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Lyrics & meaning

Konjam Sinthikanum

From Kadavulai Kanden · 1963

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
J. P. Chandrababu, K. Jamunarani
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kadavulai Kanden1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Konjam sinthikkanum angae ninnukkanumThink a little, wait right there
Sollaamae therinjakanum thodamae pesikkanumUnderstand without being told, speak without touching
Konjam sinthikkanum angae ninnukkanumThink a little, wait right there
Sollaamae therinjakanum thodamae pesikkanumUnderstand without being told, speak without touching
Female
Kannaal paathukkanum ennai yethukkanumLook with your eyes, accept me
Solla kettukanum kaadhil pottukanumListen when told, keep it in mind
Kannaal paathukkanum ennai yethukkanumLook with your eyes, accept me
Male
Unnaiyum kulappa mannikkanumForgive me for confusing you
Ooraiyum konjam ennikkanumConsider society and the town a bit too
Unnaiyum kulappa mannikkanumForgive me for confusing you
Ooraiyum konjam ennikkanumConsider society and the town a bit too
Female :Ennaannu needhaan solikkanumFemale: You must tell me what it is
Ennaannu needhaan solikkanumFemale: You must tell me what it is
Ennai rendu kannalae allikkanumEmbrace me with both your eyes
Male
Konjam sinthikkanum angae ninnukkanumThink a little, wait right there
Female
Paakkura paarvaiyil vilangalaiyaDon't you understand from the look I give?
Naan payapadurenae theriyalaiyaaDon't you realize that I am feeling afraid?
Paakkura paarvaiyil vilangalaiyaDon't you understand from the look I give?
Naan payapadurenae theriyalaiyaaDon't you realize that I am feeling afraid?
Male :Kekkura kelviyum puriyallaiyaeMale: I don't understand the question you ask
Kekkura kelviyum puriyallaiyaeMale: I don't understand the question you ask
Andha kelvikku padhilum thevaiyaeAnd an answer is needed for that question
Female
Kannaal paathukkanum ennai yethukkanumLook with your eyes, accept me
Male
Ennakkum manasu irukkudhaeI too have a heart and desires
Edhukkum kaalam varanumaeThe right time must come for everything
Ennakkum manasu irukkudhaeI too have a heart and desires
Edhukkum kaalam varanumaeThe right time must come for everything
Female :Surukkunnu kalayanam mudichikkuvomFemale: Let us get married quickly
Surukkunnu kalayanam mudichikkuvomFemale: Let us get married quickly
Inba siraikkullae nammai adaichikkuvomLet us lock ourselves inside the prison of joy
Male
Adhuvarai konjam sinthikkanum angae ninnukkanumUntil then, think a little, wait right there
Female :Solla kettukanum kaadhil pottukanumFemale: Listen when told, keep it in mind
Male :Konjam sinthikkanum angae ninnukkanumMale: Think a little, wait right there

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful and rhythmic romantic conversation between two lovers in which they playfully negotiate boundaries, affection, and patience. The heroine urges the hero to maintain a respectful distance ('think a little, wait there') and read her feelings through subtle glances rather than physical touch, keeping societal expectations in mind.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Konjam sinthikkanum angae ninnukkanum

The repetitive suffix '-kanum' (sinthikkanum, ninnukkanum, therinjakanum, pesikkanum) creates a rhythmic, conversational end-rhyme scheme across verses.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Inba siraikkullae nammai adaichikkuvom

The phrase 'Inba sirai' translates to 'prison of joy', metaphorically describing marriage as a delightful enclosure of love.

Moonaai (Alliteration)

Paakkura paarvaiyil vilangalaiya

Repetition of consonant sound 'P' in 'Paakkura paarvaiyil' adds auditory rhythm.

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Trivia

Written by Kannadasan and composed by K. V. Mahadevan, this song prominently features the legendary comedian-singer J. P. Chandrababu alongside K. Jamunarani. Kannadasan intentionally used colloquial Tamil verb endings (-kanum) to maintain a natural, conversational tone suited for on-screen comedic dialogue.

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