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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne Kannin Maniye

From Nenjangal · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Nenjangal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
13 Jul 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………
Kannae kannin maniyae
Pasumponnae ponnin oliyae
Chinna kuzhanthaigalae thanga kalasangalae
Chinna kuzhanthaigalae thanga kalasangalae
Annai thaalaattum ulagangalae
Kannae kannin maniyae
Pasumponnae ponnin oliyae
Ondrae kulam ingu ondrae inam
Endru naalthorum paadungalaen
Muththumani thiral raththinamae
Mullai poo nagai chiththiramae
Uravodu vaazhungalaen
Kannae kannin maniyae
Pasumponnae ponnin oliyae
Chinna kuzhanthaigalae thanga kalasangalae
Annai thaalaattum ulagangalae
Kannae kannin maniyae
Pasumponnae ponnin oliyae
…………………
Pillai nalam intha annai vasam
Bayam illaamal aadungalaen
Hae hae pillai nalam intha annai vasam
Bayam illaamal aadungalaen
Kitta varum pagai vettiduvaen
Kattu kaavalil vaiththiduvaen
Kalippodu paadungalaen
…………..
Paththu payalgalai oththa kuththilae
Moththi saaiththidum ariya periya sooran
Pillai thirudanai kalla kabadanai
Killi kalaivathil agila ulaga veeran
Modhi paaru mutti paaru ennodu
Mookku mugarai egiri pogum pallodu
Paththu payalgalai oththa kuththilae
Moththi saaiththidum ariya periya sooran
Pillai thirudanai kalla kabadanai
Killi kalaivathil agila ulaga veeran
Modhi paaru mutti paaru ennodu
Mookku mugarai egiri pogum pallodu
Ha odampeppadi odhaikkattumaa
Female :Udumbu pidi kazhutha pidikkattumaa
Pottaen podu podaa odu
Pidippaen mithippaen adippaen
Odippaen thappippaayo nee
Vaadaa naayae needhaan peyae
Vidavae maattaen padavaa rascol
Thandippenae naan…
Pottaen podu podaa odu
Pidippaen mithippaen adippaen
Odippaen thappippaayo nee
Vaadaa naayae needhaan peyae
Vidavae maattaen padavaa rascol
Thandippenae naan…dei…
...
My dears, apple of my eyes,
Pure gold, the very glow of gold,
Little children, precious golden treasures,
Little children, precious golden treasures,
Little worlds rocked to sleep by a mother's lullaby,
My dears, apple of my eyes,
Pure gold, the very glow of gold,
One single family, one single race here—
Sing this truth every single day!
Clusters of lustrous pearls and gems,
Living portraits with jasmine-bright smiles,
Live together in bond and harmony!
My dears, apple of my eyes,
Pure gold, the very glow of gold,
Little children, precious golden treasures,
Little worlds rocked to sleep by a mother's lullaby,
My dears, apple of my eyes,
Pure gold, the very glow of gold,
...
The children's safety rests in this mother's care,
Dance along without any fear!
Hey hey, the children's safety rests in this mother's care,
Dance along without any fear!
I will strike down any foe who comes near,
And keep you protected under watchful guard,
Sing along with joyful cheer!
...
With just a single punch against ten thugs,
He is a mighty, rare hero who knocks them flat!
Against child-stealing thieves and deceitful crooks,
He is a world-class champion who pinches and scatters them!
Try taking me on, try clashing with me,
Your nose, face, and teeth will go flying!
With just a single punch against ten thugs,
He is a mighty, rare hero who knocks them flat!
Against child-stealing thieves and deceitful crooks,
He is a world-class champion who pinches and scatters them!
Try taking me on, try clashing with me,
Your nose, face, and teeth will go flying!
Ha, how does your body feel? Shall I kick you?
Female: Shall I lock you in an unbreakable grip, you donkey?
Hit the ground, run for your life, get lost!
I'll catch you, stomp on you, thrash you,
Break your bones—think you can escape?
Come here, you dog! You evil spirit!
I will never let you go, you rogue, you rascal!
I will punish you...
Hit the ground, run for your life, get lost!
I'll catch you, stomp on you, thrash you,
Break your bones—think you can escape?
Come here, you dog! You evil spirit!
I will never let you go, you rogue, you rascal!
I will punish you... Hey you!...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Nenjangal' (1982) begins as a gentle, tender lullaby celebrating children as precious golden treasures and urging social harmony and unity ('Ondrae kulam, ondrae inam'). The lyricist Vaali paints a picture of maternal love, assuring children that they can dance and rejoice without fear under a mother's protective care. As the song progresses, the tone shifts dynamically into a heroic and combative warning against child snatchers and malicious rogues. The speaker vows strict vigil and violent retaliation against anyone who dares to harm the innocent, blending deep affection with fierce guardianship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Chinna kuzhanthaigalae thanga kalasangalae”

Compares little children directly to golden temple finials ('thanga kalasangalae') and precious pearls/gems ('muththumani thiral raththinamae').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Pottaen podu podaa odu”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Pottaen', 'podu', 'podaa') creating a rhythmic, punchy emphasis.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Paththu payalgalai oththa kuththilae”

The second consonant 'th' matches across consecutive lines ('Paththu', 'Moththi').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

“Mookku mugarai egiri pogum pallodu”

Exaggerated heroic assertion of knocking out ten boys with a single punch and blowing away teeth and face.

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Trivia

Nenjangal (1982), directed by Major Sundarrajan and starring Sivaji Ganesan, features music by the duo Shankar-Ganesh. The track showcases a rare stylistic shift from a soft lullaby sung with traditional warmth to an energetic action-sequence song, highlighting T. M. Soundararajan's heroic vocal style combined with Vani Jairam's versatile performance.

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