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Lyrics & meaning

Kannaalan Vandhiduvaar

From Petra Maganai Vitra Annai · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Petra Maganai Vitra Annai1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Kanivaaga pesiduvaenI will speak to him tenderly
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Kanivaaga pesiduvaenI will speak to him tenderly
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Female
Ponnaana naalidhilaeOn this golden day
Aaa….aa….aa…..aa….aa….aa…Aaa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Ponnaana naalidhilae vaanagam melaeOn this golden day, high up in the sky
Poorana chandiran varuvadhu polaeLike the full moon appearing
Poorana chandiran varuvadhu polaeLike the full moon appearing
Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravaeTo fulfill my desires and fill me with happiness
Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravaeTo fulfill my desires and fill me with happiness
Yaengum nenjamae amaidhi kaanavaeSo that my longing heart may find peace
Female
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Kanivaaga pesiduvaenI will speak to him tenderly
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Female
Kaarkaala iravinilaeIn the dark rainy night
Aaa…aaa…aa….Aaa... aaa... aa...
Kaarkaala iravinilae kann munnalaeIn the dark rainy night, right before my eyes
Or nodi thondridum innalai polaeLike a flash of lightning appearing for a brief moment
Or nodi thondridum innalai polaeLike a flash of lightning appearing for a brief moment
Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravaeTo fulfill my desires and fill me with happiness
Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravaeTo fulfill my desires and fill me with happiness
Yaengum nenjamae amaidhi kaanavaeSo that my longing heart may find peace
Female
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Kanivaaga pesiduvaenI will speak to him tenderly
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Female
Ondraagum baakiyamae…The fortune of being united together...
Aaa….aaa…aa….Aaa... aaa... aa...
Ondraagum baakiyamae… illai endraalumEven if the blessing of being united together is not meant to be
Kannaalan saamiyai kaanbathu podhumJust beholding my beloved lord is enough
Kannaalan saamiyai kaanbathu podhumJust beholding my beloved lord is enough
Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravaeTo fulfill my desires and fill me with happiness
Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravaeTo fulfill my desires and fill me with happiness
Yaengum nenjamae amaidhi kaanavaeSo that my longing heart may find peace
Female
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive
Kanivaaga pesiduvaenI will speak to him tenderly
Kannaalan vandhiduvaarMy beloved husband will arrive

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the deep anticipation, devotion, and longing of a woman waiting for her beloved partner. She visualizes his arrival as a source of ultimate peace and joy, comparing his presence to the full moon rising in a clear night sky, or a brilliant streak of lightning illuminating a dark rainy night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

Poorana chandiran varuvadhu polae

Compares the arrival of her beloved to the appearance of the full moon in the sky, conveying radiance and peace.

Simile (Uwamai)

Or nodi thondridum innalai polae

Compares the sudden, dazzling sight of her lover to a flash of lightning on a rainy night.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Ponnaana naalidhilae

Refers to a special, auspicious day as a 'golden day' (Ponnaana naal) to emphasize its sacredness.

Rhyme / Internal Assonance (Iyaibu / Ethirai)

Ennaasai theeravae inbam neravae

The line uses matching end-sounds 'theeravae' and 'neravae' to create a soothing rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

This song from the 1958 film 'Petra Maganai Vitra Annai' features lyrics by legendary poet A. Maruthakasi and was sung by the famed playback singer P. Leela, with music composed by the Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo.

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