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Lyrics & meaning

Kaththazha Kannaala

From Anjathe · 2008

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Naveen Madhav
Music director
Sundar C Babu
Details
Anjathe2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{ Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thakidaThakida thakida rhythm beat...
Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thaa } (2)Thakida thakida rhythm beat...
Male
Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennaiDo not stab me with your sharp, aloe vera-like eyes.
Female
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Male
Illaadha idupaalae idikaadhae nee ennaDo not bump into me with your slender, slender waist.
Female
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Male
{ Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thakidaThakida thakida rhythm beat...
Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thaa } (2)Thakida thakida rhythm beat...
Male
Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennaiDo not stab me with your sharp, aloe vera-like eyes.
Koondhal korvaiyil kudisaiyai potuBuild a hut with the strands of your long hair,
Kangal jannalil kadhavinai pootuLock the doors of your window-like eyes,
Kannae thalaiyaatu kaadhal vilaiyaatuNod your head, my dear, it is a game of love.
Male
Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennaiDo not stab me with your sharp, aloe vera-like eyes.
Female
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Male
Illaadha idupaalae idikaadhae nee ennaDo not bump into me with your slender waist.
Female
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Male
……………………..Female :……………………(Female Chorus)
Male
Kalakalavena aadum lolaaku neeYou are the ear pendant that sways playfully,
Palapalavena pootha melaaku neeYou are the upper garment blooming bright and radiant,
Thala thalavena irukum pallaaku neeYou are the palanquin smooth and supple,
Valavalavena pesum pullaaku neeYou are the nose ring chattering away,
Male
Aiyaavae aiyaavae azhagiya paarungaOh sir, look at this beautiful lady!
Ammavum appavum ivaluku yaarungaWho are her mother and father?
Vennila sondhakaaringaThey must be relatives of the moon!
Male
Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennaiDo not stab me with your sharp, aloe vera-like eyes.
Female
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Male
Illaadha idupaalae idikaadhae nee ennaDo not bump into me with your slender waist.
Female
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Female
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Male
Thaluthaluvena koondhal kai veesudhaeHer dense hair waves like hands in the wind,
Thuruthuruvena kangal vaai pesudhaeHer mischievous eyes speak like a mouth,
Palapalavena parkal kan koosudhaeHer gleaming white teeth dazzle the eyes,
Pagal iravugal ennai pandhaadudhaeDay and night are tossing me like a ball,
Male
Unnoda kan jaada ilavasa minsaaramYour glance is like free electricity,
Aankozhi naan thoonga nee thaanae panjaaramI am a rooster, and you are the cage for me to sleep,
Un moochu kaadhal ringaaramYour breath is the musical hum of love,
Male
Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennaiDo not stab me with your sharp, aloe vera-like eyes.
Illaadha idupaalae idikaadhae nee ennaDo not bump into me with your slender waist.
Koondhal korvaiyil kudisaiyai potuBuild a hut with the strands of your long hair,
Kangal jannalil kadhavinai pootuLock the doors of your window-like eyes,
Kannae thalaiyaatu kaadhal vilaiyaatuNod your head, my dear, it is a game of love.
Male
{ Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennaiDo not stab me with your sharp, aloe vera-like eyes.
Illaadha idupaalae idikaadhae nee enna } (2)Do not bump into me with your slender waist.
Male
Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thakida thaaThakida thakida rhythm beat...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic item song 'Kathaazha Kannaala' from Mysskin's film 'Anjathe' (2008) features playful romantic banter set to a fast-paced folk/kuthu beat. The protagonist expresses how overwhelmed he is by the heroine's captivating beauty, sharp gaze, and graceful movements. Through vivid imagery, he compares her eyes to sharp aloe-vera leaves, her hair to a shelter, and her allure to a source of irresistible energy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennai

Comparing eyes to aloe vera leaves ('Kathaazha kannaala') and hair to a hut ('Koondhal korvaiyil kudisaiyai potu').

Monai (Alliteration)

Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha nee ennai

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'k' in 'Kathaazha kannaala kuthaadha'.

Iraattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeic doubles)

Kalakalavena aadum lolaaku nee

Use of Tamil rhythmic double words such as 'Kalakalavena', 'Palapalavena', 'Thala thalavena', and 'Valavalavena' to describe vivid visual and sensory attributes.

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Trivia

'Kathaazha Kannaala' composed by Sundar C. Babu became a massive chartbuster upon the release of 'Anjathe' (2008). Featuring actress Snigdha Akolkar alongside Prasanna and Ajmal, the song's intense rhythm and choreography made it one of the most iconic Tamil item songs of the late 2000s.

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