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Kannale Naan Kanda

From Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film) · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
Music director
Vedha
Movie name
Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film)
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
17 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannaalae naan kanda kanamae
Uyir kaadhal kondadhen manamae
Idhu munnaalil undaana uravo
Idhan mudivum engo yedhuvo
Kannaalae naan kanda kanamae
Uyir kaadhal kondadhen manamae
Ennaadha inbam pennaaga vandhu
Ennodu vaavendru solludhae
Ennaadha inbam pennaaga vandhu
Ennodu vaavendru solludhae
Idhu munnaalil undaana uravo
Idhan mudivum engo yedhuvo
Kannaalae naan kanda kanamae
Uyir kaadhal kondadhen manamae
Yaarendru ketkaadhadhaeno
Yaaraanaal ennendru dhaano
Yaarendru ketkaadhadhaeno
Yaaraanaal ennendru dhaano
Neraaga nindru yaarendru kettaal
Kooraana vel paayum endro
Neraaga nindru yaarendru kettaal
Kooraana vel paayum endro
Yaaraana podhenna kannae
Naan unnum aanandha thaenae
Yaaraana podhenna kannae
Naan unnum aanandha thaenae
Nee veru alla naan veru alla
Verenna naan innum solla
Nee veru alla naan veru alla
Verenna naan innum solla
Ini ennaalum nee ingu enakkae
Ini ennaalum nee ingu enakkae
En idhayam ellaam umakkae
En idhayam ellaam umakkae
Kannaalae naan kanda kanamae
Uyir kaadhal kondadhen manamae
Female : Idhu munnaalil undaana uravo
Idhan mudivum engo yedhuvo
The very moment my eyes saw you,
why did my soul fall in love, my heart?
Is this a bond born in a past life?
Where will it lead, and what will its end be?
The very moment my eyes saw you,
why did my soul fall in love, my heart?
An unimagined joy has arrived in the form of a woman,
and she invites me to come with her.
An unimagined joy has arrived in the form of a woman,
and she invites me to come with her.
Is this a bond born in a past life?
Where will it lead, and what will its end be?
The very moment my eyes saw you,
why did my soul fall in love, my heart?
Why didn't you ask who I am?
Was it because it did not matter who I was?
Why didn't you ask who I am?
Was it because it did not matter who I was?
If you stood face-to-face and asked who I am,
did you fear a sharp spear would strike you?
If you stood face-to-face and asked who I am,
did you fear a sharp spear would strike you?
What does it matter who you are, my darling?
You are the sweet honey of joy that I taste.
What does it matter who you are, my darling?
You are the sweet honey of joy that I taste.
You and I are not separate from each other,
what more is left for me to say?
You and I are not separate from each other,
what more is left for me to say?
From now on and for all time, you are mine,
from now on and for all time, you are mine.
All of my heart belongs only to you.
All of my heart belongs only to you.
The very moment my eyes saw you,
why did my soul fall in love, my heart?
Is this a bond born in a past life?
Where will it lead, and what will its end be?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet expresses the profound, transcendent connection felt between two lovers upon meeting each other. The protagonist reflects on the moment their eyes met, musing that such an instant attraction must stem from a bond forged in a past incarnation ('munnaalil undaana uravo'). The song captures the overwhelming sweetness of true love that transcends identity, background, and fear, uniting two souls into a singular essence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)

“Naan unnum aanandha thaenae”

'Naan unnum aanandha thaenae' metaphorically compares the beloved to pure blissful honey consumed by the soul.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kannaalae naan kanda kanamae”

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kannaalae', 'kanda', and 'kanamae' creates a melodic cadence.

Emonai / Ethirhai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Nee veru alla naan veru alla / Verenna naan innum solla”

Matching second consonant 'r' sound in 'Veru' and 'Verenna' establishes rhythmic symmetry.

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Trivia

This romantic melody is featured in the 1960 Tamil historical fiction film 'Parthiban Kanavu', directed by D. Yoganand and based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's acclaimed 1942 novel of the same name. The film starred Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala, with memorable music composed by Vedha.

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