Kanne Unnai Thodum
From Thooya Ullam · 1961
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Details
- Thooya Ullam1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kannae kannae unnai thodum | Oh dear one, the person who touches you |
| Aalai ippodhu | right now, |
| Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu | you must identify who it is without fail. |
| Kannae kannae unnai thodum | Oh dear one, the person who touches you |
| Aalai ippodhu | right now, |
| Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu | you must identify who it is without fail. |
| Female | |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum | Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you |
| Aalai ippodhu | right now, |
| Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu | you must identify who it is without fail. |
| Female | |
| Mara iruttil kilai thavari paaindhidaathu mandhi | Even in the dark of trees, a monkey never misses a branch when jumping. |
| Manushanukum thevai andha nidhanam thaan thambhi | Humans also need that level of focus and poise, my brother. |
| Vizhi irundhum kuzhidhanilae vizhuvaar tham polae | Unlike those who fall into a pit despite having eyes, |
| Vazhi thavari pogamalae nadanthu sel mele | walk forward without losing your way. |
| Female | |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum | Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you |
| Aalai ippodhu | right now, |
| Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu | you must identify who it is without fail. |
| Female | |
| Munnal vandhu thotta kitta irukki pudichukko | If someone touches you from the front, hold them tightly nearby. |
| Pinnaal thattum perai solli kannae thirumbhikko | Say the name of the person who taps from behind and turn around, my dear. |
| Munnal vandhu thotta kitta irukki pudichukko | If someone touches you from the front, hold them tightly nearby. |
| Pinnaal thattum perai solli kannae thirumbhikko | Say the name of the person who taps from behind and turn around, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum | Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you |
| Aalai ippodhu | right now, |
| Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu | you must identify who it is without fail. |
| Female | |
| Aattathilae pottiyittu kootturavai thedu | Compete playfully in games and seek harmony. |
| Arivarindhu pazhagiay pin thannurimai naadu | Understand character and build bonds before seeking your rights. |
| Koottathilae cinna chinna kurai irundhaalum | Even if there are small flaws in a group, |
| Gunathai kondu nogamale kulaviduvom naalum | focus on good qualities, avoid causing hurt, and mingle together daily. |
| Female | |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae | Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see. |
| Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum | Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you |
| Aalai ippodhu | right now, |
| Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu | you must identify who it is without fail. |
கண்ணே கண்ணே உன்னைத் தொடும்
ஆளை இப்போது
இன்னாரென்று கண்டுபிடிக்க வேணும் தப்பாது
கண்ணே கண்ணே உன்னைத் தொடும்
ஆளை இப்போது
இன்னாரென்று கண்டுபிடிக்க வேணும் தப்பாது
Oh dear one, the person who touches you
right now,
you must identify who it is without fail.
Oh dear one, the person who touches you
right now,
you must identify who it is without fail.
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
கண்ணே கண்ணே உன்னைத் தொடும்
ஆளை இப்போது
இன்னாரென்று கண்டுபிடிக்க வேணும் தப்பாது
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
right now,
you must identify who it is without fail.
மர இருட்டில் கிளை தவறி பாய்ந்திடாது மந்தி
மனுஷனுக்கும் தேவை அந்த நிதானம் தான் தம்பி
விழி இருந்தும் குழிதனிலே விழுவார் தம்போலே
வழி தவறி போகாமலே நடந்து செல் மேலே
Even in the dark of trees, a monkey never misses a branch when jumping.
Humans also need that level of focus and poise, my brother.
Unlike those who fall into a pit despite having eyes,
walk forward without losing your way.
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
கண்ணே கண்ணே உன்னைத் தொடும்
ஆளை இப்போது
இன்னாரென்று கண்டுபிடிக்க வேணும் தப்பாது
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
right now,
you must identify who it is without fail.
முன்னால் வந்து தொட்டா கிட்டா இறுக்கி பிடிச்சுக்கோ
பின்னால் தட்டும் பேரைச் சொல்லி கண்ணே திரும்பிக்கோ
முன்னால் வந்து தொட்டா கிட்டா இறுக்கி பிடிச்சுக்கோ
பின்னால் தட்டும் பேரைச் சொல்லி கண்ணே திரும்பிக்கோ
If someone touches you from the front, hold them tightly nearby.
Say the name of the person who taps from behind and turn around, my dear.
If someone touches you from the front, hold them tightly nearby.
Say the name of the person who taps from behind and turn around, my dear.
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
கண்ணே கண்ணே உன்னைத் தொடும்
ஆளை இப்போது
இன்னாரென்று கண்டுபிடிக்க வேணும் தப்பாது
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
right now,
you must identify who it is without fail.
ஆட்டத்திலே போட்டியிட்டு கூட்டுறவை தேடு
அறிவறிந்து பழகிய பின் தன்னுரிமை நாடு
கூட்டத்திலே சின்ன சின்ன குறை இருந்தாலும்
குணத்தை கொண்டு நோகாமலே குலவிடுவோம் நாளும்
Compete playfully in games and seek harmony.
Understand character and build bonds before seeking your rights.
Even if there are small flaws in a group,
focus on good qualities, avoid causing hurt, and mingle together daily.
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
கருத்து நிலை மாறாமே கட்டை அவிழ்த்து பாராமே
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
கண்ணே கண்ணே உன்னைத் தொடும்
ஆளை இப்போது
இன்னாரென்று கண்டுபிடிக்க வேணும் தப்பாது
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
right now,
you must identify who it is without fail.
Kannae kannae unnai thodum
Oh dear one, the person who touches you
Aalai ippodhu
right now,
Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu
you must identify who it is without fail.
Kannae kannae unnai thodum
Oh dear one, the person who touches you
Aalai ippodhu
right now,
Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu
you must identify who it is without fail.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
Aalai ippodhu
right now,
Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu
you must identify who it is without fail.
Mara iruttil kilai thavari paaindhidaathu mandhi
Even in the dark of trees, a monkey never misses a branch when jumping.
Manushanukum thevai andha nidhanam thaan thambhi
Humans also need that level of focus and poise, my brother.
Vizhi irundhum kuzhidhanilae vizhuvaar tham polae
Unlike those who fall into a pit despite having eyes,
Vazhi thavari pogamalae nadanthu sel mele
walk forward without losing your way.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
Aalai ippodhu
right now,
Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu
you must identify who it is without fail.
Munnal vandhu thotta kitta irukki pudichukko
If someone touches you from the front, hold them tightly nearby.
Pinnaal thattum perai solli kannae thirumbhikko
Say the name of the person who taps from behind and turn around, my dear.
Munnal vandhu thotta kitta irukki pudichukko
If someone touches you from the front, hold them tightly nearby.
Pinnaal thattum perai solli kannae thirumbhikko
Say the name of the person who taps from behind and turn around, my dear.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
Aalai ippodhu
right now,
Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu
you must identify who it is without fail.
Aattathilae pottiyittu kootturavai thedu
Compete playfully in games and seek harmony.
Arivarindhu pazhagiay pin thannurimai naadu
Understand character and build bonds before seeking your rights.
Koottathilae cinna chinna kurai irundhaalum
Even if there are small flaws in a group,
Gunathai kondu nogamale kulaviduvom naalum
focus on good qualities, avoid causing hurt, and mingle together daily.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Karuthu nilai maarame kattai avizhthu paramae
Without losing mental focus, unbind the cloth and see.
Female and Chorus :Kannae kannae unnai thodum
Female and Chorus: Oh dear one, the person who touches you
Aalai ippodhu
right now,
Innarendru kndupidikka venum thappadhu
you must identify who it is without fail.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song uses the premise of a traditional blindfold game (Kannamoochi / blind man's buff) as an allegory for living life with mindfulness, focus, and social harmony. Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi, the lyrics encourage the listener to keep their composure, make clear judgments, and identify people correctly rather than acting blindly.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Allegory (Uvamai / Uruvam)
“Kannae kannae unnai thodum”
The blindfold game serves as a metaphor for navigating life's illusions, temptations, and social interactions with inner vision and awareness.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Mara iruttil kilai thavari / Manushanukum thevai andha”
The second letter harmony seen across lines such as 'Mara' and 'Manushanukum', creating rhythmic flow.
Emona / Rhyme Scheme
“Munnal vandhu thotta kitta irukki pudichukko / Pinnaal thattum perai solli kannae thirumbhikko”
End rhymes such as 'pudichukko' and 'thirumbhikko' create a playful, accessible lyrical structure suitable for a game-oriented song.
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Trivia
Written by the famed rationalist poet Udumalai Narayanakavi, 'Thooya Ullam' (1961) features music by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Narayanakavi was famous for embedding philosophical, moral, and social commentary into simple game-play songs in Tamil cinema.
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