Kannae Azhagaaga Nee Oonjal Aadu
From Tamizhariyum Perumal · 1942
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- V. A. Chellappa, P. A. Periyanayaki
- Music director
- B. R. Rejin
- Details
- Tamizhariyum Perumal1942
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aaraaro aari aaraaro | Hushaby, lullaby, aaraaro |
| Seeraarum maadhava srungaara maeni | O glorious Madhava with a charming form |
| Aaraaro aari aaraaro | Hushaby, lullaby, aaraaro |
| Seeraarum maadhava srungaara maeni | O glorious Madhava with a charming form |
| Pottridum poongodhai | Praised lady like a blossoming creeper |
| Polindha puvimael nee | You who shine resplendently upon this earth |
| Ponnae en anbae konda | O my golden treasure, filled with deep love |
| Pon kaaikkum tharuvae naan | I am the tree that yields golden fruits |
| Pugazhumaam pon kaaikkum tharuvae | Indeed, the praised tree yielding golden fruit |
| Podhae semponnoonjal meedhaadum poovaai | O flower swinging gently on the pure golden swing in bloom |
| Male | |
| Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu | My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing |
| Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu | My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing |
| Migum anbu kondennodu ravaadum | Conversing playfully with me at night with abundant love |
| Migum anbu kondennodu ravaadum | Conversing playfully with me at night with abundant love |
| Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu | My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing |
| Female | |
| Thaniyaai naanaada tharaimael nee vaada | If I swing all alone while you wither on the ground |
| Thaniyaai naanaada tharaimael nee vaada | If I swing all alone while you wither on the ground |
| Thagumaa nannaesam tharumaa sandhosam | Is such love appropriate, will it grant any joy? |
| Thagumaa nannaesam tharumaa sandhosam | Is such love appropriate, will it grant any joy? |
| Male | |
| Manam polavae undhan manam polavae | Just as you wish, according to your heart's desire |
| Female | |
| Pooppattu chaelai pudhu vaetti poondu | Draped in a floral silk saree and wearing a new veshti |
| Pooppattu chaelai pudhu vaetti poondu | Draped in a floral silk saree and wearing a new veshti |
| Maappillai ponnumae vaithaadalaamaa | Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other? |
| Maappillai ponnumae vaithaadalaamaa | Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other? |
| Male | |
| Maappillai naan nee | I am the groom, and you are... |
| Female | |
| Hmm mm mm mmm | Hmm mm mm mmm |
| Maappillai ponnumae vaithaadalaamaa | Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other? |
| Male | |
| Samayochidham adhu samayochidham | That is presence of mind, indeed presence of mind! |
ஆராரோ ஆரி ஆராரோ
சீராரும் மாதவ ஸ்ருங்காரமேனி
ஆராரோ ஆரி ஆராரோ
சீராரும் மாதவ ஸ்ருங்காரமேனி
போற்றிடும் பூங்கோதை
போலிந்த புவிமேல் நீ
பொன்னே யென் அன்பேகொண்ட
பொன்காய்க்கும் தருவே நான்
புகழுமாம் பொன் காய்க்கும் தருவே
போதே செம்பொன்னூஞ்சல் மீதாடும் பூவாய்
Hushaby, lullaby, aaraaro
O glorious Madhava with a charming form
Hushaby, lullaby, aaraaro
O glorious Madhava with a charming form
Praised lady like a blossoming creeper
You who shine resplendently upon this earth
O my golden treasure, filled with deep love
I am the tree that yields golden fruits
Indeed, the praised tree yielding golden fruit
O flower swinging gently on the pure golden swing in bloom
கண்ணே அழகாக நீ ஊஞ்சல் ஆடு
கண்ணே அழகாக நீ ஊஞ்சல் ஆடு
மிகும் அன்பு கொண்டென்னோடுறவாடும்
மிகும் அன்பு கொண்டென்னோடுறவாடும்
கண்ணே அழகாக நீ ஊஞ்சல் ஆடு
My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing
My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing
Conversing playfully with me at night with abundant love
Conversing playfully with me at night with abundant love
My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing
தனியாய் நானாட தரைமேல் நீ வாட
தனியாய் நானாட தரைமேல் நீ வாட
தகுமா நன்னேசம் தருமா சந்தோஷம்
தகுமா நன்னேசம் தருமா சந்தோஷம்
If I swing all alone while you wither on the ground
If I swing all alone while you wither on the ground
Is such love appropriate, will it grant any joy?
Is such love appropriate, will it grant any joy?
மனம்போலவே உந்தன் மனம் போலவே
Just as you wish, according to your heart's desire
ஊஞ்சல் விளையாடலாம்
வாஞ்சையாக
ஊஞ்சல் விளையாடலாம் வாஞ்சையாக
மென்மேலுமன்பு நீடும் சீராக
மென்மேலுமன்பு நீடும் சீராக
ஊஞ்சல் விளையாடலாம் வாஞ்சையாக
Draped in a floral silk saree and wearing a new veshti
Draped in a floral silk saree and wearing a new veshti
Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other?
Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other?
பூப்பட்டுச் சேலை புதுவேட்டி பூண்டு
பூப்பட்டுச் சேலை புதுவேட்டி பூண்டு
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணுமே வைத்தாடலாமா
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணுமே வைத்தாடலாமா
I am the groom, and you are...
மாப்பிள்ளை நான் நீ
Hmm mm mm mmm
Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other?
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணுமே வைத்தாடலாமா
That is presence of mind, indeed presence of mind!
சமயோசிதம் அது சமயோசிதம்
ஊஞ்சல் விளையாடலாம்
வாஞ்சையாக
ஊஞ்சல் விளையாடலாம் வாஞ்சையாக
மென்மேலுமன்பு நீடும் சீராக
மென்மேலுமன்பு நீடும் சீராக
ஊஞ்சல் விளையாடலாம் வாஞ்சையாக
Aaraaro aari aaraaro
Hushaby, lullaby, aaraaro
Seeraarum maadhava srungaara maeni
O glorious Madhava with a charming form
Aaraaro aari aaraaro
Hushaby, lullaby, aaraaro
Seeraarum maadhava srungaara maeni
O glorious Madhava with a charming form
Pottridum poongodhai
Praised lady like a blossoming creeper
Polindha puvimael nee
You who shine resplendently upon this earth
Ponnae en anbae konda
O my golden treasure, filled with deep love
Pon kaaikkum tharuvae naan
I am the tree that yields golden fruits
Pugazhumaam pon kaaikkum tharuvae
Indeed, the praised tree yielding golden fruit
Podhae semponnoonjal meedhaadum poovaai
O flower swinging gently on the pure golden swing in bloom
Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu
My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing
Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu
My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing
Migum anbu kondennodu ravaadum
Conversing playfully with me at night with abundant love
Migum anbu kondennodu ravaadum
Conversing playfully with me at night with abundant love
Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu
My precious one, swing gracefully on the swing
Thaniyaai naanaada tharaimael nee vaada
If I swing all alone while you wither on the ground
Thaniyaai naanaada tharaimael nee vaada
If I swing all alone while you wither on the ground
Thagumaa nannaesam tharumaa sandhosam
Is such love appropriate, will it grant any joy?
Thagumaa nannaesam tharumaa sandhosam
Is such love appropriate, will it grant any joy?
Manam polavae undhan manam polavae
Just as you wish, according to your heart's desire
Pooppattu chaelai pudhu vaetti poondu
Draped in a floral silk saree and wearing a new veshti
Pooppattu chaelai pudhu vaetti poondu
Draped in a floral silk saree and wearing a new veshti
Maappillai ponnumae vaithaadalaamaa
Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other?
Maappillai ponnumae vaithaadalaamaa
Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other?
Maappillai naan nee
I am the groom, and you are...
Hmm mm mm mmm
Hmm mm mm mmm
Maappillai ponnumae vaithaadalaamaa
Is it right for the groom and bride to tease each other?
Samayochidham adhu samayochidham
That is presence of mind, indeed presence of mind!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a playful and affectionate dialogue between lovers, opening with rhythmic lullaby-style soothing chants before transitioning into romantic banter. The male lead praises the beauty of his beloved, comparing her to a flowering creeper on a golden swing, while framing himself as a fruit-bearing tree that provides for her. The lyrics shift playfully into lighthearted teasing, questioning whether true affection allows one partner to enjoy themselves while the other remains longing on the ground. Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi for the 1942 classic Tamizhariyum Perumal, the piece blends traditional classical imagery with conversational wit. The couple exchanges teasing remarks about attire, roles as groom and bride, and quick-witted responses ('Samayochidham'), highlighting the joy of mutual understanding, affection, and presence of mind in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Pon kaaikkum tharuvae naan”
Comparing the self to a golden fruit-bearing tree ('pon kaaikkum tharuvae') to symbolize emotional wealth and generosity.
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Thaniyaai naanaada tharaimael nee vaada”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across words ('Thaniyaai', 'tharaimael') creates a pleasing rhythmic flow.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Thagumaa nannaesam tharumaa sandhosam”
Matching second consonants ('g' sound in 'Thagumaa' and 'Tharumaa') establishes poetic cadence.
Refrain / Repetition (Anaphora)
“Kannae azhagaaga nee oonjal aadu”
Repeated line emphasizing affectionate entreaty to swing gracefully.
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Trivia
Tamizhariyum Perumal (1942) was produced by Modern Theatres and directed by T. R. Sundaram. The film featured legendary lyrist Udumalai Narayanakavi, whose witty wordplay in this song highlights quick intelligence ('Samayochidham'). The film also featured a young M. G. Ramachandran in a supporting role early in his career.
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