Kannanai Kanpaya Cover Art

Kannanai Kanpaya Lyrics

From the movie Manithanin Marupakkam

Kannanai Kanpaya Song Lyrics is the track from Manithanin Marupakkam Tamil Film – 1986, Starring Sivakumar, Radha, Jayashree, Jai Jagadish, Rajyalakshmi, V. K. Ramasamy, Venniradai Moorthy, Delhi Ganesh, A. R. Srinivasan, Sethu Vinayagam. This song was sung by கே. எஸ். சித்ரா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Na. Kamarajan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistNa. Kamarajan

Singers

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Singerகே. எஸ். சித்ரா

Star Cast

Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaaya
Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaaya
Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaayaaaaaa…aa…aa…

Kannilae thalaivan mugham vandhu Aaa…aaa…aaahaa…aa…aa…
Kannilae thalaivan mugham vandhu Nenjil pugundhukalandhu kulavudhu
Nenjil pugundhukalandhu kulavudhu Kannilae thalaivan mugham vandhu
Nenjil pugundhukalandhu kulavudhu

Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaaya
Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa

Thookam parakkindradhae Thodarnthu vriagam nadakindrathae
Thookam parakkindradhae Thodarnthu vriagam nadakindrathae
Penmai yekkam arivaayae Naetru sonna inba kadhaigalil
Thunbam pirandhadhu Yekkam arivaayae
Naetru sonna inba kadhaigalil Thunbam pirandhadhu

Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaaya
Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa

Neerum ennai suduthae Aaa…aa…aaa…aahaa…aa…aaaa…aa
Aaa…aa…aa…aa…aaa…aa…aa… Neerum ennai suduthae
Vizhiyil kanneer mazhai vizhuthae Neerum ennai suduthae
Vizhiyil kanneer mazhai vizhuthae

Un kai thottu pidithathada Paadum indha mangai malar vanam
Endru malarvathu Thottu pidithathada
Paadum indha mangai malar vanam Endru malarvathu

Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaaya
Kannanai kaanbaaiyaa nilavae En manam solvaaya
Aaa…aaa…aa…aa…aa…aaa…

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song "Kannanai Kanpaya" is a poignant expression of a woman's deep longing and separation from her beloved, Kannan. She addresses the moon, imploring it to convey her heartfelt message to him. Her world is consumed by thoughts of him; his face constantly appears in her mind, mingling with her very being. The lyrics vividly portray her emotional turmoil, where sleep eludes her, and the pain of separation (viragam) is a constant companion.

She laments that the joyful stories of their past have now given birth to sorrow, and even simple elements like water feel scorching due to her intense emotional state. Tears fall like rain from her eyes, symbolizing her profound grief. The song concludes with her desperate plea to the moon, questioning when her "flower garden" – a metaphor for her life or happiness – will bloom again, signifying her hope for reunion and an end to her suffering. It's a classic portrayal of a lover's yearning in separation, a common theme in Tamil cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kannanai Kanpaya?

Kannanai Kanpaya is sung by கே. எஸ். சித்ரா.

Which movie is Kannanai Kanpaya from?

The song Kannanai Kanpaya is featured in the movie Manithanin Marupakkam.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kannanai Kanpaya?

The lyrics for Kannanai Kanpaya were written by Na. Kamarajan with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Kannanai Kanpaya lyrics?

Yes! Kannanai Kanpaya lyrics from Manithanin Marupakkam include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kannanai Kanpaya lyrics?

The song "Kannanai Kanpaya" is a poignant expression of a woman's deep longing and separation from her beloved, Kannan. She addresses the moon, imploring it to convey her heartfelt message to him. Her world is consumed by thoughts of him; his face constantly appears in her mind, mingling with her very being. The lyrics vividly portray her emotional turmoil, where sleep eludes her, and the pain of separation (viragam) is a constant companion. She laments that the joyful stories of their past have now given birth to sorrow, and even simple elements like water feel scorching due to her intense emotional state. Tears fall like rain from her eyes, symbolizing her profound grief. The song concludes with her desperate plea to the moon, questioning when her "flower garden" – a metaphor for her life or happiness – will bloom again, signifying her hope for reunion and an end to her suffering. It's a classic portrayal of a lover's yearning in separation, a common theme in Tamil cinema.

Song Details

Song NameKannanai Kanpaya
Singersகே. எஸ். சித்ரா
LyricistNa. Kamarajan
LanguageTamil

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