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Kannukullae Unnai Vaithen

From Pennin Manathai Thottu · 2000

Lyricist: Vaali
Singer: Unnikrishnan
Music director: S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name: Pennin Manathai Thottu
Movie release year: 2000
Lyrics added on: 12 Jan 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Kannukullae unnai vaithen.. kannamma

Naan kangal mooda maatten adi sellama..

Naan kangal mooda maattaen adi sellama..

Adi neethaan yen santhosham

Poovellaam unn vaasam

Nee pesum pechellaam

Naan ketkum sangeetham

Unn punnagai naan semikindra selvamadi

Nee illai endraal naanum ingae ezhaiyadi

Nedunkalamai pulangaamalae

Ennukullae nesam kidakindrathae

Unnai parthathum uyir thoondavae

Uthadugal thaandi therikindrathae

Tharisaana en nenjil vilunthaayae vithaiyaaga

Nee anbai paarkum parvaiyilae

Yen jeevan vaaluthadi

Nee aatharavaaga thol sainthaal

Yen aayul neelumadi

Kannukullae unnai vaithen.. kannamma

Naan kangal mooda maatten adi sellama…aaaa…

Naan kangal mooda maattaen adi sellama..

Mazhai megamai urumaaravaa..

Unn vaasal vanthu uyir thoovavaa..

Manam veesidum malaraagavaa..

Unn koonthal meethu thinam pookava..

Kannaaga karuthaaga

Unnai kaapen uyiraaga

Unnai kanden kaninthen kalanthenae

Ada unnul urainthenae

Indru yennul maatram thanthaayae

Unnai endrum maravenae

Kannukullae unnai vaithen.. kannamma

Naan kangal mooda maatten adi sellama..

Naan kangal mooda maattaen adi sellama..

Adi neethaan yen santhosham

Poovellaam unn vaasam

Nee pesum pechellaam

Naan ketkum sangeetham

Unn punnagai naan semikindra selvamadi

Nee illai endraal naanum ingae ezhaiyadi

I have kept you inside my eyes, my darling,

I will not close my eyes, my precious girl...

I will not close my eyes, my precious girl...

You alone are my happiness,

The fragrance of every flower is yours,

Every word you speak

Is music to my ears.

Your smile is the treasure I save,

Without you, I am only a poor man here.

Left untouched for so long,

Love has been lying deep inside me.

The moment I saw you, my soul was stirred,

And it bursts forth beyond my lips.

You fell like a seed into my barren heart.

In the tender look you give,

My life finds its breath.

If you lean on my shoulder for support,

My lifespan will grow longer.

I have kept you inside my eyes, my darling,

I will not close my eyes, my precious girl...

I will not close my eyes, my precious girl...

Shall I turn into a rain cloud,

Come to your doorstep, and shower down life?

Shall I become a fragrant flower,

And bloom in your hair every single day?

With watchful care and devotion,

I will protect you like my very life.

I saw you, grew tender, and merged with you,

Oh, I have settled deep inside you!

Today, you brought a change within me,

I will never forget you.

I have kept you inside my eyes, my darling,

I will not close my eyes, my precious girl...

I will not close my eyes, my precious girl...

You alone are my happiness,

The fragrance of every flower is yours,

Every word you speak

Is music to my ears.

Your smile is the treasure I save,

Without you, I am only a poor man here.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kannukullae Unnai Vaithen is a poetic romantic song where the protagonist expresses absolute devotion to his beloved. He compares his life before her arrival to a barren land and dormant affection, which blossoms into vibrant life, music, and wealth through her love and gentle smile. He pledges to hold her within his eyes continuously without blinking, promising to protect her as his very soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Unn punnagai naan semikindra selvamadi”

Comparing the beloved's smile to financial wealth ('selvam') that the protagonist saves.

Metaphor

“Tharisaana en nenjil vilunthaayae vithaiyaaga”

Comparing a dry, emotionless heart to a barren land ('tharisu') that comes alive when love is planted as a seed ('vithai').

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kannaaga karuthaaga / Unnai kanden kaninthen kalanthenae”

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across consecutive words ('Kannaaga', 'karuthaaga', 'kanden', 'kaninthen', 'kalanthenae') creating rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

The song 'Kannukullae Unnai Vaithen' is from the 2000 Tamil drama film 'Pennin Manathai Thottu', starring Prabhu Deva and Jaya Seal. The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and the famous lyrics were written by legendary poet Vaali. The melody became immensely popular, especially through the rendition by singers Unni Menon and P. Unnikrishnan.

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