- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kavitha
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jun 2024
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannukkule onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
Ponnukitta ennathaan irukku
Kannukkule onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
Ponnukitta ennathaan irukku
Ohoh oh hoo aiya….
Kannukkule onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
Ponnukitta ennathaan irukku
Kannukkule onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
Ponnukitta ennathaan irukku
Ohoh ohhoo aiya….
Annanadai irukku
Aasaiyum irukku
Athai magan mele anbum irukku
Punnagai irukku poo maalai irukku
Ponnum porulum irukku aiyaa….
Kannukkule onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
Ponnukitta ennathaan irukku
Minnal vettaiyum kaatudhu
Kannale
Male :Ponnu suththudhu athaan pinnale
Onnai thaavendru keattkum
Munnale
Inthaanga ennudhu thannale
Minnal vettaiyum kaatudhu
Kannale
Ponnu suththudhu athaan pinnale
Minnal vettaiyum kaatudhu
Kannale
Ponnu suththudhu athaan pinnale
Onnai thaavendru keattkum
Munnale
Inthaanga ennudhu thannale..ae..ae..ae
Malaiyitta kanavan
Vaazhkai thunaivan
Kaalaal ittadhai kaiyaal seidhu
Thaalik kairum thanadhu uyirum
Onnaaga nenachi irukku aiyaaaa….
Kannukkule onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
Ponnukitta ennathaan irukku
Sontham kondavan anbai
Kaanadhu
Nenjam yeangudhu onnum
Thonadhu
Antha mangaiyin thuyarai
Theeraadhu
Vaazhvadhu needhiyum aagadhu…
Ohohoh…..
Sontham kondavan anbai
Kaanadhu
Nenjam yeangudhu onnum
Thonadhu
Aiyo ahah aiyo ahah aiyo aiyo aiyo
Sontham kondavan anbai
Kaanadhu
Nenjam yeangudhu onnum
Thonadhu
Antha mangaiyin thuyarai
Theeraadhu
Vaazhvadhu needhiyum aagadhu…
Ae ae ae ae ae…..
Ponporul ninaindhu
Kanniyai manandhu
Kanklanga viduthu veen
Madham pidithu
Nandri maranthu arivai
Izhandhu
Ooraiyum suthalaama aiyaaa….
Kannukkulle onnirukku
Onnukulle ponnirukku
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
What is it that this girl has?
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
What is it that this girl has?
Oho ohoo, sir...
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
What is it that this girl has?
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
What is it that this girl has?
Oho ohoo, sir...
She has a graceful, swan-like walk
She has longing in her heart too
She has love for her beloved cousin
She has a sweet smile and a flower garland
She has gold and wealth too, sir...
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
What is it that this girl has?
Flashing like a bolt of lightning
with her eyes,
the girl follows her man around.
Before he even asks, "Give me one,"
beforehand,
she readily offers, "Here, take it!" all on her own.
Flashing like a bolt of lightning
with her eyes,
the girl follows her man around.
Flashing like a bolt of lightning
with her eyes,
the girl follows her man around.
Before he even asks, "Give me one,"
beforehand,
she readily offers, "Here, take it!" all on her own...
For the husband who garlanded her,
her partner for life,
she carries out every wish, serving him hand and foot,
holding her wedding thali (sacred thread) and her life
as one and the same, sir!
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
What is it that this girl has?
Without the love of the man she belongs to,
not receiving it,
her heart yearns, and
she feels completely lost.
Leaving the sorrow of that young woman
unhealed and unresolved,
living like this is never right...
Ohoho...
Without the love of the man she belongs to,
not receiving it,
her heart yearns, and
she feels completely lost.
Ayyo aha ayyo aha ayyo ayyo ayyo
Without the love of the man she belongs to,
not receiving it,
her heart yearns, and
she feels completely lost.
Leaving the sorrow of that young woman
unhealed and unresolved,
living like this is never right...
Ye ye ye ye ye...
Dreaming only of gold and riches,
marrying a young woman,
leaving her in tears,
and getting blinded by foolish pride,
forgetting gratitude and
losing your good senses,
is it right to roam around town, sir?
There is something in the eye
Inside that something is a girl
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the 1962 movie Kavitha highlights the devotion, sorrow, and social grievances of a devoted woman. Initially describing her beauty, devotion to her cousin-husband, and willing submission to his every command, the lyrics gradually shift into a poignant critique of men who neglect their wives after marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)
“Kannukkule onnirukku / Onnukulle ponnirukku”
The second letter 'n' (ன) rhymes in 'Kannukkule' and 'Onnukulle', creating rhythm.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Rupaak)
“Annanadai irukku”
Comparing a woman's graceful walk to 'Annanadai' (swan walk) and her glances to 'Minnal vettai' (lightning flash).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Annanadai irukku / Aasaiyum irukku”
Lines end with the rhyming words 'irukku' across multiple verses.
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Trivia
Kavitha (1962) was scored by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. The track utilizes folk-style storytelling elements to deliver social commentary within a classical Tamil cinematic format.
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