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Lyrics & meaning

Kanne Thedi Vanthathu

From Vakkuruthi · 1973

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Vakkuruthi1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannae thedi vanthathu yogamMy darling, good fortune has come searching for us
Odi vanthathu megam pongum mangalamClouds have rushed in, overflowing with auspiciousness
Intha naal vaazhvilae nalla naalThis day in life is a good day
Female
Kannaa thedi vanthathu yogamMy dear beloved, good fortune has come searching for us
Odi vanthathu megam pongum mangalamClouds have rushed in, overflowing with auspiciousness
Intha naal vaazhvilae nalla naalThis day in life is a good day
Female
Manikka meani kaanikkaiyaagaOffering my ruby-like body as a gift
Maiyitta kangal vandaattam aadaEyes adorned with kohl dancing like a beetle
Aanipon oonjal maarbendrum koodaA swing of pure gold, forever joining your chest
Aanantha thendral thaalaattu paadaWhile the blissful breeze sings a lullaby
Male
Laalaalaalaa…Laalaalaalaa…
Female :Lalalaalaa lalalaalaaFemale : Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Male :Laalaalaalaa…Male : Laalaalaalaa…
Female :Lalalaalaa lalalaalaaFemale : Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Edhai sollo unnai pugazhvaenWith what words shall I praise you?
Deivam deivamae…Oh divine one, divine one…
Male
Kannae thedi vanthathu yogamMy darling, good fortune has come searching for us
Odi vanthathu megam pongum mangalamClouds have rushed in, overflowing with auspiciousness
Intha naal vaazhvilae nalla naalThis day in life is a good day
Male
Kodaikku panneer vaadaikku porvaiRosewater for the summer, a blanket for the cold north wind
Un vanna sevvaai ponvanna medaiYour colorful red lips are a golden stage
Female :Aadaikkul aadum azhagaana cholaiFemale : A beautiful garden dancing beneath the clothes
Indrodu naalai un kaiyil maalaiToday and tomorrow, the garland belongs in your hands
Female
Laalaalaalaa…Laalaalaalaa…
Male :Lalalaalaa lalalaalaaMale : Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Female :Laalaalaalaa…Female : Laalaalaalaa…
Male :Lalalaalaa lalalaalaaMale : Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Inam kandu konjum uravuA relationship that recognizes its kind and caresses
Deivam thanthathuBrought into existence by God
Female
Kannaa thedi vanthathu yogamMy dear beloved, good fortune has come searching for us
Odi vanthathu megam pongum mangalamClouds have rushed in, overflowing with auspiciousness
Intha naal vaazhvilae nalla naalThis day in life is a good day
Female
Kodhaikku ungal aadhikkam vendumFor this young maiden, your authority and affection are needed
Konjungal endraa naan solla vendumDo I have to explicitly tell you to embrace me?
Male :Paathikku melae paarthaen kannaeMale : I have seen more than half of it already, my darling
Manjangal ellaam manamaana pinnaeThe nuptial bed awaits after our marriage is completed
Male
Laalaalaalaa…Laalaalaalaa…
Female :Lalalaalaa lalalaalaaFemale : Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Male :Laalaalaalaa…Male : Laalaalaalaa…
Female :Lalalaalaa lalalaalaaFemale : Lalalaalaa lalalaalaa
Sugam undu sorkkam varaiyilThere is joy reaching all the way to heaven
Sontham sonthamaeThis relationship is truly our own
Male
Kannae thedi vanthathu yogamMy darling, good fortune has come searching for us
Female :Odi vanthathu megamFemale : Clouds have rushed in
Male :Pongum mangalamMale : Overflowing with auspiciousness
Female :Intha naalFemale : This day
Male :VaazhvilaeMale : In life
Both :Nalla naalBoth : Is a good day

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kannae Thedi Vanthathu Yogam from Vakkuruthi (1973) is an exuberant romantic duet expressing the joy of love, union, and good fortune entering the lives of two lovers. The couple celebrates their deep affection, viewing their togetherness as a divine blessing that brings bliss akin to heaven. Lyricist Vaali uses vibrant imagery of seasons, gold, ruby, and nature to symbolize physical and emotional romance. Throughout the song, the playful dialogue between the lead pair highlights anticipation for marriage and a lifetime of shared happiness. Set to an uplifting melody by Shankar-Ganesh and voiced powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song radiates optimism and celebratory love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Maiyitta kangal vandaattam aada

Compares the movement of kohl-lined eyes to the fluttering of a beetle.

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

Manikka meani kaanikkaiyaaga

Metaphorically compares the fair ruby-toned body to a sacred offering.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Aanantha thendral thaalaattu paada

Rhyming ending syllables across consecutive lines ('kaanikkaiyaaga', 'aada', 'kooda', 'paada').

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Sugam undu sorkkam varaiyil / Sontham sonthamae

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('S' in Sugam / Sontham).

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Trivia

Vakkuruthi (1973) featured music composed by the energetic duo Shankar-Ganesh, known for their catchy rhythms during the 1970s and 1980s. The song is a prime example of Vaali's talent for blending classical poetic Tamil tropes with accessible romantic cinema lyrics, rendered memorably by legends T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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