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Lyrics & meaning

Vaarthai Naanadi Kannamma

From Santhippu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Santhippu
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Varthai naanadi kannamma
Varna mettu neethaan en sellamma
Varthai naanadi kannamma
Varna mettu neethaan en sellamma
Vanam naanadi kannamma
Vatta nilavu neethaan en sellamma
Vanam naanadi kannamma
Vatta nilavu neethaan en sellamma
Vatta nilavu neethaan en sellamma
Varthai naanadi kannamma
Varna mettu neethaan en sellamma
Megam nee ingu kannaiya
Minnal kolam naanthane sellaiyaa
Megam nee ingu kannaiya
Minnal kolam naanthane sellaiyaa
Raagam nee ingu kannaiya
Rasiga paavam naanthane sellaiyaa
Rasiga paavam naanthane sellaiyaa
Megam nee ingu kannaiya
Minnal kolam naanthane sellaiyaa
{Vizhiyil veeram vilangumbothu
Katta bomman pole
Anbai vari vari vazhangumbothu
Vallal karnan pole.. vallal karnan pole..}(2)
Uvamai koorum uruvam yaavum
Unathu sontham kanne
Uvamai koorum uruvam yaavum
Unathu sontham kanne
Ennai madiyil pathi maarbil pathi
Vaangikonde pinnae
Vaangikonde pinnae..
Megam nee ingu kannaiya
Minnal kolam naanthane sellaiyaa
Pagalil kooda paruva meani
Nilavu pola kaayum
Pakkam nerungum pothu vetkam kondu
Nadippathenna neeyum.. nadippathenna neeyum
Unnai minjum nadigan innum
Ulagil thondravillai
Unnai minjum nadigan innum
Ulagil thondravillai
Unthan nizhalil nindru kavithai paadum
Naalum intha killai.. naalum intha killai..
Varthai naanadi kannamma
Varna mettu neethaan en sellamma
I am the words, my dear Kannamma,
and you are the colorful tune, my darling!
I am the words, my dear Kannamma,
and you are the colorful tune, my darling!
I am the sky, my dear Kannamma,
and you are the round moon, my darling!
I am the sky, my dear Kannamma,
and you are the round moon, my darling!
You are the round moon, my darling!
I am the words, my dear Kannamma,
and you are the colorful tune, my darling!
You are the cloud here, my dear Kannaiya,
and I am the flash of lightning, my darling!
You are the cloud here, my dear Kannaiya,
and I am the flash of lightning, my darling!
You are the melody here, my dear Kannaiya,
and I am the soul that feels it, my darling!
I am the soul that feels it, my darling!
You are the cloud here, my dear Kannaiya,
and I am the flash of lightning, my darling!
When courage shines in your eyes,
you are like the brave Kattabomman!
When you shower love endlessly,
you are like the generous Karna... like the generous Karna!
All the noble figures described in comparisons
belong to you, my dear!
All the noble figures described in comparisons
belong to you, my dear,
once you gather me half on your lap
and half against your chest,
once you take me in your embrace...
You are the cloud here, my dear Kannaiya,
and I am the flash of lightning, my darling!
Even in the daytime, your youthful body
glows softly like the moon!
Why do you put on an act of shyness
when I draw near... why this act?
An actor who can outshine you
has not yet appeared in this world!
An actor who can outshine you
has not yet appeared in this world!
Standing in your shade and singing poetry
every single day is this little parrot... every day, this little parrot!
I am the words, my dear Kannamma,
and you are the colorful tune, my darling!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet from the film 'Santhippu' (1983) showcases a playful and deeply affectionate exchange between two lovers. They complement each other through various poetical metaphors—words and music, sky and moon, clouds and lightning, musical ragas and appreciative expressions. The lovers highlight how incomplete one is without the other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Varthai naanadi kannamma / Varna mettu neethaan en sellamma”

The lyricist compares the couple to complementary entities such as words and music, sky and moon, cloud and lightning.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Katta bomman pole / Vallal karnan pole”

The male lead's eyes and generosity are directly compared using 'pole' (like) to legendary figures Kattabomman and Karnan.

Alliteration (Moni)

“Megam nee ingu kannaiya / Minnal kolam naanthane sellaiyaa”

Repetition of initial consonants like 'V' (Varthai/Varna/Vanam/Vatta) and 'M' (Megam/Minnal) creates a melodic flow.

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Trivia

The film 'Santhippu' starred Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles along with Sridevi, Prabhu, and Radha. The song features music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, with lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals rendered by legendary singers T. M. Soundararajan and Vani Jayaram.

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