Kannula Nikkudhu Nenjula
From Solaikuyil · 1989
- Lyricist
- Kanmani Subbu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Lalitha
- Music director
- M. S. Murari
- Details
- Solaikuyil1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mani mani mani mani mani | Mani, mani, mani, mani, mani |
| Mani mani mani mani mani mani mani | Mani, mani, mani, mani, mani, mani, mani |
| Male | |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Male | |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Male | |
| Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam | Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing |
| Sollattum seidhiya moodi maraichenna laabam | Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it? |
| Adi thoodhu poga yaaru venum naan thaan nee thaan | Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Male | |
| Vaanam …neela vaanam | The sky... the blue sky |
| Ippo endhan ullangaiyil thaan | Now it is right here in my palm |
| Raagam nooru raagam | A hundred melodies, a hundred tunes |
| Ellam undhan kangal thandhadhu thaan | All were gifted solely by your eyes |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal kattum jaalam | The magic that love weaves |
| Solla solla pongum arpudhamae | Is a marvel that overflows as I talk about it |
| Vaazhvil yedhu sogam | What sorrow can there be in life? |
| Ingae andha sorgam vandhidumae | Heaven itself will descend right here |
| Male | |
| Onnum onnum rendaa seranum | One and one must unite to become two |
| Onnukkullae onnaa nikkanum | We must stand united as one inside the other |
| Kannukkulla kanna veikkanum | Eye must meet eye in deep gaze |
| Thaagam undaagum | Then a deep thirst of passion will arise |
| Male | |
| Chinna ponnu kaadhai killanum | Pinch the young girl's ear affectionately |
| Chinna chinna saedhi sollanum | Whisper sweet little secrets into her ears |
| Kannam rendum kaiyil allanum | Gather both her cheeks gently in your hands |
| Dhegam thalladum thagathinnaa | The body sways with rhythm and ecstasy |
| Male | |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam | Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing |
| Sollattum seidhiya moodi maraichenna laabam | Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it? |
| Adi thoodhu poga yaaru venum naan thaan nee thaan | Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you |
| Male | |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Male | |
| Maalai nera kaathu | The evening breeze |
| Unnai thottu ennai thottuduchu | Touched you and then touched me |
| Bodhai yeri pochu | An intoxication took over me |
| Mella mella ullam kettuduchu | Gradually my heart fell under a spell |
| Male | |
| Vaasam veesum poovae | Oh fragrant flower |
| Ennai enni pottu veikkuriyae | You wear a bindi while thinking of me |
| Serum neram paarthu | Yet when the moment to join arrives |
| Vekkapattu thalli nikkuriyae | You stand away shyly |
| Male | |
| Vithaaramae vandhaa enna | What if elegance comes to meet? |
| Aththaarathaan thotta enna | What if you touch the beloved companion? |
| Achaaram thaan thandha enna | What if an advance token of love is given? |
| Naalum sandhosam | Every day will be filled with joy |
| Male | |
| Pithaanadhae anbae paingili | My mind has gone mad with love, my sweet parrot |
| Kothaamalae vitaa eppadi | How can you leave without pecking sweet kisses? |
| Sithaadaiyuil ennai kattadi | Tie me close in your silk garment |
| Melam thai maasam | Let wedding drums sound in the month of Thai |
| Male | |
| Peepee dum dum | Peepee dum dum auspicious sounds |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam | Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing |
| Sollattum seidhiya moodi maraichenna laabam | Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it? |
| Adi thoodhu poga yaaru venum naan thaan nee thaan | Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you |
| Male | |
| Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae haei | It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover, hey! |
| Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen | Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world |
| ……………………………………………… | ... |
பெண்
: மணி மணி மணி மணி மணி
மணி மணி மணி மணி மணி மணி மணி.....
Mani, mani, mani, mani, mani
Mani, mani, mani, mani, mani, mani, mani
ஆண்
: கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
மைவிழி மானுக்கும் ஆசை இருக்குது பாவம்
சொல்லட்டும் சேதிய மூடி மறைச்சென்ன லாபம்
அடி தூது போக யாரு வேணும் நான் தான் நீ தான்
கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
வானம்....நீல வானம்...
இப்போ எந்தன் உள்ளங்கையில தான்
ராகம்.....நூறு ராகம்....
எல்லாம் உந்தன் கண்கள் தந்தது தான்
Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing
Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it?
Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
காதல் காட்டும் ஜாலம்
சொல்லச் சொல்ல பொங்கும் அற்புதமே
வாழ்வில் ஏது சோகம்
இங்கே அந்த சொர்க்கம் வந்திடுமே
The sky... the blue sky
Now it is right here in my palm
A hundred melodies, a hundred tunes
All were gifted solely by your eyes
ஒண்ணும் ஒண்ணும் ரெண்டா சேரணும்
ஒண்ணுக்குள்ள ஒண்ணா நிக்கணும்
கண்ணுக்குள்ள கண்ண வைக்கணும்
தாகம் உண்டாகும்
The magic that love weaves
Is a marvel that overflows as I talk about it
What sorrow can there be in life?
Heaven itself will descend right here
சின்னப் பொண்ணு காதைக் கிள்ளணும்
சின்னச் சின்ன சேதி சொல்லணும்
கன்னம் ரெண்டும் கையில் அள்ளணும்
தேகம் தள்ளாடும்..தகதின்னா
One and one must unite to become two
We must stand united as one inside the other
Eye must meet eye in deep gaze
Then a deep thirst of passion will arise
கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
Pinch the young girl's ear affectionately
Whisper sweet little secrets into her ears
Gather both her cheeks gently in your hands
The body sways with rhythm and ecstasy
மைவிழி மானுக்கும் ஆசை இருக்குது பாவம்
சொல்லட்டும் சேதிய மூடி மறைச்சென்ன லாபம்
அடி தூது போக யாரு வேணும் நான் தான் நீ தான்
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing
Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it?
Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you
கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
மாலை நேரக் காத்து
உன்னைத் தொட்டு என்னைத் தொட்டுடுச்சு
போதை ஏறிப் போச்சு
மெல்ல மெல்ல உள்ளம் கெட்டுடுச்சு
The evening breeze
Touched you and then touched me
An intoxication took over me
Gradually my heart fell under a spell
வாசம் வீசும் பூவே
என்னை எண்ணிப் பொட்டு வைக்கிறியே
சேரும் நேரம் பார்த்து
வெக்கப்பட்டு தள்ளி நிக்குறியே
Oh fragrant flower
You wear a bindi while thinking of me
Yet when the moment to join arrives
You stand away shyly
வித்தாரமே வந்தா என்ன அத்தாரத்தான் தொட்டா என்ன
அச்சாரம் தான் தந்தா என்ன நாளும் சந்தோசம்
பித்தானதே அன்பே பைங்கிளி கொத்தாமலே விட்டா எப்படி
சித்தாடையில் என்னைக் கட்டுடி மேளம் தை மாசம்
What if elegance comes to meet?
What if you touch the beloved companion?
What if an advance token of love is given?
Every day will be filled with joy
கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
மைவிழி மானுக்கும் ஆசை இருக்குது பாவம்
சொல்லட்டும் சேதிய மூடி மறைச்சென்ன லாபம்
அடி தூது போக யாரு வேணும் நான் தான் நீ தான்
My mind has gone mad with love, my sweet parrot
How can you leave without pecking sweet kisses?
Tie me close in your silk garment
Let wedding drums sound in the month of Thai
கண்ணுல நிக்குது நெஞ்சுல சொக்குது மானே
அத நெனச்சு நெனச்சு உலகம் மறந்து போனேன்
அட தந்தனன தந்தானனனா தந்தனன தந்தானனனா
தந்தனன தந்தானனனா தந்தனன தந்தானனனா.....
Peepee dum dum auspicious sounds
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing
Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it?
Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover, hey!
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
...
Mani mani mani mani mani
Mani, mani, mani, mani, mani
Mani mani mani mani mani mani mani
Mani, mani, mani, mani, mani, mani, mani
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam
Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing
Sollattum seidhiya moodi maraichenna laabam
Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it?
Adi thoodhu poga yaaru venum naan thaan nee thaan
Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Vaanam …neela vaanam
The sky... the blue sky
Ippo endhan ullangaiyil thaan
Now it is right here in my palm
Raagam nooru raagam
A hundred melodies, a hundred tunes
Ellam undhan kangal thandhadhu thaan
All were gifted solely by your eyes
Kaadhal kattum jaalam
The magic that love weaves
Solla solla pongum arpudhamae
Is a marvel that overflows as I talk about it
Vaazhvil yedhu sogam
What sorrow can there be in life?
Ingae andha sorgam vandhidumae
Heaven itself will descend right here
Onnum onnum rendaa seranum
One and one must unite to become two
Onnukkullae onnaa nikkanum
We must stand united as one inside the other
Kannukkulla kanna veikkanum
Eye must meet eye in deep gaze
Thaagam undaagum
Then a deep thirst of passion will arise
Chinna ponnu kaadhai killanum
Pinch the young girl's ear affectionately
Chinna chinna saedhi sollanum
Whisper sweet little secrets into her ears
Kannam rendum kaiyil allanum
Gather both her cheeks gently in your hands
Dhegam thalladum thagathinnaa
The body sways with rhythm and ecstasy
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam
Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing
Sollattum seidhiya moodi maraichenna laabam
Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it?
Adi thoodhu poga yaaru venum naan thaan nee thaan
Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Maalai nera kaathu
The evening breeze
Unnai thottu ennai thottuduchu
Touched you and then touched me
Bodhai yeri pochu
An intoxication took over me
Mella mella ullam kettuduchu
Gradually my heart fell under a spell
Vaasam veesum poovae
Oh fragrant flower
Ennai enni pottu veikkuriyae
You wear a bindi while thinking of me
Serum neram paarthu
Yet when the moment to join arrives
Vekkapattu thalli nikkuriyae
You stand away shyly
Vithaaramae vandhaa enna
What if elegance comes to meet?
Aththaarathaan thotta enna
What if you touch the beloved companion?
Achaaram thaan thandha enna
What if an advance token of love is given?
Naalum sandhosam
Every day will be filled with joy
Pithaanadhae anbae paingili
My mind has gone mad with love, my sweet parrot
Kothaamalae vitaa eppadi
How can you leave without pecking sweet kisses?
Sithaadaiyuil ennai kattadi
Tie me close in your silk garment
Melam thai maasam
Let wedding drums sound in the month of Thai
Peepee dum dum
Peepee dum dum auspicious sounds
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam
Even the kohl-eyed doe has desires, poor thing
Sollattum seidhiya moodi maraichenna laabam
Let her express the message, what benefit is there in hiding it?
Adi thoodhu poga yaaru venum naan thaan nee thaan
Hey, who else is needed to send a messenger? It's just me and you
Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae haei
It stands before my eyes and captivates my heart, my dear deer-like lover, hey!
Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen
Thinking about it repeatedly, I forgot the whole world
………………………………………………
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Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kannula Nikkudhu' from the 1989 film Solaikuyil is a playful and romantic duet depicting the passionate affection and playful banter between two lovers. The protagonist expresses how the image of his beloved constantly hovers before his eyes and enchants his soul to the extent that he forgets the world around him. The heroine responds by expressing her own unspoken desires, suggesting that there is no need for intermediaries when they can convey their love directly to each other. Together, they dream of a joyful future culminating in marriage during the auspicious Tamil month of Thai. The song blends vivid sensory imagery of touch, sight, and nature with rhythmic folk energy, celebrating the intoxication of youth and intimate togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Onnum onnum rendaa seranum / Onnukkullae onnaa nikkanum”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Onnum' and 'Onnukkullae' creating a rhythmic opening.
Edugai (Rhyme)
“Kannula nikkudhu nenjula sokkudhu maanae”
Rhyming of the second letter 'nn' in 'Kannula' and 'Adha' phonetically matching flow with 'Maivizhi'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Maivizhi maanukkum aasai irukkudhu paavam”
Comparing the heroine to a kohl-eyed deer ('Maivizhi maan') and a sweet parrot ('paingili').
Repetition / Addukku Thodaru
“Adha nenachu nenachu ulagam marandhu ponnen”
Immediate repetition of words like 'nenachu nenachu' and 'mella mella' to intensify emotion and pacing.
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Trivia
'Solaikuyil' featured music composed by M. S. Murari, who provided a earthy yet melodic soundtrack typical of rural Tamil cinema in the late 1980s. Lyricist Kanmani Subbu used expressive folk-infused phrasing paired with playful rhythm syllables, brought to life by SPB and Lalitha.
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