Kanna Kanna
From Vathikuchi · 2013
- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singer
- Sundar Narayana Rao
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Details
- Vathikuchi2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kanna… kanna… kanna… | Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved... |
| Urutti urutti… enna meratuna | By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me, |
| Naa enna… siru pillaiya | Am I a little child? |
| Pesi.. pesi.. pesi… | By speaking... speaking... speaking... |
| Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura | You attack me with your words, |
| Nee enna…. kilipillaiya | Are you a trained parrot? |
| Male | |
| Yethetho panni panni… | Doing all kinds of tricks... |
| Enna konjam meratapaakura | You try to threaten me a bit, |
| Yethetho solli solli… | Saying all kinds of things... |
| Manasa neeyum keduka paakura | You try to distract my heart, |
| Iru thaali katti pottu nanum vela kaattuven | Wait until I tie the sacred thali, then I'll show you what I'm capable of! |
| Male | |
| Kanna… kanna… kanna… | Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved... |
| Urutti urutti… enna meratuna | By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me, |
| Naa enna… siru pillaiya | Am I a little child? |
| Pesi.. pesi.. pesi… | By speaking... speaking... speaking... |
| Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura | You attack me with your words, |
| Nee enna…. kilipillaiya | Are you a trained parrot? |
| Male | |
| Aahh.. oru vali… aiyiram… | Ah... a single pain... into a thousand... |
| Mutham mutham aakkuven | I shall turn into kisses and kisses, |
| Ayulai… nodiyinil… | A whole lifetime... in a single split-second... |
| Thandi thandi kaatuven | I shall cross over and show you, |
| Aahh.. eer idhazh | Ah... pair of moist lips, |
| Aaradi… eeram eeram aakkuven | A six-foot frame... I shall drench in deep moisture, |
| Imai mudi… oosiyaal… | With hair fine as eyelashes, like a needle... |
| Kayam kayam aakkuven | I shall inflict wound upon wound, |
| Male | |
| Orae nodi.. unaimadi… | In a single moment... on your lap... |
| Saaikka paarppen… | I shall try to lay you down, |
| Sudum mazhai… kulir veyil.. | Scorching rain... chilly sunlight... |
| Thodavae paarppen… | I shall reach out to touch them, |
| Koondhal koosa meesai verukumae ye | As the hair tickles, even the mustache will quiver! |
| Male | |
| Kanna… kanna… kanna… | Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved... |
| Urutti urutti… enna meratuna | By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me, |
| Naa enna… siru pillaiya | Am I a little child? |
| Pesi.. pesi.. pesi… | By speaking... speaking... speaking... |
| Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura | You attack me with your words, |
| Nee enna…. kilipillaiya | Are you a trained parrot? |
| Male | |
| Iru kadal…. oru thuli… | Two massive oceans... into a single droplet... |
| Aagi aagi pooguthae | Are steadily shrinking and condensing, |
| Nagavari… mugavari… | A scratch mark... becoming an address... |
| Keeri keeri pogumae | Carving and etching its way, |
| Moodiya… kangalum… | Even eyes that are firmly closed... |
| Muraithu muraithu paarkumae | Will glare continuously and stare, |
| Dhevathai… moochilae… | In the quiet breath of the angel... |
| Koochal koochal ketkumae | Ecstatic clamors and cries will be heard, |
| Male | |
| Engo nila… engo kadal… | Somewhere the moon... somewhere the sea... |
| Ponga paarthen… | I watched them surge and overflow, |
| Adai mazhi…. uyir thoda… | Heavy torrential rain... touching the very soul... |
| Adada verppen…. | Oh my, I will break into a sweat! |
| Imaigal mooda uthadugal thirakumae ye | As eyelids close tightly, lips will gently open up! |
| Male | |
| Kanna… kanna… kanna… | Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved... |
| Urutti urutti… enna meratuna | By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me, |
| Naa enna… siru pillaiya | Am I a little child? |
| Pesi.. pesi.. pesi… | By speaking... speaking... speaking... |
| Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura | You attack me with your words, |
| Nee enna…. kilipillaiya | Are you a trained parrot? |
| Male | |
| Yethetho panni panni… | Doing all kinds of tricks... |
| Enna konjam meratapaakura | You try to threaten me a bit, |
| Yethetho solli solli… | Saying all kinds of things... |
| Manasa neeyum keduka paakura | You try to distract my heart, |
| Iru thaali katti pottu nanum vela kaattuven | Wait until I tie the sacred thali, then I'll show you what I'm capable of! |
| Male | |
| Kanna… kanna… kanna… | Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved... |
| Urutti urutti… enna meratuna | By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me, |
| Naa enna… siru pillaiya | Am I a little child? |
| Pesi.. pesi.. pesi… | By speaking... speaking... speaking... |
| Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura | You attack me with your words, |
| Nee enna…. kilipillaiya | Are you a trained parrot? |
கண்ண......கண்ண......கண்ண.....
உருட்டி உருட்டி......என்னை மெரட்டுனா
நான் என்ன........சிறு பிள்ளையா
பேசி....பேசி...... பேசி....
வார்த்தையால......என்ன தாக்குற
நீ என்ன.......கிளி பிள்ளையா
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Am I a little child?
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
You attack me with your words,
Are you a trained parrot?
ஏதேதோ பண்ணி பண்ணி.....
என்ன கொஞ்சம் மெரட்ட பாக்குற
ஏதேதோ சொல்லி சொல்லி.....
மனச நீயும் கெடுக்க பாக்குற
இரு தாலி கட்டி போட்டு நானும் வேள காட்டுவேன்
Doing all kinds of tricks...
You try to threaten me a bit,
Saying all kinds of things...
You try to distract my heart,
Wait until I tie the sacred thali, then I'll show you what I'm capable of!
கண்ண......கண்ண......கண்ண.....
உருட்டி உருட்டி......என்னை மெரட்டுனா
நான் என்ன........சிறு பிள்ளையா
பேசி....பேசி...... பேசி....
வார்த்தையால......என்ன தாக்குற
நீ என்ன.......கிளி பிள்ளையா
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Am I a little child?
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
You attack me with your words,
Are you a trained parrot?
ஆஅ..... ஒரு வலி......ஆயிரம்.....
முத்தம் முத்தம் ஆக்குவேன்
ஆயுளை......நொடியினில்
தாண்டி தாண்டி காட்டுவேன்
ஆ......ஈரிதழ்
ஆரடி......ஈரம் ஈரம் ஆக்குவேன்
இமை முடி.....ஊசியால்
காயம் காயம் ஆக்குவேன்
Ah... a single pain... into a thousand...
I shall turn into kisses and kisses,
A whole lifetime... in a single split-second...
I shall cross over and show you,
Ah... pair of moist lips,
A six-foot frame... I shall drench in deep moisture,
With hair fine as eyelashes, like a needle...
I shall inflict wound upon wound,
ஒரே நொடி......உனை மடி
சாய்க்க பார்த்தேன்
சுடும் மழை.....குளிர் வெயில்.....
தொடவே பார்த்தேன்
கூந்தல் கூச மீசை வேர்க்குமே ஏ
In a single moment... on your lap...
I shall try to lay you down,
Scorching rain... chilly sunlight...
I shall reach out to touch them,
As the hair tickles, even the mustache will quiver!
கண்ண......கண்ண......கண்ண.....
உருட்டி உருட்டி......என்னை மெரட்டுனா
நான் என்ன........சிறு பிள்ளையா
பேசி....பேசி...... பேசி....
வார்த்தையால......என்ன தாக்குற
நீ என்ன.......கிளி பிள்ளையா
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Am I a little child?
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
You attack me with your words,
Are you a trained parrot?
இரு கடல்.....ஒரு துளி....
ஆகி ஆகி போகுதே
நகவரி......முகவரி.....
கீறி கீறி போகுமே
மூடிய கண்களும் முறைத்து முறைத்து பார்க்குமே
தேவதை......மூச்சிலே.....
கூச்சல் கூச்சல் கேட்குமே
Two massive oceans... into a single droplet...
Are steadily shrinking and condensing,
A scratch mark... becoming an address...
Carving and etching its way,
Even eyes that are firmly closed...
Will glare continuously and stare,
In the quiet breath of the angel...
Ecstatic clamors and cries will be heard,
எங்கோ நிலா......எங்கே கடல்
பொங்க பார்த்தேன்
அடை மழை.....உயிர் தொட......
அடடா வேர்ப்பேன்
இமைகள் மூட உதடுகள் திறக்குமே ஏ....
Somewhere the moon... somewhere the sea...
I watched them surge and overflow,
Heavy torrential rain... touching the very soul...
Oh my, I will break into a sweat!
As eyelids close tightly, lips will gently open up!
கண்ண......கண்ண......கண்ண.....
உருட்டி உருட்டி......என்னை மெரட்டுனா
நான் என்ன........சிறு பிள்ளையா
பேசி....பேசி...... பேசி....
வார்த்தையால......என்ன தாக்குற
நீ என்ன.......கிளி பிள்ளையா
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Am I a little child?
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
You attack me with your words,
Are you a trained parrot?
ஏதேதோ பண்ணி பண்ணி.....
என்ன கொஞ்சம் மெரட்ட பாக்குற
ஏதேதோ சொல்லி சொல்லி.....
மனச நீயும் கெடுக்க பாக்குற
இரு தாலி கட்டி போட்டு நானும் வேள காட்டுவேன்
Doing all kinds of tricks...
You try to threaten me a bit,
Saying all kinds of things...
You try to distract my heart,
Wait until I tie the sacred thali, then I'll show you what I'm capable of!
கண்ண......கண்ண......கண்ண.....
உருட்டி உருட்டி......என்னை மெரட்டுனா
நான் என்ன........சிறு பிள்ளையா
பேசி....பேசி...... பேசி....
வார்த்தையால......என்ன தாக்குற
நீ என்ன.......கிளி பிள்ளையா
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Am I a little child?
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
You attack me with your words,
Are you a trained parrot?
Kanna… kanna… kanna…
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
Urutti urutti… enna meratuna
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Naa enna… siru pillaiya
Am I a little child?
Pesi.. pesi.. pesi…
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura
You attack me with your words,
Nee enna…. kilipillaiya
Are you a trained parrot?
Yethetho panni panni…
Doing all kinds of tricks...
Enna konjam meratapaakura
You try to threaten me a bit,
Yethetho solli solli…
Saying all kinds of things...
Manasa neeyum keduka paakura
You try to distract my heart,
Iru thaali katti pottu nanum vela kaattuven
Wait until I tie the sacred thali, then I'll show you what I'm capable of!
Kanna… kanna… kanna…
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
Urutti urutti… enna meratuna
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Naa enna… siru pillaiya
Am I a little child?
Pesi.. pesi.. pesi…
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura
You attack me with your words,
Nee enna…. kilipillaiya
Are you a trained parrot?
Aahh.. oru vali… aiyiram…
Ah... a single pain... into a thousand...
Mutham mutham aakkuven
I shall turn into kisses and kisses,
Ayulai… nodiyinil…
A whole lifetime... in a single split-second...
Thandi thandi kaatuven
I shall cross over and show you,
Aahh.. eer idhazh
Ah... pair of moist lips,
Aaradi… eeram eeram aakkuven
A six-foot frame... I shall drench in deep moisture,
Imai mudi… oosiyaal…
With hair fine as eyelashes, like a needle...
Kayam kayam aakkuven
I shall inflict wound upon wound,
Orae nodi.. unaimadi…
In a single moment... on your lap...
Saaikka paarppen…
I shall try to lay you down,
Sudum mazhai… kulir veyil..
Scorching rain... chilly sunlight...
Thodavae paarppen…
I shall reach out to touch them,
Koondhal koosa meesai verukumae ye
As the hair tickles, even the mustache will quiver!
Kanna… kanna… kanna…
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
Urutti urutti… enna meratuna
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Naa enna… siru pillaiya
Am I a little child?
Pesi.. pesi.. pesi…
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura
You attack me with your words,
Nee enna…. kilipillaiya
Are you a trained parrot?
Iru kadal…. oru thuli…
Two massive oceans... into a single droplet...
Aagi aagi pooguthae
Are steadily shrinking and condensing,
Nagavari… mugavari…
A scratch mark... becoming an address...
Keeri keeri pogumae
Carving and etching its way,
Moodiya… kangalum…
Even eyes that are firmly closed...
Muraithu muraithu paarkumae
Will glare continuously and stare,
Dhevathai… moochilae…
In the quiet breath of the angel...
Koochal koochal ketkumae
Ecstatic clamors and cries will be heard,
Engo nila… engo kadal…
Somewhere the moon... somewhere the sea...
Ponga paarthen…
I watched them surge and overflow,
Adai mazhi…. uyir thoda…
Heavy torrential rain... touching the very soul...
Adada verppen….
Oh my, I will break into a sweat!
Imaigal mooda uthadugal thirakumae ye
As eyelids close tightly, lips will gently open up!
Kanna… kanna… kanna…
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
Urutti urutti… enna meratuna
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Naa enna… siru pillaiya
Am I a little child?
Pesi.. pesi.. pesi…
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura
You attack me with your words,
Nee enna…. kilipillaiya
Are you a trained parrot?
Yethetho panni panni…
Doing all kinds of tricks...
Enna konjam meratapaakura
You try to threaten me a bit,
Yethetho solli solli…
Saying all kinds of things...
Manasa neeyum keduka paakura
You try to distract my heart,
Iru thaali katti pottu nanum vela kaattuven
Wait until I tie the sacred thali, then I'll show you what I'm capable of!
Kanna… kanna… kanna…
Oh my beloved... oh my beloved... oh my beloved...
Urutti urutti… enna meratuna
By rolling your eyes... you intimidate me,
Naa enna… siru pillaiya
Am I a little child?
Pesi.. pesi.. pesi…
By speaking... speaking... speaking...
Vaarthaiyaala…. enna thaakura
You attack me with your words,
Nee enna…. kilipillaiya
Are you a trained parrot?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is a playful, romantic duet/soliloquy filled with banter, sensuality, and tender threats between lovers. The protagonist addresses her partner, teasingly questioning why he tries to intimidate her with rolling eyes or sharp words as if she were a defenseless child or he a repeating parrot. She mockingly warns him that once they are wedded, she will show her true dominance in the relationship. As the verses progress, the imagery becomes intensely poetic and intimate. The lyrics depict sensory paradoxes—scorching rain, freezing sunlight, ocean-sized passion condensed into single drops, and soft eyelashes causing sharp wounds of love. It portrays the intense emotional and physical chemistry shared by the couple, where playful intimidation yields to profound romantic affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar / Repetition (Reduplication)
“Urutti urutti… enna meratuna”
The usage of words like 'Urutti urutti' (rolling eyes) and 'Pesi.. pesi.. pesi' (speaking repeatedly) adds rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity to the banter.
Oxymoron / Paradox (Muran)
“Sudum mazhai… kulir veyil..”
Combining opposing sensations like 'Sudum mazhai' (burning/hot rain) and 'kulir veyil' (chilly sunlight) highlights the overwhelming, contradictory feelings of intense passion.
Hyperbole & Visual Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Iru kadal…. oru thuli… Aagi aagi pooguthae”
Describing two oceans shrinking into a single drop metaphorically captures immense, boundless love condensing into an intimate moment.
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Trivia
The song comes from the 2013 Tamil action-thriller film 'Vathikuchi', produced by AR Murugadoss in collaboration with Fox Star Studios. The film marked the acting debut of Dileepan and features music composed by Ghibran, whose background score and unique melodic compositions were widely appreciated upon release.
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