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Lyrics & meaning

Nalladhu Kanne

From Raman Thediya Seethai -1972 · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Raman Thediya Seethai -19721972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Female: ……………Female: ...
Male
Oohho oho ohoOohho oho oho
Female :Aahaa aahaa aa….Female: Aahaa aahaa aa...
Male :Ohho oho ohoMale: Ohho oho oho
Male
Nallathu kannaeAll is well, my dear
Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakkuThe dream has ripened into reality, thank you
Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakkuThe lamp of love has lit up in our relationship
Enathu madiyinil vaaCome onto my lap
Seetha…..seetha….seetha….seetha….Seetha... Seetha... Seetha... Seetha...
Female
Nallathu kannaaAll is well, my beloved
Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakkuThe dream has ripened into reality, thank you
Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakkuThe lamp of love has lit up in our relationship
Enathu madiyinil vaaCome onto my lap
Rama rama sriramaRama Rama Srirama
Female
Nallathu kannaaAll is well, my beloved
Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakkuThe dream has ripened into reality, thank you
Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakkuThe lamp of love has lit up in our relationship
Enathu madiyinil vaaCome onto my lap
Rama rama sriramaRama Rama Srirama
Male
Kaalodu kaalgal pinnaFeet entwining with feet
Oorkolam pogum megamThe clouds move like a procession
Kaalodu kaalgal pinnaFeet entwining with feet
Oorkolam pogum megamThe clouds move like a procession
Female
Mappillai pennoduWith the groom and the bride
Mappillai pennoduWith the groom and the bride
Panneeril neeraada selgindrathoAre they going to bathe in rose water?
Male
Nallathu kannaeAll is well, my dear
Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakkuThe dream has ripened into reality, thank you
Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakkuThe lamp of love has lit up in our relationship
Enathu madiyinil vaaCome onto my lap
Seetha…..seetha….seetha….seetha….Seetha... Seetha... Seetha... Seetha...
Female
Thedum uravugal iravai ninaiththuThinking of the night, searching souls
Vaadum nilai kandaenI saw them languish
Thedum uravugal iravai ninaiththuThinking of the night, searching souls
Vaadum nilai kandaenI saw them languish
Male
Paadum paravaigal paniyil vizhunthuSinging birds falling into the dew
Koodum suvai kanadaenI tasted the joy of their union
Paadum paravaigal paniyil vizhunthuSinging birds falling into the dew
Koodum suvai kanadaenI tasted the joy of their union
Female
Thevaigal aayiramA thousand desires
Male :Paarvaiyil theerumoMale: Will they be satisfied with just a glance?
Female :Thevaigal aayiramFemale: A thousand desires
Male :Paarvaiyil theerumoMale: Will they be satisfied with just a glance?
Female
Nallathu kannaaAll is well, my beloved
Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakkuThe dream has ripened into reality, thank you
Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakkuThe lamp of love has lit up in our relationship
Enathu madiyinil vaaCome onto my lap
Rama rama sriramaRama Rama Srirama
Female
Maalai pozhuthinilIn the evening time
Mannanin maarbil manjal pathiyaathoWill turmeric not leave its mark on the king's chest?
Male :Kaalai pozhuthil katti anaiththuMale: Holding tight in the morning hours
Kangal sivakkaathoWill eyes not turn red?
Female
Neenda naal vaazhvinaiA long life together
Male :Vendinaen vanthathuMale: I prayed for it, and it came
Female :Neenda naal vaazhvinaiFemale: A long life together
Male :Vendinaen vanthathuMale: I prayed for it, and it came
Male
Nallathu kannaeAll is well, my dear
Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakkuThe dream has ripened into reality, thank you
Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakkuThe lamp of love has lit up in our relationship
Enathu madiyinil vaaCome onto my lap
Seetha…..seetha….seetha….seetha…Seetha... Seetha... Seetha... Seetha...
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet, 'Nallathu Kannae / Nallathu Kannaa' from 'Raman Thediya Seethai' (1972), captures the intimate joy and fulfillment of newly wedded lovers. The couple expresses gratitude for their dreams coming true as the lamp of love lights up their life together. Through poetic imagery of nature—clouds moving like a wedding procession, birds gathering in the morning dew—they articulate their deep passion, longing, and affectionate bonding.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (First-letter Alliteration)

Kanavu kaninthathu nandri unakku / Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakku

Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines, such as 'Kanavu' and 'Uravil' / 'Kaalodu' and 'Oorkolam'.

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Thedum uravugal iravai ninaiththu / Vaadum nilai kandaen

Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Nallathu' and 'Kanavu' (l and n rhythm) / 'Kaalodu' and 'Mappillai'.

Uruvagamb (Metaphor)

Uravil ezhunthathu anbu vilakku

Comparing love to a lit lamp ('anbu vilakku') and the fulfillment of desire to a ripe fruit ('kanavu kaninthathu').

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Trivia

'Raman Thediya Seethai' (1972) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa in lead roles. The film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. This song remains one of the iconic romantic duets sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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