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Kinnaaram Kinnaaram

From Dharma Seelan · 1993

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dharma Seelan
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
30 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Laalaala laalaalaa laalaa
Ahaa haa ahaa haa haa aaa aa
Ohoo oo oo hoo oo ooo
Aaa…aaa…aaa…haaaa…aaa…
Kinnaram kinnaram
Ketkkudhu ketkkudhu
Kannoram minnalgal
Pookkuthu pookkuthu rojaakalae
Kaadhoram singaara
Paattonnu ketkkudhu
Thandhaana thandhaana
Thaalangal poduthu rojaakalae
Anbennum kottaiyilae
Annanin raajiyamae
Inbangal endrendrum
Ungalin kai vasam thaan ae…
Kinnaram kinnaram
Ketkkudhu ketkkudhu
Kannoram minnalgal
Pookkuthu pookkuthu rojaakalae
Kaadhoram singaara
Paattonnu ketkkudhu
Thandhaana thandhaana
Thaalangal poduthu rojaakalae
Paaraattuvaar
Palar vazhthuvaar
Palan illaiyel pinn thootruvaar
Unmai sonnaal vilai pesuvaar
Uravaadiyae unai maatruvaar
Thaai mozhi nee kelu
Ner vazhi nee thedu
Nermai ulla thozhlil
Maalai vizhum
Endrum sondhamum bandhamum
Un vazhi thedi varum haa..aa..
Kinnaram kinnaram
Ketkkudhu ketkkudhu
Kannoram minnalgal
Pookkuthu pookkuthu rojaakalae
Nee kettida paattaagiren
Sorootida thaai aagiren
Suvai kootida karumbaagiren
Sumai theerkkavae marunthaagiren
Naan ingu naan illai
Saaindhida thozh illai
Neeyum undu unakku
Naanum undu
Indha vaiyagam yaavilum
Sondhangal kodi undu haa aa..
Kinnaram kinnaram
Ketkkudhu ketkkudhu
Kannoram minnalgal
Pookkuthu pookkuthu rojaakalae
Kaadhoram singaara
Paattonnu ketkkudhu
Thandhaana thandhaana
Thaalangal poduthu rojaakalae
Anbennum kottaiyilae
Annanin raajiyamae
Inbangal endrendrum
Ungalin kai vasam thaan ae…
Kinnaram kinnaram
Ketkkudhu ketkkudhu
Kannoram minnalgal
Pookkuthu pookkuthu rojaakalae
Kaadhoram singaara
Paattonnu ketkkudhu
Thandhaana thandhaana
Thaalangal poduthu rojaakalae
La la la, la la la, la la
Aha ha, aha ha ha, aa ah
Oho oh oh ho oh oh oh
Ah... ah... ah... haha... ah...
Sweet harp notes, sweet harp notes,
can be heard, can be heard!
At the corners of your eyes, flashes of lightning
are blooming, are blooming, oh roses!
Beside your ears, a charming
song is being heard!
Tanthana tanthana,
it keeps the rhythm, oh roses!
Inside this fortress of love,
this elder brother rules his kingdom!
All the happiness, forever,
is safely in your hands, oh...
Sweet harp notes, sweet harp notes,
can be heard, can be heard!
At the corners of your eyes, flashes of lightning
are blooming, are blooming, oh roses!
Beside your ears, a charming
song is being heard!
Tanthana tanthana,
it keeps the rhythm, oh roses!
People will praise you,
many will bless you,
but if there is no gain, they will badmouth you later.
If you speak the truth, they will try to buy you,
and pretending to be close, they will try to change you.
Listen to your mother tongue,
seek the path of honesty.
Around shoulders that have integrity,
garlands of honor will fall.
Always, loved ones and true kin
will come looking for your path, ha... ah...
Sweet harp notes, sweet harp notes,
can be heard, can be heard!
At the corners of your eyes, flashes of lightning
are blooming, are blooming, oh roses!
For you to listen, I become a song;
to feed you, I become a mother;
to add sweetness, I become sugarcane;
to lift your burdens, I become healing medicine.
I am not just myself here,
even if there is no shoulder to lean on,
you have yourself,
and you have me too!
Across this entire world,
there are millions of relations for you, ha... ah...
Sweet harp notes, sweet harp notes,
can be heard, can be heard!
At the corners of your eyes, flashes of lightning
are blooming, are blooming, oh roses!
Beside your ears, a charming
song is being heard!
Tanthana tanthana,
it keeps the rhythm, oh roses!
Inside this fortress of love,
this elder brother rules his kingdom!
All the happiness, forever,
is safely in your hands, oh...
Sweet harp notes, sweet harp notes,
can be heard, can be heard!
At the corners of your eyes, flashes of lightning
are blooming, are blooming, oh roses!
Beside your ears, a charming
song is being heard!
Tanthana tanthana,
it keeps the rhythm, oh roses!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kinnaram Kinnaram' from 'Dharma Seelan' (1993) expresses profound sibling love and life philosophy. The speaker lovingly addresses younger siblings ('rojaakalae' or roses), portraying the home as a fortress of love ruled by an affectionate elder brother ('annan'). The lyrics celebrate the joy of family unity while offering wise advice on dealing with the world's self-serving nature. The verse sections contrast worldly hypocrisy with righteous living, encouraging honesty, respect for one's mother tongue, and steadfastness in ethical work. The singer declares a self-sacrificing devotion, offering to be a song, a motherly caretaker, sweetness, and medicine for the loved ones, reassuring them that despite life's burdens, love and true bonds always endure.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kinnaram kinnaram / Kannoram minnalgal”

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Kinnaram' and 'Kannoram', or 'Paaraattuvaar' and 'Palar vazhthuvaar'.

Moona (Alliteration)

“Nee kettida paattaagiren / Sorootida thaai aagiren”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'N' in 'Nee kettida', 'Sorootida', 'Suvai kootida', 'Sumai theerkkavae'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Anbennum kottaiyilae Annanin raajiyamae”

Describing love as a fortress ('Anbennum kottai') and the brother's authority as a compassionate kingdom ('Annanin raajiyam').

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Pookkuthu pookkuthu rojaakalae”

Repetition of words like 'Kinnaram kinnaram', 'Ketkkudhu ketkkudhu', and 'Pookkuthu pookkuthu' for musical cadence and emphasis.

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Trivia

The song from 'Dharma Seelan' (1993), starring Prabhu and Kushboo, was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by director-lyricist R.V. Udhaya Kumar. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Minmini, it highlights Ilaiyaraaja's signature melodic arrangements combining classical Indian rhythms with orchestral warmth.

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