Kannaana Kanni Ponnu
From Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana · 1979
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kannana kanni ponnu | A precious young maiden, |
| Kalyana naalai enni | Counting down her wedding day, |
| Ponnaaram koodiyaadudhu | The golden garland sways and dances, |
| Pudhu mannanai thedi | In search of her new king, |
| Poomedai katti paadudhu | Building a stage of flowers and singing. |
| Female | |
| Kannana kanni ponnu | A precious young maiden, |
| Kalyana naalai enni | Counting down her wedding day, |
| Ponnaaram koodiyaadudhu | The golden garland sways and dances, |
| Pudhu mannanai thedi | In search of her new king, |
| Poomedai katti paadudhu | Building a stage of flowers and singing. |
| Chorus | |
| Ullam thottaal kollai inbam | If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy, |
| Thulli paadava alli koodava | Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace? |
| Female | |
| Pallam undu medu undu | There are dips and rises, |
| Pazhagi kolla va inba paadam sollava | Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Vaasamullai vasandha kadhal | Fragrant jasmine, springtime love, |
| Aasai uravu aayiram parisu | A relationship of desire, a thousand gifts, |
| Vaasamullai vasandha kadhal | Fragrant jasmine, springtime love, |
| Aasai uravu aayiram parisu | A relationship of desire, a thousand gifts, |
| Thaenin manjam thedum sorgam | A bed of honey seeking heaven, |
| Poovai nenjam pudhumai konjum | A woman's heart fondly welcoming novelty, |
| Chorus | |
| Ullam thottaal kollai inbam | If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy, |
| Thulli paadava alli koodava | Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace? |
| Female | |
| Pallam undu medu undu | There are dips and rises, |
| Pazhagi kolla va inba paadam sollava | Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Vaana oonjal valamai kattum | A sky-high swing displaying richness, |
| Maanin paarvai mayakkam serkkum | A doe-like gaze adding enchantment, |
| Vaana oonjal valamai kattum | A sky-high swing displaying richness, |
| Maanin paarvai mayakkam serkkum | A doe-like gaze adding enchantment, |
| Maalai thendral manmadha vaasal | The evening breeze at Cupid's threshold, |
| Jaalam seiyum salangai naadham | The magical sound of anklets, |
| Chorus | |
| Ullam thottaal kollai inbam | If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy, |
| Thulli paadava alli koodava | Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace? |
| Female | |
| Pallam undu medu undu | There are dips and rises, |
| Pazhagi kolla va inba paadam sollava | Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Kannana kanni ponnu | A precious young maiden, |
| Kalyana naalai enni | Counting down her wedding day, |
| Ponnaaram koodiyaadudhu | The golden garland sways and dances, |
| Pudhu mannanai thedi | In search of her new king, |
| Poomedai katti paadudhu | Building a stage of flowers and singing. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
கண்ணான கன்னிப் பொண்ணு
கல்யாண நாளை எண்ணி
பொன்னாரம் கூடியாடுது
புது மன்னனை தேடி
பூமேடை கட்டிப் பாடுது...
A precious young maiden,
Counting down her wedding day,
The golden garland sways and dances,
In search of her new king,
Building a stage of flowers and singing.
கண்ணான கன்னிப் பொண்ணு
கல்யாண நாளை எண்ணி
பொன்னாரம் கூடியாடுது
புது மன்னனை தேடி
பூமேடை கட்டிப் பாடுது...
A precious young maiden,
Counting down her wedding day,
The golden garland sways and dances,
In search of her new king,
Building a stage of flowers and singing.
உள்ளம் தொட்டாடு கொள்ளை இன்பம்
துள்ளி பாடவா அள்ளி கூடவா...
If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy,
Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace?
பள்ளம் உண்டு மேடு உண்டு
பழகி கொள்ள வா இன்ப பாடம் சொல்லவா
There are dips and rises,
Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy?
லாலாலலிலலல்லா லாலாலலிலலல்லா
வாசமுல்லை வசந்தக் காதல்
ஆசை உறவு ஆயிரம் பரிசு
வாசமுல்லை வசந்தக் காதல்
ஆசை உறவு ஆயிரம் பரிசு
தேனின் மஞ்சம் தேடும் சொர்க்கம்
பூவை நெஞ்சம் புதுமை கொஞ்சும்
Fragrant jasmine, springtime love,
A relationship of desire, a thousand gifts,
Fragrant jasmine, springtime love,
A relationship of desire, a thousand gifts,
A bed of honey seeking heaven,
A woman's heart fondly welcoming novelty,
உள்ளம் தொட்டாடு கொள்ளை இன்பம்
துள்ளி பாடவா அள்ளி கூடவா...
If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy,
Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace?
பள்ளம் உண்டு மேடு உண்டு
பழகி கொள்ள வா இன்ப பாடம் சொல்லவா
There are dips and rises,
Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy?
லாலாலலிலலல்லா லாலாலலிலலல்லா
வான ஊஞ்சல் வளமை காட்டும்
மானின் பார்வை மயக்கம் சேர்க்கும்
வான ஊஞ்சல் வளமை காட்டும்
மானின் பார்வை மயக்கம் சேர்க்கும்
மாலைத் தென்றல் மன்மத வாசல்
ஜாலம் செய்யும் சலங்கை நாதம்
A sky-high swing displaying richness,
A doe-like gaze adding enchantment,
A sky-high swing displaying richness,
A doe-like gaze adding enchantment,
The evening breeze at Cupid's threshold,
The magical sound of anklets,
உள்ளம் தொட்டாடு கொள்ளை இன்பம்
துள்ளி பாடவா அள்ளி கூடவா...
If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy,
Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace?
பள்ளம் உண்டு மேடு உண்டு
பழகி கொள்ள வா இன்ப பாடம் சொல்லவா
There are dips and rises,
Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy?
லாலாலலிலலல்லா லாலாலலிலலல்லா
கண்ணான கன்னிப் பொண்ணு
கல்யாண நாளை எண்ணி
பொன்னாரம் கூடியாடுது
புது மன்னனை தேடி
பூமேடை கட்டிப் பாடுது...
A precious young maiden,
Counting down her wedding day,
The golden garland sways and dances,
In search of her new king,
Building a stage of flowers and singing.
லாலாலலிலலல்லா லாலாலலிலலல்லா
Kannana kanni ponnu
A precious young maiden,
Kalyana naalai enni
Counting down her wedding day,
Ponnaaram koodiyaadudhu
The golden garland sways and dances,
Pudhu mannanai thedi
In search of her new king,
Poomedai katti paadudhu
Building a stage of flowers and singing.
Kannana kanni ponnu
A precious young maiden,
Kalyana naalai enni
Counting down her wedding day,
Ponnaaram koodiyaadudhu
The golden garland sways and dances,
Pudhu mannanai thedi
In search of her new king,
Poomedai katti paadudhu
Building a stage of flowers and singing.
Ullam thottaal kollai inbam
If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy,
Thulli paadava alli koodava
Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace?
Pallam undu medu undu
There are dips and rises,
Pazhagi kolla va inba paadam sollava
Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy?
………………….
Vaasamullai vasandha kadhal
Fragrant jasmine, springtime love,
Aasai uravu aayiram parisu
A relationship of desire, a thousand gifts,
Vaasamullai vasandha kadhal
Fragrant jasmine, springtime love,
Aasai uravu aayiram parisu
A relationship of desire, a thousand gifts,
Thaenin manjam thedum sorgam
A bed of honey seeking heaven,
Poovai nenjam pudhumai konjum
A woman's heart fondly welcoming novelty,
Ullam thottaal kollai inbam
If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy,
Thulli paadava alli koodava
Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace?
Pallam undu medu undu
There are dips and rises,
Pazhagi kolla va inba paadam sollava
Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy?
………………….
Vaana oonjal valamai kattum
A sky-high swing displaying richness,
Maanin paarvai mayakkam serkkum
A doe-like gaze adding enchantment,
Vaana oonjal valamai kattum
A sky-high swing displaying richness,
Maanin paarvai mayakkam serkkum
A doe-like gaze adding enchantment,
Maalai thendral manmadha vaasal
The evening breeze at Cupid's threshold,
Jaalam seiyum salangai naadham
The magical sound of anklets,
Ullam thottaal kollai inbam
If the heart is touched, there is boundless joy,
Thulli paadava alli koodava
Shall I leap and sing, shall I gather and embrace?
Pallam undu medu undu
There are dips and rises,
Pazhagi kolla va inba paadam sollava
Shall I get accustomed, shall I teach a lesson of joy?
………………….
Kannana kanni ponnu
A precious young maiden,
Kalyana naalai enni
Counting down her wedding day,
Ponnaaram koodiyaadudhu
The golden garland sways and dances,
Pudhu mannanai thedi
In search of her new king,
Poomedai katti paadudhu
Building a stage of flowers and singing.
………………….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kannana Kanni Ponnu from Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana (1979) is a joyful romantic song expressing the feelings, anticipation, and tender desires of a young woman looking forward to her wedded life. The lyrics express her eager anticipation of meeting her life partner and embarking on a journey of shared happiness. Through rich sensory metaphors involving blossoms, sweet breezes, and musical anklets, lyricist Vaali paints love as a springtime awakening. The song gracefully navigates the playful excitement of romance alongside the emotional depth of mutual affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kannana kanni ponnu”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' consonant sound across 'Kannana', 'kanni', and 'Kalyana' creates rhythmic harmony.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ullam thottaal kollai inbam”
Rhyming of the second consonant 'lla' in 'Ullam' and 'Pallam' provides structural poetic elegance.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Maanin paarvai mayakkam serkkum”
Comparing a woman's gaze to that of a timid doe ('Maanin paarvai') highlights innocence and romantic fascination.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thulli paadava alli koodava”
Matching end suffixes like '-va' in 'paadava' and 'koodava' generate musical fluidity in the chorus.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and rendered by Vani Jayaram, the song features in the 1979 Tamil legal drama film Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana, directed by L. Balachander and starring Sivakumar and Lakshmi.
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