Naan Kadhal Leelai Kannan
From Ninaivugal · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. Janki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Ninaivugal1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naan kadhal leelai kannan | I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love, |
| Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan | A thief who places a kiss on the cheek. |
| Naan kadhal leelai kannan | I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love, |
| Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan | A thief who places a kiss on the cheek. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Male | |
| En kadhal kannanae nee geedhai sollaamal | My beloved Krishna, without speaking the Gita, |
| Un kangal rendilae | In both of your eyes, |
| Yaen bodhai kondaayo | Why have you become intoxicated? |
| Un kaigal rendum poomaalai Aakki kondaayo | Have you made both of your hands into a garland of flowers? |
| Male | |
| Naan kadhal leelai kannan | I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love, |
| Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan | A thief who places a kiss on the cheek. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Male | |
| Viraga nadhiyil odam iravu muzhuthum odum | The boat of longing will sail in the river of passion all night. |
| Viraga nadhiyil odam iravu muzhuthum odum | The boat of longing will sail in the river of passion all night. |
| Ippozhuthu konjam vellottam | Right now, it is just a trial run, |
| Nee oththukkondaal | If you agree to it, |
| Female | |
| Eppozhuthum ingae kondaattam | There will always be a celebration here. |
| Nee katti kondaal idhamaai thodarum | If you embrace me, it will pleasantly continue, |
| Inbam ennum thaerottam | The chariot procession called joy. |
| Male :Kadhal ponnodam inba karaiyil nindraadum | The golden boat of love will dance on the shore of bliss. |
| Kadhal ponnodam inba karaiyil nindraadum | The golden boat of love will dance on the shore of bliss. |
| Male | |
| Naan kadhal leelai kannan | I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love, |
| Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan | A thief who places a kiss on the cheek. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Female | |
| Oru vaanavillil Oonjal katti vaanam tharaatho | Won't the sky tie a swing on a rainbow for us? |
| Male :Vidikaalai varai aadavittu paarkka varaatho | Won't it come to watch us swing until dawn? |
| Female :Oru vaanavillil Oonjal katti vaanam tharaatho | Won't the sky tie a swing on a rainbow for us? |
| Male :Vidikaalai varai aadavittu paarkka varaatho | Won't it come to watch us swing until dawn? |
| Female | |
| Nalliravil thookkam varaamal | Unable to sleep in the deep night, |
| Male :En chellakkili allikkollum ennai vidaamal | My darling parrot, she hugs me tightly without letting go, |
| Antha mullaikkodi | Like that jasmine creeper. |
| Female :Swaramum layamum inainthaal pongaatho | When musical note and rhythm combine, won't joy overflow? |
| Inba sangeetham adhil vidiyum enbaano…. | Will dawn arrive amidst that sweet music? |
| Inba sangeetham adhil vidiyum enbaano…. | Will dawn arrive amidst that sweet music? |
| Male | |
| Naan kadhal leelai kannan | I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love, |
| Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan | A thief who places a kiss on the cheek. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai | As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows. |
| Female | |
| Viralum viralum sera vizhiyil mayakkam yaera | As fingers touch fingers, intoxication grows in the eyes. |
| Viralum viralum sera vizhiyil mayakkam yaera | As fingers touch fingers, intoxication grows in the eyes. |
| Male :Ondraiyondru kavvikkollatho | Won't they intertwine with each other? |
| Kai mella mella | As hands slowly, slowly, |
| Un idaiyai pinni kollaatho | Won't they entwine around your waist? |
| Kai pinna pinna | As hands entwine and interlock, |
| Female | |
| Iravaa pagalaa endru manam ennaatho | Won't the mind wonder whether it is day or night? |
| Kannil yaedhetho suga kanavu vaaraatho | Won't sweet dreams fill the eyes? |
| Kannil yaedhetho suga kanavu vaaraatho | Won't sweet dreams fill the eyes? |
ஆண்
: நான் காதல் லீலை கண்ணன்
ஒரு கன்னம் வைக்கும் கள்வன்
நான் காதல் லீலை கண்ணன்
ஒரு கன்னம் வைக்கும் கள்வன்
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
என் காதல் கண்ணனே நீ கீதை சொல்லாமல்
உன் கண்கள் ரெண்டிலே
ஏன் போதை கொண்டாயோ
உன் கைகள் ரெண்டும் பூமாலை ஆக்கி கொண்டாயோ
My beloved Krishna, without speaking the Gita,
In both of your eyes,
Why have you become intoxicated?
Have you made both of your hands into a garland of flowers?
நான் காதல் லீலை கண்ணன்
ஒரு கன்னம் வைக்கும் கள்வன்
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
விரக நதியில் ஓடம் இரவு முழுதும் ஓடும்
விரக நதியில் ஓடம் இரவு முழுதும் ஓடும்
இப்பொழுது கொஞ்சம் வெள்ளோட்டம்
நீ ஒத்துக்கொண்டால்....
The boat of longing will sail in the river of passion all night.
The boat of longing will sail in the river of passion all night.
Right now, it is just a trial run,
If you agree to it,
எப்பொழுதும் இங்கே கொண்டாட்டம்
நீ கட்டிக் கொண்டால்... இதமாய் தொடரும்
இன்பம் என்னும் தேரோட்டம்
காதல் பொன்னோடம் இன்ப கரையில் நின்றாடும்
காதல் பொன்னோடம் இன்ப கரையில் நின்றாடும்
There will always be a celebration here.
If you embrace me, it will pleasantly continue,
The chariot procession called joy.
The golden boat of love will dance on the shore of bliss.
The golden boat of love will dance on the shore of bliss.
நான் காதல் லீலை கண்ணன்
ஒரு கன்னம் வைக்கும் கள்வன்
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
ஒரு வானவில்லில் ஊஞ்சல் கட்டி வானம் தராதோ
விடிகாலை வரை ஆடவிட்டு பார்க்க வராதோ
ஒரு வானவில்லில் ஊஞ்சல் கட்டி வானம் தராதோ
விடிகாலை வரை ஆடவிட்டு பார்க்க வராதோ
Won't the sky tie a swing on a rainbow for us?
Won't it come to watch us swing until dawn?
Won't the sky tie a swing on a rainbow for us?
Won't it come to watch us swing until dawn?
நள்ளிரவில் தூக்கம் வராமல்....
என் செல்லக்கிளி அள்ளிக் கொள்ளும் என்னை விடாமல்
அந்த முல்லைக் கொடி.....
ஸ்வரமும் லயமும் இணைந்தால் பொங்காதோ
இன்ப சங்கீதம் அதில் விடியும் என்பானோ.....
இன்ப சங்கீதம் அதில் விடியும் என்பானோ.....
Unable to sleep in the deep night,
My darling parrot, she hugs me tightly without letting go,
Like that jasmine creeper.
When musical note and rhythm combine, won't joy overflow?
Will dawn arrive amidst that sweet music?
Will dawn arrive amidst that sweet music?
நான் காதல் லீலை கண்ணன்
ஒரு கன்னம் வைக்கும் கள்வன்
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
உன் பாரிஜாத பூவை கண் பார்க்க பார்க்க போதை
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
விரலும் விரலும் சேர விழியில் மயக்கம் ஏற
விரலும் விரலும் சேர விழியில் மயக்கம் ஏற
ஒன்றையொன்று கவ்விக் கொள்ளாதோ
கை மெல்ல மெல்ல.....
உன் இடையை பின்னிக் கொள்ளாதோ
கைப் பின்ன பின்ன.......
As fingers touch fingers, intoxication grows in the eyes.
As fingers touch fingers, intoxication grows in the eyes.
Won't they intertwine with each other?
As hands slowly, slowly,
Won't they entwine around your waist?
As hands entwine and interlock,
இரவா பகலா என்று மனம் எண்ணாதோ
கண்ணில் ஏதேதோ சுக கனவு வாராதோ
கண்ணில் ஏதேதோ சுக கனவு வாராதோ
Won't the mind wonder whether it is day or night?
Won't sweet dreams fill the eyes?
Won't sweet dreams fill the eyes?
Naan kadhal leelai kannan
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
Naan kadhal leelai kannan
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
En kadhal kannanae nee geedhai sollaamal
My beloved Krishna, without speaking the Gita,
Un kangal rendilae
In both of your eyes,
Yaen bodhai kondaayo
Why have you become intoxicated?
Un kaigal rendum poomaalai Aakki kondaayo
Have you made both of your hands into a garland of flowers?
Naan kadhal leelai kannan
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Viraga nadhiyil odam iravu muzhuthum odum
The boat of longing will sail in the river of passion all night.
Viraga nadhiyil odam iravu muzhuthum odum
The boat of longing will sail in the river of passion all night.
Ippozhuthu konjam vellottam
Right now, it is just a trial run,
Nee oththukkondaal
If you agree to it,
Eppozhuthum ingae kondaattam
There will always be a celebration here.
Nee katti kondaal idhamaai thodarum
If you embrace me, it will pleasantly continue,
Inbam ennum thaerottam
The chariot procession called joy.
Male :Kadhal ponnodam inba karaiyil nindraadum
The golden boat of love will dance on the shore of bliss.
Kadhal ponnodam inba karaiyil nindraadum
The golden boat of love will dance on the shore of bliss.
Naan kadhal leelai kannan
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Oru vaanavillil Oonjal katti vaanam tharaatho
Won't the sky tie a swing on a rainbow for us?
Male :Vidikaalai varai aadavittu paarkka varaatho
Won't it come to watch us swing until dawn?
Female :Oru vaanavillil Oonjal katti vaanam tharaatho
Won't the sky tie a swing on a rainbow for us?
Male :Vidikaalai varai aadavittu paarkka varaatho
Won't it come to watch us swing until dawn?
Nalliravil thookkam varaamal
Unable to sleep in the deep night,
Male :En chellakkili allikkollum ennai vidaamal
My darling parrot, she hugs me tightly without letting go,
Antha mullaikkodi
Like that jasmine creeper.
Female :Swaramum layamum inainthaal pongaatho
When musical note and rhythm combine, won't joy overflow?
Inba sangeetham adhil vidiyum enbaano….
Will dawn arrive amidst that sweet music?
Inba sangeetham adhil vidiyum enbaano….
Will dawn arrive amidst that sweet music?
Naan kadhal leelai kannan
I am Lord Krishna who plays games of love,
Oru kannam vaikkum kalvan
A thief who places a kiss on the cheek.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Un paarijaatha poovai kann paarkka paarkka bodhai
As my eyes look at your Parijatha flower-like self, intoxication grows.
Viralum viralum sera vizhiyil mayakkam yaera
As fingers touch fingers, intoxication grows in the eyes.
Viralum viralum sera vizhiyil mayakkam yaera
As fingers touch fingers, intoxication grows in the eyes.
Male :Ondraiyondru kavvikkollatho
Won't they intertwine with each other?
Kai mella mella
As hands slowly, slowly,
Un idaiyai pinni kollaatho
Won't they entwine around your waist?
Kai pinna pinna
As hands entwine and interlock,
Iravaa pagalaa endru manam ennaatho
Won't the mind wonder whether it is day or night?
Kannil yaedhetho suga kanavu vaaraatho
Won't sweet dreams fill the eyes?
Kannil yaedhetho suga kanavu vaaraatho
Won't sweet dreams fill the eyes?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Naan Kadhal Leelai Kannan is a playful and sensual romantic duet from the 1984 Tamil film Ninaivugal, composed by Shankar Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali. In the song, the hero compares himself to Lord Krishna, the divine playful lover, while describing his beloved as a delicate Parijatha flower. The lovers exchange romantic banter, comparing their intimate moments to a boat navigating rivers of passion, music blending swaras and laya, and romantic swings tied to rainbows.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvakam (Metaphor)
“Viraga nadhiyil odam iravu muzhuthum odum”
Describing the feeling of longing as a river ('Viraga nadhi') and love as a boat ('odam').
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Ippozhuthu konjam vellottam”
Rhyming of second syllables across lines ('vellottam', 'kondaattam', 'thaerottam').
Moonaik Kettoybu (Alliteration)
“Viralum viralum sera vizhiyil mayakkam yaera”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'v' in 'Viralum', 'vizhiyil', and 'v' sounds.
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Trivia
Ninaivugal (1984) featured tunes composed by the popular musical duo Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Vaali skillfully blended classical metaphors of Carnatic music (swaram and layam) and mythological imagery of Krishna and the celestial Parijatha flower into a contemporary romantic song.
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