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Lyrics & meaning

Senthoora Kangal Sirikka

From Mananthal Mahadevan · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Mananthal Mahadevan
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
8 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Senthoora kangal sirikka
En chinna kannan unnai theda
Senthoora kangal sirikka
En chinna kannan unnai theda
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa
Senthoora kangal sirikka
En chinna kannan unnai theda
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa
Ennai kandu kobam kolla
Unnai vittaal engae sella
Neeyillaa vaazhvilaa thenilaa
Ennai kandu kobam kolla
Unnai vittaal engae sella
Neeyillaa vaazhvilaa thenilaa
Panithiraiyum mazhai mugizhum
Namai pirikka mudiyumo
Panithiraiyum mazhai mugizhum
Namai pirikka mudiyumo
Endrum santhosha sangeetham unnaalae undaagum
Senthoora kangal sirikka
En chinna kannan unnai theda
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa vaa
Kattil angae thottil ingae
Rendum vittaal inbam engae
Paasamum panthamum pogumaa
Kattil angae thottil ingae
Rendum vittaal inbam engae
Paasamum panthamum pogumaa
Valarpiraiyai pudhu uravai
Thodarkadhaiyaai ezhuthavaa
Valarpiraiyai pudhu uravai
Thodarkadhaiyaai ezhuthavaa
Ullam appothum ippothum eppothumunnodu
Senthoora kangal sirikka
En chinna kannan unnai theda
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa
Pillai ullam vellai endru
Kallam kuttram illaiyendru
Aadava paadavaa koodavaa
Pillai ullam vellai endru
Kallam kuttram illaiyendru
Aadava paadavaa koodavaa
Siru kuzhanthai oru kavithai
Adhai padikka arugil vaa
Siru kuzhanthai oru kavithai
Adhai padikka arugil vaa
Ennam onnodu onnaaga nenjodu nenjaaga
Senthoora kangal sirikka
En chinna kannan unnai theda
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa vaa nillaamal odivaa vaa
Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa
As bright, rosy eyes smile,
And my little Kannan searches for you,
As bright, rosy eyes smile,
And my little Kannan searches for you,
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
As bright, rosy eyes smile,
And my little Kannan searches for you,
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
If you get angry with me,
Leaving you, where else would I go?
Without you, can there be sweet joy in life?
If you get angry with me,
Leaving you, where else would I go?
Without you, can there be sweet joy in life?
Can a veil of mist and rainclouds
Ever pull us apart?
Can a veil of mist and rainclouds
Ever pull us apart?
Joyful music will always be born because of you!
As bright, rosy eyes smile,
And my little Kannan searches for you,
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
The bed is over there, the cradle is right here,
Leaving both behind, where is happiness found?
Will our deep love and bond ever fade?
The bed is over there, the cradle is right here,
Leaving both behind, where is happiness found?
Will our deep love and bond ever fade?
Like a waxing moon, this new relationship,
Shall I write it as an unfolding story?
Like a waxing moon, this new relationship,
Shall I write it as an unfolding story?
My heart was with you then, is with you now, and will be forever!
As bright, rosy eyes smile,
And my little Kannan searches for you,
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
Knowing a child's heart is innocent and pure,
Without any deceit or blame,
Shall I dance, shall I sing, shall I join you?
Knowing a child's heart is innocent and pure,
Without any deceit or blame,
Shall I dance, shall I sing, shall I join you?
A little child is a poem,
Come close to read it!
A little child is a poem,
Come close to read it!
With our thoughts becoming one, and our hearts beating as one!
As bright, rosy eyes smile,
And my little Kannan searches for you,
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
Moon, oh moon, come running, come running without stopping!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Senthoora Kangal Sirikka' from Mananthal Mahadevan (1989) is a heartwarming tender lullaby-style melody that portrays maternal warmth, marital affection, and familial closeness. Lyricist Vaali weaves imagery of the moon, childhood innocence, and marital contentment to reflect the deep harmony existing within a loving household. The song highlights how affection bridges all distances and how a child's innocent existence completes a family's universe. Shankar-Ganesh's melodious orchestration combined with Vani Jairam's soul-stirring vocal performance elevates the song into an affectionate ode to love, patience, and family values.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Siru kuzhanthai oru kavithai”

'Siru kuzhanthai oru kavithai' directly compares a young child to a poem, highlighting beauty, innocence, and deep meaning.

Imagery

“Panithiraiyum mazhai mugizhum”

'Panithiraiyum mazhai mugizhum' creates vivid visual imagery of natural barriers like mist curtains and rain clouds.

Rhyme (Ethirai)

“Kattil angae thottil ingae”

'Kattil angae thottil ingae' uses contrasting space markers along with rhythmic internal rhyme ('Kattil' / 'Thottil').

Anaphora / Repetition

“Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa”

'Nilaa nilaa odi vaa nillaamal odivaa' uses rhythmic repetition of the word 'Nilaa' and 'odivaa' to create a captivating lullaby cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary music duo Shankar-Ganesh, this track showcases Vani Jairam's ability to render soft, emotionally expressive lullabies. Lyricist Vaali seamlessly blends traditional Tamil nursery rhyme phrasing ('Nila Nila Odi Vaa') into a rich cinematic song structure.

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