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Lyrics & meaning

Kannangal Sivappathu

From Hello Partner · 1972

Lyricist
Kumaradevan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Hello Partner
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
15 Aug 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
………………
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Punnagaiyil minni varum oru kodi ennam
Kanniyidam mella vanthu kaadhodu sollum
Vannam ingae vaasam angae
Inaintha vaazhvae vaazhvallavaa
Vannam ingae vaasam angae
Inaintha vaazhvae vaazhvallavaa
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Inbaththaiyae alli tharum inithaana penmai
Anbu vazhi solli tharum azhiyaatha unmai
Manathu kalanthu uravu nirainthu
Magizhum sugamae sugamallavo
Manathu kalanthu uravu nirainthu
Magizhum sugamae sugamallavo
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
...
Why are your cheeks blushing red?
Why are your eyes fluttering so?
What are all these thoughts, why this pretense?
Is it an innocent childishness that the heart cannot understand?
Why are your cheeks blushing red?
Why are your eyes fluttering so?
What are all these thoughts, why this pretense?
Is it an innocent childishness that the heart cannot understand?
A million thoughts sparkle in a smile,
Softly coming to whisper in a young woman's ear.
Color is here, and fragrance is there—
Isn't a united life the only true life?
Color is here, and fragrance is there—
Isn't a united life the only true life?
Why are your cheeks blushing red?
Why are your eyes fluttering so?
What are all these thoughts, why this pretense?
Is it an innocent childishness that the heart cannot understand?
Sweet womanhood offers pure joy in abundance,
An everlasting truth that shows the path of love.
When hearts unite and the bond becomes complete,
Isn't the happiness we share the truest bliss?
When hearts unite and the bond becomes complete,
Isn't the happiness we share the truest bliss?
Why are your cheeks blushing red?
Why are your eyes fluttering so?
What are all these thoughts, why this pretense?
Is it an innocent childishness that the heart cannot understand?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This delightful romantic song captures the gentle, bashful emotions of a young woman experiencing the physical and emotional sensations of love. She wonders aloud why her cheeks blush red and her eyes flutter with excitement, playfully questioning whether her innocent, childish heart is putting on a show or genuinely overwhelmed by love. Through sweet imagery of smiles, flowers, color, and fragrance, the song reflects on how womanhood brings endless joy and how true fulfillment lies in two hearts merging into one. The melody composed by Shankar-Ganesh combined with P. Susheela's tender rendition underscores this sweet contemplation of romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)

“Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae / Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae”

Repetition of the initial letter 'Ka' in consecutive lines 'Kannangal' and 'Kangalum'.

Metaphor

“Vannam ingae vaasam angae”

Comparing the lovers or aspects of life to color ('Vannam') and fragrance ('Vaasam'), highlighting how they complement each other perfectly.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Punnagaiyil minni varum oru kodi ennam / Kanniyidam mella vanthu kaadhodu sollum”

Rhyming of the second letter 'nn' across lines like 'Punnagaiyil' and 'Kanniyidam'.

Rhetorical Question

“Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae”

Asking 'edhanaalae' (why) and 'vaazhvallavaa' (isn't it true life) to express emotion rather than seek literal answers.

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Trivia

Hello Partner (1972) was a popular Tamil comedy thriller directed by K. Krishnamurthy, starring K. Balaji and Nagesh. The music was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, and this track stands out for P. Susheela's delicate vocal expression of shy romantic feelings.

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