Kannaa Varuvaayaa
From Manathil Urudhi Vendum · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. S. Chitra, K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Manathil Urudhi Vendum1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kannaa varuvaayaa | Will you come, Krishna? |
| Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal | Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?' |
| Mannan varum paathai mangai paarkkiraal | The young woman gazes at the path her king will take. |
| Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu | Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden, |
| Female | |
| Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal | Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?' |
| Chorus :Kannaa…..kannaa….kannaa…..kannaa…. | Chorus: Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... |
| Male | |
| Aa….neela vaanum nilavum neerum | Ah... the blue sky, the moon, and the water, |
| Neeyena kaangiraen | I see them all as you. |
| Female :Unnumpothum urangumpothum | Female: While eating and while sleeping, |
| Un mugam paarkkiraen | I see only your face. |
| Male | |
| Kannan vanthu neenthidaathu | Without Krishna coming to swim in it, |
| Kaainthu pogum parkadal | The ocean of milk itself will dry up. |
| Female :Unnai ingu aadai pola | Female: Here, like a garment, |
| Yaettrukollum poovudal | This flower-like body embraces you. |
| Male | |
| Verillaiyae birunthaavanam | There is no other Vrindavan. |
| Female :Vidinthaalum nam aalinganam | Female: Even if dawn breaks, our embrace continues. |
| Male :Sorkkam idhuvo…. | Male: Is this heaven...? |
| Male | |
| Meera varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan | Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?' |
| Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu | Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden, |
| Meera varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan | Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?' |
| Male | |
| Malligai panjanai ittu | Laying a bed of jasmine, |
| Melliya sittridai thottu | Touching the slender waist, |
| Mogam theerkkavaa…. | Shall I quench this yearning...? |
| Male | |
| Malligai panjanai ittu | Laying a bed of jasmine, |
| Melliya sittridai thottu | Touching the slender waist, |
| Mogam theerkkavaa…. | Shall I quench this yearning...? |
| Female | |
| Manmatha manthiram solli | Chanting the mantras of Cupid, |
| Vanthanal sundharavalli raagam serkkavaa | If the beautiful lady comes, shall I harmonize the melody? |
| Female | |
| Manmatha manthiram solli | Chanting the mantras of Cupid, |
| Vanthanal sundharavalli raagam serkkavaa | If the beautiful lady comes, shall I harmonize the melody? |
| Male | |
| Kodi idai odivathan munnam | Before your creeper-like waist snaps, |
| Madiyinil eduththidavaa | Shall I gather you into my lap? |
| Female :Malarvizhi mayangidum vannam | Female: In a way that enchants flower-like eyes, |
| Madhurasam koduththidavaa | Shall I offer the sweet nectar of love? |
| Male | |
| Iravu muzhuthum uravu mazhayilae | Throughout the night, in the rain of togetherness, |
| Female :Iruvar udalum nanaiyum pozhuthilae | Female: As the bodies of both get drenched, |
| Male :Oruvar kavithai oruvar vizhiyilae | Male: One person's poetry shines in the other's eyes. |
| Kannaa varuvaayaa…… | Will you come, Krishna...? |
| Female | |
| Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal | Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?' |
| Male :Meeraa varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan | Male: Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?' |
| Female :Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu | Female: Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden, |
| Male :Meeraa varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan | Male: Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?' |
| Chorus | |
| Kannaa…..kannaa….kannaa…..kannaa…. | Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... |
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கண்ணா வருவாயா.....
கண்ணா வருவாயா மீரா கேட்கிறாள்
மன்னன் வரும் பாதை மங்கை பார்க்கிறாள்
மாலை மலர்ச் சோலை நதியோரம் நடந்து
Will you come, Krishna?
Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?'
The young woman gazes at the path her king will take.
Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden,
கண்ணா வருவாயா மீரா கேட்கிறாள்
குழு :
கண்ணா........கண்ணா........கண்ணா......கண்ணா....
Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?'
Chorus: Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... Krishna...
ஆ......நீல வானும் நிலவும் நீரும்
நீயென காண்கிறேன்
உண்ணும்போதும் உறங்கும்போதும்
உன் முகம் பார்க்கிறேன்
Ah... the blue sky, the moon, and the water,
I see them all as you.
Female: While eating and while sleeping,
I see only your face.
கண்ணன் வந்து நீந்திடாது
காய்ந்து போகும் பாற்கடல்
உன்னை இங்கு ஆடை போல
ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளும் பூவுடல்
Without Krishna coming to swim in it,
The ocean of milk itself will dry up.
Female: Here, like a garment,
This flower-like body embraces you.
வேறில்லையே பிருந்தாவனம்
விடிந்தாலும் நம் ஆலிங்கனம்
சொர்க்கம் இதுவோ...........
There is no other Vrindavan.
Female: Even if dawn breaks, our embrace continues.
Male: Is this heaven...?
மீரா வருவாளா கண்ணன் கேட்கிறான்
மாலை மலர்ச் சோலை நதியோரம் நடந்து
மீரா வருவாளா கண்ணன் கேட்கிறான்
Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden,
Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
மல்லிகைப் பஞ்சணை இட்டு
மெல்லிய சிற்றிடை தொட்டு
மோகம் தீர்க்கவா........
Laying a bed of jasmine,
Touching the slender waist,
Shall I quench this yearning...?
மல்லிகைப் பஞ்சணை இட்டு
மெல்லிய சிற்றிடை தொட்டு
மோகம் தீர்க்கவா........
Laying a bed of jasmine,
Touching the slender waist,
Shall I quench this yearning...?
மன்மத மந்திரம் சொல்லி
வந்தனள் சுந்தரவள்ளி ராகம் சேர்க்கவா
Chanting the mantras of Cupid,
If the beautiful lady comes, shall I harmonize the melody?
மன்மத மந்திரம் சொல்லி
வந்தனள் சுந்தரவள்ளி ராகம் சேர்க்கவா
Chanting the mantras of Cupid,
If the beautiful lady comes, shall I harmonize the melody?
கொடி இடை ஒடிவதன் முன்னம்
மடியினில் எடுத்திடவா
மலர்விழி மயங்கிடும் வண்ணம்
மதுரசம் கொடுத்திடவா
Before your creeper-like waist snaps,
Shall I gather you into my lap?
Female: In a way that enchants flower-like eyes,
Shall I offer the sweet nectar of love?
இரவு முழுதும் உறவு மழையிலே
இருவர் உடலும் நனையும் பொழுதிலே
ஒருவர் கவிதை ஒருவர் விழியிலே
கண்ணா வருவாயா.............
Throughout the night, in the rain of togetherness,
Female: As the bodies of both get drenched,
Male: One person's poetry shines in the other's eyes.
Will you come, Krishna...?
கண்ணா வருவாயா மீரா கேட்கிறாள்
மீரா வருவாளா கண்ணன் கேட்கிறான்
மாலை மலர்ச் சோலை நதியோரம் நடந்து
மீரா வருவாளா கண்ணன் கேட்கிறான்
Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?'
Male: Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
Female: Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden,
Male: Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
கண்ணா........கண்ணா........கண்ணா......கண்ணா....
Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... Krishna...
…………..
...
Kannaa varuvaayaa
Will you come, Krishna?
Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal
Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?'
Mannan varum paathai mangai paarkkiraal
The young woman gazes at the path her king will take.
Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu
Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden,
Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal
Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?'
Chorus :Kannaa…..kannaa….kannaa…..kannaa….
Chorus: Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... Krishna...
Aa….neela vaanum nilavum neerum
Ah... the blue sky, the moon, and the water,
Neeyena kaangiraen
I see them all as you.
Female :Unnumpothum urangumpothum
Female: While eating and while sleeping,
Un mugam paarkkiraen
I see only your face.
Kannan vanthu neenthidaathu
Without Krishna coming to swim in it,
Kaainthu pogum parkadal
The ocean of milk itself will dry up.
Female :Unnai ingu aadai pola
Female: Here, like a garment,
Yaettrukollum poovudal
This flower-like body embraces you.
Verillaiyae birunthaavanam
There is no other Vrindavan.
Female :Vidinthaalum nam aalinganam
Female: Even if dawn breaks, our embrace continues.
Male :Sorkkam idhuvo….
Male: Is this heaven...?
Meera varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan
Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu
Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden,
Meera varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan
Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
Malligai panjanai ittu
Laying a bed of jasmine,
Melliya sittridai thottu
Touching the slender waist,
Mogam theerkkavaa….
Shall I quench this yearning...?
Malligai panjanai ittu
Laying a bed of jasmine,
Melliya sittridai thottu
Touching the slender waist,
Mogam theerkkavaa….
Shall I quench this yearning...?
Manmatha manthiram solli
Chanting the mantras of Cupid,
Vanthanal sundharavalli raagam serkkavaa
If the beautiful lady comes, shall I harmonize the melody?
Manmatha manthiram solli
Chanting the mantras of Cupid,
Vanthanal sundharavalli raagam serkkavaa
If the beautiful lady comes, shall I harmonize the melody?
Kodi idai odivathan munnam
Before your creeper-like waist snaps,
Madiyinil eduththidavaa
Shall I gather you into my lap?
Female :Malarvizhi mayangidum vannam
Female: In a way that enchants flower-like eyes,
Madhurasam koduththidavaa
Shall I offer the sweet nectar of love?
Iravu muzhuthum uravu mazhayilae
Throughout the night, in the rain of togetherness,
Female :Iruvar udalum nanaiyum pozhuthilae
Female: As the bodies of both get drenched,
Male :Oruvar kavithai oruvar vizhiyilae
Male: One person's poetry shines in the other's eyes.
Kannaa varuvaayaa……
Will you come, Krishna...?
Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal
Meera asks, 'Will you come, Krishna?'
Male :Meeraa varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan
Male: Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
Female :Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu
Female: Walking along the riverbank in the evening flower garden,
Male :Meeraa varuvaalaa kannan ketkiraan
Male: Krishna asks, 'Will Meera come?'
Kannaa…..kannaa….kannaa…..kannaa….
Krishna... Krishna... Krishna... Krishna...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from 'Manathil Urudhi Vendum' frames romantic devotion through the divine archetype of Lord Krishna and Meera. The heroine expresses her deep longing, seeing Krishna in every element of nature—the sky, moon, and water—and feeling that her life is incomplete without his presence. In response, Krishna expresses reciprocal adoration, weaving romantic imagery of soft jasmine beds, poetic embraces, and sweet togetherness. Vaali's lyrics elevate earthly love to a transcendent, spiritual level, while Ilaiyaraaja's composition and the vocal harmony between K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra create a timeless atmosphere of devotional romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory / உருவகம்
“Kannaa varuvaayaa meeraa ketkiraal”
Human romantic yearning is allegorized through the divine love of Krishna and Meera.
Monai / Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (மோனை)
“Malligai panjanai ittu / Melliya sittridai thottu / Mogam theerkkavaa….”
The line repeats the initial 'Ma' sound ('Malligai', 'Melliya', 'Mogam') creating melodic rhythm.
Metaphor / உருவகம்
“Yaettrukollum poovudal”
Describing the body as 'Poovudal' (flower body) and eyes as 'Malarvizhi' (flower eyes) compares delicate physical features to soft blossoms.
Imagery / காட்சியணி
“Maalai malar cholai nadhiyoram nadanthu”
Evokes a picturesque sensory scene of walking through an evening garden filled with flowers alongside a riverbank.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for K. Balachander's 1987 film 'Manathil Urudhi Vendum', this song is renowned for its seamless blend of Carnatic classical nuances with contemporary orchestration. The duet sung by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra remains one of the most iconic Tamil film duets centered on the theme of Krishna-Meera romance.
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