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Lyrics & meaning

Kannamma En Kannamma

From Kara · 2015

Lyricist
Dhanush
Singer
Dhanush
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Kara
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
24 Feb 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannamma en kannamma
En kannukulla neethaanadiye yeeee….
Onnathaane onnathaane
En nenjukulla thaangum uyire ye….
Enakkaaga enakkaaga
Poranthaaye varama
Idhu thaano idhu thaano
Piravi sugama
Madi saaya madi saaya
Kadaha sollu edhama
Seragaana en nenjam
Vaanam thoduma
Uyire adi uyire
Nee irunthaale podhum
Kara sera vazhi thedum
Padagum meelum
Kannamma en kannamma
En kannukulla neethaanadiye yeeee….
Onnathaane onnathaane
En nenjukulla thaangum uyire yee…
Veyilukku othunga
Unadhu mundhaana
Nizhal tharum neranthiram
Enakku thanthaane
Iruttuku mezhuga
Urugum pennaala
Sumanthidum valigalum
Aarum thannaala
Vaazhum varaiye
Enai aalum piraiye
Karayuren karayuren
Unakkulla naane
Hey unakulla naane
Kannamma en kannamma
En kannukulla neethaanadiye yeeee….
Onnathaane onnathaane
En nenjukulla thaangum uyire ye….
Enakkaaga enakkaaga
Poranthaaye varama
Idhu thaano idhu thaano
Piravi sugama
Madi saaya madi saaya
Kadaha sollu edhama
Seragaana en nenjam
Vaanam thoduma
Uyire adi uyire
Nee irunthaale podhum
Kara sera vazhi thedum
Padagum meelum
Kannamma en kannamma
En kannukulla neethaanadiye yeeee….
Onnathaane onnathaane
En nenjukulla thaangum uyire ye….
Kannamma, my Kannamma,
You are the only one inside my eyes...
Only you, only you,
You are the life my heart holds close...
Just for me, just for me,
You were born as a blessing.
Is this, is this
The true joy of life?
As I lay my head on your lap,
Tell me a comforting story.
Will my heart that grew wings
Fly up and touch the sky?
My life, oh my darling life,
It is enough if you are just there.
Searching for a way to reach the shore,
The boat will find its way back.
Kannamma, my Kannamma,
You are the only one inside my eyes...
Only you, only you,
You are the life my heart holds close...
To take shelter from the heat,
The edge of your sari
Gives shade that lasts forever—
God has blessed me with it.
Like a candle in the dark,
Because of this girl who melts for me,
All the pain that I carry
Will heal on its own.
For as long as I live,
Oh crescent moon who rules over me,
I am dissolving, I am dissolving,
Deep within you,
Hey, deep within you.
Kannamma, my Kannamma,
You are the only one inside my eyes...
Only you, only you,
You are the life my heart holds close...
Just for me, just for me,
You were born as a blessing.
Is this, is this
The true joy of life?
As I lay my head on your lap,
Tell me a comforting story.
Will my heart that grew wings
Fly up and touch the sky?
My life, oh my darling life,
It is enough if you are just there.
Searching for a way to reach the shore,
The boat will find its way back.
Kannamma, my Kannamma,
You are the only one inside my eyes...
Only you, only you,
You are the life my heart holds close...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soulful track expresses deep romantic devotion, vulnerability, and gratitude towards a beloved partner referred to affectionately as 'Kannamma'. The protagonist reflects on how his lover's presence completes his life, acting as a divine blessing and a safe haven. She is depicted as a source of comfort who heals his emotional wounds like a selflessly melting candle in the darkness and offers shelter like shade under the hot sun. The lyrics use poetic imagery of a lost boat finding its way back to the shore to symbolize how love provides direction, hope, and resilience in times of struggle. Ultimately, the song portrays love as a transcendent force that makes life's hardships bearable and gives the soul wings to soar.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Onnathaane onnathaane”

Repeating words back-to-back like 'Onnathaane onnathaane' and 'Enakkaaga enakkaaga' heightens the emotional intimacy and reinforces devotion.

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)

“Iruttuku mezhuga urugum pennaala”

Comparing the woman's selfless care to a melting candle ('Iruttuku mezhuga urugum pennaala') illustrates her ability to bring light and healing into his dark times.

Metaphor (Extended Imagery)

“Enai aalum piraiye”

The lover is personified as a crescent moon ('Piraiye') that governs the speaker's heart and life.

Allegory / Symbolism

“Kara sera vazhi thedum padagum meelum”

The boat ('padagu') finding its way to the shore ('kara') symbolizes a troubled soul regaining hope and direction through the power of love.

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Trivia

Written and rendered by actor-lyricist Dhanush, 'Kannamma' showcases his signature conversational yet deeply emotional lyrical style. Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, the track stands out for its minimal acoustic arrangement that highlights vocal expressiveness.

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