Kanavodu Yengum Cover Art

Kanavodu Yengum Lyrics

From the movie Anbe Odi Vaa

Kanavodu Yengum Song Lyrics is the track from Anbe Odi Vaa Tamil Film – 1984. This song was sung by எஸ். ஜானகி. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistVaali

Singers

எஜ
Singerஎஸ். ஜானகி

Star Cast

Not Specified

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Kanavodu yengum ilam poongodi Kannaadi paarthaal thaangaadhadi hohoho

Kanavodu yengum ilam poongodi Kannaadi paarthaal thaangaadhadi
En maunam en ennam sollaadho Sollaamal en penmai thallaadaadho

Kanavodu yengum ilam poongodi Kannaadi paarthaal thaangaadhadi

Kaalangalae sollungalae Kaadhal oru maayam
Kaanaamalum aaraamalum Nenjil oru kaayam
Naetru varai en vaasalil naan pottadhae kolam Neeraadum ninaivugalae nenjin baaramaa
Aadai kondu moodum nilaa yaar adhu naanaa

Kanavodu yengum ilam poongodi Kannaadi paarthaal thaangaadhadi

En jannalin oram vandhu Thendral ennai paarkkum
Ennai kandu paavam endru Thendral mugam vaerkkum
Neendhi chellum megam ondru Yedho ennai ketkum
Kanavil varum rojaakkal vaasam veesumaa Kaar kaalathil paadum kuyil yaar adhu naanaa

Kanavodu yengum ilam poongodi Kannaadi paarthaal thaangaadhadi
En maunam en ennam sollaadho Sollaamal en penmai thallaadaadho

Kanavodu yengum ilam poongodi Kannaadi paarthaal

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song beautifully captures the delicate and introspective feelings of a young woman experiencing the first stirrings of love. She likens herself to a "young vine yearning in dreams," suggesting a blossoming beauty and desire that she finds almost overwhelming to acknowledge, even to herself in a mirror. Her silence and the wavering of her femininity highlight her shyness and the internal conflict of unspoken emotions, as she grapples with the profound impact of these new feelings.

Through poetic metaphors, the lyrics explore the mysterious and sometimes painful nature of love, describing it as both magic and a wound. She questions her identity, wondering if she is a hidden moon or a singing cuckoo, symbolizing her emerging self and voice. The empathetic breeze and questioning clouds reflect her deep solitude and the profound internal world she inhabits, as she navigates the tender complexities of love and self-discovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kanavodu Yengum?

Kanavodu Yengum is sung by எஸ். ஜானகி.

Which movie is Kanavodu Yengum from?

The song Kanavodu Yengum is featured in the movie Anbe Odi Vaa.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kanavodu Yengum?

The lyrics for Kanavodu Yengum were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Kanavodu Yengum lyrics?

Yes! Kanavodu Yengum lyrics from Anbe Odi Vaa include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kanavodu Yengum lyrics?

The song beautifully captures the delicate and introspective feelings of a young woman experiencing the first stirrings of love. She likens herself to a "young vine yearning in dreams," suggesting a blossoming beauty and desire that she finds almost overwhelming to acknowledge, even to herself in a mirror. Her silence and the wavering of her femininity highlight her shyness and the internal conflict of unspoken emotions, as she grapples with the profound impact of these new feelings. Through poetic metaphors, the lyrics explore the mysterious and sometimes painful nature of love, describing it as both magic and a wound. She questions her identity, wondering if she is a hidden moon or a singing cuckoo, symbolizing her emerging self and voice. The empathetic breeze and questioning clouds reflect her deep solitude and the profound internal world she inhabits, as she navigates the tender complexities of love and self-discovery.

Song Details

Song NameKanavodu Yengum
Singersஎஸ். ஜானகி
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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