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Kanmaniye Unnai Kana

From Captain Ranjan · 1969

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Captain Ranjan
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
Chinnanchiru vaayaal
Sindhum mozhi kaettu magizhvaarae
Chinnanchiru vaayaal
Sindhum mozhi kaettu magizhvaarae
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
Unnai kaanum aaval meeriyae aa…aa…
Unnai kaanum aaval meeriyae avar
Ullam thudipparae thannilai maariyae
Ullam thudipparae thannilai maariyae
Minnidum undhan kannam thannai killi
Minnidum undhan kannam thannai killi
Vilaiyaadhum nilai kaana thavippeerae
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
Chinnanchiru vaayaal
Sindhum mozhi kaettu magizhvaarae
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
Ponnaal thandai seidhu poduvaar
Un punnagai kandaalae aadi paaduvaar
Thanniru kaiyaal unnai avar alli
Thanniru kaiyaal unnai avar alli
Thaalatti aanandham adai vaarae
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
Maalai velai thaavi inbamaai
Nee thandhaiyin mugam nokkuvaai
Pambaram bommai pattam vaangi ellaam
Pambaram bommai pattam vaangi ellaam
Anbodu unakkaethaan tharuvaarae…
Kanmaniyae unnai
Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
Hearing the sweet words that spill
from your tiny mouth, he will rejoice.
Hearing the sweet words that spill
from your tiny mouth, he will rejoice.
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
Overwhelmed by his longing to see you, ah... ah...
Overwhelmed by his longing to see you,
his heart will beat fast, losing himself in joy.
His heart will beat fast, losing himself in joy.
Playfully pinching your glowing cheeks,
playfully pinching your glowing cheeks,
he will yearn to play with you.
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
Hearing the sweet words that spill
from your tiny mouth, he will rejoice.
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
He will make golden anklets for you to wear,
and dance and sing just seeing your smile.
Gathering you up in both his arms,
gathering you up in both his arms,
he will cradle you and find pure joy.
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
In the evening, leaping up with delight,
you will look upon your father's face.
Buying spinning tops, dolls, and kites,
buying spinning tops, dolls, and kites,
he will give them all to you with love...
My precious child,
your father will come to see you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tender lullaby from Captain Ranjan (1969) is sung by a mother consoling her child while anticipating the father's return. She paints a heartwarming picture of the father's deep affection, describing how he yearns to see the child, play with them, and bring gifts. The lyrics evoke the joyous bond between father and child, highlighting small precious moments such as listening to baby talk, pinching cute cheeks, gifting golden anklets, and bringing toys like tops and kites. The overall tone is brimming with maternal warmth, hope, and familial love, captured through soft rhythmic phrasing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Pallavi Repetition / Refrain

“Kanmaniyae unnai / Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae”

The refrain 'Kanmaniyae unnai kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae' is repeated throughout the song to anchor the thematic promise of the father's arrival.

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kanmaniyae unnai / Kaana undhan thandhai varuvaarae”

Repetition of the 'K' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words creates a rhythmic, musical lilt suitable for a lullaby.

Imagery (Visual & Tactile)

“Minnidum undhan kannam thannai killi”

Evocative sensory imagery depicting sparkling cheeks, playful pinching, golden anklets, and buying toys like spinning tops and kites.

Assonance / Edhugai

“Pambaram bommai pattam vaangi ellaam”

Matching second-letter consonant sounds in consecutive lines ('Pambaram' / 'Anbodu') enhances melodic flow.

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Trivia

Captain Ranjan (1969) featured music composed by the legendary G. Ramanathan, one of Tamil cinema's pioneer music directors who defined the classical era of film music. Sung by P. Susheela, this lullaby showcases her signature soft and emotive vocals.

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