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Lyrics & meaning

Kannanin Sannathiyil II

From Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal · 1976

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Jayachandran
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal1976

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Alangaara oviyam anbu enum kaaviyamAn ornate painting, an epic called love,
Annanin thangai angaeThe brother's sister is over there.
Nalam paadum nenjame naalellaamA heart that sings of well-being all day long,
Kondavan thangaiyin annan ingaeThe husband and the sister's brother are over here.
Male
Kannanin sannathiyilIn the divine presence of Lord Krishna,
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyilIn the smile of my precious eye,
Inimel kaalangal ullavaraiFrom now on, as long as time exists,
Enthan ponmanikenna kuraiWhat sorrow could my precious golden heart ever have?
Male
Kannanin sannathiyilIn the divine presence of Lord Krishna,
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyilIn the smile of my precious eye,
Inimel kaalangal ullavaraiFrom now on, as long as time exists,
Enthan ponmanikenna kuraiWhat sorrow could my precious golden heart ever have?
Male
Anbu sonna vedhamThe holy scripture taught by love,
Naan andru konda paasamThe deep affection I held that day,
Engu nindra pothumNo matter where I stand,
En ennam unnai vaazhththumMy thoughts will always bless you.
Male
Annan seitha yaavumAll that your brother did for you,
Nee arinthathillai indruYou do not know today;
Kaalam solla koodumTime might eventually reveal
En ullam ennavendruWhat truly lies within my heart.
Male
Kattilil orr uravu pinnaalA relationship in the marital bed, later
Thottilil orr uravuA relationship in the child's cradle;
Idhu pol aayiram uravu varumA thousand such relationships will come along,
Engae ennanin ninaivu varumWhere will the memory of this brother remain?
Male
Kannanin sannathiyilIn the divine presence of Lord Krishna,
Entha kanmani punnagaiyilIn the smile of this precious eye,
Inimel kaalangal ullavaraiFrom now on, as long as time exists,
Enthan ponmanikenna kuraiWhat sorrow could my precious golden heart ever have?
Male
Sonna vaarthai kakkaTo keep the word that was given,
Un annan pattapaaduThe hardships your brother endured,
Solla vaarthai yaedhuThere are no words left to express;
Naan sendra paadhai veruThe path I traveled was entirely different.
Male
Unnai pottra vendumThe home where you go to live
Nee vaazha pogum veeduMust cherish and praise you.
Annan ennam vanthaalIf you ever happen to think of your brother,
Nee kaditham ondru poduJust drop a simple letter.
Male
Thanga sangiliyaeOh golden necklace,
Enthan thangai sangiliyaeMy sister's golden necklace,
Aval nenjinil neeyaaduDance upon her chest,
Annan ninaivinai nee kooruAnd convey to her the memory of her brother.
Male
Kannanin sannathiyilIn the divine presence of Lord Krishna,
Entha kanmani punnagaiyilIn the smile of this precious eye,
Inimel kaalangal ullavaraiFrom now on, as long as time exists,
Enthan ponmanikenna kuraiWhat sorrow could my precious golden heart ever have?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This tender song portrays the selfless and unconditional love of a brother towards his sister as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. The brother rejoices in her happiness and prays in front of the lord for her lifelong prosperity, declaring that her smile renders all his personal sacrifices worthwhile. Even though time and new relationships like marriage and motherhood will naturally take center stage in her life, he gently asks her to remember him occasionally and send a letter, asking her golden necklace to serve as a constant reminder of his love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Alangaara oviyam anbu enum kaaviyam

The lyricist compares the sister and the relationship to a decorative painting and an epic of pure love.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Kattilil orr uravu pinnaal / Thottilil orr uravu

Rhyming of the second letter 'tt' in consecutive lines.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kannanin sannathiyil / Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil

End rhyming words 'sannathiyil' and 'punnagaiyil'.

Personification

Aval nenjinil neeyaadu / Annan ninaivinai nee kooru

Addressing the inanimate golden necklace, asking it to dance on her chest and speak of the brother's memories.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan and written by Vaali, this song is renowned for P. Jayachandran's soulful vocal rendition, capturing the sentimental depth of brother-sister bond in Tamil cinema soundscape.

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