum | Singing lullabies, |
| Thaayum neeyae | You are also the mother. |
| Male | |
| Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae | You came as wings in the darkness. |
| Iravin nilavai thandhaai neeyae | You gave the moon of the night. |
| Siragai virithu anaithu konden | Spreading wings, I embraced you. |
| Nilavin oliyil alli konden | In the moonlight, I gathered you close. |
| Kanmani nee en azhagi | O darling, you are my beauty. |
| Uyirai meettu thandhaayae nee | You restored my very life. |
| Kanmani nee en azhagi | O darling, you are my beauty. |
| Male | |
| Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae | You came as wings in the darkness. |
| Iravin nilavai thandhaai neeyae | You gave the moon of the night. |
| Siragai virithu anaithu konden | Spreading wings, I embraced you. |
| Nilavin oliyil alli konden | In the moonlight, I gathered you close. |
| Kanmani nee en azhagi | O darling, you are my beauty. |
| Uyirai meettu thandhaayae nee | You restored my very life. |
| Kanmani nee en azhagi | O darling, you are my beauty. |
பேசா மொழியே
கேளா கதையே
மாறும் என் நெஞ்சத்தின்
மழலை நீயே
O unspoken language!
O unheard story!
Of my changing heart,
You are the innocent child.
ஆரும் அமுதே
ஆசை அழகே
ஆரீராரோ பாடும்
தாயும் நீயே
O soothing nectar!
O beautiful desire!
Singing lullabies,
You are also the mother.
இருளில் சிறகாய் வந்தாய் நீயே
இரவின் நிலவை தந்தாய் நீயே
சிறகை விரித்து அணைத்துக்கொண்டேன்
நிலவின் ஒளியில் அள்ளிக்கொண்டேன்
கண்மணி நீ என் அழகி
உயிரை மீட்டு தந்தாயே நீ
கண்மணி நீ என் அழகி
You came as wings in the darkness.
You gave the moon of the night.
Spreading wings, I embraced you.
In the moonlight, I gathered you close.
O darling, you are my beauty.
You restored my very life.
O darling, you are my beauty.
இருளில் சிறகாய் வந்தாய் நீயே
இரவின் நிலவை தந்தாய் நீயே
சிறகை விரித்து அணைத்துக்கொண்டேன்
நிலவின் ஒளியில் அள்ளிக்கொண்டேன்
கண்மணி நீ என் அழகி
உயிரை மீட்டு தந்தாயே நீ
கண்மணி நீ என் அழகி
You came as wings in the darkness.
You gave the moon of the night.
Spreading wings, I embraced you.
In the moonlight, I gathered you close.
O darling, you are my beauty.
You restored my very life.
O darling, you are my beauty.
Pesa mozhiyae
O unspoken language!
Kelaa kadhaiyae
O unheard story!
Maarum en nenjathin
Of my changing heart,
Mazhalai neeyae
You are the innocent child.
Aarum amudhae
O soothing nectar!
Aasai azhagae
O beautiful desire!
Aareeraaroo paadum
Singing lullabies,
Thaayum neeyae
You are also the mother.
Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae
You came as wings in the darkness.
Iravin nilavai thandhaai neeyae
You gave the moon of the night.
Siragai virithu anaithu konden
Spreading wings, I embraced you.
Nilavin oliyil alli konden
In the moonlight, I gathered you close.
Kanmani nee en azhagi
O darling, you are my beauty.
Uyirai meettu thandhaayae nee
You restored my very life.
Kanmani nee en azhagi
O darling, you are my beauty.
Irulil siragaai vandhaai neeyae
You came as wings in the darkness.
Iravin nilavai thandhaai neeyae
You gave the moon of the night.
Siragai virithu anaithu konden
Spreading wings, I embraced you.
Nilavin oliyil alli konden
In the moonlight, I gathered you close.
Kanmani nee en azhagi
O darling, you are my beauty.
Uyirai meettu thandhaayae nee
You restored my very life.
Kanmani nee en azhagi
O darling, you are my beauty.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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