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Kannana Kanne

From Anbukkor Anni · 1960

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
A. M. Rajah
Movie name
Anbukkor Anni
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
29 Jan 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannana kannae en aasai ponnae
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma amma kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Kannana kannae en aasai ponnae
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma amma kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Thaaloo thaaloo..mmm..aaaa..mmmm…aaa..
Poluthodu poluthaaga irul vandhu pogum
Ponnaana kaalam sollaamal oodum
Poluthodu poluthaaga irul vandhu pogum
Ponnaana kaalam sollaamal oodum
Oru naalai polae maru naal varaadhu
Ellorum kanmoodum inneram neeyum
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Thaaloo thaaloo..mmm..aaaaa..mmmm…aaa..
Arivodu pugazh konda periyorgal polae
Magale un vaazhvum valamaaga vendum
Arivodu pugazh konda periyorgal polae
Magale un vaazhvum valamaaga vendum
Valarkindra ennma thunaiyaagum thinnam
Kanavodu kanavaga edhirkaalam thondrum
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Kannana kannae en aasai ponnae
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma amma kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Thaaloo thaaloo..mmm..aaaa..mmmm…aaa..
Unai enni vaazhgindra un annai ingae
Enai enni vaazhum un thandhai angae
Oru thaayin pillai ivar pola illai
Kannodu kann pola ondraaga vaazhvom
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Kannana kannae en aasai ponnae
Kanmooda vaaraaiyamma amma kanmooda vaaraaiyamma
Thaaloo thaaloo..mmm..aaaa..mmmm…aaa..
Apple of my eye, my precious darling,
Come and close your eyes to sleep, my dear, come close your eyes and sleep.
Apple of my eye, my precious darling,
Come and close your eyes to sleep, my dear, come close your eyes and sleep.
Lullaby, lullaby, mmm... aaa... mmm... aaa...
As day turns to night, darkness comes and goes,
And precious time slips away without a word.
As day turns to night, darkness comes and goes,
And precious time slips away without a word.
No day that follows will ever be the same;
Now that it is time for everyone to sleep, you too,
Come and close your eyes to sleep.
Lullaby, lullaby, mmm... aaa... mmm... aaa...
Like the great souls blessed with wisdom and renown,
My daughter, your life too must flourish and thrive.
Like the great souls blessed with wisdom and renown,
My daughter, your life too must flourish and thrive.
Your growing noble thoughts will surely be your guide,
And your future will unfold alongside your dreams;
So come and close your eyes to sleep.
Apple of my eye, my precious darling,
Come and close your eyes to sleep, my dear, come close your eyes and sleep.
Lullaby, lullaby, mmm... aaa... mmm... aaa...
Your mother, who lives for you, is right here,
And your father, who lives thinking of me, is over there.
Even children born of one mother are not as close as they are;
Together we shall live, as inseparable as a pair of eyes,
So come and close your eyes, come close your eyes to sleep.
Apple of my eye, my precious darling,
Come and close your eyes to sleep, my dear, come close your eyes and sleep.
Lullaby, lullaby, mmm... aaa... mmm... aaa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic lullaby from 'Anbukkor Anni' (1960) is a mother's sweet song comforting her young daughter to sleep. Beyond soothing rhythm, the mother gently reflects on the passage of time, advising her daughter that time passes swiftly and each day brings new responsibilities and growth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kannana kannae en aasai ponnae”

The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' creates a gentle rhythmic cadence.

Upamai (Simile)

“Kannodu kann pola ondraaga vaazhvom”

Comparing family harmony and unity to the pairing and synchronized function of two eyes.

Metaphor

“Kannana kannae en aasai ponnae”

Endearingly addressing the child as 'kannae' (eye) and 'ponnae' (gold), signifying priceless value.

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Trivia

'Kannana Kannae' from 'Anbukkor Anni' (1960) features timeless music by A. M. Rajah with tender lyrics penned by Kannadasan, rendered seamlessly by P. Susheela. It remains one of the iconic Tamil film lullabies celebrated for its soothing melody and philosophical undertones.

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