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Lyrics & meaning

Kanneer Sinthaathe

From Avan Amaran · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
T. M. Ibrahim
Details
Avan Amaran1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalaiDo not shed tears, do not worry
KollaathaeDo not be anxious
Kann polae naan unnai ennaalumLike my own eyes, I will always
KaappaenProtect you
Female
Kanneer sinthaathaeDo not shed tears
Thunbath theeyil vaadi soga geetham paadiWithered in the fire of sorrow, singing a sad song
Female
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalaiDo not shed tears, do not worry
KollaathaeDo not be anxious
Kann polae naan unnai ennaalumLike my own eyes, I will always
KaappaenProtect you
Female
Kanneer sinthaathae…..Do not shed tears...
Female
Vaazhkkaiyenum kodumLife's cruel
PaalaithanaiDesert
Maattriduven malar solaiyai polI will transform like a flower garden
Vaazhkkaiyenum kodumLife's cruel
PaalaithanaiDesert
Maattriduven malar solaiyai polI will transform like a flower garden
Female
Thendral veesidum mei inbamThe gentle breeze will blow, true bliss
UndaagumWill be created
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai kollaathae….Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Female
Kanneer sinthaathae…..Do not shed tears...
Female
Maari maariyae pagal iravathu polAlternating like day and night
Vanthidumae inba thunbamingaeJoy and sorrow come here
Maari maariyae pagal iravathu polAlternating like day and night
Vanthidumae inba thunbamingaeJoy and sorrow come here
Female
Theerum thunbame un vazhvilSorrow will end in your life
EnnaalaeBy me always
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai kollaathae….Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Female
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai kollaathae….Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum kappenLike my own eyes, I will protect you always
Female
Kanneer sinthaathae…..Do not shed tears...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kanneer Sinthaathae' is a deeply comforting song from the 1958 Tamil film 'Avan Amaran'. Sung by Jikki, the song acts as a soothing solace to someone facing deep distress. The lyrics reassure the listener that their pain is temporary and promise unconditional protection, guarding them as tenderly as one's own eyes. The lyricist A. Maruthakasi uses vivid natural imagery, contrasting the harsh desert of life's struggles with a blooming garden of peace. By reminding the listener that joy and sorrow naturally alternate like day and night, the song instills hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum Kaappaen

Compares protecting a loved one to guarding one's own eyes, highlighting immense care and affection.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thunbath theeyil vaadi soga geetham paadi

Metaphorically describes suffering as a burning fire.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaazhkkaiyenum kodum Paalaithanai

Compares a difficult life to a harsh desert that can be transformed into a garden.

Simile (Uvamai)

Maari maariyae pagal iravathu pol

Compares the natural cycle of happiness and hardship to the rotation of day and night.

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Trivia

Avan Amaran (1958) was directed by Y. R. Swamy and featured music by T. M. Ibrahim. The film starred K. R. Ramasamy and P. Bhanumathi. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was widely praised for his simple yet deeply emotional and philosophical Tamil lyrics.

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