Venpanju
From Kanden Kadhalai · 2009
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Udit Narayan, Karthik
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Details
- Kanden Kadhalai2009
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| {Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu | Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu |
| Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu | Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu |
| Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu | Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu |
| ku ku ku koo koo koo….} (2) | ku ku ku koo koo koo… (Repeated twice) |
| Male | |
| Ven panju megam enbenaa | Shall I call you a white cotton cloud? |
| Pon manjal neram enbenaa | Shall I call you the golden dusk hour? |
| Kan konjum kolam enbenaa | Shall I call you a lovely sight that captivates the eyes? |
| Ennanbae ennanbae | My love, my love |
| Male | |
| Sillendra saaral enbenaa | Shall I call you a chilly drizzle? |
| Sil vandu paadal enbenaa | Shall I call you the hum of buzzing bees? |
| Ullathin thedal enbenaa | Shall I call you the quest of my soul? |
| Ennanbae ennanbae | My love, my love |
| Male | |
| Ennendru unnai solvadhu | How can I describe what you are? |
| Mozhi illai solla ennidam | I have no language/words to tell |
| Poyyillai enna seivadhu | There is no falsehood in this, what can I do? |
| Enadhullam indru unnidam | My heart is with you today |
| Male | |
| Unnalae unnalae | Because of you, because of you |
| Man melae man melae | On this earth, on this earth |
| {Kanden kanden kaadhalai} (4) | I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times) |
| Ohooo…ahaaa…wow wwow…. | Ohooo…ahaaa…wow wwow… |
| Male | |
| Ven panju megam enbenaa | Shall I call you a white cotton cloud? |
| Pon manjal neram enbenaa | Shall I call you the golden dusk hour? |
| Kan konjum kolam enbenaa | Shall I call you a lovely sight that captivates the eyes? |
| Ennanbae ennanbae | My love, my love |
| Bae bae bae bae bae bae bae | Bae bae bae bae bae bae bae |
| Male | |
| Kangal irandai kaadhal vandhu | Love arrives and joins two eyes... |
| Sandhippadhen….sandhippadhen | Why does it meet? Why does it meet? |
| Illai illai thookam endru vanjippadhen | Why does it deceive by taking away sleep? |
| Male | |
| Ullam unnai yendhi kolla | Why does the mind ponder... |
| Sindhippadhen ….sindhippadhen | To embrace and hold you close? To ponder? |
| Kollai kondu pona pinbum mannippadhen | Why forgive even after my heart has been stolen? |
| Male | |
| Un kaigal sernthidavae | To reach out and hold your hands, |
| En kaigal neeluvadhen | Why do my hands stretch out? |
| Un perai kettadhumae | The moment I hear your name, |
| Thaar saalai poopadhuyen | Why do tar roads bloom into flowers? |
| Male | |
| Udhadugal adikkadi | Why do my lips frequently... |
| Sirippadhu yen | Break into a smile? |
| Mudhuginil siragugal | Why do wings seem to... |
| Mulaippadhu yen | Sprout on my back? |
| Male | |
| En aasaigal unai solvadhu | My desires speak of you, |
| Nee aayudham indri kolvadhu | You slay me without a weapon, |
| Kolvadhen | Why do you slay me? |
| {Kanden kanden kaadhalai} (4) | I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times) |
| Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah | Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………… | ………………………… |
| Male | |
| Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu | Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu |
| Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu | Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu |
| Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu | Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu |
| ku ku ku koo koo koo… | ku ku ku koo koo koo… |
| Male | |
| Kutti kutti settai seidhu | Doing little pranks, |
| Otti kondaai | You stuck close to me, |
| Konji konji pesi enai kothi sendraai | Speaking sweet words, you pecked at my heart and went, |
| Male | |
| Thalli thalli pona pinbu | After walking away far, |
| Pakkam vandhaai | You came near, |
| Innum innum melae sella rekkai thanthaai | You gave me wings to fly higher and higher, |
| Male | |
| Ellamae maari vidum | Everything will change, |
| Sonnayae meendum vara | You said that to bring me back, |
| Sollamal maatrathai | Without saying a word, |
| Thanthayae naan malara | You gave a transformation so I could bloom, |
| Male | |
| Unnai vida adhisayam | There is no wonder greater than you... |
| Ulagil illai.. | In this whole world.. |
| Aye azhagiya avasthaiyum | Hey, there is no state more beautiful... |
| Eduvum illai | Than this sweet torture, |
| Male | |
| En devathai unnai enniyae | Thinking of you, my angel, |
| Naan yengiyathenna ennaiyae | Why did I pine for myself? |
| {Kanden kanden kaadhalai} (4) | I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times) |
| Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah | Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah |
...............................................
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
ku ku ku koo koo koo… (Repeated twice)
வெண்பஞ்சு மேகம் என்பேனா
பொன் மஞ்சள் நேரம் என்பேனா
கண் கொஞ்சும் கோலம் என்பேனா
என் அன்பே என் அன்பே
Shall I call you a white cotton cloud?
Shall I call you the golden dusk hour?
Shall I call you a lovely sight that captivates the eyes?
My love, my love
சில்லென்ற சாரல் என்பேனா
சில்வண்டு பாடல் என்பேனா
உள்ளத்தின் தேடல் என்பேனா
என் அன்பே என் அன்பே
Shall I call you a chilly drizzle?
Shall I call you the hum of buzzing bees?
Shall I call you the quest of my soul?
My love, my love
என்னென்று உன்னை சொல்வது
மொழி இல்லை சொல்ல என்னிடம்
பொய் இல்லை என்ன செய்வது
எனதுள்ளம் இன்று உன்னிடம்
How can I describe what you are?
I have no language/words to tell
There is no falsehood in this, what can I do?
My heart is with you today
உன்னாலே உன்னாலே
மண் மேலே மண் மேலே
{கண்டேன் கண்டேன் காதலை} (4)
ஓஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ
Because of you, because of you
On this earth, on this earth
I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times)
Ohooo…ahaaa…wow wwow…
வெண்பஞ்சு மேகம் என்பேனா
பொன் மஞ்சள் நேரம் என்பேனா
கண் கொஞ்சும் கோலம் என்பேனா
என் அன்பே என் அன்பே
Shall I call you a white cotton cloud?
Shall I call you the golden dusk hour?
Shall I call you a lovely sight that captivates the eyes?
My love, my love
Bae bae bae bae bae bae bae
கண்கள் இரண்டை காதல் வந்து
சந்திப்பதேன்...சந்திப்பதேன்...
இல்லை இல்லை தூக்கம் என்று
வஞ்சிப்பதேன்
Love arrives and joins two eyes...
Why does it meet? Why does it meet?
Why does it deceive by taking away sleep?
உள்ளம் உன்னை ஏந்திக்கொள்ள
சிந்திப்பதேன்....சிந்திப்பதேன்...
கொள்ளைக்கொண்டு போனப்பின்பும்
மண்ணிப்பதேன்
Why does the mind ponder...
To embrace and hold you close? To ponder?
Why forgive even after my heart has been stolen?
உன் கையை சேர்ந்திடவே
என் கைகள் நீளுவதேன்
உன் பேரைக் கேட்டதுமே
தார்சாலைப் பூப்பது ஏன்
To reach out and hold your hands,
Why do my hands stretch out?
The moment I hear your name,
Why do tar roads bloom into flowers?
உதடுகள் அடிக்கடி சிரிப்பதும் ஏன்
முதுகினில் சிறகுகள் முளைப்பது ஏன்
என் ஆசைகள் உன்னை சொல்வது
நீ ஆயுதம் இன்றிக் கொல்வது
கொள்வதேன்
{கண்டேன் கண்டேன் காதலை} (4)
ஓஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ
Why do my lips frequently...
Break into a smile?
Why do wings seem to...
Sprout on my back?
..........................................
My desires speak of you,
You slay me without a weapon,
Why do you slay me?
I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times)
Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah
........................................
…………………………
குட்டிக்குட்டி சேட்டை செய்து
ஒட்டிக்கொண்டாய்
கொஞ்சிக்கொஞ்சிப் பேசி என்னை
கொத்திச்சென்றாய்
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
ku ku ku koo koo koo…
தள்ளித்தள்ளிப் போனப் பின்னும்
பக்கம் வந்தாய்
இன்னும் இன்னும் மேலே செல்ல
இரக்கை தந்தாய்
Doing little pranks,
You stuck close to me,
Speaking sweet words, you pecked at my heart and went,
எல்லாமே மாறிவிடும்
சொன்னாளே மீண்டுவர
சொல்லாமல் மாற்றத்தைத்
தந்தாயே நான் மலர
After walking away far,
You came near,
You gave me wings to fly higher and higher,
உன்னைவிட அதிசயம்
உலகில் இல்லை
ஏய் அழகிய அவஸ்தையும்
எதுவுமில்லை
Everything will change,
You said that to bring me back,
Without saying a word,
You gave a transformation so I could bloom,
என் தேவதை உன்னை எண்ணியே
நான் ஏங்கியதென்ன என்னையே..
{கண்டேன் கண்டேன் காதலை} (4)
ஓஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ
There is no wonder greater than you...
In this whole world..
Hey, there is no state more beautiful...
Than this sweet torture,
Thinking of you, my angel,
Why did I pine for myself?
I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times)
Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah
{Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
ku ku ku koo koo koo….} (2)
ku ku ku koo koo koo… (Repeated twice)
Ven panju megam enbenaa
Shall I call you a white cotton cloud?
Pon manjal neram enbenaa
Shall I call you the golden dusk hour?
Kan konjum kolam enbenaa
Shall I call you a lovely sight that captivates the eyes?
Ennanbae ennanbae
My love, my love
Sillendra saaral enbenaa
Shall I call you a chilly drizzle?
Sil vandu paadal enbenaa
Shall I call you the hum of buzzing bees?
Ullathin thedal enbenaa
Shall I call you the quest of my soul?
Ennanbae ennanbae
My love, my love
Ennendru unnai solvadhu
How can I describe what you are?
Mozhi illai solla ennidam
I have no language/words to tell
Poyyillai enna seivadhu
There is no falsehood in this, what can I do?
Enadhullam indru unnidam
My heart is with you today
Unnalae unnalae
Because of you, because of you
Man melae man melae
On this earth, on this earth
{Kanden kanden kaadhalai} (4)
I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times)
Ohooo…ahaaa…wow wwow….
Ohooo…ahaaa…wow wwow…
Ven panju megam enbenaa
Shall I call you a white cotton cloud?
Pon manjal neram enbenaa
Shall I call you the golden dusk hour?
Kan konjum kolam enbenaa
Shall I call you a lovely sight that captivates the eyes?
Ennanbae ennanbae
My love, my love
Bae bae bae bae bae bae bae
Bae bae bae bae bae bae bae
Kangal irandai kaadhal vandhu
Love arrives and joins two eyes...
Sandhippadhen….sandhippadhen
Why does it meet? Why does it meet?
Illai illai thookam endru vanjippadhen
Why does it deceive by taking away sleep?
Ullam unnai yendhi kolla
Why does the mind ponder...
Sindhippadhen ….sindhippadhen
To embrace and hold you close? To ponder?
Kollai kondu pona pinbum mannippadhen
Why forgive even after my heart has been stolen?
Un kaigal sernthidavae
To reach out and hold your hands,
En kaigal neeluvadhen
Why do my hands stretch out?
Un perai kettadhumae
The moment I hear your name,
Thaar saalai poopadhuyen
Why do tar roads bloom into flowers?
Udhadugal adikkadi
Why do my lips frequently...
Sirippadhu yen
Break into a smile?
Mudhuginil siragugal
Why do wings seem to...
Mulaippadhu yen
Sprout on my back?
En aasaigal unai solvadhu
My desires speak of you,
Nee aayudham indri kolvadhu
You slay me without a weapon,
Kolvadhen
Why do you slay me?
{Kanden kanden kaadhalai} (4)
I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times)
Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah
Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah
……………………………
…………………………
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
Kugu kukkugu kukkugu kukkugu
ku ku ku koo koo koo…
ku ku ku koo koo koo…
Kutti kutti settai seidhu
Doing little pranks,
Otti kondaai
You stuck close to me,
Konji konji pesi enai kothi sendraai
Speaking sweet words, you pecked at my heart and went,
Thalli thalli pona pinbu
After walking away far,
Pakkam vandhaai
You came near,
Innum innum melae sella rekkai thanthaai
You gave me wings to fly higher and higher,
Ellamae maari vidum
Everything will change,
Sonnayae meendum vara
You said that to bring me back,
Sollamal maatrathai
Without saying a word,
Thanthayae naan malara
You gave a transformation so I could bloom,
Unnai vida adhisayam
There is no wonder greater than you...
Ulagil illai..
In this whole world..
Aye azhagiya avasthaiyum
Hey, there is no state more beautiful...
Eduvum illai
Than this sweet torture,
En devathai unnai enniyae
Thinking of you, my angel,
Naan yengiyathenna ennaiyae
Why did I pine for myself?
{Kanden kanden kaadhalai} (4)
I found, I found love (Repeated 4 times)
Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah
Ohooo…huuu….aha..ah ah ah ah
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kanden Kanden Kaadhalai' expresses the overwhelming joy, wonder, and enchantment of realizing one has fallen in love. The protagonist uses poetic metaphors from nature—such as soft white clouds, golden twilights, cool drizzles, and blooming flowers on tar roads—to articulate the magical transformation brought about by love. The lyrics portray how love alters perception, causing sweet restless nights, involuntary smiles, and a feeling of growing wings to soar high above reality. Ultimately, it celebrates love as an effortless, weaponless surrender to an enchanting experience that redefines life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Ven panju megam enbenaa”
Comparing the beloved directly to 'Ven panju megam' (white cotton cloud), 'Pon manjal neram' (golden hour), and 'Sillendra saaral' (cool drizzle).
Hyperbole (Adukkuthodar / Aniyiyal)
“Thaar saalai poopadhuyen”
Exaggerating the feeling of bliss by describing wings sprouting on the back and tar roads blooming flowers upon hearing the beloved's name.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kutti kutti settai seidhu”
Rhyming the second letter of words across lines, such as 'Kutti', 'Otti', 'Konji', 'Thalli'.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Aye azhagiya avasthaiyum”
'Azhagiya avasthai' translates to 'beautiful distress/torture', combining contrasting emotions to capture the bittersweet nature of love.
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Trivia
'Kanden Kadhalai' (2009) is the official Tamil remake of the hit Bollywood film 'Jab We Met'. The music was composed by Vidyasagar, with lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar and Madhan Karky across various tracks. This title track captures the bubbly, energetic spirit of the original song 'Aao Milo Chalo' / 'Mauja Hi Mauja' while bringing a uniquely Tamil lyrical essence.
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