- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Hesham Abdul Wahab
- Music director
- Hesham Abdul Wahab
- Movie name
- Hi Nanna
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kannaadi Kannaadi Paavaai from Hi Nanna (2023) is a deeply moving ode to fatherhood, capturing the tender bond between a single father and his young daughter. The father describes himself as her 'Aan Thaai' (male mother), willing to cushion her every step, turn into her guiding light, and absorb any grief before it ever touches her. He expresses that his entire existence revolves around her innocent presence. The song highlights the selfless nature of paternal affection. Even if she grows up, flies far away, or forgets his presence, his devotion will remain unchanged as she is his very speech and breath.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Aanaen unn aan thaayaai”
The term 'Aan Thaai' combines 'Aan' (Male) and 'Thaai' (Mother) to beautifully denote a father fulfilling the role of a mother.
Metaphor
“Kannaadi kannaadi paavaai”
Comparing the delicate child to a fragile glass doll ('Kannaadi paavaai').
Simile
“Veezhndhadhae or thooral polae”
Comparing the vast sentiment of joy landing on him to the sky raining down as a gentle drizzle ('thooral polae').
Monai (Initial Assonance)
“Nee sindhaa kanneeraai / Kaanaa parisaayai aavaen”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across successive phrases for rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
This track is the Tamil equivalent of the hit Telugu song 'Gaaju Bomma' from the movie Hi Nanna (2023), starring Nani and Kiara Khanna. Lyricist Madhan Karky coined the expression 'Aan Thaai' (Male Mother) specifically to represent single fathers who take on both maternal and paternal care.
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