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Kannamma Song Lyrics – Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum

From Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum · 2019

Lyricist
Sam C. S
Singer
Anirudh Ravichander
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hmm ..mm…mm…mmm..[Humming]
Hmm…mm…mm…mmm…mm…[Humming]
Male
Kannamma unnaOh Kannamma, about you
Manasil ninaikkirenI am constantly thinking in my heart
Paarva paaradiLook at me with your gentle gaze
Pennae…Oh girl…
Male
Ennenamoo konjiWith so much affection and fondness
Pesa thudikkirenI am yearning to talk to you
Neeyum pesinaaIf only you would speak to me as well
Kannae…Oh my eyes / my dear…
Male
Kannamma unnaOh Kannamma, about you
Manasil ninaikkirenI am constantly thinking in my heart
Paarva paaradiLook at me with your gentle gaze
Pennae…Oh girl…
Male
Ennenamoo konjiWith so much affection and fondness
Pesa thudikkirenI am yearning to talk to you
Neeyum pesinaaIf only you would speak to me as well
Kannae…Oh my eyes / my dear…
Male
Enakkulla pudithaagaNewly inside me
Pudhu kaadhal nee thantha..You gave a fresh love..
Manasaagum valikoodaEven the ache that burdens the heart
Sugamthaanae nee sonnaIs a bliss, you told me
Male
Sokkatha sokkathaWithout enchanting me completely
Yaar pathum sikkaathaRemaining caught by no one else
En nenjil yen vandhuWhy did you enter my heart
Ennoda thikkaanaAnd become my destination?
Male
Ara paarva nee paathuLooking at me with a half-glance
Adi nenja kollaathaOh girl, do not kill my heart
Nizhalkooda nadakindraEven the joy of walking alongside a shadow
Sugamkooda nee thanthaYou gave that happiness to me
Male
Kannamma unnaOh Kannamma, about you
Manasil ninaikkirenI am constantly thinking in my heart
Paarva paaradiLook at me with your gentle gaze
Pennae…Oh girl…
Male
Ennenamoo konjiWith so much affection and fondness
Pesa thudikkirenI am yearning to talk to you
Neeyum pesinaaIf only you would speak to me as well
Kannae…Oh my eyes / my dear…
Male
Kannamma unnaOh Kannamma, about you
Manasil ninaikkirenI am constantly thinking in my heart
Paarva paaradiLook at me with your gentle gaze
Pennae…Oh girl…
Male
Ennenamoo konjiWith so much affection and fondness
Pesa thudikkirenI am yearning to talk to you
Neeyum pesinaaIf only you would speak to me as well
Kannae…Oh my eyes / my dear…
Female
Hmm ..mm…mm…mmm..[Humming]
Hmm…mm…mm…mmm…mm…[Humming]
Hmm ..mm…mm…mmm..[Humming]
Hmm…mm…mm…mmm…mm…[Humming]
Male
Oh…mounam pesumOh… even the language spoken by silence
Mozhikooda azhagadiIs so beautiful, my dear
Aayul neela adhu pothum varudiCaress me, for that is enough to lengthen my lifetime
Unthan udhadin orangal maraikumWhatever the corners of your lips conceal
Pudhu mozhi adhai udaitheriBreak through that mystery and speak a new language
Male
Vellai poovaeOh white flower
Nee endhan nilavadiYou are my moon, my dear
Endhan vaanai maraikindra azhagiOh beauty who fills and hides my entire sky
Undhan uyirai en swasamThat my breath touches your soul
Thoduthena kooradi vandhu kooradiCome and tell me that, come tell me
Male
Nilavae… malare…Oh moon… oh flower…
Kaviyae…azhagae…Oh poem… oh beauty…
Anaiyaa ozhiyae…Oh unextinguishable light…
En nenjukulla vaa vaa…Come inside my heart, come…
Male
Nilavae… malare…Oh moon… oh flower…
Kaviyae…azhagae…Oh poem… oh beauty…
En nenjukulla nee vaa…aa..You come inside my heart…
Aaa…aaa….aa…aaa…aaa…aaa…[Vocalizing]
Aaa..aaa..aaa..aaa..[Vocalizing]
Aaa..aaa…haa…aaa..aaa..[Vocalizing]
Male
Kannamma unnaOh Kannamma, about you
Manasil ninaikkirenI am constantly thinking in my heart
Paarva paaradiLook at me with your gentle gaze
Pennae…Oh girl…
Male
Ennenamoo konjiWith so much affection and fondness
Pesa thudikkirenI am yearning to talk to you
Neeyum pesinaaIf only you would speak to me as well
Kannae…Oh my eyes / my dear…
Male
Aaa..aaa..aaa..aaa..[Vocalizing]
Pennae…Oh girl…
Aaa..aaa..aaa..aaa..[Vocalizing]
Kannae…Oh my dear…
Aaa..aaa..aaa..aaa..[Vocalizing]
Aaa..aaa..aaa..aaa..[Vocalizing]
Female
Hmm ..mm…mm…[Humming]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kannamma is a soul-stirring love ballad from the film 'Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum', expressing the protagonist's deep passion, vulnerability, and adoration for his beloved. He addresses her as Kannamma, expressing how his every thought revolves around her and how her gaze and silence affect him intensely.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Vellai poovae / Nee endhan nilavadi

The lover addresses his beloved as 'Vellai poovae' (white flower) and 'nilavadi' (moon), comparing her purity and brightness directly to celestial and natural beauties.

Emoni (Anaphora/Repetition)

Kannamma unna / Manasil ninaikkiren

The address 'Kannamma' and 'Kannae' are repeated throughout the chorus to build emotional intensity and rhythmic sweetness.

Imagery

Ara paarva nee paathu / Adi nenja kollaatha

The phrase 'Ara paarva' (half-glance) paints a vivid picture of shy, tantalizing eye contact.

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Trivia

Composed by Sam C.S. for the 2019 romantic thriller 'Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum', 'Kannamma' was sung by Anirudh Ravichander, making it one of the most popular track releases from the movie soundtrack.

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