Kannan Piranthathum Lyrics
From the movie Nyayam Ketkirom
Kannan Piranthathum Song Lyrics is the track from Nyayam Ketkirom Tamil Film – 1973. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.
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Kannan piranthathum siraisaalai Antha gandhi irunthathum siraisaalai
Siraisaalai oru kalloori Sendru thirumbiyavan oru gurunaadhan
Kannan piranthathum siraisaalai
Puratchiyai thanthathum siraisaalai
Pala puththagam piranthathum siraisaalai
Iruttilirunthu velichaththirkku vara
Iraivan padaithathum siraisaalai
Kannan piranthathum siraisaalai
Naanum irunthaen thaniyulagam Angu naalaiya thevaigal ezhavillai
Yaen vanthaen inttha veliyulagam Ingu indraiya thevaikke vazhiyillai
Kannan piranthathum siraisaalai Antha gandhi irunthathum siraisaalai
Irukkum uyaraththil irunthuvittaal Nee enna seithaalum thavarillai
Yaezhai endrae nee piranthu vitaal Nee edhu seithaalum sariyillai
Kannan piranthathum siraisaalai Antha gandhi irunthathum siraisaalai
Siraisaalai oru kalloori Sendru thirumbiyavan oru gurunaadhan
Kannan piranthathum siraisaalai Antha gandhi irunthathum siraisaalai
Song Meaning & Analysis
This profound song uses the metaphor of a prison to explore themes of birth, transformation, and social justice. It begins by highlighting how figures like Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi, revered for their wisdom and leadership, were associated with imprisonment. The lyrics provocatively declare prison as a 'college' and those who emerge from it as 'gurus,' suggesting that adversity and confinement can be powerful crucibles for learning, revolution, and the birth of new ideas and literature. It posits that even God might have created prison as a means for humanity to transition from darkness to enlightenment.
Beyond its philosophical opening, the song delves into a personal reflection, contrasting a past 'solitary world' free from future worries with the harsh realities of the present 'outer world' where even daily needs are unmet. This personal struggle then broadens into a sharp social commentary on inequality: it criticizes a society where actions are judged not by their inherent rightness or wrongness, but by the social status of the individual. If one is in a high position, their actions are excused; if one is born poor, nothing they do is deemed right, underscoring a deep-seated societal bias.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Kannan Piranthathum?
Kannan Piranthathum is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.
Which movie is Kannan Piranthathum from?
The song Kannan Piranthathum is featured in the movie Nyayam Ketkirom.
Who wrote the lyrics for Kannan Piranthathum?
The lyrics for Kannan Piranthathum were written by Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Is English translation available for Kannan Piranthathum lyrics?
Yes! Kannan Piranthathum lyrics from Nyayam Ketkirom include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Kannan Piranthathum lyrics?
This profound song uses the metaphor of a prison to explore themes of birth, transformation, and social justice. It begins by highlighting how figures like Krishna and Mahatma Gandhi, revered for their wisdom and leadership, were associated with imprisonment. The lyrics provocatively declare prison as a 'college' and those who emerge from it as 'gurus,' suggesting that adversity and confinement can be powerful crucibles for learning, revolution, and the birth of new ideas and literature. It posits that even God might have created prison as a means for humanity to transition from darkness to enlightenment. Beyond its philosophical opening, the song delves into a personal reflection, contrasting a past 'solitary world' free from future worries with the harsh realities of the present 'outer world' where even daily needs are unmet. This personal struggle then broadens into a sharp social commentary on inequality: it criticizes a society where actions are judged not by their inherent rightness or wrongness, but by the social status of the individual. If one is in a high position, their actions are excused; if one is born poor, nothing they do is deemed right, underscoring a deep-seated societal bias.
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