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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne Balam

From Valibamey Vaa Vaa · 1982

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
15 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Madhu maanganiyae
Pogum vazhi sonnaal enna
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadi
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Madhu maanganiyae
Pogum vazhi sonnaal enna
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadi
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Ennaalum unaiyae nenju ninaikkum
Sorgathai kanavil kandu rasikkum
Ennaalum unaiyae nenju ninaikkum
Sorgathai kanavil kandu rasikkum
Aanandha mogam thandha mayakkam
Maanthoppu mayilae nenju thudikkum
Naan kanda kanavu indru palikkum
Un meedhu viralgal thandhi adikkum adi singaari
Nee mutham tharum mullai charam
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Madhu maanganiyae
Pogum vazhi sonnaal enna
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadi
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Un koondhal malargal manjam virikkum
Aanandha kalaikkum nalla vilakkam
Un koondhal malargal manjam virikkum
Aanandha kalaikkum nalla vilakkam
Baarangal sumandhu nenju ganakkum
Paerinba alaigal vandhu adikkum
Naam indru vidiya sollum varaikkum
Vaan meedhu mulaikka velli marukkum
Kili ennaalum unnai manam ennum dhinam
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Madhu maanganiyae
Pogum vazhi sonnaal enna
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadi
Kannae balam thannaal vandhadhu
Beeman gadhai kaiyil undu
Kaaman kalai kannil undu
Madhu maanganiyae
Pogum vazhi sonnaal enna
Vegu neram unai naadi irundhenadi
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
Oh sweet wine-like mango fruit,
Why don't you tell me the way to go?
I have been seeking you for a very long time, my girl!
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
Oh sweet wine-like mango fruit,
Why don't you tell me the way to go?
I have been seeking you for a very long time, my girl!
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My heart thinks of you every single day,
Delighting in dreams of heaven.
My heart thinks of you every single day,
Delighting in dreams of heaven.
The trance brought by blissful passion,
Oh peacock of the mango grove, my heart throbs!
The dream I dreamt will come true today,
My fingers will strum upon you like strings, oh beautiful girl!
You are a garland of jasmine that bestows kisses.
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
Oh sweet wine-like mango fruit,
Why don't you tell me the way to go?
I have been seeking you for a very long time, my girl!
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
The flowers in your hair will lay out a bed,
A fine exposition on the art of joy.
The flowers in your hair will lay out a bed,
A fine exposition on the art of joy.
Carrying burdens, the heart feels heavy,
Waves of supreme bliss will come and crash upon us.
Until we tell today to break into dawn,
The morning star will refuse to rise in the sky.
Oh parrot, my heart thinks of you every day!
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
Oh sweet wine-like mango fruit,
Why don't you tell me the way to go?
I have been seeking you for a very long time, my girl!
My darling, strength has come all on its own,
Bhima's mace is in my hand,
The art of Kama is in my eyes.
Oh sweet wine-like mango fruit,
Why don't you tell me the way to go?
I have been seeking you for a very long time, my girl!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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