Kannai Thirandhu
From Aandi Petra Selvan · 1957
- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Details
- Aandi Petra Selvan1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa | Open your eyes and look, oh man, |
| Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa | Always keep truth in your heart, |
| Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa | Let go of the intoxication of arrogance. |
| Female | |
| Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa | Open your eyes and look, oh man, |
| Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa | Always keep truth in your heart, |
| Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa | Let go of the intoxication of arrogance. |
| Female | |
| Maaligai meththai panjanai medhilo | Whether living in a palace on a soft bed, |
| Olai kudilo edhilo vaazhinum | Or living in a humble thatched hut, |
| Piratha maarkkamathu ondrae illaiyaa | Is not the final path of life the same for all? |
| Piratha maarkkamathu ondrae illaiyaa | Is not the final path of life the same for all? |
| Etcha thukkamithu nilaiththa meiyyadaa | This ultimate truth alone remains permanent, oh man. |
| Female | |
| Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa | Open your eyes and look, oh man, |
| Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa | Always keep truth in your heart, |
| Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa | Let go of the intoxication of arrogance. |
| Female | |
| Aa….aa…aa…aa… | Aa....aa...aa...aa... |
| Paname sinthanai puyalaai veesida | When money blows like a storm through one's thoughts, |
| Pattu manjamathil paangaai vaazhiyanum | Even if one lives luxuriously on a silken bed, |
| Nimmathiyaana yaezhaikkingae | For the peaceful poor person here, |
| Nimmathiyaana yaezhaikkingae | For the peaceful poor person here, |
| Vaazhkkaiyil ulla shanthi yaedhadaa | Where is such deep tranquility in a rich life, oh man? |
| Female | |
| Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa | Open your eyes and look, oh man, |
| Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa | Always keep truth in your heart, |
| Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa | Let go of the intoxication of arrogance. |
கண்ணைத் திறந்து காணடா
என்றும் உண்மை மனதில் வையடா
கர்வம் என்ற போதை விடடா
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Always keep truth in your heart,
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
கண்ணைத் திறந்து காணடா
என்றும் உண்மை மனதில் வையடா
கர்வம் என்ற போதை விடடா
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Always keep truth in your heart,
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
மாளிகை மெத்தை பஞ்சணை மீதிலோ
ஓலைக் குடிலோ எதிலோ வாழிணும்
பிரத மார்க்கமது ஒன்றே இல்லையா
பிரத மார்க்கமது ஒன்றே இல்லையா
எட்ச துக்கமிது நிலைத்த மெய்யடா
Whether living in a palace on a soft bed,
Or living in a humble thatched hut,
Is not the final path of life the same for all?
Is not the final path of life the same for all?
This ultimate truth alone remains permanent, oh man.
கண்ணைத் திறந்து காணடா
என்றும் உண்மை மனதில் வையடா
கர்வம் என்ற போதை விடடா
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Always keep truth in your heart,
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...
பணமே சிந்தனை புயலாய் வீசிட
பட்டு மஞ்சமதில் பாங்காய் வாழிணும்
நிம்மதியான ஏழைக்கிங்கே
நிம்மதியான ஏழைக்கிங்கே
வாழ்க்கையில் உள்ள சாந்தி ஏதடா
Aa....aa...aa...aa...
When money blows like a storm through one's thoughts,
Even if one lives luxuriously on a silken bed,
For the peaceful poor person here,
For the peaceful poor person here,
Where is such deep tranquility in a rich life, oh man?
கண்ணைத் திறந்து காணடா
என்றும் உண்மை மனதில் வையடா
கர்வம் என்ற போதை விடடா
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Always keep truth in your heart,
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa
Always keep truth in your heart,
Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa
Always keep truth in your heart,
Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
Maaligai meththai panjanai medhilo
Whether living in a palace on a soft bed,
Olai kudilo edhilo vaazhinum
Or living in a humble thatched hut,
Piratha maarkkamathu ondrae illaiyaa
Is not the final path of life the same for all?
Piratha maarkkamathu ondrae illaiyaa
Is not the final path of life the same for all?
Etcha thukkamithu nilaiththa meiyyadaa
This ultimate truth alone remains permanent, oh man.
Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa
Always keep truth in your heart,
Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
Aa….aa…aa…aa…
Aa....aa...aa...aa...
Paname sinthanai puyalaai veesida
When money blows like a storm through one's thoughts,
Pattu manjamathil paangaai vaazhiyanum
Even if one lives luxuriously on a silken bed,
Nimmathiyaana yaezhaikkingae
For the peaceful poor person here,
Nimmathiyaana yaezhaikkingae
For the peaceful poor person here,
Vaazhkkaiyil ulla shanthi yaedhadaa
Where is such deep tranquility in a rich life, oh man?
Kannai thiranthu kaanadaa
Open your eyes and look, oh man,
Endrum unmai manathil vaiyadaa
Always keep truth in your heart,
Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa
Let go of the intoxication of arrogance.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This philosophical song from 'Aandi Petra Selvan' (1957) serves as a moral awakening, urging human beings to discard worldly pride and live with truthfulness. It emphasizes that ultimate human destiny is an equalizer—whether one resides in a grand palace or a simple thatched hut, mortality and truth remain the same for everyone. Furthermore, the lyrics contrast the restless anxiety brought on by money with the deep, undisturbed peace enjoyed by a contented poor person. True peace comes from a humble heart rather than material wealth or silken comforts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Karvam endra bodhai vidadaa”
Arrogance or pride is metaphorically equated to an intoxicating drug or liquor ('bodhai').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Paname sinthanai puyalaai veesida”
The obsessive pursuit of wealth is portrayed as a storm ('puyal') sweeping through human thought.
Rhetorical Question
“Piratha maarkkamathu ondrae illaiyaa”
The lyricist poses rhetorical questions to challenge the listener to consider the reality of human mortality and true peace.
Contrast / Antithesis (Muran)
“Maaligai meththai panjanai medhilo / Olai kudilo edhilo vaazhinum”
The lyricist contrasts the luxury of a mansion ('Maaligai meththai') with the simplicity of a hut ('Olai kudil') to highlight equality in destiny.
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Trivia
'Aandi Petra Selvan' (1957), directed by P. Pullaiah and featuring music by T. Chalapathi Rao, is remembered for its strong philosophical moral themes. Lyricist Kuyilan penned these introspective lines, which were soulfully rendered by veteran singer Jikki. The song reflects the 1950s Tamil cinema tradition of embedding social and spiritual awakening tracks into mainstream narratives.
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