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Kanne Kadhavu Therandhidum

From Idhaya Thamarai · 1990

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Idhaya Thamarai1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannae ….My darling...
Kadhavu thiranthidum munnaeBefore the door opens,
Kadhaigal padikkanum pennaeWe must read stories, my girl.
Thanimaithaan inimai thaanSolitude is indeed sweet.
Kaadhalennum puththagathilIn the book called love,
Muthamennum pakkam eduTurn to the page named kiss.
Female
Kannaa …My beloved...
Kadhavu thirkkattum kannaaLet the door be opened, my beloved.
Manasu nadungudhu mannaaMy heart is trembling, my king.
Thanimaiyoo inimaiyooIs solitude truly sweet?
Buthanavan solli veithaThe book that Lord Buddha taught,
Puththagathai mella eduTake that out gently.
Male
Inbamennum puththagamThe book called joy,
Ingu engu ulladho theduSearch where it is located here.
Konjam thaeduSearch a little bit.
Female :Kaaman sonna soothiramFemale: The formulas taught by Kamadeva,
Unnidathil ulladhu paadu alavoduAre with you; sing within bounds.
Male
Palli ithu pirarkkuThis is a school for others,
Palli arai namakkuA bedroom for us.
Female :Inbamidhu unakkuFemale: This is pleasure for you,
Thunbamidhu enakkuThis is suffering for me.
Male :Adi pattimandraMale: Hey, a debate-like,
Vaadhamingu koodadhuArgument is not allowed here.
Female
Kannaa …My beloved...
Kadhavu thirkkattum kannaaLet the door be opened, my beloved.
Manasu nadungudhu mannaaMy heart is trembling, my king.
Male :Thanimaithaan inimai thaanMale: Solitude is indeed sweet.
Kaadhalennum puththagathilIn the book called love,
Muthamennum pakkam eduTurn to the page named kiss.
Female
Unmai illai enbathaalSince it is not the truth,
Oorulagam nambumaaWill the world believe it?
Naalai adhikaalaiTomorrow early morning,
Male :Unmai endru solluvenMale: I will declare it as true,
Maalai katti kolvenAnd adorn you with a garland,
Naalai indha velaiTomorrow at this time.
Female
Thappu indha nerukkamThis intimacy is wrong,
Thangavillai enakkumEven I cannot endure it.
Male :Kaalai varum varaikkumMale: Until the morning arrives,
Kaadhalukku vanakkamA temporary goodbye to love.
Female :Ada kattazhaganFemale: Oh handsome man,
Thotta idam poo pookkumEvery spot you touch blooms into a flower.
Male
KannaeMy darling,
Kadhavu thiranthidum munnaeBefore the door opens,
Kadhaigal padikkanum pennaeWe must read stories, my girl.
Thanimaithaan inimai thaanSolitude is indeed sweet.
Kaadhalennum buththagathilIn the book called love,
Muthamennum pakkam eduTurn to the page named kiss.
Female
Kannaa …My beloved...
Kadhavu thirkkattum kannaaLet the door be opened, my beloved.
Manasu nadungudhu mannaaMy heart is trembling, my king.
Thanimaiyoo inimaiyooIs solitude truly sweet?
Buthanavan solli veithaThe book that Lord Buddha taught,
Puththagathai mella eduTake that out gently.
Chorus
Chum chummChum chumm
Chum chum chum chum chum chummChum chum chum chum chum chumm
Chum chummChum chumm
Chum chum chum chum chummmmChum chum chum chum chummmm

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song represents a playful and romantic dialogue between two lovers in solitude. The male protagonist eagerly pursues romantic intimacy, comparing love to a book where kisses form the pages. He playfully demands passion before their privacy is interrupted.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaadhalennum puththagathil / Muthamennum pakkam edu

Comparing love to a book ('Kaadhalennum puththagathil') and a kiss to a page ('Muthamennum pakkam edu').

Antithesis (Muran)

Inbamidhu unakku / Thunbamidhu enakku

Juxtaposition of opposing concepts 'Inbam' (pleasure) and 'Thunbam' (suffering) to highlight the contrasting feelings of the lovers.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai / Edhugai)

Kadhavu thiranthidum munnae / Kadhaigal padikkanum pennae

Repetition of initial/secondary consonant sounds in 'Kadhavu' and 'Kadhaigal', creating a musical rhythm in Tamil prosody.

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Trivia

The track features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the movie Idhaya Thamarai (1990), starring Prashanth and Heera. Lyricist Vairamuthu weaves philosophical references like Lord Buddha alongside classical themes of Kamadeva in a playful romantic duet.

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