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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne Konjam Paaru

From Chella Penn · 1969

Lyricist
Kumaradevan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
B. A. Chidambaranathan
Details
Chella Penn1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannae konjam paaruMy darling, look at me a little
Kaniya kaaya kooruTell me, are you a ripe fruit or an unripe fruit?
En aasai nenjam kaadhal manjamMy longing heart is a bed of love
Anbae anbae thanjam o o o ho ohoo ho ho ooMy love, my love, you are my refuge, oh oh oh
Female
Kannaana kannan thaanoIs he my precious beloved?
Kann jaadai ellaam thaenooAre all the glances from his eyes sweet like honey?
Kannaana kannan thaanoIs he my precious beloved?
Kann jaadai ellaam thaenooAre all the glances from his eyes sweet like honey?
En aasai nenjam kaadhal manjamMy longing heart is a bed of love
Anbae anbae thanjamMy love, my love, you are my refuge
En aasai nenjam kaadhal manjamMy longing heart is a bed of love
Anbae anbae thanjama aa haa o o oo hoMy love, my love, you are my refuge, aa haa oh oh
Male
Alangaara silaiyaeO ornate idol
Nee asaindhaadi vaa vaaSwaying gently, come to me
Nilaiyaana parisaagaAs a permanent gift
Unaiyae nee thaa thaaGive yourself to me
Paruvmae konja konjaAs youth fondles gently
Uruvamae kenja kenjaAs the form begs earnestly
Paruvmae konja konjaAs youth fondles gently
Uruvamae kenja kenjaAs the form begs earnestly
Uravaadi vandhaal enna ododivaaWhat if you come and bond with me? Come running!
Male
{Ahaa thaalam poduAh, beat the rhythm
Thaalam podu thakkadhimithanaBeat the rhythm to thakkadhimithana
Female :Ahaa thaalam poduFemale: Ah, beat the rhythm
Thaalam podu thakkadhimithana}(2)Beat the rhythm to thakkadhimithana (repeat)
Male
Kannae konjam paaruMy darling, look at me a little
Kaniyaaa kaaya kooruTell me, are you a ripe fruit or an unripe fruit?
Female :En aasai nenjam kaadhal manjamFemale: My longing heart is a bed of love
Anbae anbae thanjam aa aa haao o o hooMy love, my love, you are my refuge, aa aa haa oh oh
Female
Vizhi pesum mozhi podhumThe language spoken by your eyes is enough
Vilaiyaada vaa vaaCome, come to play
Vazhangaadha sugam ellamAll the unshared bliss
Thayangaamal thaa thaaGive them without hesitation
Paruvamae konja konjaAs youth fondles gently
Uruvamae kenja kenjaAs the form begs earnestly
Paruvamae konja konjaAs youth fondles gently
Uruvamae kenja kenjaAs the form begs earnestly
Uravaadi vandhaal enna ododii vaaWhat if you come and bond with me? Come running!
Female
Ahaa thaalam poduAh, beat the rhythm
Thaalam podu thakkadhimithanaBeat the rhythm to thakkadhimithana
Male :Ahaa thaalam poduMale: Ah, beat the rhythm
Thaalam podu thakkadhimithanaBeat the rhythm to thakkadhimithana
Male
Kannae konjam paaruMy darling, look at me a little
Kaniya kaaya kooruTell me, are you a ripe fruit or an unripe fruit?
Female :En aasai nenjam kaadhal manjamFemale: My longing heart is a bed of love
Anbae anbae thanjamMy love, my love, you are my refuge

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic track from 'Chella Penn' (1969) captures a playful exchange between lovers expressing their passion, affection, and mutual desire. Combining flirtatious lyrics with rhythmic dance beats, the lovers celebrate their romantic connection through poetic metaphors of sweet honey, decorative statues, and rhythmic joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kann jaadai ellaam thaenoo

Comparing eye glances to honey ('Kann jaadai ellaam thaenoo') and the lover to a beautiful decorative statue ('Alangaara silaiyae').

Ethirai and Monai (Rhyme and Alliteration)

Paruvmae konja konja / Uruvamae kenja kenja

Initial consonant and internal sound harmony across consecutive lines such as 'Paruvamae' and 'Uruvamae'.

Rhythmic Onomatopoeia

Thaalam podu thakkadhimithana

The use of rhythmic percussion syllables ('thakkadhimithana') to convey energetic dance tempo.

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Trivia

Composed by Malayalam and Tamil composer B. A. Chidambaranathan for the 1969 Tamil movie 'Chella Penn', this duet features the iconic vocal combination of T. M. Soundarajan and L. R. Eswari, with lyrics penned by Kumaradevan.

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