- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Yaen
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a woman's affectionate and romantic contemplation of her beloved, whom she tenderly calls 'Kannan' (Krishna). Through clever wordplay, she playfully refers to him as her child while clarifying that she remains a virgin maiden, blending maternal warmth with romantic yearning. She describes the intimate physical affection, joy, and deep emotional bond they share. Ultimately, she reassures her beating heart that their union is divine destiny written by God. She urges patience until the right time and place come, finding comfort in the realization that they are spiritually united as one.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Pun / Wordplay (Sledai)
“Kannan ennakkoru pillai / Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai”
The lyrics play on 'pillai' (child) and 'kanni' (maiden) to create an affectionate dichotomy where she treats her lover with maternal fondness while maintaining her maidenhood.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Mannan siripporu mullai”
Compares the smile of the beloved king ('mannan sirippu') to a blooming jasmine flower ('mullai').
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Ivanukku ival endru karuthu / Andha iraivan ezhuthiya ezhuthu”
Rhyming of the second syllable in consecutive lines ('va' in Ivanukku and 'ra' in Andha/iraivan, as well as 'karuthu' and 'ezhuthu').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Andha velaiyil aayiram gunangal”
Exaggerating the sensory and emotional reaction to a touch as bringing forth 'a thousand qualities/emotions'.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Kannadasan for the 1970 Tamil film 'Yaen', the song uses Krishna devotion (Bhakti) tropes intertwined with romantic imagery, a signature poetic style of Kannadasan.
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