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Lyrics & meaning

Meenattam Kann Konda

From Pillaiyo Pillai · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Pillaiyo Pillai
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
8 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Meenaattam kann konda meentchi
Kobangal koodaathu kamatchi
Meenaattam kann konda meentchi
Kobangal koodaathu kamatchi
Ammaadi kannalla ponnalla
Nee ennodu vaa vaa kannae vaa
Thaenaattam poi sollakoodaathu
Nee enna sonnaalum chellaathu
Thaenaattam poi sollakoodaathu
Nee enna sonnaalum chellaathu
Naan unthan kannalla ponnalla
Nee nillathu po po thallippo
Thaen konda poochendu
Ennodu pesaatho
Thaen konda poochendu
Ennodu pesaatho
Naan vantha neraththil
Poonthendral aadaatho
Poonthendral inneram puyalaana pinnaalae
Poonthendral inneram puyalaana pinnaalae
Pollaatha nenje nee nillaathae munnaalae
Pollaatha nenje nee nillaathae munnaalae
Meenaattam kann konda meentchi
Kobangal koodaathu kamatchi
Ammaadi kannalla ponnalla
Nee ennodu vaa vaa kannae vaa
Thaenaattam poi sollakoodaathu
Nee enna sonnaalum chellaathu
Naan unthan kannalla ponnalla
Nee nillathu po po thallippo
……………….
Ondralla noorendru
Muththaaram thanthenae
En pangu ennendru
Naan ketka vanthaenae
En maeni en vannam
Ellaamae un sontham
Un maeni thottaada
Undaagum anantham
Un maeni thottaada
Undaagum anantham
Meenaattam kann konda meentchi
Kobangal koodaathu kamatchi
Female :Ammaadi naanenna solattum
Nee ennodu vaa vaa kannaa vaa
Oodalgal vaaraamal
Naalthorum santhippom
Male :Kalyaana kolangal
Ennendru sinthippom
Sonthangal vanthaalae
Male :Sorkangal vaaraatho
Female :Anantha geedhangal
Male :Aarambam aagaatho
Female :Anantha geedhangal
Both :Aarambam aagaatho
Meenaattam kann konda meentchi
Kobangal koodaathu kamatchi
Female :Ammaadi naanenna solattum
Nee ennodu vaa vaa kannaa vaa
Meenakshi, girl with eyes like fish,
You shouldn't be angry, Kamakshi.
Meenakshi, girl with eyes like fish,
You shouldn't be angry, Kamakshi.
Oh my dear, aren't you my precious eyes and gold?
Come along with me, come, my darling, come.
Don't tell lies sweet as honey.
No matter what you say, it won't work on me.
Don't tell lies sweet as honey.
No matter what you say, it won't work on me.
I am not your precious eyes, nor your gold.
Don't stand around, go away, step back!
Won't this nectar-filled bouquet of flowers
speak to me?
Won't this nectar-filled bouquet of flowers
speak to me?
Now that I have arrived,
won't the gentle breeze dance?
Now that the gentle breeze has turned into a storm,
Now that the gentle breeze has turned into a storm,
you mischievous heart, don't stand before me!
you mischievous heart, don't stand before me!
Meenakshi, girl with eyes like fish,
You shouldn't be angry, Kamakshi.
Oh my dear, aren't you my precious eyes and gold?
Come along with me, come, my darling, come.
Don't tell lies sweet as honey.
No matter what you say, it won't work on me.
I am not your precious eyes, nor your gold.
Don't stand around, go away, step back!
...
Not just one, but a hundred
strings of kisses I gave you.
What is my share in return?
I have come to ask!
My body and all my glowing beauty
belong completely to you.
It is only when I touch you, my dear,
that true joy will arise!
It is only when I touch you, my dear,
that true joy will arise!
Meenakshi, girl with eyes like fish,
You shouldn't be angry, Kamakshi.
Female: Oh my, what can I say?
Come along with me, come, my love, come!
Without any petty quarrels,
let us meet each and every day.
Male: About the wedding celebrations,
let us sit and plan.
When our loved ones gather around,
Male: won't heaven itself arrive?
Female: Songs of pure joy,
Male: won't they begin to play?
Female: Songs of pure joy,
Both: won't they begin to play?
Meenakshi, girl with eyes like fish,
You shouldn't be angry, Kamakshi.
Female: Oh my, what can I say?
Come along with me, come, my love, come!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Meenaattam Kann Konda Meenatchi' is a classic playful romantic duet from the 1972 Tamil film Pillaiyo Pillai, composed by M. S. Viswanathan and penned by lyricist Vaali. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song captures a charming banter between lovers. The male protagonist playfully cajoles his beloved using traditional epithets like Meenatchi and Kamatchi, attempting to soothe her feigned anger, while the female protagonist initially pretends to dismiss his sweet talks. As the song unfolds through lush poetic imagery of sweet breezes, storms, and pearl necklaces, the lovers' feigned conflict melts away into an affectionate union, expressing mutual devotion and dreams of a happy married life full of joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

“Meenaattam kann konda meentchi”

'Meenaattam kann' compares the beauty and movement of the heroine's eyes to a fish, a classic Tamil poetic convention.

Rhyme (Iyaibu / Ethukai)

“Meenaattam kann konda meentchi / Kobangal koodaathu kamatchi”

'Meentchi' and 'Kamatchi' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines, creating rhythmic and melodic symmetry.

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

“Thaen konda poochendu ennodu pesaatho”

'Thaen konda poochendu' metaphorically addresses the beloved as a bouquet filled with honey.

Contrast / Metaphor

“Poonthendral inneram puyalaana pinnaalae”

'Poonthendral' (gentle breeze) contrasting with 'puyalaana' (becoming a storm) symbolizes the shift from gentle love talk to passionate emotional anger.

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Trivia

Pillaiyo Pillai (1972) was written by M. Karunanidhi and directed by M. Krishnan. The film stars M. K. Muthu (son of M. Karunanidhi) alongside Jayachitra. The music by M. S. Viswanathan was highly popular, with this track remaining a timeless favorite in Tamil film music broadcasts.

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