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Lyrics & meaning

Kanneerai Thudaippen

From Kaalam Bathil Sollum · 1980

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kaalam Bathil Sollum1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kanneerai thudaippaenI will wipe away your tears
Porkaalaththa amaippaenI will create a golden era for us
Kanneerai thudaippaenI will wipe away your tears
Porkaalaththa amaippaenI will create a golden era for us
Male
Kaaval naaniruppaenI will stand as your protector
En kann polae ninaippaenI will cherish and protect you like my own eye
Kaaval naaniruppaenI will stand as your protector
En kann polae ninaippaenI will cherish and protect you like my own eye
Male
Kanneerai thudaippaenI will wipe away your tears
Porkaalaththa amaippaenI will create a golden era for us
Male
Idhaya sumaigalai ennidam thaa[Music]
En mael namppikkai irukkirathaaMale : [Music]
Udhaya kamalam pondravalaeWhen the mast bends low
Naan unakkena udhiththa kadhirallavaaA boat tossed in a raging storm
Male
Kanneerai thudaippaenTo reach the other shore, shows deep care
Porkaalaththa amaippaenOh beloved, such is your golden heart
Female
……………When the mast bends low
Male :………………A boat tossed in a raging storm
Female
Paaimaram keezhae saainthidum velaiTo reach the other shore, shows deep care
Perung kaattril alaimothum odamOh beloved, such is your golden heart
Akkarai sera akkarai kaattumComing close to the coconut tree
Anbae un pon pondra ullaamWhen the gentle southern breeze caresses
Female
Paaimaram keezhae saainthidum velaiThe sweet joy that is felt
Perung kaattril alaimothum odamWhat would the coconut tree say about it?
Akkarai sera akkarai kaattumComing close to the coconut tree
Anbae un pon pondra ullaamWhen the gentle southern breeze caresses
Female
Thennaikku pakkam vanthuThe sweet joy that is felt
Thendral konjum neramWhat would the coconut tree say about it?
Thenpatta inbam thannaiI will forget all the tears...
Thennai enna koorumI will float happily in this golden era
Female
Thennaikku pakkam vanthu[Music]
Thendral konjum neramFemale : [Music]
Thenpatta inbam thannaiYou are the textbook held in school
Thennai enna koorumI shall read you every single day
Female
Kanneerai marappaen….Female : My slender waist is thin as a thread
Porkkaalaththil midhappaenTurn my pages very gently
Male
………………Ah... You are the textbook held in school
Female :………………I shall read you every single day
Male
Palliyil yaenthum puththagam neeyaeFemale : My slender waist is thin as a thread
Padippaenae naalthorum unnaiTurn my pages very gently
Female :Sittridai noolae melliyathaagumOh my, what is this still
Medhuvaaga purattungal ennaiA woman consumed by shyness
Male
Aa…..Palliyil yaenthum puththagam neeyaeFemale : For every moment of shyness
Padippaenae naalthorum unnaiThere is a deeper meaning, my beloved Krishna
Female :Sittridai noolae melliyathaagumI will forget all the tears...
Medhuvaaga purattungal ennaiI will float happily in this golden era
Male
Ammammaa innum ennaI will stand as your protector
Vetkkam konda pennaiI will cherish you like my own eye
Female :Vetkkangal OvvondrukkumI will forget all the tears...
Arththam undu KannaaI will float happily in this golden era...
Female
Kanneerai marappaen….
Porkkaalaththil midhappaen
Male
Kaaval naaniruppaen
En kann polae ninaippaen
Female
Kanneerai marappaen….
Porkkaalaththil midhappaen…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet expresses comfort, reassurance, and intimacy between two lovers. The male protagonist promises to wipe away his lover's sorrow and build a golden future together, offering complete protection and devotion. In response, the female protagonist expresses her trust and affection, comparing her lover to an endearing textbook she wants to read every day.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Palliyil yaenthum puththagam neeyae

Compares the lover directly to a school textbook ('Palliyil yaenthum puththagam neeyae').

Simile (Uvamai)

Anbae un pon pondra ullaam

Compares the heart of the beloved to pure gold ('pon pondra ullaam').

Initial Alliteration (Monai)

Thennaikku pakkam vanthu / Thendral konjum neram

Repetition of the initial sound 'Th' in consecutive lines ('Thennaikku' and 'Thendral').

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, 'Kaalam Bathil Sollum' (1980) features the iconic vocal combination of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, showcasing their seamless romantic chemistry.

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