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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne En Kanne

From Endraavathu Oru Naal · 2021

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Vijay Yesudas, Saindhavi Prakash
Music director
N. R. Raghunanthan
Details
Endraavathu Oru Naal2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannae en kannaeMy beloved, oh my beloved,
Un kannathil sevvaanamaaIs that a reddish twilight sky blooming on your cheek?
Pennae semponnaeMy woman, my pure golden heart,
Adhu thaaimaiyin vannamaIs that the beautiful hue of motherhood?
Male
Kannae en kannaeMy beloved, oh my beloved,
Un kannathil sevvaanamaaIs that a reddish twilight sky blooming on your cheek?
Pennae semponnaeMy woman, my pure golden heart,
Adhu thaaimaiyin vannamaIs that the beautiful hue of motherhood?
Male
Vaasal vandha vennilaThe full moon that arrived at our doorstep,
Ini valar piraiyaagumaeWill now grow further like the waxing moon.
Namm aasai ennum kolamaeIn the decorative pattern of our shared desires,
Oru pillai thondrumaeA child shall soon be born.
Male
Neeyum naanum thaaiyum thandhaiThis is the golden time when you and I,
Aagum kaalamaeBecome a mother and a father.
Male
Kannae en kannaeMy beloved, oh my beloved,
Un kannathil sevvaanamaaIs that a reddish twilight sky blooming on your cheek?
Pennae semponnaeMy woman, my pure golden heart,
Adhu thaaimaiyin vannamaIs that the beautiful hue of motherhood?
Male
Puzhudhi kattu vaazhkaiyilIn our life filled with dust and hardship,
Katti thangam vandhadhaeA precious block of pure gold has arrived.
Adiyae en kodiyaeHey my dear flower-like creeper,
Oru parisu keladiAsk me for any gift you wish, my girl.
Female
Madiyai yendhi vandhathumWhen I came spreading my lap in prayer,
Oru pudhaiyal thandha saamiyaeYou were the deity who granted me a treasure!
Neeyae en parisuYou yourself are my ultimate gift,
Ini pudhusa venumaDo I need anything new anymore?
Male
En aasai poongodiMy cherished flowering vine,
Un jeevan rendadiYour life energy is now doubled!
En pangu serthumaeIncluding my share of nourishment,
Nee unnudiEat well and take care of yourself.
Female
Sukka minjiya marundu irukkaIs there a better remedy than dry ginger?
Unnai kaatilum urav irukkaIs there a deeper relationship than you?
Petha thaaiyai pol nee thaangaYou protect like a birth mother,
Kannu peru kaalam enakkuThis season of parenthood is a blessing for me.
Female
Thaai paal oottum velaiyilWhile feeding breast milk to the baby,
Tamilum serthu oottanumYou must feed the sweet Tamil language too.
Oorae kondaadaFor the whole village to celebrate,
Adha paarthu rasikanumI want to watch and relish that sight.
Male
Veetu paadam polavaeJust like homework from school,
Mattu paadam padikanumLessons on caring for cattle must be taught.
Kalvi vivasaayam rendumBoth education and agriculture,
Kangal aagumaeShall serve as our two eyes.
Female
Aagaaya oonjalilIn a cradle swung high in the sky,
Thaalatti parkanumI want to rock our baby to sleep with lullabies.
Oor aalum pillaiyaaiAs a child destined to guide our town,
Aal aakanumThey should grow into a great human being.
Male
Un vayathil valarudhuInside your body, there is growing,
Oru vilakkuA bright lamp of life.
Vamsam valakura thiru vilakkuA sacred lamp that elevates our entire lineage.
Maasam pathula porakkumFor the child who will be born in ten months,
Pullaikku maalai kaathu irukkuA welcoming garland is waiting.
Male
Kannae en kannaeMy beloved, oh my beloved,
Un kannathil sevvaanamaaIs that a reddish twilight sky blooming on your cheek?
Pennae semponnaeMy woman, my pure golden heart,
Adhu thaaimaiyin vannamaIs that the beautiful hue of motherhood?
Female
Vaasal vandha vennilaThe full moon that arrived at our doorstep,
Ini valar piraiyaagumaeWill now grow further like the waxing moon.
Namm aasai ennum kolamaeIn the decorative pattern of our shared desires,
Oru pillai thondrumaeA child shall soon be born.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Endraavathu Oru Naal' is a heartwarming celebration of impending parenthood set in a rural backdrop. The husband expresses immense joy and reverence upon learning about his wife's pregnancy, marveling at the maternal glow on her face and describing her as the greatest treasure in his life. He urges her to care for herself and feed the child not just physical nourishment, but also the richness of the Tamil language and traditional values. In response and reflection, the song emphasizes the core rural ideals where education and agriculture are held equally sacred as two eyes. The couple dreams of raising a responsible, well-taught child who brings pride to their family line and serves as a beacon of light for the entire village.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Un kannathil sevvaanamaa

Compares the maternal blush on the wife's cheek directly to the evening reddish sky (Sevvaanam).

Metaphor

Kalvi vivasaayam rendum Kangal aagumae

Compares education and agriculture to two eyes that guide human life.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kannae en kannae / Un kannathil sevvaanamaa

Repetition of the initial consonant/vowel sound 'Ka' across lines for melodic flow.

Imagery

Vamsam valakura thiru vilakku

Uses the imagery of a holy lamp ('thiru vilakku') growing inside the womb to symbolize lineage and hope.

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Trivia

'Endraavathu Oru Naal' (2021) is a Tamil drama film written and directed by Vetri Duraisamy, starring Vidharth and Remya Nambeesan. The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, with lyrics crafted by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu. The song vividly highlights the beauty of rural parenthood and traditional agrarian values.

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