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Kannilae Anbirundhaal Male

From Anandhi · 1965

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Anandhi
Movie release year
1965
Lyrics added on
17 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae dheivam varum
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae deivam varum
Nenjilae karunai vanthaal
Neerilum theanoorum
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae dheivam varum
Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai
Unnaippol thunaiyum illai
Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai
Unnaippol thunaiyum illai
Unnaalae malarantha ullam
Ennaatha naalum illai
Ennaatha naalum illai
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae dheivam varum
Antha naal marainthathamma
Indru naan manithanamma
Antha naal marainthathamma
Indru naan manithanamma
Sendaadum vadivazhagai
Kandaadum kalainganamma
Kandaadum kalainganamma
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae dheivam varum
Annaiyae un vadivam
Thanthaiyae un idhayam
Annaiyae un vadivam
Thanthaiyae un idhayam
Anbe un thunai irukka
En paadal mudivathenge
En paadal mudivathenge
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae dheivam varum
Nenjilae karunai vanthaal
Neerilum theanoorum
Kannilae anbirunthaal
Kallilae dheivam varum
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
If compassion fills the heart,
even water will taste of honey.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
There is no child like you,
and no companion like you.
There is no child like you,
and no companion like you.
The heart that blossomed because of you
has never passed a day without thinking of you.
has never passed a day without thinking of you.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
Those past days are gone...
today I have become a true human being...
Those past days are gone...
today I have become a true human being...
Gazing upon your graceful, flower-like beauty,
I am an artist who dances with joy.
I am an artist who dances with joy.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
Your form is that of a mother,
and your heart is that of a father.
Your form is that of a mother,
and your heart is that of a father.
With your love by my side,
how could my song ever end?
how could my song ever end?
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
If compassion fills the heart,
even water will taste of honey.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in stone.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from 'Anandhi' (1965) explores the profound transformative power of love, compassion, and perception. Through poetic imagery, lyricist Kannadasan conveys that divinity and beauty lie in the eyes of the beholder; when a heart is filled with genuine affection, an ordinary stone is perceived as a living God, and plain water tastes as sweet as honey. The protagonist expresses deep gratitude toward a beloved partner/figure who embodies innocence, maternal care, and paternal strength. The presence of this love elevates the singer's soul, transforming past struggles into a meaningful human existence and inspiring endless creative expression.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter agreement)

“Kannilae anbirunthaal / Nenjilae karunai vanthaal”

The second letter 'n' matches between 'Kannilae' and 'Nenjilae', creating rhythm across couplets.

Monaai (Alliteration/Initial consonance)

“Kannilae anbirunthaal Kallilae dheivam varum”

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound in 'Kannilae' and 'Kallilae' at the beginning of phrases.

Anaphora (Repetitive structure)

“Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai / Unnaippol thunaiyum illai”

Repetition of 'Unnaippol' at the start of consecutive lines to emphasize uniqueness.

Metaphor & Hyperbole

“Nenjilae karunai vanthaal Neerilum theanoorum”

Describing water turning into honey when compassion is present serves as a poetic exaggeration to underline spiritual richness.

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Trivia

The opening line 'Kannilae anbirunthaal kallilae dheivam varum' is one of Kannadasan's most iconic philosophical quotes in Tamil popular culture. The film 'Anandhi' (1965) starred Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

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