Kannan Enakkoru Pillai
From Yaen · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Yaen1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai | I am still a maiden, not yet a mother |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai | I am still a maiden, not yet a mother |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Female | |
| Mannan siripporu mullai | My lover's smile is like a jasmine flower |
| Adhan manamoo aanandha kalaigalin ellai | Its fragrance is the realm of joyful arts |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Female | |
| Mellidazh thodum avan karangal | His hands touch soft petals |
| Andha velaiyil aayiram gunangal | At that moment, a thousand emotions emerge |
| Sollavoo naan andha sugangal | Shall I speak of those pleasures? |
| Avan thoduvadhum anaippadhum ethanai vidhangal | How many ways he touches and embraces! |
| Hahahahaha | Hahahahaha |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Female | |
| Madiyinil naan veithu sirikka | As I place him on my lap and laugh |
| Avan mayakkathil mel aadai parikka | In his ecstasy, he pulls at my upper garment |
| Idaiyinai orr kaiyil valaikka | Curving my waist with one arm |
| Andha inbathai allaamal ver edhai ninaikka | What else can I think of besides that bliss? |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai | I am still a maiden, not yet a mother |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Female | |
| Ivanukku ival endru karuthu | The belief that she is destined for him |
| Andha iraivan ezhuthiya ezhuthu | Is the script written by God himself |
| Ivanukku ival endru karuthu | The belief that she is destined for him |
| Andha iraivan ezhuthiya ezhuthu | Is the script written by God himself |
| Idamundu nerangal undu | There is a proper time and place |
| En idhayamae porumai koll iruvarum ondru | Be patient, my heart, the two of us are one |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
| Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai | I am still a maiden, not yet a mother |
| Kannan ennakkoru pillai | Krishna is a child to me |
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
நான் கன்னிதான் இன்னும் தாயாகவில்லை
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
நான் கன்னிதான் இன்னும் தாயாகவில்லை
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
Krishna is a child to me
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Krishna is a child to me
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Krishna is a child to me
மன்னன் சிரிப்பொரு முல்லை
அதன் மணமோ ஆனந்தக் கலைகளின் எல்லை
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
My lover's smile is like a jasmine flower
Its fragrance is the realm of joyful arts
Krishna is a child to me
மெல்லிதழ் தொடும் அவன் கரங்கள்
அந்த வேளையில் ஆயிரம் குணங்கள்
சொல்லவோ நானந்த சுகங்கள்
அவன் தொடுவதும் அணைப்பதும் எத்தனை விதங்கள்
ஹஹஹஹா
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
His hands touch soft petals
At that moment, a thousand emotions emerge
Shall I speak of those pleasures?
How many ways he touches and embraces!
Hahahahaha
Krishna is a child to me
மடியினில் நான் வைத்து சிரிக்க
அவன் மயக்கத்தில் மேலாடை பறிக்க
இடையினை ஓர் கையில் வளைக்க
அந்த இன்பத்தை அல்லாமல் வேறெதை நினைக்க
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
நான் கன்னிதான் இன்னும் தாயாகவில்லை
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
As I place him on my lap and laugh
In his ecstasy, he pulls at my upper garment
Curving my waist with one arm
What else can I think of besides that bliss?
Krishna is a child to me
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Krishna is a child to me
இவனுக்கு இவளென்று கருத்து
அந்த இறைவன் எழுதிய எழுத்து
இவனுக்கு இவளென்று கருத்து
அந்த இறைவன் எழுதிய எழுத்து
இடமுண்டு நேரங்கள் உண்டு
என் இதயமே பொறுமைக் கொள் இருவரும் ஒன்று
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
நான் கன்னிதான் இன்னும் தாயாகவில்லை
கண்ணன் எனக்கொருப் பிள்ளை
The belief that she is destined for him
Is the script written by God himself
The belief that she is destined for him
Is the script written by God himself
There is a proper time and place
Be patient, my heart, the two of us are one
Krishna is a child to me
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Krishna is a child to me
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Mannan siripporu mullai
My lover's smile is like a jasmine flower
Adhan manamoo aanandha kalaigalin ellai
Its fragrance is the realm of joyful arts
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Mellidazh thodum avan karangal
His hands touch soft petals
Andha velaiyil aayiram gunangal
At that moment, a thousand emotions emerge
Sollavoo naan andha sugangal
Shall I speak of those pleasures?
Avan thoduvadhum anaippadhum ethanai vidhangal
How many ways he touches and embraces!
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Madiyinil naan veithu sirikka
As I place him on my lap and laugh
Avan mayakkathil mel aadai parikka
In his ecstasy, he pulls at my upper garment
Idaiyinai orr kaiyil valaikka
Curving my waist with one arm
Andha inbathai allaamal ver edhai ninaikka
What else can I think of besides that bliss?
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Ivanukku ival endru karuthu
The belief that she is destined for him
Andha iraivan ezhuthiya ezhuthu
Is the script written by God himself
Ivanukku ival endru karuthu
The belief that she is destined for him
Andha iraivan ezhuthiya ezhuthu
Is the script written by God himself
Idamundu nerangal undu
There is a proper time and place
En idhayamae porumai koll iruvarum ondru
Be patient, my heart, the two of us are one
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Naan kannithaan innum thaayaaga villai
I am still a maiden, not yet a mother
Kannan ennakkoru pillai
Krishna is a child to me
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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