Kanni Thendral Veesum
From Raman Sreeraman · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
- Music director
- Sivaji Raja
- Details
- Raman Sreeraman1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| …………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal | Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings |
| Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael | This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on |
| Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo | Thoughts touching the sky everywhere |
| Female | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal | Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings |
| Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael | This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on |
| Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo | Thoughts touching the sky everywhere |
| Female | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal | Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings |
| Male | |
| Maanaagath thaanae nee aanaai thaenae | You became like a deer yourself, my sweet honey |
| Nee oda naanum theda naal vanthathae | The day has arrived for me to search as you run |
| Maanaagath thaanae nee aanaai thaenae | You became like a deer yourself, my sweet honey |
| Nee oda naanum theda naal vanthathae | The day has arrived for me to search as you run |
| Male | |
| Endrum ingae unnaiyandri | Forever here, apart from you |
| Sontham veru pennum illai | There is no other woman to call my own |
| Varalaam tharalaam inbam peralaam | We can come, give, and receive joy |
| Female | |
| Nenjangal konjum | Hearts will fondle lovingly |
| Pesum vizhigal thedum | Speaking eyes will search |
| Nenjangal konjum | Hearts will fondle lovingly |
| Pesum vizhigal thedum | Speaking eyes will search |
| Female | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Santhath tamil paadum kalangal | Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings |
| Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael | This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on |
| Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo | Thoughts touching the sky everywhere |
| Female | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal | Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings |
| Female | |
| Raman nee sri raman naalum nee en devan | You are Raman, Lord Rama, my deity every single day |
| Uyirum udalum ulagam inimael ennaalumae | My life, body, and world are yours forever from now on |
| Raman nee sri raman naalum nee en devan | You are Raman, Lord Rama, my deity every single day |
| Uyirum udalum ulagam inimael ennaalumae | My life, body, and world are yours forever from now on |
| Male | |
| Ullangal ingae ondrodu ondraagum | Hearts here will merge into one another |
| Kannangal ingae thannaalae muththaadum | Cheeks here will kiss each other automatically |
| Both :Ilamai sugangal peruvom naam ingae | Both: We shall attain the pleasures of youth here |
| Female | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal | Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings |
| Male :Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael | Male: This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on |
| Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo | Thoughts touching the sky everywhere |
| Female | |
| Kanni thendral veesum nerangal | Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows |
| Whistle :……………….. | Whistle: ... |
| Female :Idhuvae thirunaal | Female: This is the auspicious day |
| Whistle :……………….. | Whistle: ... |
| Female :Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo | Female: Thoughts touching the sky everywhere |
| Whistle :……………….. | Whistle: ... |
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...
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
சந்தத் தமிழ் பாடும் காலங்கள்
இதுவே திருநாள் சுகமே இனிமேல்
விண்ணைத் தொடும் எண்ணங்கள் எங்கெங்கோ
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
சந்தத் தமிழ் பாடும் காலங்கள்
இதுவே திருநாள் சுகமே இனிமேல்
விண்ணைத் தொடும் எண்ணங்கள் எங்கெங்கோ
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
சந்தத் தமிழ் பாடும் காலங்கள்
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
மானாகத்தானே நீ ஆனாய் தேனே
நீ ஓட நானும் தேட நாள் வந்ததே
மானாகத்தானே நீ ஆனாய் தேனே
நீ ஓட நானும் தேட நாள் வந்ததே
You became like a deer yourself, my sweet honey
The day has arrived for me to search as you run
You became like a deer yourself, my sweet honey
The day has arrived for me to search as you run
என்றும் இங்கே உன்னையன்றி
சொந்தம் வேறு பெண்ணும் இல்லை
வரலாம் தரலாம் இன்பம் பெறலாம்
Forever here, apart from you
There is no other woman to call my own
We can come, give, and receive joy
நெஞ்சங்கள் கொஞ்சும்
பேசும் விழிகள் தேடும்
நெஞ்சங்கள் கொஞ்சும்
பேசும் விழிகள் தேடும்
Hearts will fondle lovingly
Speaking eyes will search
Hearts will fondle lovingly
Speaking eyes will search
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
சந்தத் தமிழ் பாடும் காலங்கள்
இதுவே திருநாள் சுகமே இனிமேல்
விண்ணைத் தொடும் எண்ணங்கள் எங்கெங்கோ
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
சந்தத் தமிழ் பாடும் காலங்கள்
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
பெண்
: .............................
You are Raman, Lord Rama, my deity every single day
My life, body, and world are yours forever from now on
You are Raman, Lord Rama, my deity every single day
My life, body, and world are yours forever from now on
விசில் :
.............................
Hearts here will merge into one another
Cheeks here will kiss each other automatically
Both: We shall attain the pleasures of youth here
ராமன் நீ ஸ்ரீ ராமன் நாளும் நீ என் தேவன்
உயிரும் உடலும் உலகம் இனிமேல் எந்நாளுமே
ராமன் நீ ஸ்ரீ ராமன் நாளும் நீ என் தேவன்
உயிரும் உடலும் உலகம் இனிமேல் எந்நாளுமே
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Male: This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
உள்ளங்கள் இங்கே ஒன்றோடு ஒன்றாகும்
கன்னங்கள் இங்கே தன்னாலே முத்தாடும்
இருவர் :
இளமை சுகங்கள் பெறுவோம் நாம் இங்கே
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Whistle: ...
Female: This is the auspicious day
Whistle: ...
Female: Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
Whistle: ...
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
சந்தத் தமிழ் பாடும் காலங்கள்
இதுவே திருநாள் சுகமே இனிமேல்
விண்ணைத் தொடும் எண்ணங்கள் எங்கெங்கோ
கன்னி தென்றல் வீசும் நேரங்கள்
விசில் :
...................................
இதுவே திருநாள்
விசில் :
...................................
விண்ணைத் தொடும் எண்ணங்கள் எங்கெங்கோ
விசில் :
...................................
................................
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...
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael
This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael
This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Maanaagath thaanae nee aanaai thaenae
You became like a deer yourself, my sweet honey
Nee oda naanum theda naal vanthathae
The day has arrived for me to search as you run
Maanaagath thaanae nee aanaai thaenae
You became like a deer yourself, my sweet honey
Nee oda naanum theda naal vanthathae
The day has arrived for me to search as you run
Endrum ingae unnaiyandri
Forever here, apart from you
Sontham veru pennum illai
There is no other woman to call my own
Varalaam tharalaam inbam peralaam
We can come, give, and receive joy
Nenjangal konjum
Hearts will fondle lovingly
Pesum vizhigal thedum
Speaking eyes will search
Nenjangal konjum
Hearts will fondle lovingly
Pesum vizhigal thedum
Speaking eyes will search
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Santhath tamil paadum kalangal
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael
This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Raman nee sri raman naalum nee en devan
You are Raman, Lord Rama, my deity every single day
Uyirum udalum ulagam inimael ennaalumae
My life, body, and world are yours forever from now on
Raman nee sri raman naalum nee en devan
You are Raman, Lord Rama, my deity every single day
Uyirum udalum ulagam inimael ennaalumae
My life, body, and world are yours forever from now on
Ullangal ingae ondrodu ondraagum
Hearts here will merge into one another
Kannangal ingae thannaalae muththaadum
Cheeks here will kiss each other automatically
Both :Ilamai sugangal peruvom naam ingae
Both: We shall attain the pleasures of youth here
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal
Eras when rhythmic Tamil sings
Male :Idhuvae thirunaal sugamae inimael
Male: This is the auspicious day, bliss from now on
Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo
Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
Kanni thendral veesum nerangal
Times when the gentle virgin breeze blows
Whistle :………………..
Whistle: ...
Female :Idhuvae thirunaal
Female: This is the auspicious day
Whistle :………………..
Whistle: ...
Female :Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo
Female: Thoughts touching the sky everywhere
Whistle :………………..
Whistle: ...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kanni thendral veesum nerangal' is a romantic duet expressing the blissful union of two lovers. The lyrics draw poetic comparisons between the sweet cool breeze, rhythmic classical Tamil, and the soaring emotions of love that reach the skies. The male protagonist compares his beloved to a gentle deer and sweet honey, declaring that no other woman holds a place in his life, while the female protagonist reveres her partner as her Lord Rama and her ultimate world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)
“Maanaagath thaanae nee aanaai thaenae”
Compares the beloved woman to a deer ('Maanaagath') and honey ('thaenae') to highlight her grace and sweetness.
Iyaibu / Rhyming (இயைபு)
“Maanaagath thaanae nee aanaai thaenae”
Internal rhyming of words 'thaanae', 'aanaai', and 'thaenae' creates a melodic cadence.
Atiyukai / Second-letter Rhyme (எதுகை)
“Kanni thendral veesum nerangal / Santhath tamil paadum kaalangal”
Repetition of the 'nn' sound in 'Kanni' and 'Santhath' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.
Hyperbole / Uyirppu (உயர்வு நவிற்சி)
“Vinnai thodum ennangal engaengo”
Exaggerating the elevation of lovers' emotions as thoughts that reach the heavens/sky.
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Trivia
This song features lyrics by the legendary Tamil poet Vairamuthu from the obscure 1985 movie 'Raman Sreeraman'. It incorporates melodic whistling segments interspersed with the vocals to emphasize the breeze-like, serene mood of the track.
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