Kanava Illai Cover Art

Kanava Illai Lyrics

From the movie Thandanai

Kanava Illai Song Lyrics is the track from Thandanai Tamil Film – 1985, Starring Vijayakanth, Ambika, Jayachitra, S. S. Chandran, Major Sundarrajan. This song was sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமண்யம். The music was composed by Chandrabose. Lyrics works penned by Pulamai Pithan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorChandrabose
PP
LyricistPulamai Pithan

Singers

எப
Singerஎஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமண்யம்

Star Cast

Kanavaa illai kadhaiyaa Idhu thaan sollum vidhiyaa
Kaadhal endroru deepam Kaatril saainddhathu paavam
En mel ennadi kovam Kannae kanmaniyae

Kanavaa illai kadhaiyaa Idhu thaan sollum vidhiyaa

Endhan kaadhal koyil Indru vendhathu ingae theeyil
Thullidum aasai maanae Ingu kolliyai vaithavan naanae

Manadhinil undhan ninaivugalae Kadal alai pole alaigirathae
Indru yeno naanum vaazhgiren

Kanavaa illai kadhaiyaa Idhu thaan sollum vidhiyaa

Kangalil kanneer odum Thunba kaaviyam naalum paadum
Unakkadhu engae ketkum Idhu oomaiyin raagam aagum

Malarvanam ingae erigirathae Vasanthathil ilaigal uthirgirathae
Ithu nyaayam thaanaa kanmani

Kanavaa illai kadhaiyaa Idhu thaan sollum vidhiyaa
Kaadhal endroru deepam Kaatril saainddhathu paavam
En mel ennadi kovam Kannae kanmaniyae

Kanavaa illai kadhaiyaa Idhu thaan sollum vidhiyaa

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song "Kanava Illai" is a poignant lament from a heartbroken lover, grappling with the sudden and devastating loss of his relationship. He questions the reality of his suffering, wondering if it's a dream or a cruel twist of fate. He metaphorically describes his love as a lamp extinguished by the wind, expressing confusion and pain over his beloved's perceived anger. A profound sense of self-blame permeates his words as he admits to being the one who inadvertently destroyed their love, likening his heart to a temple consumed by fire.

His anguish is further amplified by the relentless tide of memories that flood his mind, akin to ocean waves, making him question the very purpose of his continued existence. He portrays his tears as a silent, sorrowful epic, unheard by his beloved, comparing it to the unheard melody of a mute. The imagery of a burning flower garden and falling leaves in spring underscores the unnatural and profound destruction of beauty and hope, as he desperately seeks to understand the fairness of his unbearable suffering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kanava Illai?

Kanava Illai is sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமண்யம்.

Which movie is Kanava Illai from?

The song Kanava Illai is featured in the movie Thandanai.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kanava Illai?

The lyrics for Kanava Illai were written by Pulamai Pithan with music composed by Chandrabose.

Is English translation available for Kanava Illai lyrics?

Yes! Kanava Illai lyrics from Thandanai include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kanava Illai lyrics?

The song "Kanava Illai" is a poignant lament from a heartbroken lover, grappling with the sudden and devastating loss of his relationship. He questions the reality of his suffering, wondering if it's a dream or a cruel twist of fate. He metaphorically describes his love as a lamp extinguished by the wind, expressing confusion and pain over his beloved's perceived anger. A profound sense of self-blame permeates his words as he admits to being the one who inadvertently destroyed their love, likening his heart to a temple consumed by fire. His anguish is further amplified by the relentless tide of memories that flood his mind, akin to ocean waves, making him question the very purpose of his continued existence. He portrays his tears as a silent, sorrowful epic, unheard by his beloved, comparing it to the unheard melody of a mute. The imagery of a burning flower garden and falling leaves in spring underscores the unnatural and profound destruction of beauty and hope, as he desperately seeks to understand the fairness of his unbearable suffering.

Song Details

Song NameKanava Illai
Singersஎஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமண்யம்
LyricistPulamai Pithan
LanguageTamil

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