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 kavalai | Do not shed tears, do not worry |
| Kollaathae | Do not be anxious |
| Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum | Like my own eyes, I will always |
| Kaappaen | Protect you |
| Female | |
| Kanneer sinthaathae | Do not shed tears |
| Thunbath theeyil vaadi soga geetham paadi | Withered in the fire of sorrow, singing a sad song |
| Female | |
| Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai | Do not shed tears, do not worry |
| Kollaathae | Do not be anxious |
| Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum | Like my own eyes, I will always |
| Kaappaen | Protect you |
| Female | |
| Kanneer sinthaathae….. | Do not shed tears... |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkaiyenum kodum | Life's cruel |
| Paalaithanai | Desert |
| Maattriduven malar solaiyai pol | I will transform like a flower garden |
| Vaazhkkaiyenum kodum | Life's cruel |
| Paalaithanai | Desert |
| Maattriduven malar solaiyai pol | I will transform like a flower garden |
| Female | |
| Thendral veesidum mei inbam | The gentle breeze will blow, true bliss |
| Undaagum | Will 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 pol | Alternating like day and night |
| Vanthidumae inba thunbamingae | Joy and sorrow come here |
| Maari maariyae pagal iravathu pol | Alternating like day and night |
| Vanthidumae inba thunbamingae | Joy and sorrow come here |
| Female | |
| Theerum thunbame un vazhvil | Sorrow will end in your life |
| Ennaalae | By 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 kappen | Like my own eyes, I will protect you always |
| Female | |
| Kanneer sinthaathae….. | Do not shed tears... |
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே கவலை
கொள்ளாதே
கண் போலே நான் உன்னை எந்நாளும்
காப்பேன்
Do not shed tears, do not worry
Do not be anxious
Like my own eyes, I will always
Protect you
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே
துன்பத் தீயில் வாடி சோக கீதம் பாடி
Do not shed tears
Withered in the fire of sorrow, singing a sad song
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே கவலை
கொள்ளாதே
கண் போலே நான் உன்னை எந்நாளும்
காப்பேன்
Do not shed tears, do not worry
Do not be anxious
Like my own eyes, I will always
Protect you
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே ......
Do not shed tears...
வாழ்க்கையெனும் கொடும்
பாலைதனை
மாற்றிடுவேன் மலர்ச் சோலையைப் போல்
வாழ்க்கையெனும் கொடும் பாலைதனை
மாற்றிடுவேன் மலர்ச் சோலையைப் போல்
Life's cruel
Desert
I will transform like a flower garden
Life's cruel
Desert
I will transform like a flower garden
தென்றல் வீசிடும் மெய் இன்பம்
உண்டாகும்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே கவலை கொள்ளாதே....
The gentle breeze will blow, true bliss
Will be created
Do not shed tears, do not worry...
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே ......
Do not shed tears...
மாறி மாறியே பகல் இரவது போல்
வந்திடுமே இன்ப துன்பமிங்கே
மாறி மாறியே பகல் இரவது போல்
வந்திடுமே இன்ப துன்பமிங்கே
Alternating like day and night
Joy and sorrow come here
Alternating like day and night
Joy and sorrow come here
தீரும் துன்பமே உன் வாழ்வில்
என்னாலே
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே கவலை கொள்ளாதே....
Sorrow will end in your life
By me always
Do not shed tears, do not worry...
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே கவலை
கொள்ளாதே
கண் போலே நான் உன்னை எந்நாளும்
காப்பேன்
Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Like my own eyes, I will protect you always
கண்ணீர் சிந்தாதே...........
Do not shed tears...
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai
Do not shed tears, do not worry
Kollaathae
Do not be anxious
Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum
Like my own eyes, I will always
Kaappaen
Protect you
Kanneer sinthaathae
Do not shed tears
Thunbath theeyil vaadi soga geetham paadi
Withered in the fire of sorrow, singing a sad song
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai
Do not shed tears, do not worry
Kollaathae
Do not be anxious
Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum
Like my own eyes, I will always
Kaappaen
Protect you
Kanneer sinthaathae…..
Do not shed tears...
Vaazhkkaiyenum kodum
Life's cruel
Paalaithanai
Desert
Maattriduven malar solaiyai pol
I will transform like a flower garden
Vaazhkkaiyenum kodum
Life's cruel
Paalaithanai
Desert
Maattriduven malar solaiyai pol
I will transform like a flower garden
Thendral veesidum mei inbam
The gentle breeze will blow, true bliss
Undaagum
Will be created
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai kollaathae….
Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Kanneer sinthaathae…..
Do not shed tears...
Maari maariyae pagal iravathu pol
Alternating like day and night
Vanthidumae inba thunbamingae
Joy and sorrow come here
Maari maariyae pagal iravathu pol
Alternating like day and night
Vanthidumae inba thunbamingae
Joy and sorrow come here
Theerum thunbame un vazhvil
Sorrow will end in your life
Ennaalae
By me always
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai kollaathae….
Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Kanneer sinthaathae kavalai kollaathae….
Do not shed tears, do not worry...
Kann polae naan unnai ennaalum kappen
Like my own eyes, I will protect you always
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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