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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne Balam

From Valibamey Vaa Vaa · 1982

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Valibamey Vaa Vaa1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Madhu maanganiyaeO sweet honeyed mango fruit!
Pogum vazhi sonnaal ennaWhy don't you tell me the path to take?
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadiI have been seeking and waiting for you for a long time, my girl
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Madhu maanganiyaeO sweet honeyed mango fruit!
Pogum vazhi sonnaal ennaWhy don't you tell me the path to take?
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadiI have been seeking and waiting for you for a long time, my girl
Male
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Male
Ennaalum unaiyae nenju ninaikkumMy heart thinks only of you every day
Sorgathai kanavil kandu rasikkumIt delights in seeing heaven in its dreams
Male
Ennaalum unaiyae nenju ninaikkumMy heart thinks only of you every day
Sorgathai kanavil kandu rasikkumIt delights in seeing heaven in its dreams
Aanandha mogam thandha mayakkamThe intoxication granted by blissful infatuation
Maanthoppu mayilae nenju thudikkumO peacock of the mango grove, my heart throbs
Naan kanda kanavu indru palikkumThe dream I dreamt will come true today
Un meedhu viralgal thandhi adikkum adi singaariMy fingers will play rhythm on you like harp strings, hey beautiful lady!
Nee mutham tharum mullai charamYou are a garland of jasmine that bestows kisses
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Madhu maanganiyaeO sweet honeyed mango fruit!
Pogum vazhi sonnaal ennaWhy don't you tell me the path to take?
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadiI have been seeking and waiting for you for a long time, my girl
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Male
Un koondhal malargal manjam virikkumThe flowers in your hair will lay out a bed
Aanandha kalaikkum nalla vilakkamA bright illumination for the art of bliss
Male
Un koondhal malargal manjam virikkumThe flowers in your hair will lay out a bed
Aanandha kalaikkum nalla vilakkamA bright illumination for the art of bliss
Baarangal sumandhu nenju ganakkumCarrying burdens, my heart grows heavy
Paerinba alaigal vandhu adikkumWaves of supreme bliss crash and arrive
Naam indru vidiya sollum varaikkumUntil we tell the day to dawn today
Vaan meedhu mulaikka velli marukkumThe morning star will refuse to rise in the sky
Kili ennaalum unnai manam ennum dhinamO parrot, my mind yearns for you every single day
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Madhu maanganiyaeO sweet honeyed mango fruit!
Pogum vazhi sonnaal ennaWhy don't you tell me the path to take?
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadiI have been seeking and waiting for you for a long time, my girl
Male
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhuMy dear, strength has come automatically on its own
Beeman gadhai kaiyil unduI have Bhima's mace in my hand
Kaaman kalai kannil unduI have Kamadeva's art of love in my eyes
Madhu maanganiyaeO sweet honeyed mango fruit!
Pogum vazhi sonnaal ennaWhy don't you tell me the path to take?
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadiI have been seeking and waiting for you for a long time, my girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual and romantic song expresses the protagonist's deep physical attraction and emotional yearning for his beloved. He boasts about possessing physical power comparable to Bhima's mace and romantic charm akin to Kamadeva's artistic grace, proclaiming that his strength has blossomed upon seeing her. He lovingly addresses her with endearing terms like a sweet mango, a peacock, and a jasmine garland, describing his intense anticipation of their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu / Kaaman kalai kannil undu

The singer equates his physical strength to Bhima's mace ('Beeman gadhai') and his romantic gaze to Kamadeva's art ('Kaaman kalai').

Apostrophe / Endearment Metaphors

Madhu maanganiyae

Addressing the heroine directly using sweet natural imagery such as 'Madhu maanganiyae' (honey mango fruit) and 'Maanthoppu mayilae' (peacock of the mango grove).

Rhyme / Monai & Edhugai

Ennaalum unaiyae nenju ninaikkum / Sorgathai kanavil kandu rasikkum

The usage of matching initial and second sounds across lines like 'Ennaalum' and 'Sorgathai', or 'Maanthoppu' and 'Naan kanda', giving the song a rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics by the acclaimed poet Vairamuthu from the 1982 Tamil movie 'Valibamey Vaa Vaa'. The movie's music score highlights early 1980s Tamil commercial music arrangements featuring rich percussion and expressive vocal dynamics.

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