Kanne Kalaimaane (Sad)
From Moondram Pirai · 1982
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Moondram Pirai1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaadhal konden | I fell in love |
| Kanavinai valarthen | I nurtured a dream |
| Kanmani unai naan | You, the apple of my eye |
| Karuthinil niraithen | I filled my thoughts with you |
| Male | |
| Unakae uyiraanen | I dedicated my entire life to you |
| Innaalil enai nee marandhayae | Yet today, you forgot me |
| Nee illaamal edhu nimathi | Where is peace of mind without you? |
| Nee thaan endrum en sannidhi | You alone are my eternal sanctuary |
| Male | |
| Kannae kalaimaanae | Oh my precious eye, my graceful deer |
| Kanni mayilena | Like a youthful peacock |
| Kanden unai nanae | I saw you myself |
| Andhi pagal unnai naan paarkiren | Day and night, I gaze upon you |
| Aandavanai ithai thaan ketkiren | This is the only blessing I ask of God |
| Male | |
| Raariraaro oraariroo… | Lullaby refrain (Raariraaro oraariroo…) |
| Raariraaro oraariroo…. | Lullaby refrain (Raariraaro oraariroo…) |
காதல் கொண்டேன்
கனவினை வளர்த்தேன்
கண்மணி உனை நான்
கருத்தினில் நிறைத்தேன்
I fell in love
I nurtured a dream
You, the apple of my eye
I filled my thoughts with you
உனக்கே உயிரானேன்
இந்நாளில் எனை நீ மறந்தாயே
நீ இல்லாமல் எது நிம்மதி
நீ தான் என்றும் என் சன்னிதி
I dedicated my entire life to you
Yet today, you forgot me
Where is peace of mind without you?
You alone are my eternal sanctuary
கண்ணே கலைமானே
கன்னி மயிலெனக்
கண்டேன் உனை நானே
அந்திப் பகல் உனை நான் பார்க்கிறேன்
ஆண்டவனை இதைத்தான் கேட்கிறேன்
Oh my precious eye, my graceful deer
Like a youthful peacock
I saw you myself
Day and night, I gaze upon you
This is the only blessing I ask of God
ராரிராரோ ஓராரிரோ
ராரிராரோ ஓராரிரோ .....
Lullaby refrain (Raariraaro oraariroo…)
Lullaby refrain (Raariraaro oraariroo…)
Kaadhal konden
I fell in love
Kanavinai valarthen
I nurtured a dream
Kanmani unai naan
You, the apple of my eye
Karuthinil niraithen
I filled my thoughts with you
Unakae uyiraanen
I dedicated my entire life to you
Innaalil enai nee marandhayae
Yet today, you forgot me
Nee illaamal edhu nimathi
Where is peace of mind without you?
Nee thaan endrum en sannidhi
You alone are my eternal sanctuary
Kannae kalaimaanae
Oh my precious eye, my graceful deer
Kanni mayilena
Like a youthful peacock
Kanden unai nanae
I saw you myself
Andhi pagal unnai naan paarkiren
Day and night, I gaze upon you
Aandavanai ithai thaan ketkiren
This is the only blessing I ask of God
Raariraaro oraariroo…
Lullaby refrain (Raariraaro oraariroo…)
Raariraaro oraariroo….
Lullaby refrain (Raariraaro oraariroo…)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This heartwarming lullaby from 'Moondram Pirai' conveys deep, unconditional affection and devotion. The protagonist reflects on how he lovingly nurtured dreams around his beloved, viewing her as his peace and sanctuary. Even as fate creates distance or forgetfulness between them, his devotion remains constant as he prays to God while watching over her day and night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaadhal konden / Kanavinai valarthen / Kanmani unai naan / Karuthinil niraithen”
The repetition of the initial 'Ka' consonant sound in consecutive lines creates a poetic rhythm.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kanni mayilena”
Comparing the beloved's grace to that of a youthful peacock using the comparison suffix 'ena'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kannae kalaimaanae”
Directly metaphorizing the beloved as 'Kannae' (precious eye) and 'Kalaimaanae' (artful deer).
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Trivia
This iconic song holds historical significance as it was the final song written by the legendary Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan before his death in October 1981. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and rendered by K. J. Yesudas, it remains one of the most beloved lullabies in Tamil cinema.
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