Kannaiah Nee Cover Art

Kannaiah Nee Lyrics

From the movie Kaliyuga Kannan

Kannaiah Nee Song Lyrics is the track from Kaliyuga Kannan Tamil Film – 1974, Starring Thengai Srinivasan, Sowcar Janaki, Jaishankar, Jayachitra, V. K. Ramasamy, S. A. Asokan, R. Neelakantan. This song was sung by பி. சுஷீலா. The music was composed by V. Kumar. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

VK
Music DirectorV. Kumar
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LyricistVaali

Singers

பச
Singerபி. சுஷீலா

Kannaiyaa nee enthan kannaiyyaa Kannaiyaa nee enthan kannaiyyaa
Chellapillai suttipillai neethaanaiyaa Unnai konjum annai indru naanthaanaiyyaa
Naanthanaiyyaa inba naalthanaiyaa Nanthalaalananthalaalananthalaala

Kannaiyaa nee enthan kannaiyyaa Chellapillai suttipillai neethaanaiyaa
Neethaanaiyaa

Pennoruthi pettreduththaal Innoruththi paal koduthaal
Mattroruthi manivaayil Maththeduththu unai adiththaal

Gobiyar seitha thavam Kodhai naan seithathillai
Gobiyar seitha thavam Kodhai naan seithathillai
Unnidaththil bakthi andri Ennidaththil yaedhumillai
Nanthalaalananthalaalananthalaala

Kannaiyaa nee enthan kannaiyyaa Chellapillai suttipillai neethaanaiyaa
Neethaanaiyaa

Vanna mayil iragaanaal Kannan mudi mael iruppen
Venguzhal endraanaal Viralgalil kudiyirupean

Aalilai pol piranthaal Azhaganai sumathirupen
Yaezhai endru piranthu vittaen Enna solli unai azhaippaen
Nanthalaalananthalaalananthalaala

Kannaiyaa nee enthan kannaiyyaa Chellapillai suttipillai neethaanaiyaa
Neethaanaiyaa Kannaiyaa nee enthan kannaiyyaa
Chellapillai suttipillai neethaanaiyaa Neethaanaiyaa

Song Meaning & Analysis

This devotional song, 'Kannaiah Nee,' is a heartfelt expression of a devotee's profound love and longing for Lord Krishna. The singer embodies the role of a doting mother, showering affection upon Krishna, referring to him as her 'darling' and 'mischievous child.' The lyrics beautifully weave in popular tales from Krishna's childhood, acknowledging Devaki as his birth mother, Yashoda as his foster mother who nurtured him, and even playfully chastised him. The devotee humbly admits she hasn't performed the intense penance of the Gopis but asserts that her heart is filled with nothing but pure devotion for him.

The song further deepens the devotee's yearning by imagining various forms she wishes she could take to be eternally close to Krishna. She wishes to be a peacock feather adorning his crown, a flute held in his hands, or even the banyan leaf that cradled him as a baby. This imagery highlights her desire for an intimate, constant connection with the divine. The poignant realization that she is born an 'ordinary soul' leads to a tender question of how she can adequately express her devotion and call out to him, encapsulating the universal human longing for divine connection and the humility of a true devotee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kannaiah Nee?

Kannaiah Nee is sung by பி. சுஷீலா.

Which movie is Kannaiah Nee from?

The song Kannaiah Nee is featured in the movie Kaliyuga Kannan.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kannaiah Nee?

The lyrics for Kannaiah Nee were written by Vaali with music composed by V. Kumar.

Is English translation available for Kannaiah Nee lyrics?

Yes! Kannaiah Nee lyrics from Kaliyuga Kannan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kannaiah Nee lyrics?

This devotional song, 'Kannaiah Nee,' is a heartfelt expression of a devotee's profound love and longing for Lord Krishna. The singer embodies the role of a doting mother, showering affection upon Krishna, referring to him as her 'darling' and 'mischievous child.' The lyrics beautifully weave in popular tales from Krishna's childhood, acknowledging Devaki as his birth mother, Yashoda as his foster mother who nurtured him, and even playfully chastised him. The devotee humbly admits she hasn't performed the intense penance of the Gopis but asserts that her heart is filled with nothing but pure devotion for him. The song further deepens the devotee's yearning by imagining various forms she wishes she could take to be eternally close to Krishna. She wishes to be a peacock feather adorning his crown, a flute held in his hands, or even the banyan leaf that cradled him as a baby. This imagery highlights her desire for an intimate, constant connection with the divine. The poignant realization that she is born an 'ordinary soul' leads to a tender question of how she can adequately express her devotion and call out to him, encapsulating the universal human longing for divine connection and the humility of a true devotee.

Music Video

Kannaiah Nee official music video

Song Details

Song NameKannaiah Nee
Singersபி. சுஷீலா
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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