Kanmanikku Vazhthu Male
From Annan · 1999
- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Annan1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum | Sing blessings to the apple of my eye, |
| Kannsimittum poovai paaru | Look at the winking flower! |
| Chinna manasu chinna uravu | A innocent heart, a gentle bond, |
| Chinnanjiriya ulagam | A sweet, tiny little world. |
| Indha sondham pothum pothum | This affection alone is enough and more. |
| Male | |
| Chittammaa kaigal | Oh little aunt's hands, |
| Kottadi kottadi | Clap and beat the rhythm, beat the rhythm! |
| Endhan thaththamma | My tender little parrot, |
| Muthammaa muthu | Give me a kiss, my precious pearl, |
| Muthangal muthangal | Shower a cascade of kisses, |
| Konjam kottamma | Shower them upon us now! |
| Male | |
| Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum | Sing blessings to the apple of my eye, |
| Kannsimittum poovai paaru… | Look at the winking flower... |
| Male | |
| Om mogatha paathiruntha | If I just gaze at your face, |
| Paathiruntha | Just gaze at it, |
| Ver edhuvum thevai illa | Nothing else is needed in life, |
| Thevai illa | Not needed at all. |
| On kurala kettirundha | If I just hear your sweet voice, |
| Kettirundha | Just hear it, |
| Andha sugam engum illa | Such bliss exists nowhere else, |
| Engum illa | Nowhere else at all. |
| Male | |
| Nenjam isai eduthu paadum | The heart catches a melody and sings, |
| Nitham nitham pala kanavu aadum | Every single day, countless dreams dance. |
| Vaanil nilavum unnai nthedum | Even the moon in the sky searches for you, |
| Siru kootil kalanthu vilaiyadum | To play together in our small nest. |
| Annai thanthaiyum annan thaanamma | The elder brother is both mother and father, |
| Indha sondham pothum pothum | This affection alone is enough and more. |
| Male | |
| Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum | Sing blessings to the apple of my eye, |
| Kannsimittum poovai paaru… | Look at the winking flower... |
| Male | |
| Malliya poo poothiruchu | The jasmine flower has bloomed, |
| Poothiruchu | Has fully bloomed, |
| Alli onna paathiruchu | The water lily has caught a glimpse of you, |
| Paathiruchu | Has caught a glimpse, |
| Solli vechu senjathu pol | As if crafted perfection on special request, |
| Senjathu pol | Crafted with perfection, |
| Sorna sela vathiruchu | A bright golden drape has arrived, |
| Vanthiruchu | Has finally arrived. |
| Male | |
| Paasam perukeduthu oda | As affection floods and rushes like a stream, |
| Adhil padagaa en manadhu aada | My heart sways upon it like a gentle boat. |
| Oorum unai pugalnthu paada | As the whole town sings your praises, |
| Anbu ulagam veru enga theda | Where else should one search for a world of love? |
| Undhan inbamae enthan sorgamae | Your happiness is my absolute heaven, |
| Indha sondham pothum pothum | This affection alone is enough and more. |
| Male | |
| Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum | Sing blessings to the apple of my eye, |
| Kannsimittum poovai paaru | Look at the winking flower. |
| Chinna manasu chinna uravu | A innocent heart, a gentle bond, |
| Chinnanjiriya ulagam | A sweet, tiny little world. |
| Indha sondham pothum pothum | This affection alone is enough and more. |
| Male | |
| Chittammaa kaigal | Oh little aunt's hands, |
| Kottadi kottadi | Clap and beat the rhythm, beat the rhythm! |
| Endhan thaththamma | My tender little parrot, |
| Muthammaa muthu | Give me a kiss, my precious pearl, |
| Muthangal muthangal | Shower a cascade of kisses, |
| Konjam kottamma | Shower them upon us now! |
| Male | |
| Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum | Sing blessings to the apple of my eye, |
| Kannsimittum poovai paaru….. | Look at the winking flower... |
கண்மணிக்கு வாழ்த்துப் பாடும்
கண் சிமிட்டும் பூவைப் பாரு...
சின்ன மனசு சின்ன உறவு
சின்னஞ்சிறிய உலகம்
இந்த சொந்தம் போதும் போதும்
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Look at the winking flower!
A innocent heart, a gentle bond,
A sweet, tiny little world.
This affection alone is enough and more.
சிட்டம்மா கைகள்
கொட்டடி கொட்டடி
எந்தன் தத்தமா
முத்தம்மா முத்து
முத்தங்கள் முத்தங்கள்
கொஞ்சம் கொட்டம்மா….
Oh little aunt's hands,
Clap and beat the rhythm, beat the rhythm!
My tender little parrot,
Give me a kiss, my precious pearl,
Shower a cascade of kisses,
Shower them upon us now!
கண்மணிக்கு வாழ்த்துப் பாடும்
கண் சிமிட்டும் பூவைப் பாரு....
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Look at the winking flower...
ஓம் முகத்தப் பாத்திருந்தா
பாத்திருந்தா
வேறெதுவும் தேவை இல்ல
தேவை இல்ல
ஓங் குரல கேட்டிருந்தா
கேட்டிருந்தா
அந்த சொகம் எங்கும் இல்ல
எங்கும் இல்ல
If I just gaze at your face,
Just gaze at it,
Nothing else is needed in life,
Not needed at all.
If I just hear your sweet voice,
Just hear it,
Such bliss exists nowhere else,
Nowhere else at all.
நெஞ்சம் இசை எடுத்துப் பாடும்
நித்தம் நித்தம் பல கனவு ஆடும்
வானில் நிலவும் உன்னைத் தேடும்
சிறு கூட்டில் கலந்து விளையாடும்
அன்னை தந்தையும் அண்ணன் தானம்மா
இந்த சொந்தம் போதும் போதும்...
The heart catches a melody and sings,
Every single day, countless dreams dance.
Even the moon in the sky searches for you,
To play together in our small nest.
The elder brother is both mother and father,
This affection alone is enough and more.
கண்மணிக்கு வாழ்த்துப் பாடும்
கண் சிமிட்டும் பூவைப் பாரு....
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Look at the winking flower...
மல்லியப் பூ பூத்திருச்சு
பூத்திருச்சு
அல்லி ஒன்னப் பாத்திருச்சு
பாத்திருச்சு
சொல்லி வெச்சு செஞ்சது போல்
செஞ்சது போல்
சொர்ணச் செல வந்திருச்சு
வந்திருச்சு
The jasmine flower has bloomed,
Has fully bloomed,
The water lily has caught a glimpse of you,
Has caught a glimpse,
As if crafted perfection on special request,
Crafted with perfection,
A bright golden drape has arrived,
Has finally arrived.
பாசம் பெருக்கெடுத்து ஓட
அதில் படகாய் என் மனது ஆட
ஊரும் உனைப் புகழ்ந்து பாட
அன்பு உலகம் வேறு எங்கு தேட
உந்தன் இன்பமே எந்தன் சொர்க்கமே
இந்த சொந்தம் போதும் போதும்....
As affection floods and rushes like a stream,
My heart sways upon it like a gentle boat.
As the whole town sings your praises,
Where else should one search for a world of love?
Your happiness is my absolute heaven,
This affection alone is enough and more.
கண்மணிக்கு வாழ்த்துப் பாடும்
கண் சிமிட்டும் பூவைப் பாரு...
சின்ன மனசு சின்ன உறவு
சின்னஞ்சிறிய உலகம்
இந்த சொந்தம் போதும் போதும்
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Look at the winking flower.
A innocent heart, a gentle bond,
A sweet, tiny little world.
This affection alone is enough and more.
சிட்டம்மா கைகள்
கொட்டடி கொட்டடி
எந்தன் தத்தமா
முத்தம்மா முத்து
முத்தங்கள் முத்தங்கள்
கொஞ்சம் கொட்டம்மா….
Oh little aunt's hands,
Clap and beat the rhythm, beat the rhythm!
My tender little parrot,
Give me a kiss, my precious pearl,
Shower a cascade of kisses,
Shower them upon us now!
கண்மணிக்கு வாழ்த்துப் பாடும்
கண் சிமிட்டும் பூவைப் பாரு....
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Look at the winking flower...
Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Kannsimittum poovai paaru
Look at the winking flower!
Chinna manasu chinna uravu
A innocent heart, a gentle bond,
Chinnanjiriya ulagam
A sweet, tiny little world.
Indha sondham pothum pothum
This affection alone is enough and more.
Chittammaa kaigal
Oh little aunt's hands,
Kottadi kottadi
Clap and beat the rhythm, beat the rhythm!
Endhan thaththamma
My tender little parrot,
Muthammaa muthu
Give me a kiss, my precious pearl,
Muthangal muthangal
Shower a cascade of kisses,
Konjam kottamma
Shower them upon us now!
Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Kannsimittum poovai paaru…
Look at the winking flower...
Om mogatha paathiruntha
If I just gaze at your face,
Paathiruntha
Just gaze at it,
Ver edhuvum thevai illa
Nothing else is needed in life,
Thevai illa
Not needed at all.
On kurala kettirundha
If I just hear your sweet voice,
Kettirundha
Just hear it,
Andha sugam engum illa
Such bliss exists nowhere else,
Engum illa
Nowhere else at all.
Nenjam isai eduthu paadum
The heart catches a melody and sings,
Nitham nitham pala kanavu aadum
Every single day, countless dreams dance.
Vaanil nilavum unnai nthedum
Even the moon in the sky searches for you,
Siru kootil kalanthu vilaiyadum
To play together in our small nest.
Annai thanthaiyum annan thaanamma
The elder brother is both mother and father,
Indha sondham pothum pothum
This affection alone is enough and more.
Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Kannsimittum poovai paaru…
Look at the winking flower...
Malliya poo poothiruchu
The jasmine flower has bloomed,
Poothiruchu
Has fully bloomed,
Alli onna paathiruchu
The water lily has caught a glimpse of you,
Paathiruchu
Has caught a glimpse,
Solli vechu senjathu pol
As if crafted perfection on special request,
Senjathu pol
Crafted with perfection,
Sorna sela vathiruchu
A bright golden drape has arrived,
Vanthiruchu
Has finally arrived.
Paasam perukeduthu oda
As affection floods and rushes like a stream,
Adhil padagaa en manadhu aada
My heart sways upon it like a gentle boat.
Oorum unai pugalnthu paada
As the whole town sings your praises,
Anbu ulagam veru enga theda
Where else should one search for a world of love?
Undhan inbamae enthan sorgamae
Your happiness is my absolute heaven,
Indha sondham pothum pothum
This affection alone is enough and more.
Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Kannsimittum poovai paaru
Look at the winking flower.
Chinna manasu chinna uravu
A innocent heart, a gentle bond,
Chinnanjiriya ulagam
A sweet, tiny little world.
Indha sondham pothum pothum
This affection alone is enough and more.
Chittammaa kaigal
Oh little aunt's hands,
Kottadi kottadi
Clap and beat the rhythm, beat the rhythm!
Endhan thaththamma
My tender little parrot,
Muthammaa muthu
Give me a kiss, my precious pearl,
Muthangal muthangal
Shower a cascade of kisses,
Konjam kottamma
Shower them upon us now!
Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum
Sing blessings to the apple of my eye,
Kannsimittum poovai paaru…..
Look at the winking flower...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kanmanikku vazhthu paadum' from the movie Annan (1999) is a heartwarming celebration of family bonds, affection, and unconditional love, particularly highlighting the protective and parental devotion of an elder brother (Annan) toward his sibling. The lyrics compare the loved one to a winking flower, a gentle parrot, and a precious pearl, expressing that seeing their joyful face and hearing their voice is more fulfilling than any worldly luxury. Throughout the track, the lyrics emphasize that for an orphan or a close-knit family, the elder brother steps into the role of both father and mother. It paints a picture of a humble, loving home ('siru kootil') filled with innocent dreams, river-like overflowing affection ('paasam perukeduthu oda'), and pure happiness where the contentment of loved ones is cherished as heavenly bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannsimittum poovai paaru”
Compares the beloved family member/child to a 'winking flower' (Kannsimittum poo) and a 'parrot' (Thaththamma).
Epanalepsis / Echo Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Om mogatha paathiruntha / Paathiruntha”
The immediate echo/repetition of end phrases ('Paathiruntha', 'Thevai illa', 'Kettirundha') creates a rhythmic, conversational folk feel.
Extended Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paasam perukeduthu oda / Adhil padagaa en manadhu aada”
Compares affection to a rushing river (paasam perukeduthu oda) and the heart to a boat dancing on those waves.
Second-letter Assonance (Ethirai)
“Malliya poo poothiruchu / Alli onna paathiruchu”
The second consonant sound 'll' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Malliya' / 'Alli').
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Trivia
The movie 'Annan' (1999) stars Ramarajan and Swathi. The film features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, celebrating traditional Tamil familial values and sibling sentiment that was a hallmark of rural drama films in late 90s Tamil cinema.
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