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Lyrics & meaning

Kannan Varum Neramidhu

From Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film) · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film)1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa…aa…aa….aa…aaa…aaa…aa…aa…Aa… aa… aa… aa… aaa… aaa… aa… aa…
Aa…aaa…aaa….haa….aaa…aaa…aaa..aaa..Aa… aaa… aaa… haa… aaa… aaa… aaa.. aaa..
Aaa….aaa…aa…aaa….Aaa… aaa… aa… aaa…
Female
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives
Female
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives
Kanni thaen raadhai naanI am Radha, sweet as pure honey
Kanni thaen raadhai naanI am Radha, sweet as pure honey
Senganiyaaga maaruvenI shall transform into a ripe red fruit
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives
Female
Mutham konda kannamCheeks that received a kiss
Mogam konda ullamA heart filled with longing desire
Mutham konda kannamCheeks that received a kiss
Mogam konda ullamA heart filled with longing desire
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyumTeases me continuously, asking for more and more
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyumTeases me continuously, asking for more and more
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaaCome to play with me, O Krishna
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaaCome to play with me, O Krishna
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives
Female
Pogaadha idam poga vendumI must go to places never visited before
Female
Pogaadha idam poga vendumI must go to places never visited before
Pen poovaagi kaayaagi kaniyaaga vendumA woman must bloom as a flower, turn into unripe fruit, and ripen
Pogaadha idam poga vendumI must go to places never visited before
Pen poovaagi kaayaagi kaniyaaga vendumA woman must bloom as a flower, turn into unripe fruit, and ripen
Thadam paarthu nadai podum yamunaa nadhiThe Yamuna river that flows marking its own trail
Thadam paarthu nadai podum yamunaa nadhiThe Yamuna river that flows marking its own trail
Thanil odi vizha vendum raadhaa nadhiInto it, the river of Radha must run and merge
Female
Mutham konda kannamCheeks that received a kiss
Mogam konda ullamA heart filled with longing desire
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyumTeases me continuously, asking for more and more
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaaCome to play with me, O Krishna
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives
Female
Sevvaayin idhazh ketpadhennaWhy ask for the red lips
Female
Sevvaayin idhazh ketpadhennaWhy ask for the red lips
En sevvaazhai poo pondra udal ketpadhennaWhy ask for my tender body, soft like a red plantain flower
Pani pola medhuvaana sugam vendumaaDo you desire pleasure as gentle as morning dew
Padhamaana idhamaana sabai vendumaaDo you desire a harmonious and comforting sanctuary
Female
Mutham konda kannamCheeks that received a kiss
Mogam konda ullamA heart filled with longing desire
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyumTeases me continuously, asking for more and more
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaaCome to play with me, O Krishna
Female
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives
Kanni thaen raadhai naanI am Radha, sweet as pure honey
Kanni thaen raadhai naanI am Radha, sweet as pure honey
Senganiyaaga maaruvenI shall transform into a ripe red fruit
Kannan varum naeram idhuThis is the time Lord Krishna arrives

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic track captures Radha's intense devotion and yearning for Lord Krishna as she awaits his arrival. Through vivid imagery of nature, blooming flowers, and flowing rivers, the song expresses her physical and spiritual awakening, inviting her beloved to share in ultimate intimacy and joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kanni thaen raadhai naan

Compares Radha to pure honey ('Kanni thaen raadhai') and a ripe fruit ('Senganiyaaga maaruven') to signify sweetness and maturity.

Alliteration & Rhyme (Monai and Edhugai)

Mutham konda kannam / Mogam konda ullam

Uses matching initial consonants 'M' and rhythmic internal sounds ('Mutham' / 'Mogam') to enhance musicality.

Symbolism and Organic Imagery

Pen poovaagi kaayaagi kaniyaaga vendum

Traces the natural progression of womanhood and love through 'poovaagi kaayaagi kaniyaaga', symbolizing maturation from blossom to ripe fruit.

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Trivia

From the 1967 movie 'Nenjirukkum Varai' starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, this song was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, written by Kannadasan, and sung by P. Susheela.

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