Kannathil Ennadi
From Thanippiravi · 1966
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thanippiravi1966
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Female | |
| Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| Male | |
| Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu | What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips? |
| Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu | Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind. |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| Male | |
| Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu | What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips? |
| Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu | Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind. |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Female :Mmm mmm… | Female: Mmm mmm... |
| Male | |
| Mmm..mmm…… | Mmm..mmm...... |
| Male | |
| Thottu thazhuviya tholukku | For these shoulders that touched and embraced, |
| Maappillai thulli ezhundhu vittaano | Did the groom suddenly leap up with joy? |
| Thaen alli kudithu vittaano | Did he scoop up and drink honey? |
| Thottu thazhuviya tholukku | For these shoulders that touched and embraced, |
| Maappillai thulli ezhundhu vittaano | Did the groom suddenly leap up with joy? |
| Thaen alli kudithu vittaano | Did he scoop up and drink honey? |
| Female | |
| Avan thottadhum kannathil ittadhum | His touch and the kiss he gave on the cheek, |
| Unnidam thoodhuvan vandhu sonnaano | Did a messenger come and tell you about it? |
| Illai kaadhalanae nee thaano | Or are you yourself my lover? |
| Avan thottadhum kannathil ittadhum | His touch and the kiss he gave on the cheek, |
| Unnidam thoodhuvan vandhu sonnaano | Did a messenger come and tell you about it? |
| Illai kaadhalanae nee thaano | Or are you yourself my lover? |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| Male | |
| Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu | What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips? |
| Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu | Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind. |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Female | |
| Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Male | |
| Maalai karukkalil saelai ravikkaiyai | In the dusk of the evening, changing saree and blouse, |
| Maatriyadhennadi kolam | What is this new attire you have taken? |
| Kan kaattuvadhennadi jaalam | What magic are your eyes demonstrating? |
| Maalai karukkalil saelai ravikkaiyai | In the dusk of the evening, changing saree and blouse, |
| Maatriyadhennadi kolam | What is this new attire you have taken? |
| Kan kaattuvadhennadi jaalam | What magic are your eyes demonstrating? |
| Female | |
| Saelathu patendru vaangi vandhaar | He brought a silk saree from Salem, |
| Indha chinnavari poi kaelum | Go ask this young girl about it, |
| Kannaadi mun nindru paarum | Stand before the mirror and look at yourself. |
| Saelathu patendru vaangi vandhaar | He brought a silk saree from Salem, |
| Indha chinnavari poi kaelum | Go ask this young girl about it, |
| Kannaadi mun nindru paarum | Stand before the mirror and look at yourself. |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| Male | |
| Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu | What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips? |
| Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu | Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind. |
| Male | |
| Kannathil ennadi kaayam… | What is this injury on your cheek, my girl? |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Female | |
| Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam… | This is the magic done by a colorful parrot... |
| M…mm…mmm…mmm… | M...mm...mmm...mmm... |
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
கனி உதட்டில் என்னடி தடிப்பு
பனிக் காற்றினிலே வந்த வெடிப்பு
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
கனி உதட்டில் என்னடி தடிப்பு
பனிக் காற்றினிலே வந்த வெடிப்பு
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம்....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Female: Mmm mmm...
ம்ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்....
Mmm..mmm......
தொட்டுத் தழுவிய தோளுக்கு
மாப்பிள்ளை துள்ளி எழுந்து விட்டானோ
தேன் அள்ளிக் குடித்து விட்டானோ
தொட்டுத் தழுவிய தோளுக்கு
மாப்பிள்ளை துள்ளி எழுந்து விட்டானோ
தேன் அள்ளிக் குடித்து விட்டானோ
For these shoulders that touched and embraced,
Did the groom suddenly leap up with joy?
Did he scoop up and drink honey?
For these shoulders that touched and embraced,
Did the groom suddenly leap up with joy?
Did he scoop up and drink honey?
அவன் தொட்டதும் கன்னத்தில் இட்டதும்
உன்னிடம் தூதுவன் வந்து சொன்னானோ
இல்லை காதலனே நீதானோ
அவன் தொட்டதும் கன்னத்தில் இட்டதும்
உன்னிடம் தூதுவன் வந்து சொன்னானோ
இல்லை காதலனே நீதானோ
His touch and the kiss he gave on the cheek,
Did a messenger come and tell you about it?
Or are you yourself my lover?
His touch and the kiss he gave on the cheek,
Did a messenger come and tell you about it?
Or are you yourself my lover?
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
கனி உதட்டில் என்னடி தடிப்பு
பனிக் காற்றினிலே வந்த வெடிப்பு
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
மாலைக் கருக்கலில் சேலை ரவிக்கையை
மாற்றியதென்னடி கோலம்
கண் காட்டுவதென்னடி ஜாலம்
மாலைக் கருக்கலில் சேலை ரவிக்கையை
மாற்றியதென்னடி கோலம்
கண் காட்டுவதென்னடி ஜாலம்
In the dusk of the evening, changing saree and blouse,
What is this new attire you have taken?
What magic are your eyes demonstrating?
In the dusk of the evening, changing saree and blouse,
What is this new attire you have taken?
What magic are your eyes demonstrating?
சேலத்துப் பட்டென்று வாங்கி வந்தார்
இந்தச் சின்னவரைப் போய்க் கேளும்
கண்ணாடி முன் நின்று பாரும்
சேலத்துப் பட்டென்று வாங்கி வந்தார்
இந்தச் சின்னவரைப் போய்க் கேளும்
கண்ணாடி முன் நின்று பாரும்
He brought a silk saree from Salem,
Go ask this young girl about it,
Stand before the mirror and look at yourself.
He brought a silk saree from Salem,
Go ask this young girl about it,
Stand before the mirror and look at yourself.
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
கனி உதட்டில் என்னடி தடிப்பு
பனிக் காற்றினிலே வந்த வெடிப்பு
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
கன்னத்தில் என்னடி காயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
இது வண்ணக்கிளி செய்த மாயம்.....
ம்.....ம்ம்......ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்ம்.....
This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Female :Mmm mmm…
Female: Mmm mmm...
Mmm..mmm……
Mmm..mmm......
Thottu thazhuviya tholukku
For these shoulders that touched and embraced,
Maappillai thulli ezhundhu vittaano
Did the groom suddenly leap up with joy?
Thaen alli kudithu vittaano
Did he scoop up and drink honey?
Thottu thazhuviya tholukku
For these shoulders that touched and embraced,
Maappillai thulli ezhundhu vittaano
Did the groom suddenly leap up with joy?
Thaen alli kudithu vittaano
Did he scoop up and drink honey?
Avan thottadhum kannathil ittadhum
His touch and the kiss he gave on the cheek,
Unnidam thoodhuvan vandhu sonnaano
Did a messenger come and tell you about it?
Illai kaadhalanae nee thaano
Or are you yourself my lover?
Avan thottadhum kannathil ittadhum
His touch and the kiss he gave on the cheek,
Unnidam thoodhuvan vandhu sonnaano
Did a messenger come and tell you about it?
Illai kaadhalanae nee thaano
Or are you yourself my lover?
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Maalai karukkalil saelai ravikkaiyai
In the dusk of the evening, changing saree and blouse,
Maatriyadhennadi kolam
What is this new attire you have taken?
Kan kaattuvadhennadi jaalam
What magic are your eyes demonstrating?
Maalai karukkalil saelai ravikkaiyai
In the dusk of the evening, changing saree and blouse,
Maatriyadhennadi kolam
What is this new attire you have taken?
Kan kaattuvadhennadi jaalam
What magic are your eyes demonstrating?
Saelathu patendru vaangi vandhaar
He brought a silk saree from Salem,
Indha chinnavari poi kaelum
Go ask this young girl about it,
Kannaadi mun nindru paarum
Stand before the mirror and look at yourself.
Saelathu patendru vaangi vandhaar
He brought a silk saree from Salem,
Indha chinnavari poi kaelum
Go ask this young girl about it,
Kannaadi mun nindru paarum
Stand before the mirror and look at yourself.
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
Female :Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
Female: This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu
What is this swelling on your fruit-like lips?
Female :Pani kaattrinilae vandha vedippu
Female: It is a crack caused by the chilly winter wind.
Kannathil ennadi kaayam…
What is this injury on your cheek, my girl?
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…
This is the magic done by a colorful parrot...
M…mm…mmm…mmm…
M...mm...mmm...mmm...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful duet features a romantic banter between two lovers (or a husband and wife). The hero playfully teases the heroine about visible marks of passion on her face and lips—asking about the bite marks on her cheek and the swelling on her lips. She playfully deflects his questions using romantic metaphors, blaming a 'colorful parrot' for the cheek mark and the cold winter breeze for her swollen lips. The playful interrogation continues as they exchange witty remarks about love, secret messengers, dressing up at twilight, and gifts like fine silk sarees from Salem, establishing a lighthearted and affectionate intimate mood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)
“Kani udhatil ennadi thadippu”
'Vannakkili' (colorful parrot) is used as a poetic metaphor for the lover who pecked her cheek, while 'Kani udhadhu' compares soft lips to sweet ripe fruit.
Ethirhai (எதுகை - Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kannathil ennadi kaayam… / Idhu vannakkili seidha maayam…”
The second letter 'n' (ன்/ண) rhymes across 'Kannathil' and 'Vannakkili', adding rhythmic beauty to the refrain.
Emona / Rhetorical Questioning
“Illai kaadhalanae nee thaano”
The song employs continuous playful questioning ('ennadi kaayam', 'ezhundhu vittaano', 'nee thaano') to create a lively conversational rhythm.
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Trivia
This romantic song from 'Thanippiravi' (1966) features M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The playback singing was rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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