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Lyrics & meaning

Kannaa Maraiyaadhedaa

From Pennin Perumai · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
Jikki
Music directors
B. N. Rao, A. Rama Rao
Details
Pennin Perumai1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kannaa maraiyadhaedaaOh Krishna, do not hide away!
Kannaa maraiyadhaedaaOh Krishna, do not hide away!
Kanamyenum ennai vittu piriyadhaedaaDo not leave me even for a single moment!
Kannaa ….aaa….Oh Krishna... ah...
Kannaa maraiyadhaedaaOh Krishna, do not hide away!
Kanamyenum ennai vittu piriyadhaedaaDo not leave me even for a single moment!
Kannaa ….aaa….kanaaa….Oh Krishna... ah... Krishna...
Kannaa maraiyadhaedaaOh Krishna, do not hide away!
Female
Karavai thozhuvam thaediSeeking the milking shed,
Kandrudan varum maalaiIt is evening time as cows return with calves,
Karavai thozhuvam thaediSeeking the milking shed,
Kandrudan varum maalaiIt is evening time as cows return with calves,
Paravai inangal yaavumAll the species of birds,
Paadi urangum velaiSing and fall asleep at this hour,
Paravai inangal yaavumAll the species of birds,
Paadi urangum velaiSing and fall asleep at this hour,
Kannaa maraiyadhaedaaOh Krishna, do not hide away!
Female
Pattu pithaambaramumYour fine yellow silken robes,
Kettu vidum kelaaiyooWill get spoiled, won't you listen?
Pattu pithaambaramumYour fine yellow silken robes,
Kettu vidum kelaaiyooWill get spoiled, won't you listen?
Paal vadiyum vadhanamYour innocent, milk-like face,
Thrishti padum vaaraaiyooMight catch the evil eye, won't you come?
Paal vadiyum vadhanamYour innocent, milk-like face,
Thrishti padum vaaraaiyooMight catch the evil eye, won't you come?
Kannaa maraiyadhaedaaOh Krishna, do not hide away!
Female
Gopigal unai kandaalIf the gopis see you,
Kuraigal solvaaradaaThey will complain about your mischief!
Kulungum sadhangaiyoduWith your jingling anklets,
Padhungiyae selladhadaaDo not sneak away and go!
Gopigal unai kandaalIf the gopis see you,
Kuraigal solvaaradaaThey will complain about your mischief!
Kulungum sadhangaiyoduWith your jingling anklets,
Padhungiyae selladhadaaDo not sneak away and go!
Female
Kovinangal aaval migumThe cowherds are full of eager desire,
Kuzhalisai gaanamadaFor the divine music of your flute song,
Kovinangal aaval migumThe cowherds are full of eager desire,
Kuzhalisai gaanamadaFor the divine music of your flute song,
Konjidavae kaathirunthaalWaiting eagerly just to fondle you,
Konjidavae kaathirunthaalWaiting eagerly just to fondle you,
Kulamani raadhaiyadaaIs Radha, the gem of our clan!
Kannaa kannaa kannaa maraiyadhaedaaKrishna, Krishna, Krishna, do not hide away!
Maraiyadhaedaa … maraiyadhaedaaDo not hide away... do not hide away!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a tender, affectionate lullaby-style plea addressed to young Lord Krishna. The singer calls out to Krishna, begging him not to hide or stray far away even for a second. The lyrics paint a serene evening scene where cows return to their sheds with their young calves, and birds sing their final songs before going to sleep, marking the end of the day.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Karavai thozhuvam thaedi / Paravai inangal yaavum

The second consonant 'ra' matches across lines 9 and 13 ('Karavai' and 'Paravai').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Paal vadiyum vadhanam

'Paal vadiyum vadhanam' uses milk to metaphorically signify pure innocence on young Krishna's face.

Imagery (Visual & Auditory)

Karavai thozhuvam thaedi... Kulungum sadhangaiyodu

Evokes vivid pastoral scenes of cattle returning home at twilight, birds settling down, and the sound of jingling anklets ('kulungum sadhangai').

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Trivia

Pennin Perumai (1956) was a major Tamil drama film directed by P. Pullaiah, starring Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and P. Bhanumathi. The music for the movie was composed by A. Rama Rao and Master Venu, with lyrics written by the renowned poet Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.

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