Kanni Ponna Thedi Thedi
From Sigappu Thali · 1988
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Sigappu Thali1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kanni ponna thedi thedi | Searching repeatedly for a young maiden, |
| Kaalgal engo pogum | Where are my feet wandering off to? |
| Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum | If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain? |
| Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum | If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain? |
| Male | |
| Kanni ponna thedi thedi | Searching repeatedly for a young maiden, |
| Kaalgal engo pogum | Where are my feet wandering off to? |
| Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum | If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain? |
| Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum | If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain? |
| Male | |
| Kadhalilae michcham enna kanneer mattumthaanae | What remains left in love? Is it only tears? |
| Kadhalilae michcham enna kanneer mattumthaanae | What remains left in love? Is it only tears? |
| Baaram konjam ullae ponaa nyaanam varum maanae | Oh my dear, when a bit of sorrow sinks deep within, wisdom emerges. |
| Baaram konjam ullae ponaa nyaanam varum maanae | Oh my dear, when a bit of sorrow sinks deep within, wisdom emerges. |
| Male | |
| Kanni ponna thedi thedi | Searching repeatedly for a young maiden, |
| Kaalgal engo pogum | Where are my feet wandering off to? |
| Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum | If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain? |
| Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum…. | If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain? |
கன்னிப் பொண்ணத் தேடித் தேடி
கால்கள் எங்கோ போகும்
கரையேற ஆசைப்பட்டா மேலே என்னவாகும்
கரையேற ஆசைப்பட்டா மேலே என்னவாகும்
Searching repeatedly for a young maiden,
Where are my feet wandering off to?
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
கன்னிப் பொண்ணத் தேடித் தேடி
கால்கள் எங்கோ போகும்
கரையேற ஆசைப்பட்டா மேலே என்னவாகும்
கரையேற ஆசைப்பட்டா மேலே என்னவாகும்
Searching repeatedly for a young maiden,
Where are my feet wandering off to?
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
காதலிலே மிச்சம் என்ன கண்ணீர் மட்டும்தானே
காதலிலே மிச்சம் என்ன கண்ணீர் மட்டும்தானே
பாரம் கொஞ்சம் உள்ளே போனா ஞானம் வரும் மானே
பாரம் கொஞ்சம் உள்ளே போனா ஞானம் வரும் மானே
What remains left in love? Is it only tears?
What remains left in love? Is it only tears?
Oh my dear, when a bit of sorrow sinks deep within, wisdom emerges.
Oh my dear, when a bit of sorrow sinks deep within, wisdom emerges.
கன்னிப் பொண்ணத் தேடித் தேடி
கால்கள் எங்கோ போகும்
கரையேற ஆசைப்பட்டா மேலே என்னவாகும்
கரையேற ஆசைப்பட்டா மேலே என்னவாகும்
Searching repeatedly for a young maiden,
Where are my feet wandering off to?
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Kanni ponna thedi thedi
Searching repeatedly for a young maiden,
Kaalgal engo pogum
Where are my feet wandering off to?
Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Kanni ponna thedi thedi
Searching repeatedly for a young maiden,
Kaalgal engo pogum
Where are my feet wandering off to?
Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Kadhalilae michcham enna kanneer mattumthaanae
What remains left in love? Is it only tears?
Kadhalilae michcham enna kanneer mattumthaanae
What remains left in love? Is it only tears?
Baaram konjam ullae ponaa nyaanam varum maanae
Oh my dear, when a bit of sorrow sinks deep within, wisdom emerges.
Baaram konjam ullae ponaa nyaanam varum maanae
Oh my dear, when a bit of sorrow sinks deep within, wisdom emerges.
Kanni ponna thedi thedi
Searching repeatedly for a young maiden,
Kaalgal engo pogum
Where are my feet wandering off to?
Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Karaiyaera aasaipattaa malae ennavaagum….
If one desires to reach the shore, what will happen to the mountain?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This melancholic song reflects on the pain of heartbreak, unrequited pursuit, and emotional disillusionment in love. The protagonist wanders aimlessly in search of love, only to realize that romantic attachment often leaves behind nothing but sorrow and tears. Through philosophical questioning, the lyrics convey that true wisdom and inner maturity are born from enduring psychological pain and distress.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kanni ponna thedi thedi”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' ('Kanni', 'Kaalgal', 'Karaiyaera') in consecutive lines establishing Tamil prosodic rhythm.
Rhetorical Question
“Kadhalilae michcham enna kanneer mattumthaanae”
The speaker poses reflective questions about love, tears, and existential longing to emphasize sadness.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Kanni ponna thedi thedi”
Repetition of 'thedi thedi' emphasizes the exhaustive, continuous nature of searching.
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Trivia
The song features lyrical work by Vairamuthu from the obscure 1988 movie 'Sigappu Thali', blending philosophical reflections on love with traditional Tamil poetic meters.
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