Kannurangu
From Yaadhumaagi Nindraai · 2017
- Lyricist
- Achu
- Singer
- Shakthisree Gopalan
- Music director
- Achu
- Details
- Yaadhumaagi Nindraai2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| {Kannuranghu kannuranghu | {Sleep, my dear, sleep, my dear |
| Kannuranghu | Sleep, my dear |
| Aariraaro aariraaro | Lullaby, lullaby |
| Kannuranghu} (2) | Sleep, my dear} (2) |
| Female | |
| Yen thaayae en kanmaniyae | Oh my mother, oh apple of my eye |
| Unnai katti anaithaal | If I embrace you tightly |
| Naan ennai arindhu kolvenae | I discover my true self |
| Female | |
| En muthae en vairam endru | Calling you my pearl, my diamond |
| Konji konji valarthaal | If you raised me with fond affection |
| Nee illaamal naanum illaiyae | Without you, I do not exist either |
| Female | |
| Thaalaelo paadugindren | I am singing a lullaby |
| Thaayae nee kannuranghu | Oh mother, you please go to sleep |
| Female | |
| {Kannuranghu kannuranghu | {Sleep, my dear, sleep, my dear |
| Kannuranghu | Sleep, my dear |
| Aariraaro aariraaro | Lullaby, lullaby |
| Kannuranghu} (2) | Sleep, my dear} (2) |
{ கண்ணுறங்கு
கண்ணுறங்கு கண்ணுறங்கு
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ
கண்ணுறங்கு } (2)
{Sleep, my dear, sleep, my dear
Sleep, my dear
Lullaby, lullaby
Sleep, my dear} (2)
என் தாயே
என் கண்மணியே
உன்னை கட்டி
அணைத்தாள் நான்
என்னை அறிந்து
கொள்வேனே
Oh my mother, oh apple of my eye
If I embrace you tightly
I discover my true self
என் முத்தே
என் வைரம் என்று
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சி
வளர்த்தால் நீ
இல்லாமல் நானும்
இல்லையே
Calling you my pearl, my diamond
If you raised me with fond affection
Without you, I do not exist either
தாலேலோ
பாடுகின்றேன் தாயே
நீ கண்ணுறங்கு
I am singing a lullaby
Oh mother, you please go to sleep
{ கண்ணுறங்கு
கண்ணுறங்கு கண்ணுறங்கு
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ
கண்ணுறங்கு } (2)
{Sleep, my dear, sleep, my dear
Sleep, my dear
Lullaby, lullaby
Sleep, my dear} (2)
{Kannuranghu kannuranghu
{Sleep, my dear, sleep, my dear
Kannuranghu
Sleep, my dear
Aariraaro aariraaro
Lullaby, lullaby
Kannuranghu} (2)
Sleep, my dear} (2)
Yen thaayae en kanmaniyae
Oh my mother, oh apple of my eye
Unnai katti anaithaal
If I embrace you tightly
Naan ennai arindhu kolvenae
I discover my true self
En muthae en vairam endru
Calling you my pearl, my diamond
Konji konji valarthaal
If you raised me with fond affection
Nee illaamal naanum illaiyae
Without you, I do not exist either
Thaalaelo paadugindren
I am singing a lullaby
Thaayae nee kannuranghu
Oh mother, you please go to sleep
{Kannuranghu kannuranghu
{Sleep, my dear, sleep, my dear
Kannuranghu
Sleep, my dear
Aariraaro aariraaro
Lullaby, lullaby
Kannuranghu} (2)
Sleep, my dear} (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This emotional lullaby explores a tender bond where affectionate roles blur, as the speaker lovingly sings a soothing bedtime song to a mother figure or child addressed with divine reverence. The lyrics convey deep gratitude and emotional dependency, stating that holding the loved one provides self-realization and that life holds no meaning without their presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Kannuranghu kannuranghu”
The word 'Kannuranghu' (sleep) and 'Konji konji' (caressing/pampering) are repeated to enhance the rhythmic, soothing lullaby cadence.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“En muthae en vairam endru”
Addressing the loved one as 'En muthae' (my pearl) and 'en vairam' (my diamond) symbolically highlights their priceless worth.
Refrain / Traditional Lullaby Words
“Aariraaro aariraaro”
The usage of classical Tamil lullaby terms like 'Aariraaro' and 'Thaalaelo' connects the song to cultural traditions of maternal care.
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Trivia
The film title 'Yaadhumaagi Nindraai' is derived from Mahakavi Bharathiyar's iconic poem celebrating the divine motherly force that pervades all existence.
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