Kannondru Naadum
From Sarasa B.A. · 1965
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Details
- Sarasa B.A.1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kannondru naadum | The eyes seek one thing, |
| Kaiyondru thaedum | The hands search for another, |
| Manam ondru ennum vaai ondru solum | The mind thinks one thing, while the mouth speaks another, |
| Vedikkai ulgathai ninaithene | I thought of this world as a place of mere entertainment, |
| Ingae vedhanai ulagathil vilundhenae | And fell here into a world of pain and agony. |
| Aadidum kalaithanai arindhenae | I mastered the art of dance, |
| Pugazh aayiram varumena ninaithenae | Thinking that immense fame would come my way. |
| Vaadikkai kaarargal koodidum sabaiyil | In the assembly where regular patrons gather, |
| Vedikkai porulaai aanenae | I ended up becoming an object of mere amusement. |
| Female | |
| Paruvathin meruginai ninaithenae | I got captivated by the glitter of youth, |
| Kula paavaiyar perumaiyai marandhenae | And forgot the dignity of virtuous women. |
| Oruvarin marbinil uyirulla varaiyilum | That living bound to one person's chest as long as life remains, |
| Ondraai vaazhndhadhai marandhenae | Living as one is true life—which I forgot. |
கண்ணொன்று நாடும் கையொன்று தேடும்
மனம் ஒன்று எண்ணும் வாயொன்று சொல்லும்
வேடிக்கை உலகத்தை நினைத்தேனே
இங்கே வேதனை உலகத்தில் விழுந்தேனே......
ஆடிடும் கலைதனை அறிந்தேனே
புகழ் ஆயிரம் வருமென நினைத்தேனே
வாடிக்கைக்காரர்கள் கூடிடும் சபையில்
வேடிக்கைப் பொருளாய் ஆனேனே.....
The eyes seek one thing,
The hands search for another,
The mind thinks one thing, while the mouth speaks another,
I thought of this world as a place of mere entertainment,
And fell here into a world of pain and agony.
I mastered the art of dance,
Thinking that immense fame would come my way.
In the assembly where regular patrons gather,
I ended up becoming an object of mere amusement.
பருவத்தின் மெருகினை நினைத்தேனே
குலப் பாவையர் பெருமையை மறந்தேனே
ஒருவரின் மார்பினில் உயிருள்ள வரையிலும்
ஒன்றாய் வாழ்ந்ததை மறந்தேனே.....
I got captivated by the glitter of youth,
And forgot the dignity of virtuous women.
That living bound to one person's chest as long as life remains,
Living as one is true life—which I forgot.
Kannondru naadum
The eyes seek one thing,
Kaiyondru thaedum
The hands search for another,
Manam ondru ennum vaai ondru solum
The mind thinks one thing, while the mouth speaks another,
Vedikkai ulgathai ninaithene
I thought of this world as a place of mere entertainment,
Ingae vedhanai ulagathil vilundhenae
And fell here into a world of pain and agony.
Aadidum kalaithanai arindhenae
I mastered the art of dance,
Pugazh aayiram varumena ninaithenae
Thinking that immense fame would come my way.
Vaadikkai kaarargal koodidum sabaiyil
In the assembly where regular patrons gather,
Vedikkai porulaai aanenae
I ended up becoming an object of mere amusement.
Paruvathin meruginai ninaithenae
I got captivated by the glitter of youth,
Kula paavaiyar perumaiyai marandhenae
And forgot the dignity of virtuous women.
Oruvarin marbinil uyirulla varaiyilum
That living bound to one person's chest as long as life remains,
Ondraai vaazhndhadhai marandhenae
Living as one is true life—which I forgot.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song reflects the deep lamentation and tragic self-realization of a woman who was lured by the allure of public performance, glamour, and fame, only to find herself reduced to an object of entertainment for patrons. She reflects on the deceptive nature of the world, where people's eyes, hands, minds, and words are never in harmony. Through her grief, she mourns losing her moral compass and traditional values. She realizes too late that the superficial sparkle of youth and public applause is hollow compared to the sacred, lasting bond of a devoted relationship with a single life partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“ninaithenae / vilundhenae / arindhenae / aanenae / marandhenae”
The repetitive ending '-enai' / '-enae' across lines creates a rhythmic, sorrowful cadence emphasizing personal lamentation.
Antithesis / Wordplay
“Vedikkai ulgathai ninaithene / Ingae vedhanai ulagathil vilundhenae”
Juxtaposition of 'Vedikkai' (amusement/fun) and 'Vedhanai' (agony/pain) to highlight her tragic shift in perception.
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Kannondru naadum / Kaiyondru thaedum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'K' in consecutive opening phrases.
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Trivia
The song from the 1965 film 'Sarasa B.A.' was rendered by the legendary multi-talented actress and classical singer P. Bhanumathi herself. Kannadasan's lyrics powerfully encapsulate philosophical regret, a recurring hallmark of his songwriting.
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