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Lyrics & meaning

Kannazhaga – The Kiss of Love

From 3(Moonu) · 2012

Lyricist
Dhanush
Singers
Shruti Haasan, Dhanush
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
3(Moonu)2012

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kannazhaga.. kaalazhagaOh handsome one with beautiful eyes.. beautiful feet
Ponnazhaga.. penn azhagaGolden beauty.. beautiful woman
Engaeyo thaedi sellum.. viral azhagaBeautiful are the fingers that search out towards somewhere
En kaigal korthu kollum vidham azhagaBeautiful is the way they entwine with my hands
Male
Uyirae uyirae unaivida edhuvumOh my life, my life, nothing else
Uyril peridhaai illayadiIs greater than you in my life, my girl
Azhagae azhagae unaivida edhuvumOh beauty, beauty, nothing else
Azhagil azhagaai illaiyadiIs more beautiful than beauty itself, my girl
Female
Engaeyo paarkiraaiYou look somewhere far away
Ennenna solgiraaiWhat all things do you say?
Ellaigal thaandidaTo cross all boundaries
Maayangam seikiraaiYou perform magic
Male
Unnakul paarkirenI look within you
Ulladhai solgirenI express what is in my heart
Unnuyir serndhidaTo unite with your life force
Naan vazhi paarkirenI am looking for a way
Female
Idhazhum idhazhumLet lips and lips
InnaiyattumaeJoin together
pudhidhaai vazhigal illaiThere are no new ways needed
Male :Immaigal moodi aruginil vaaClose your eyelids and come near me
Idhupol edhuvum illaiThere is nothing quite like this
Female
Unnakul paarkavaShall I look inside you?
Ulladhai ketkkavaShall I ask what is in your heart?
Ennuyir serndhidaFor my life to unite with yours
Naan vazhi sollavaShall I show you the way?
Male
Kannazhagae perazhagaeOh beautiful eyes, ultimate beauty
Penn azhagae ennazhagaeFeminine beauty, my own beauty
Male
Uyirae uyirae unaivida edhuvumOh my life, my life, nothing else
Uyril peridhaai illayadiIs greater than you in my life, my girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kannazhaga' is an intimate, romantic duet from the movie '3' that captures the tender passion and deep emotional bond between two lovers. The lyrics highlight physical and spiritual admiration, appreciating subtle nuances such as eyes, hands, and touch. The song moves seamlessly between admiration of physical beauty and a spiritual longing for their souls and lives to unite as one.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kannazhaga.. kaalazhaga / Ponnazhaga.. penn azhaga

The second consonant 'n' (ன) is repeated across adjacent lines (Kannazhaga / Ponnazhaga), creating a rhythmic Tamil poetic harmony.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Uyirae uyirae unaivida edhuvum

The repetition of 'Uyirae uyirae' and 'Azhagae azhagae' emphasizes intense passion and emotional warmth.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Engaeyo paarkiraai / Ennenna solgiraai / Maayangam seikiraai

Matching end sounds ('paarkiraai', 'solgiraai', 'seikiraai') generate a musical flow in the stanza.

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Trivia

Composed by Anirudh Ravichander in his debut album, 'Kannazhaga' was sung by lead actors Dhanush and Shruti Haasan themselves. The song gained vast popularity alongside 'Why This Kolaveri Di' from the same soundtrack, showcasing the versatility of the musical score.

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