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Lyrics & meaning

Naane Ennathan

From Kanniyin Kadhali · 1949

Lyricist
Boomi Balakadas
Singer
K. V. Janaki
Music director
C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Kanniyin Kadhali1949

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Naane ennathaan seiguvenWhat indeed can I do by myself?
Nalam izhandha penn aanenI have become a woman who lost her happiness.
Haa…aaa…ini naane ennathaan seiguvenHaa... aaa... now what indeed can I do by myself?
Nalam izhandha penn aanenI have become a woman who lost her happiness.
Female
Arivum azhagum siranthon uravilIn connection with one supreme in wisdom and beauty,
Arumai maaran pondraeHe is like the precious Kamadeva.
Naane ennathaan seiguvenWhat indeed can I do by myself?
Nalam izhandha penn aanenI have become a woman who lost her happiness.
Poraamai en uyir kaadhalanMy soul's beloved, due to jealousy,
Perun thandanai adainthenaeHas met with a severe punishment.
Female
Kalaikkae pirandhaanHe was born solely for art,
Kavidhai en enbaenShall I call him poetry itself?
Inimai sol marapaenoWill I ever forget his sweet words?
Hoo o oHoo o o
Kalaikkae pirandhaanHe was born solely for art,
Kavidhai en enbaenShall I call him poetry itself?
Inimai sol marapaenoWill I ever forget his sweet words?
Gnyaamae kavanipaar ulagil aridhuthaanThose who observe with true wisdom are rare in this world,
AndhooAlas!
Gnyaamae kavanipaar ulagil aridhuthaanThose who observe with true wisdom are rare in this world,
AndhooAlas!
Poraamai en uyir kaadhalanMy soul's beloved, due to jealousy,
Perun thandanai adainthenaeHas met with a severe punishment.
Female
Vidhi enbaenoo vinai enbaenooShall I call it fate? Shall I call it karma?
VishyantherigilaenI am unable to understand the situation.
Vidhi enbaenoo vinai enbaenooShall I call it fate? Shall I call it karma?
VishyantherigilaenI am unable to understand the situation.
Visanathaale vaadinenI withered away out of deep sorrow,
Visanathaale vaadinenI withered away out of deep sorrow,
Kadavul sitham idhamooIs this God's pleasing intention?
Naane ennathaan seiguvenWhat indeed can I do by myself?
Nalam izhandha penn aanenI have become a woman who lost her happiness.
Poraamai en uyir kaadhalanMy soul's beloved, due to jealousy,
Perun thandanai adainthenaeHas met with a severe punishment.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Naane ennathaan seiguven is a emotional song of sorrow and distress from the 1949 movie Kanniyin Kadhali. The protagonist expresses her helplessness and sorrow over the tragic fate that has befallen her beloved. She extols his virtues, comparing him to Kamadeva (the god of love) and referring to him as poetry personified, born purely for the sake of art. Despite his noble character, jealousy from others has brought him terrible punishment. Overwhelmed by grief, she questions whether her suffering is driven by cruel fate, past karma, or divine intention. The song highlights deep romantic devotion juxtaposed with tragic powerlessness in the face of misfortune.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

“Arumai maaran pondrae”

Comparing the beauty and virtue of her lover directly to 'Maaran' (Kamadeva/Cupid) using the comparative word 'pondrae'.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Kavidhai en enbaen”

Elevating the lover's essence by describing him as poetry ('Kavidhai') personified.

Ethukai and Monai (Alliteration & Rhyme)

“Vidhi enbaenoo vinai enbaenoo”

Use of matching initial consonants ('Vidhi' / 'Vinai') creating rhythmic despair.

Rhetorical Question

“Kadavul sitham idhamoo”

Expressing grief by questioning if the misery is pleasing to God's will.

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Trivia

Kanniyin Kadhali (1949) holds historical significance in Tamil cinema as an adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous play 'Twelfth Night'. The film marked the acting debut of veteran actor S. S. Rajendran (SSR) and featured music composed by the prolific C. R. Subbaraman.

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