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Kanneerai Thudaippen

From Kaalam Bathil Sollum · 1980

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Kaalam Bathil Sollum
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
11 Feb 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kanneerai thudaippaen
Porkaalaththa amaippaen
Kanneerai thudaippaen
Porkaalaththa amaippaen
Kaaval naaniruppaen
En kann polae ninaippaen
Kaaval naaniruppaen
En kann polae ninaippaen
Kanneerai thudaippaen
Porkaalaththa amaippaen
Idhaya sumaigalai ennidam thaa
En mael namppikkai irukkirathaa
Udhaya kamalam pondravalae
Naan unakkena udhiththa kadhirallavaa
Kanneerai thudaippaen
Porkaalaththa amaippaen
……………
Male :………………
Paaimaram keezhae saainthidum velai
Perung kaattril alaimothum odam
Akkarai sera akkarai kaattum
Anbae un pon pondra ullaam
Paaimaram keezhae saainthidum velai
Perung kaattril alaimothum odam
Akkarai sera akkarai kaattum
Anbae un pon pondra ullaam
Thennaikku pakkam vanthu
Thendral konjum neram
Thenpatta inbam thannai
Thennai enna koorum
Thennaikku pakkam vanthu
Thendral konjum neram
Thenpatta inbam thannai
Thennai enna koorum
Kanneerai marappaen….
Porkkaalaththil midhappaen
………………
Female :………………
Palliyil yaenthum puththagam neeyae
Padippaenae naalthorum unnai
Female :Sittridai noolae melliyathaagum
Medhuvaaga purattungal ennai
Aa…..Palliyil yaenthum puththagam neeyae
Padippaenae naalthorum unnai
Female :Sittridai noolae melliyathaagum
Medhuvaaga purattungal ennai
Ammammaa innum enna
Vetkkam konda pennai
Female :Vetkkangal Ovvondrukkum
Arththam undu Kannaa
Kanneerai marappaen….
Porkkaalaththil midhappaen
Kaaval naaniruppaen
En kann polae ninaippaen
Kanneerai marappaen….
Porkkaalaththil midhappaen…..
I will wipe away your tears
I will create a golden era
I will wipe away your tears
I will create a golden era
I will stand guard and protect you
I will cherish you like my own eyes
I will stand guard and protect you
I will cherish you like my own eyes
I will wipe away your tears
I will create a golden era
Give the burdens of your heart to me
Do you have trust in me?
O one who is like a lotus blooming at dawn,
Am I not the morning sun that rose just for you?
I will wipe away your tears
I will create a golden era
...
Male: ...
When the mast falls down
And the boat is tossed about in heavy winds,
Caring enough to bring it safely to the shore
Is your heart of gold, my love
When the mast falls down
And the boat is tossed about in heavy winds,
Caring enough to bring it safely to the shore
Is your heart of gold, my love
When the gentle breeze comes near the palm tree
And tenderly caresses it,
The sweet happiness it experiences—
How could the palm tree put it into words?
When the gentle breeze comes near the palm tree
And tenderly caresses it,
The sweet happiness it experiences—
How could the palm tree put it into words?
I will forget my tears...
I will float in a golden era
...
Female: ...
You are the book carried to school,
I will read you every single day
Female: The thread of my slender waist is delicate,
Please turn my pages gently
Ah... You are the book carried to school,
I will read you every single day
Female: The thread of my slender waist is delicate,
Please turn my pages gently
Oh dear, why is there still
Such shyness in this girl?
Female: For every touch of shyness,
There is a meaning, my love
I will forget my tears...
I will float in a golden era
I will stand guard and protect you
I will cherish you like my own eyes
I will forget my tears...
I will float in a golden era...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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