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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne Raja Kavalai Vendaam

From Bhagyalakshmi · 1961

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Bhagyalakshmi1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mm..mm…mm…hmm…mm…mm…(Humming)
Mmm…mm…mm..hmm…mm…(Humming)
Female
Kannae raajaa kavalai vendaamMy darling prince, do not worry,
Appaa varuvaar thoonguFather will return, go to sleep.
Kanmani unnai alli anaippaarMy precious child, he will embrace you warmly,
Caarum tharuvaar thoonguHe will also give you a car ride, so go to sleep.
Female
Kannae raajaa kavalai vendaamMy darling prince, do not worry,
Appaa varuvaar thoonguFather will return, go to sleep.
Kanmani unnai alli anaippaarMy precious child, he will embrace you warmly,
Caarum tharuvaar thoonguHe will also give you a car ride, so go to sleep.
Female
Caaril yeri naamum avarumRiding together in a car, you, I, and he,
Karppanai ulagam selvomWe will travel to a world of imagination.
Kaasum panamum thaevai illaiThere is no need for money or wealth there,
Karunai angae selvamFor compassion itself is the true wealth there.
Female
Kannae raajaa…kannae raajaa…My darling prince... my darling prince...
Female
Thanga nilaavin pillaigal ellaamAll the children of the golden moon,
Varuvaar paadal paadiWill come singing songs for you.
Sarkkarai paagu adhirasam ellaamSugar syrup, adhirasam sweets, and all treats,
Tharuvaar unnai thaediThey will seek you out and offer them to you.
Female
Kannae raajaa…aaa..aaa….My darling prince... ah... ah...
Kannae raajaa…My darling prince...
Female
Oru naal naamum perumaigaloduOne day, with great honor and pride,
Ondraai ulaginil vaazhvomWe shall live together in this world.
Ovvoru naalum pon naal aagumEvery single day will turn into a golden day,
Unmai inbam kaanbomAnd we will experience true happiness.
Female
Kannae raajaa kavalai vendaamMy darling prince, do not worry,
Appaa varuvaar thoonguFather will return, go to sleep.
Kanmani unnai alli anaippaarMy precious child, he will embrace you warmly,
Caarum tharuvaar thoonguHe will also give you a car ride, so go to sleep.
Mm…mm..mm..mm…mm..mm..(Humming)
Mm…mm..mm..mm…mm..mm..(Humming)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This gentle lullaby from the film Bhagyalakshmi (1961) is sung by a loving mother soothing her child to sleep. She comforts the child with promises of the father's imminent arrival, warm hugs, and simple joys like a car ride. She paints a whimsical, ideal world where material riches like money hold no value, and kindness and compassion are the real wealth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaasum panamum thaevai illai / Karunai angae selvam

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kaasum' and 'Karunai' creates musical rhythm.

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Caaril yeri naamum avarum / Karppanai ulagam selvom

The second letter sound 'r' aligns across lines (Caaril / Karppanai / Karunai).

Imagery & Personification

Thanga nilaavin pillaigal ellaam / Varuvaar paadal paadi

Stars or moonbeams are poetically personified as 'children of the golden moon' who sing lullabies and bring traditional sweets.

Juxtaposition / Moral Paradox

Kaasum panamum thaevai illai / Karunai angae selvam

Contrasts worldly material money ('kaasum panamum') with spiritual wealth ('karunai'/compassion).

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Trivia

Bhagyalakshmi (1961) featured a timeless soundtrack composed by the famous duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan. This lullaby is sung by legendary playback singer P. Susheela, who was celebrated for her sweet and motherly vocal expression in classical Tamil cinema.

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