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Kannan Varum Neramidhu

From Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film) · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film)
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
4 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa…aa…aa….aa…aaa…aaa…aa…aa…
Aa…aaa…aaa….haa….aaa…aaa…aaa..aaa..
Aaa….aaa…aa…aaa….
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Kanni thaen raadhai naan
Kanni thaen raadhai naan
Senganiyaaga maaruven
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Mutham konda kannam
Mogam konda ullam
Mutham konda kannam
Mogam konda ullam
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyum
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyum
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaa
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaa
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Pogaadha idam poga vendum
Pogaadha idam poga vendum
Pen poovaagi kaayaagi kaniyaaga vendum
Pogaadha idam poga vendum
Pen poovaagi kaayaagi kaniyaaga vendum
Thadam paarthu nadai podum yamunaa nadhi
Thadam paarthu nadai podum yamunaa nadhi
Thanil odi vizha vendum raadhaa nadhi
Mutham konda kannam
Mogam konda ullam
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyum
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaa
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Sevvaayin idhazh ketpadhenna
Sevvaayin idhazh ketpadhenna
En sevvaazhai poo pondra udal ketpadhenna
Pani pola medhuvaana sugam vendumaa
Padhamaana idhamaana sabai vendumaa
Mutham konda kannam
Mogam konda ullam
Innum innum endru ennai thollai seiyum
Ennodu vilaiyaada varuvaai kannaa
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Kanni thaen raadhai naan
Kanni thaen raadhai naan
Senganiyaaga maaruven
Kannan varum naeram idhu
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ha... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
This is the time when Kannan arrives
This is the time when Kannan arrives
I am Radha, sweet as fresh honey
I am Radha, sweet as fresh honey
I will ripen into a sweet red fruit
This is the time when Kannan arrives
Cheeks touched with kisses
A heart filled with desire
Cheeks touched with kisses
A heart filled with desire
Teasing me, asking for more and more
Teasing me, asking for more and more
Come and play with me, Kannan
Come and play with me, Kannan
This is the time when Kannan arrives
I want to go to places I have never been
I want to go to places I have never been
A woman must blossom, grow, and ripen into fruit
I want to go to places I have never been
A woman must blossom, grow, and ripen into fruit
As the river Yamuna flows along its path
As the river Yamuna flows along its path
The river Radha must rush and merge into it
Cheeks touched with kisses
A heart filled with desire
Teasing me, asking for more and more
Come and play with me, Kannan
This is the time when Kannan arrives
What do these red lips ask for?
What do these red lips ask for?
What does my body, tender like a red banana flower, ask for?
Do you want a joy as gentle as cool dew?
Do you want a warm, tender union?
Cheeks touched with kisses
A heart filled with desire
Teasing me, asking for more and more
Come and play with me, Kannan
This is the time when Kannan arrives
I am Radha, sweet as fresh honey
I am Radha, sweet as fresh honey
I will ripen into a sweet red fruit
This is the time when Kannan arrives
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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