Kannangal Sivappathu
From Hello Partner · 1972
- Lyricist
- Kumaradevan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Hello Partner1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| ……………… | [Introual vocal/instrumental sequence] |
| Female | |
| Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae | Why are the cheeks turning red? |
| Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae | Why are the eyes fluttering? |
| Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo | What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense? |
| Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo….. | Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature? |
| Female | |
| Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae | Why are the cheeks turning red? |
| Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae | Why are the eyes fluttering? |
| Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo | What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense? |
| Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo….. | Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature? |
| Female | |
| Punnagaiyil minni varum oru kodi ennam | A ten million thoughts sparkle within a smile, |
| Kanniyidam mella vanthu kaadhodu sollum | They softly approach the maiden and whisper in her ear. |
| Vannam ingae vaasam angae | Color is here, fragrance is there, |
| Inaintha vaazhvae vaazhvallavaa | Isn't a united life the true life indeed? |
| Vannam ingae vaasam angae | Color is here, fragrance is there, |
| Inaintha vaazhvae vaazhvallavaa | Isn't a united life the true life indeed? |
| Female | |
| Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae | Why are the cheeks turning red? |
| Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae | Why are the eyes fluttering? |
| Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo | What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense? |
| Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo….. | Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature? |
| Female | |
| Inbaththaiyae alli tharum inithaana penmai | Sweet womanhood that showers immense happiness, |
| Anbu vazhi solli tharum azhiyaatha unmai | An imperishable truth that teaches the path of love. |
| Manathu kalanthu uravu nirainthu | Minds merging, relationship blossoming in fullness, |
| Magizhum sugamae sugamallavo | Isn't the joy felt in such bliss the ultimate bliss? |
| Manathu kalanthu uravu nirainthu | Minds merging, relationship blossoming in fullness, |
| Magizhum sugamae sugamallavo | Isn't the joy felt in such bliss the ultimate bliss? |
| Female | |
| Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae | Why are the cheeks turning red? |
| Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae | Why are the eyes fluttering? |
| Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo | What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense? |
| Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo….. | Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature? |
..................
[Introual vocal/instrumental sequence]
கன்னங்கள் சிவப்பது எதனாலே
கண்களும் துடிப்பது எதனாலே
என்னென்ன நினைப்போ ஏனிந்த நடிப்போ
உள்ளமே புரியாத பிள்ளைத்தனமோ......
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Why are the eyes fluttering?
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
கன்னங்கள் சிவப்பது எதனாலே
கண்களும் துடிப்பது எதனாலே
என்னென்ன நினைப்போ ஏனிந்த நடிப்போ
உள்ளமே புரியாத பிள்ளைத்தனமோ......
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Why are the eyes fluttering?
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
புன்னகையில் மின்னி வரும் ஒரு கோடி எண்ணம்
கன்னியிடம் மெல்ல வந்து காதோடு சொல்லும்
வண்ணம் இங்கே வாசம் அங்கே
இணைந்த வாழ்வே வாழ்வல்லவா
வண்ணம் இங்கே வாசம் அங்கே
இணைந்த வாழ்வே வாழ்வல்லவா
A ten million thoughts sparkle within a smile,
They softly approach the maiden and whisper in her ear.
Color is here, fragrance is there,
Isn't a united life the true life indeed?
Color is here, fragrance is there,
Isn't a united life the true life indeed?
கன்னங்கள் சிவப்பது எதனாலே
கண்களும் துடிப்பது எதனாலே
என்னென்ன நினைப்போ ஏனிந்த நடிப்போ
உள்ளமே புரியாத பிள்ளைத்தனமோ
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Why are the eyes fluttering?
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
இன்பத்தையே அள்ளித் தரும் இனிதான பெண்மை
அன்பு வழி சொல்லித் தரும் அழியாத உண்மை
மனது கலந்து உறவு நிறைந்து
மகிழும் சுகமே சுகமல்லவா.......
மனது கலந்து உறவு நிறைந்து
மகிழும் சுகமே சுகமல்லவா.......
Sweet womanhood that showers immense happiness,
An imperishable truth that teaches the path of love.
Minds merging, relationship blossoming in fullness,
Isn't the joy felt in such bliss the ultimate bliss?
Minds merging, relationship blossoming in fullness,
Isn't the joy felt in such bliss the ultimate bliss?
கன்னங்கள் சிவப்பது எதனாலே
கண்களும் துடிப்பது எதனாலே
என்னென்ன நினைப்போ ஏனிந்த நடிப்போ
உள்ளமே புரியாத பிள்ளைத்தனமோ
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Why are the eyes fluttering?
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
………………
[Introual vocal/instrumental sequence]
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Why are the eyes fluttering?
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Why are the eyes fluttering?
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
Punnagaiyil minni varum oru kodi ennam
A ten million thoughts sparkle within a smile,
Kanniyidam mella vanthu kaadhodu sollum
They softly approach the maiden and whisper in her ear.
Vannam ingae vaasam angae
Color is here, fragrance is there,
Inaintha vaazhvae vaazhvallavaa
Isn't a united life the true life indeed?
Vannam ingae vaasam angae
Color is here, fragrance is there,
Inaintha vaazhvae vaazhvallavaa
Isn't a united life the true life indeed?
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Why are the eyes fluttering?
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
Inbaththaiyae alli tharum inithaana penmai
Sweet womanhood that showers immense happiness,
Anbu vazhi solli tharum azhiyaatha unmai
An imperishable truth that teaches the path of love.
Manathu kalanthu uravu nirainthu
Minds merging, relationship blossoming in fullness,
Magizhum sugamae sugamallavo
Isn't the joy felt in such bliss the ultimate bliss?
Manathu kalanthu uravu nirainthu
Minds merging, relationship blossoming in fullness,
Magizhum sugamae sugamallavo
Isn't the joy felt in such bliss the ultimate bliss?
Kannangal sivappathu edhanaalae
Why are the cheeks turning red?
Kangalum thudippathu edhanaalae
Why are the eyes fluttering?
Ennenna ninaippo yaenintha nadippo
What kind of thoughts are these, why this pretense?
Ullamae puriyaatha pillaithanamo…..
Oh heart, is this an incomprehensible childish innocent nature?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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.
Did you know?
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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