Kannilae Anbirundhaal Male
From Anandhi · 1965
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Anandhi1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae dheivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae deivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
| Male | |
| Nenjilae karunai vanthaal | If compassion fills the heart, |
| Neerilum theanoorum | Honey will ooze even from water. |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae dheivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
| Male | |
| Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai | There is no child like you, |
| Unnaippol thunaiyum illai | There is no companion like you. |
| Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai | There is no child like you, |
| Unnaippol thunaiyum illai | There is no companion like you. |
| Male | |
| Unnaalae malarantha ullam | Because of you, my heart blossomed, |
| Ennaatha naalum illai | There is no day I do not cherish this. |
| Ennaatha naalum illai | There is no day I do not cherish this. |
| Male | |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae dheivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
| Male | |
| Antha naal marainthathamma | Those days have passed, my dear, |
| Indru naan manithanamma | Today I am a complete human, my dear. |
| Antha naal marainthathamma | Those days have passed, my dear, |
| Indru naan manithanamma | Today I am a complete human, my dear. |
| Male | |
| Sendaadum vadivazhagai | Seeing the exquisite beauty moving like a flower, |
| Kandaadum kalainganamma | I am an artist who celebrates upon seeing it, my dear. |
| Kandaadum kalainganamma | I am an artist who celebrates upon seeing it, my dear. |
| Male | |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae dheivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
| Male | |
| Annaiyae un vadivam | Your form is that of a mother, |
| Thanthaiyae un idhayam | Your heart is that of a father. |
| Annaiyae un vadivam | Your form is that of a mother, |
| Thanthaiyae un idhayam | Your heart is that of a father. |
| Male | |
| Anbe un thunai irukka | With love and your companionship beside me, |
| En paadal mudivathenge | Where will my song ever end? |
| En paadal mudivathenge | Where will my song ever end? |
| Male | |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae dheivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
| Nenjilae karunai vanthaal | If compassion fills the heart, |
| Neerilum theanoorum | Honey will ooze even from water. |
| Male | |
| Kannilae anbirunthaal | If there is love in the eyes, |
| Kallilae dheivam varum | God will appear even in a stone. |
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
நெஞ்சிலே கருணை வந்தால்
நீரிலும் தேனூறும்
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
If compassion fills the heart,
Honey will ooze even from water.
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
உன்னைப்போல் குழந்தை இல்லை
உன்னைப்போல் துணையும் இல்லை
உன்னைப்போல் குழந்தை இல்லை
உன்னைப்போல் துணையும் இல்லை
There is no child like you,
There is no companion like you.
There is no child like you,
There is no companion like you.
உன்னாலே மலர்ந்த உள்ளம்
என்னாத நாளும் இல்லை
என்னாத நாளும் இல்லை
Because of you, my heart blossomed,
There is no day I do not cherish this.
There is no day I do not cherish this.
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
அந்த நாள் மறைந்ததம்மா....
இன்று நான் மனிதனம்மா.....
அந்த நாள் மறைந்ததம்மா....
இன்று நான் மனிதனம்மா.....
Those days have passed, my dear,
Today I am a complete human, my dear.
Those days have passed, my dear,
Today I am a complete human, my dear.
செண்டாடும் வடிவழகை
கண்டாடும் கலைஞனம்மா
கண்டாடும் கலைஞனம்மா
Seeing the exquisite beauty moving like a flower,
I am an artist who celebrates upon seeing it, my dear.
I am an artist who celebrates upon seeing it, my dear.
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
அன்னையே உன் வடிவம்
தந்தையே உன் இதயம்
அன்னையே உன் வடிவம்
தந்தையே உன் இதயம்
Your form is that of a mother,
Your heart is that of a father.
Your form is that of a mother,
Your heart is that of a father.
அன்பே உன் துணையிருக்க
என் பாடல் முடிவதெங்கே
என் பாடல் முடிவதெங்கே
With love and your companionship beside me,
Where will my song ever end?
Where will my song ever end?
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
நெஞ்சிலே கருணை வந்தால்
நீரிலும் தேனூறும்
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
If compassion fills the heart,
Honey will ooze even from water.
கண்ணிலே அன்பிருந்தால்
கல்லிலே தெய்வம் வரும்
If there is love in the eyes,
God will appear even in a stone.
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae dheivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae deivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Nenjilae karunai vanthaal
If compassion fills the heart,
Neerilum theanoorum
Honey will ooze even from water.
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae dheivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai
There is no child like you,
Unnaippol thunaiyum illai
There is no companion like you.
Unnaippol kuzhanthai illai
There is no child like you,
Unnaippol thunaiyum illai
There is no companion like you.
Unnaalae malarantha ullam
Because of you, my heart blossomed,
Ennaatha naalum illai
There is no day I do not cherish this.
Ennaatha naalum illai
There is no day I do not cherish this.
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae dheivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Antha naal marainthathamma
Those days have passed, my dear,
Indru naan manithanamma
Today I am a complete human, my dear.
Antha naal marainthathamma
Those days have passed, my dear,
Indru naan manithanamma
Today I am a complete human, my dear.
Sendaadum vadivazhagai
Seeing the exquisite beauty moving like a flower,
Kandaadum kalainganamma
I am an artist who celebrates upon seeing it, my dear.
Kandaadum kalainganamma
I am an artist who celebrates upon seeing it, my dear.
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae dheivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Annaiyae un vadivam
Your form is that of a mother,
Thanthaiyae un idhayam
Your heart is that of a father.
Annaiyae un vadivam
Your form is that of a mother,
Thanthaiyae un idhayam
Your heart is that of a father.
Anbe un thunai irukka
With love and your companionship beside me,
En paadal mudivathenge
Where will my song ever end?
En paadal mudivathenge
Where will my song ever end?
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae dheivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Nenjilae karunai vanthaal
If compassion fills the heart,
Neerilum theanoorum
Honey will ooze even from water.
Kannilae anbirunthaal
If there is love in the eyes,
Kallilae dheivam varum
God will appear even in a stone.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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