- Lyricist
- Chidambaranathan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mounam Kalaikirathu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kannan Yaarkum Sondham' from 'Mounam Kalaikirathu' (1986) is a romantic and devotional expression of unconditional love, drawing a poignant parallel to the eternal bond between Lord Krishna and Radha. It highlights that although Krishna belongs to all devotees, his soul forever belongs to Radha. The protagonist uses poetic metaphors—such as eyelids protecting the eyes or wings aiding a parrot without causing harm—to convey that true love is natural, painless, and innate. Throughout the song, the heroine describes her deep sense of solitude, silent suffering, and total devotion. She yields her existence completely to her beloved, stating that her life and womanhood find their highest beauty and purpose only through his acknowledgment and presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kannan yaarkum sondham”
The second letter 'na' matches across lines ('Kannan' / 'Endrum' / 'Jenmam'), creating a soothing rhythmic flow in the pallavi.
Rhetorical Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Imai vandhu adippadhal / Vizhiyenna verukkuma”
Uses the natural relationship between the eyelid and eye, or wings and a bird, to argue that natural closeness never causes injury or anger.
Urvagam (Metaphor)
“Un paadhangal en dhegangal”
Directly equates the lover's feet to her own body ('Un paadhangal en dhegangal'), symbolizing complete surrender and spiritual oneness.
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Trivia
The song from 'Mounam Kalaikirathu' (1986) features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Chidambaranathan. It draws deeply upon classic Vaishnavite literature and Krishna-Radha imagery to depict intense romantic longing and emotional vulnerability.
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