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Lyrics & meaning

Kann Pattathu Konjam

From Thaali Bhagyam · 1966

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Thaali Bhagyam1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kan pattadhu konjamAn evil eye fell a little,
Pun pattadhu nenjamThe heart got wounded,
Male
Kai thottadhu unnaiMy hand touched you,
Kulir vittadhu ennaiMy chills vanished / warmth arrived.
Female
Kan pattadhu konjamAn evil eye fell a little,
Pun pattadhu nenjamThe heart got wounded,
Male
Kai thottadhu unnaiMy hand touched you,
Kulir vittadhu ennaiMy chills vanished.
Female
{Andhi pozhudhu poga{As the dusk faded away,
Pozhudhu pogaAs time passed,
Aasai vandhadhuDesire arose,
Adhu mudhal mudhalai thodangumbodhuWhen it started for the very first time,
Mayakkkam vandhadhu} (2)An intoxication arrived} (2)
Male
Vizhi malara malara paartha paarvaiThe gaze that looked as eyes blossomed,
Manadhil vizhundhadhuFell directly into the heart,
Vizhi malara malara paartha paarvaiThe gaze that looked as eyes blossomed,
Manadhil vizhundhadhuFell directly into the heart,
Udal kulunga kulunga siritha azhaguThe beauty that giggled as her body shook,
Madiyil vizhundhadhuFell gently onto the lap,
Udal kulunga kulunga siritha azhaguThe beauty that giggled as her body shook,
Madiyil vizhundhadhuFell gently onto the lap,
Female
Kan pattadhu konjamAn evil eye fell a little,
Pun pattadhu nenjamThe heart got wounded,
Male
Kai thottadhu unnaiMy hand touched you,
Kulir vittadhu ennaiMy chills vanished.
Male
{Indha perazhagu pon mugathai{Does shyness conceal
Naanam maraippadhoThis extremely beautiful golden face?
Illai paruva pennai paartha kannaiOr does desire conceal the eyes
Aasai maraippadho} (2)That looked at this young maiden?} (2)
Female
{Udal maraithirukka paartha podhu{When one attempts to see a covered body,
Ullam theriyumaaCan the inner heart be seen?
Andha ullam pongum vellathilaeIn the overflowing flood of that heart,
Uravu puriyumaa} (2)Will our relationship be understood?} (2)
Male
Kan pattadhu konjamAn evil eye fell a little,
Pun pattadhu nenjamThe heart got wounded,
Female
Kai thottadhu unnaiMy hand touched you,
Kulir vittadhu ennaiMy chills vanished.
Female
{Nalla kodai kaala naerathilum{Why do we feel a shivering chill
KulireduppadhenEven during peak summer time?
Udal kuliredukkum kaalathilumWhy do we feel boiling warm
Kodhithiruppadhen} (2)Even during cold weather?} (2)
Male
Indha kovai idhazh veluthirukkumWhat is the reason
Kaaranam ennaThese red ivy-gourd-like lips have gone pale?
Indha kovai idhazh velutthirukkumWhat is the reason
Kaaranam ennaThese red ivy-gourd-like lips have gone pale?
Un paalvizhighal sivandhirukkumWhat is the cause
Kaariyam ennaYour milky white eyes have turned red?
Un paalvizhighal sivandhirukkumWhat is the cause
Kaariyam ennaYour milky white eyes have turned red?
Female
Kan pattadhu konjamAn evil eye fell a little,
Male :Pun pattadhu nenjamMale: The heart got wounded,
Female
Kai thottadhu unnaiMy hand touched you,
Male :Kulir vittadhu ennaiMale: My chills vanished.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kan Pattadhu Konjam' from the 1966 movie 'Thaali Bhagyam' is a classic romantic duet portraying the sweet exchanges and sensory bliss between lovers. Through poetic inquiry and metaphorical banter, the song explores the physical and emotional sensations of falling in love—how warmth is felt in winter, chills in summer, and how tender touches spark intense passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kan pattadhu konjam / Pun pattadhu nenjam

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines (Kan / Pun, Kai / Kulir).

Monaai (Alliteration)

Vizhi malara malara paartha paarvai

Repetition of initial consonant sounds within the same line ('m' sound in malara malara).

Uvamai (Metaphor / Imagery)

Indha kovai idhazh veluthirukkum / Un paalvizhighal sivandhirukkum

'Kovai idhazh' compares red lips to the red ivy gourd fruit, and 'paalvizhi' compares eyes to the white purity of milk.

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Trivia

Although listed with unknown details in basic metadata, 'Thaali Bhagyam' (1966) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by Vaali, and this romantic track was rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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