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Naan Radhaithan

From Inspector Manaivi · 1976

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Inspector Manaivi
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
10 Sept 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan radhaithaan nee kannanthaan
Yaen thaamatham nam manathilum oru manam
Uravilum oru inam
Naan radhaithaan nee kannanthaan
Yaen thaamatham nam manathilum
Oru manam uravilum oru inam
Naan kannanthan….
Laalaalaa laalaalaa aaaaa….aaaaa….
Mai vizhi kannan ingae
Maan kutty radha engae
Mai vizhi kannan ingae
Maan kutty radha engae
Uravaadum kadhal gangai vilaiyaaduthu
Pon thalir maeniyai poongani idhazhgalai
Ennidam thara vendum
Mangala radhaiyin kunguma nadhiyinil
Sangamam pera vendum
Naan enna sonnaen kannaa
Yaen intha kobam kannaa
Naan enna sonnaen kannaa
Yaen intha kobam kannaa
Vaaraai en munnae kannaa uravaada vaa….
Unnidam vanthathu en manam odida
Innoru idam yaedhu
Kannanum radhaiyum saerntha pinnaal
Kadavulum kidaiyaathu
Naan kannan thaan nee radhaithaan
Yaen thaamatham nam manathilum
Oru manam uravilum oru inam
Naan kannanthaan
Kaanaata yaavum kandaen
Kelaatha yaavum kaetten
Saeratha yaavum saernthaen maravendi
Manmatha leelaigal arambam aayina
Manathukku sugamaaga
Maathunai poloru anantham yaedhundu
Uravukku idhamaaga
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal
Pollaatha vaarththai solvaar
Kannaa nee meendum meendum uravaadalaam
Sorkkaththai paarththapin vetkangal yaedhundu
Pakkaththil vaa kannaa….
Sudarvittu erigindra pudhuvagai inbaththai
Niththamum thaa kannaa
Naan radhaithaan nee kannanthaan
Male :Yaen thaamatham nam manathilum
Oru manam uravilum oru inam
Female :Naan radhaithaan nee kannanthaan
I am Radha, and you are Krishna.
Why the delay? In our hearts, we share one thought,
and in our bond, we are of the same kind.
I am Radha, and you are Krishna.
Why the delay? In our hearts,
we are of one mind, and in our bond, of one kind.
I am Krishna...
La la la, la la la, aaah... aaah...
The dark-eyed Krishna is right here,
where is Radha, the little deer?
The dark-eyed Krishna is right here,
where is Radha, the little deer?
The playful river of our love flows intimately.
Your golden, tender body and flower-petal lips,
you must offer them to me.
In auspicious Radha's river of kumkum (sacred red powder),
I must merge and become one.
What did I say wrong, Krishna?
Why this anger, Krishna?
What did I say wrong, Krishna?
Why this anger, Krishna?
Come before me, Krishna, come close to me...
My heart has come to you; to run away,
is there any other place?
Once Krishna and Radha are united,
not even God is needed anymore.
I am Krishna, and you are Radha.
Why the delay? In our hearts,
we are of one mind, and in our bond, of one kind.
I am Krishna.
I have seen all that I had never seen before,
I have heard all that I had never heard before,
I have attained all that I never had; how can I forget?
The sweet games of love have begun,
bringing pure delight to the heart.
What happiness is there like having a loving partner,
to bring comfort to this bond?
Do not tell anyone if they ask,
they will only speak cruel words.
Krishna, you can hold me close again and again.
After seeing heaven, why should there be any shyness?
Come closer to me, Krishna...
This glowing, fiery, new kind of joy—
give it to me every single day, Krishna.
I am Radha, and you are Krishna.
Male: Why the delay? In our hearts,
we are of one mind, and in our bond, of one kind.
Female: I am Radha, and you are Krishna.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Naan radhaithaan nee kannanthaan is a classic romantic duet from the 1976 film Inspector Manaivi, composed by Shankar-Ganesh and penned by Kannadasan. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Suseela, the song invokes the mythological divine love of Radha and Krishna as a metaphor for deep emotional and physical union between lovers. The lyrics highlight a devotion that transcends ordinary boundaries, portraying true intimacy as a sacred and heavenly experience. Kannadasan's evocative imagery ranges from flowing rivers of love to Cupid's playfulness, capturing both tender affection and passionate abandon.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allegory / Mythological Allusion (Aanooradhurao / Uvamai)

“Naan radhaithaan nee kannanthaan”

Comparing the human lovers to Radha and Krishna throughout the song to elevate romantic devotion to a divine level.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Uravaadum kadhal gangai vilaiyaaduthu”

Describing love as the sacred river Ganges (Kadhal Gangai) in which intimacy flows.

Anaphora / Alliteration (Monai)

“Kaanaata yaavum kandaen”

Repetition of initial phonetic sounds 'Kaanaata', 'Kelaatha', and 'Saeratha' to create rhythmic symmetry.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Sudarvittu erigindra pudhuvagai inbaththai”

Describing blissful experience as a bright burning flame (sudarvittu erigindra inbam).

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Trivia

The lyricist Kannadasan was famous for using the Radha-Krishna motif in Tamil film songs to express romantic union without violating contemporary censorship sensibilities. The musical duo Shankar-Ganesh created a melodious, light-classical tune for this track, which was popularized by SPB and P. Suseela during the peak of 1970s Tamil cinema.

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