Konji Konji Pesi
From Kaithi Kannayiram · 1960
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kaithi Kannayiram1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa….aah…aa…aa… | Ah... ah... ah... ah... |
| Mm….mmm….mm…mm… | Mm... mmm... mm... mm... |
| Female | |
| Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum | By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
| Aa…aa….konji konji pesi | Ah... ah... speaking coaxingly |
| Konji konji mathi mayakkum | Coaxing and fondling, clouding the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
| Konji konji pesi | Speaking coaxingly |
| Konji konji | Coaxing and fondling |
| Female | |
| ……………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Nanjai nenjilae maraiththirukkum | Hiding poison within their hearts |
| Nambum nallavar kudi kedukkum | They ruin the lives of good people who trust them |
| Nanjai nenjilae maraiththirukkum | Hiding poison within their hearts |
| Nambum nallavar kudi kedukkum | They ruin the lives of good people who trust them |
| Unmai idhai unarnthu nanmai pera padiththu | Realizing this truth, study well to gain goodness |
| Ulaginil perum pugazh saerthidadaa | Earn great fame in this world, my child! |
| Female | |
| Palli sendru kalvi payindru | I will go to school and study well |
| Palarum pottra pugazh peruven | I will earn fame so that everyone praises me |
| Female :Sabash… | Female Singer: Bravo! |
| Female | |
| Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum | By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
| Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum | By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
| Female | |
| Aa…aa….aa… | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Oo…oo….hhho… | Oo... oo... ho... |
| Aa…aa….aa… | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Oo…oo….hhho | Oo... oo... ho... |
| Female | |
| Akkam pakkamae paaraathu | Without looking around at your surroundings |
| Aattam podavum koodaathu | You should not act recklessly or recklessly dance around |
| Akkam pakkamae paaraathu | Without looking around at your surroundings |
| Aattam podavum koodaathu | You should not act recklessly or recklessly dance around |
| Azhuvathum thavaru anjuvathum thavaru | Crying is a mistake, and fear is also a mistake |
| Edhu vantha pothilum edhirththu nillu | Whatever comes your way, stand up and oppose it! |
| Female | |
| Anjaa nenjam kondu vaazhven | I will live with a fearless heart |
| Intha naattin veeran aavaen | I will become a brave hero of this country |
| Female :Sabhash | Female Singer: Bravo! |
| Female | |
| Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum | By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
| Konji konji pesi | Speaking coaxingly |
| Konji konji | Coaxing and fondling |
| Female | |
| Aa…aa….aa… | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Oo…oo….hhho… | Oo... oo... ho... |
| Aa…aa….aa… | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Oo…oo….hhho | Oo... oo... ho... |
| Female | |
| Thannanthanimayil nee irunthaal | If you find yourself all alone in solitude |
| Thunba puyalume unai soozhnthaal | And a storm of sorrow surrounds you |
| Thannanthanimayil nee irunthaal | If you find yourself all alone in solitude |
| Thunba puyalume unai soozhnthaal | And a storm of sorrow surrounds you |
| Kann kalanguvaayaa thuninthu nirpaayaa | Will you shed tears, or will you stand brave and firm? |
| Kannmani enakkathai sollidu nee | My dear child, tell me that! |
| Female | |
| Puyalai kandu nadunga maattaen | I will not tremble upon seeing the storm |
| Muyandru naanae vettri kolvaen | I will strive hard and win victory myself! |
| Female :Sabhash | Female Singer: Bravo! |
| Female | |
| Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum | By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
| Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum | By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind |
| Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum | The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net |
ஆ...ஆஅஹ்....ஆ...ஆ....
ம்ம்..ம்ம்ம்....ம்ம்...ம்ம்....
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Mm... mmm... mm... mm...
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
ஆ....ஆ....கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப்
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப்
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Ah... ah... speaking coaxingly
Coaxing and fondling, clouding the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Speaking coaxingly
Coaxing and fondling
..................................
...
நஞ்சை நெஞ்சிலே மறைத்திருக்கும்
நம்பும் நல்லவர் குடி கெடுக்கும்
நஞ்சை நெஞ்சிலே மறைத்திருக்கும்
நம்பும் நல்லவர் குடி கெடுக்கும்
உண்மை இதை உணர்ந்து நன்மை பெறப் படித்து
உலகினில் பெரும் புகழ் சேர்த்திடடா
Hiding poison within their hearts
They ruin the lives of good people who trust them
Hiding poison within their hearts
They ruin the lives of good people who trust them
Realizing this truth, study well to gain goodness
Earn great fame in this world, my child!
பள்ளி சென்று கல்வி பயின்று
பலரும் போற்ற புகழ் பெறுவேன்
சபாஷ்....
I will go to school and study well
I will earn fame so that everyone praises me
Female Singer: Bravo!
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
ஆஅ.....ஆ....ஆ....
ஓ ஓ....ஓ...ஹ்ஹோ
ஆஅ.....ஆ....ஆ....
ஓ ஓ....ஓ...ஹ்ஹோ
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo... oo... ho...
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo... oo... ho...
அக்கம் பக்கமே பாராது
ஆட்டம் போடவும் கூடாது
அக்கம் பக்கமே பாராது
ஆட்டம் போடவும் கூடாது
அழுவதும் தவறு அஞ்சுவதும் தவறு
எது வந்த போதிலும் எதிர்த்து நில்லு
Without looking around at your surroundings
You should not act recklessly or recklessly dance around
Without looking around at your surroundings
You should not act recklessly or recklessly dance around
Crying is a mistake, and fear is also a mistake
Whatever comes your way, stand up and oppose it!
அஞ்சா நெஞ்சம் கொண்டு வாழ்வேன்
இந்த நாட்டின் வீரன் ஆவேன்
சபாஷ்..
I will live with a fearless heart
I will become a brave hero of this country
Female Singer: Bravo!
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப்
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Speaking coaxingly
Coaxing and fondling
ஆஅ.....ஆ....ஆ....
ஓ ஓ....ஓ...ஹ்ஹோ
ஆஅ.....ஆ....ஆ....
ஓ ஓ....ஓ...ஹ்ஹோ
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo... oo... ho...
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo... oo... ho...
தன்னந்தனிமையில் நீ இருந்தால்
துன்பப் புயலுமே உனைச் சூழ்ந்தால்
தன்னந்தனிமையில் நீ இருந்தால்
துன்பப் புயலுமே உனைச் சூழ்ந்தால்
கண் கலங்குவாயா துணிந்து நிற்பாயா
கண்மணி எனக்கதை சொல்லிடு நீ
If you find yourself all alone in solitude
And a storm of sorrow surrounds you
If you find yourself all alone in solitude
And a storm of sorrow surrounds you
Will you shed tears, or will you stand brave and firm?
My dear child, tell me that!
புயலைக் கண்டு நடுங்க மாட்டேன்
முயன்று நானே வெற்றி கொள்வேன்
சபாஷ்...
I will not tremble upon seeing the storm
I will strive hard and win victory myself!
Female Singer: Bravo!
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
கொஞ்சி கொஞ்சிப் பேசி மதி மயக்கும்
வஞ்சகரின் உலகம் வலை விரிக்கும்
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Aa….aah…aa…aa…
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Mm….mmm….mm…mm…
Mm... mmm... mm... mm...
Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Aa…aa….konji konji pesi
Ah... ah... speaking coaxingly
Konji konji mathi mayakkum
Coaxing and fondling, clouding the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Konji konji pesi
Speaking coaxingly
Konji konji
Coaxing and fondling
………………..
...
Nanjai nenjilae maraiththirukkum
Hiding poison within their hearts
Nambum nallavar kudi kedukkum
They ruin the lives of good people who trust them
Nanjai nenjilae maraiththirukkum
Hiding poison within their hearts
Nambum nallavar kudi kedukkum
They ruin the lives of good people who trust them
Unmai idhai unarnthu nanmai pera padiththu
Realizing this truth, study well to gain goodness
Ulaginil perum pugazh saerthidadaa
Earn great fame in this world, my child!
Palli sendru kalvi payindru
I will go to school and study well
Palarum pottra pugazh peruven
I will earn fame so that everyone praises me
Female :Sabash…
Female Singer: Bravo!
Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Aa…aa….aa…
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo…oo….hhho…
Oo... oo... ho...
Aa…aa….aa…
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo…oo….hhho
Oo... oo... ho...
Akkam pakkamae paaraathu
Without looking around at your surroundings
Aattam podavum koodaathu
You should not act recklessly or recklessly dance around
Akkam pakkamae paaraathu
Without looking around at your surroundings
Aattam podavum koodaathu
You should not act recklessly or recklessly dance around
Azhuvathum thavaru anjuvathum thavaru
Crying is a mistake, and fear is also a mistake
Edhu vantha pothilum edhirththu nillu
Whatever comes your way, stand up and oppose it!
Anjaa nenjam kondu vaazhven
I will live with a fearless heart
Intha naattin veeran aavaen
I will become a brave hero of this country
Female :Sabhash
Female Singer: Bravo!
Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Konji konji pesi
Speaking coaxingly
Konji konji
Coaxing and fondling
Aa…aa….aa…
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo…oo….hhho…
Oo... oo... ho...
Aa…aa….aa…
Ah... ah... ah...
Oo…oo….hhho
Oo... oo... ho...
Thannanthanimayil nee irunthaal
If you find yourself all alone in solitude
Thunba puyalume unai soozhnthaal
And a storm of sorrow surrounds you
Thannanthanimayil nee irunthaal
If you find yourself all alone in solitude
Thunba puyalume unai soozhnthaal
And a storm of sorrow surrounds you
Kann kalanguvaayaa thuninthu nirpaayaa
Will you shed tears, or will you stand brave and firm?
Kannmani enakkathai sollidu nee
My dear child, tell me that!
Puyalai kandu nadunga maattaen
I will not tremble upon seeing the storm
Muyandru naanae vettri kolvaen
I will strive hard and win victory myself!
Female :Sabhash
Female Singer: Bravo!
Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum
By speaking coaxingly, deceitful words cloud the mind
Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum
The world of deceptive people will spread its trap net
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a moral dialogue-style lullaby/guidance song where a mother teaches valuable life lessons to her young child. She cautions the child about the deceptive nature of the world, warning that wicked people put on sweet and coaxing facades while hiding poison in their hearts to ruin unsuspecting, good-natured individuals. She advises the child to stay vigilant, get a proper education, remain courageous, and overcome adversity rather than succumbing to tears or fear. The child responds enthusiastically to each advice, promising to study hard, stay fearless, and grow up to be a proud hero of the nation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Konji konji pesi mathi mayakkum”
The word 'konji' is repeated continuously for rhythmic emphasis and emotional sweetness.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vanjagarin ulagam valai virikkum”
Comparing deceitful intentions to a net ('valai') thrown to catch unsuspecting victims, and sorrow to a storm ('thunba puyal').
Etukai (Second letter rhyme in Tamil prosody)
“Nanjai nenjilae maraiththirukkum / Nambum nallavar kudi kedukkum”
The second letters 'n' (Nanjai / Nambum) rhyme across lines, creating traditional Tamil rhythmic meter.
Monaai (Alliteration in Tamil prosody)
“Azhuvathum thavaru anjuvathum thavaru”
Matching initial consonant sounds ('Azhu' and 'Anju') creating internal rhythm.
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Trivia
The song from 'Kaithi Kannayiram' (1960) features iconic music by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. It remains one of Tamil cinema's classic inspirational songs imparting moral values through motherly advice.
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