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Kannane

From Kanni Raasi · 2019

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Movie name
Kanni Raasi
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
7 May 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sa sa sani dha ni sa
Dha ni sa dha ni sa ni dha ma
Sa sa sani dha ni sa
Dha ni sa dha ma ga ri
Sa sa sani dha ni sa
Dha ni sa dha ni sa ni dha ma
Sa sa sani dha ni sa
Dha ni sa dha ma ga ri
Kannane maaya kannane
Unai ennida en manam paaduthaiyaa
Anbile thooya anbile
Sugam thanthadhai sollida venummaiyaa
Kaadhale sellum padhai endru
Kangalaal sonna gokulane
Koyile inthe veedum endra
Kolgaiyai konda naayagane
Vennai pole ennai virumbi ne thirudida
Kannane maaya kannane
Unai ennida en manam paaduthaiyaa
Enniya velayile
Edhaiyum kodupathu un vazhakkammaiyaa
Pannidum leelayile
Manadhai kalaipathu un pazhakkammaiyaa
Illai pirivena
Ennai nee sernthida inabamum kooduthaiyaa
Ellai kadanthadhu anbena thaernthida
Thollaiyum oduthaiyaa
Aasai thaan koodiye
Nenjaiyum thatti pudhuvitha sugam tharum
Kannane maaya kannane
Unai ennida en manam paaduthaiyaa
Punnagai veedhiyile
Idhazhagal purappada azhaikuthaiyaa
Kannimai orangalum unaiye
Kalanthida thudikuthaiyaa
Manjal mathi mugam
Kungumam aagida unnaiyum theduthaiyaa
Pongum ragasiyam poigalai paesida
Othigai poduthaiyaa
Edhetho thonudhe
Ennile vetkkam thodarkadhai ezhuthida
Kannane maaya kannane
Unai ennida en manam paaduthaiyaa
Unnaiye naalum unnaiye
Valam vanthida jenmamum neelyummaiyaa
Kodhai naan unthan poo madiyil
Konjave vanthathe thavippu
Deepam pol inthe veetinile
Vaazhave innum or ninaippu
Unnai naanum sera dhinam dhinam urugida
Kannane maaya kannane hey heyyyyy heyyy…..
Sa Sa Sa-ni Dha Ni Sa
Dha Ni Sa Dha Ni Sa Ni Dha Ma
Sa Sa Sa-ni Dha Ni Sa
Dha Ni Sa Dha Ma Ga Ri
Sa Sa Sa-ni Dha Ni Sa
Dha Ni Sa Dha Ni Sa Ni Dha Ma
Sa Sa Sa-ni Dha Ni Sa
Dha Ni Sa Dha Ma Ga Ri
Oh Krishna, magical Krishna!
My heart sings whenever I think of you!
In love, in your pure love,
I must tell you the bliss you have given me!
Showing that love is the only path to take,
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, you told me with your eyes!
Believing that this home itself is a sacred temple,
Oh my beloved who lives by noble ways!
Longing to steal me away just like butter...
Oh Krishna, magical Krishna!
My heart sings whenever I think of you!
The very moment I wish for something,
is it your habit to give it to me right away?
Through all your playful games,
is it your habit to stir up my heart?
Saying there is no separation between us,
when you join with me, my joy overflows!
Knowing that our love has crossed all limits,
all my troubles run away!
As sweet desires grow inside me,
they knock on my heart, bringing a brand-new joy!
Oh Krishna, magical Krishna!
My heart sings whenever I think of you!
Along the pathway of my smile,
my lips invite you to step forward!
Even the edges of my eyes
are yearning to meet with yours!
My bright, golden face
searches for you, longing to blush red like kumkum (sacred red powder)!
Secrets brimming within me
rehearse playful lies to tell!
So many sweet thoughts arise in me,
as shyness writes an endless story within!
Oh Krishna, magical Krishna!
My heart sings whenever I think of you!
Circling around you, only you every day,
this lifetime will extend forever!
Like Kodhai (Andal), resting on your lap of flowers,
I feel a restless longing to cuddle close to you!
Like a glowing lamp in this home,
I hold a cherished wish to live by your side!
Melting each day just to be one with you...
Oh Krishna, magical Krishna! Hey hehehehe hey...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kannane Maaya Kannane' is a devotional romantic track where the heroine addresses Lord Krishna as her beloved master, comparing her love and devotion to that of the classical saint-poetess Kodhai (Andal). She expresses how thinking of him fills her heart with melismatic music and transcendent happiness. Through vivid imagery, she conveys how his gaze guides her life path, making her home feel like a temple and transforming her mundane world into a divine realm of joy. As the song progresses, she speaks of her deep romantic longing, describing her bashfulness, her desire to melt in his embrace, and her prayer for eternal togetherness. The composition evokes classical Carnatic flavors blended with contemporary melody, highlighting pure devotion (Bhakti) blended seamlessly with bridal mysticism (Nayaki Bhava).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uwamai (Simile)

“Vennai pole ennai virumbi ne thirudida”

Compares the protagonist being stolen away by Krishna to him stealing butter ('Vennai pole ennai virumbi ne thirudida').

Metaphor & Imagery

“Manjal mathi mugam”

'Turmeric moon face' (Manjal mathi mugam) metaphorically depicts a bright, beautiful face adorned with traditional turmeric.

Allusion (Historical/Mythological Reference)

“Kodhai naan unthan poo madiyil”

Refers to Kodhai (Saint Andal) who famously dedicated her life and love exclusively to Lord Krishna.

Anaphora / Emonai (Initial Rhyme/Repetition)

“Kannane maaya kannane”

Repetition of sound patterns and structures across lines like 'Kannane maaya kannane' to reinforce devotional cadence.

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Trivia

The song evokes classical carnatic phrasing integrated into modern film music, rendered by legendary singer K.S. Chithra. The lyrical reference 'Kodhai' explicitly references Andal, the 8th-century Tamil female saint who composed Thiruppavai and Nachiyar Tirumozhi, famous for treating Lord Krishna as her divine husband.

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