Kannodu Kanbathellam Cover Art

Kannodu Kanbathellam Lyrics

From the movie Jeans

Kannodu Kanbathellam Song Lyrics is the track from Jeans Tamil Film – 1998, Starring Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Nassar, Lakshmi, Raju Sundaram, Radhika Sarathkumar, Senthil, S.Ve. Sekar, Janaki Sabesh, Geetha. This song was sung by நித்யாஸ்ரீ மஹாதேவன். The music was composed by A.R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Vairamuthu.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorA.R. Rahman
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LyricistVairamuthu

Singers

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Singerநித்யாஸ்ரீ மஹாதேவன்

Star Cast

{ Pa pani panipama Panipama gamapa sagasani
Panipama gamagasa gamapa } (2)

{ Thagra thagra thagradhim Thagra thagra thagradhim
Thagra thagra thagradhim Thagra thagra thagajam } (2)

Kannodu kaanbadhellam Thalaiva kangaluku chonthamillai
Kangaluku chonthamillai

Kannodu maniyanaai Athanaal kannai vittu pirivathillai
Nee ennai vittu pirivathillai

{ Thagra thagra thagradhim Thagra thagra thagradhim
Thagra thagra thagradhim Thagra thagra thagajam } (2)

Salasala salasala Irattai kilavi
Thagathaga thagathaga Irattai kilavi
Undallo thamizhil undallo

Pirithu vaithal Niyayam illai
Pirithu paarthaal Porulum illai
Rendallo rendum ondrallo

{ Dhinaku dhinaku dhina Dhinthinnaanaa naagirudhaani
Dhongirudhaani dhinathom } (2)

Iravum pagalum vanthaalum Naal enbathu ondrallo
Kaalgal irandu kondaalum Payanam enbathu ondrallo

Idhayam irandu endraalum Kaadhal enbathu ondrallo

Kannodu kaanbadhellam Thalaiva kangaluku chonthamillai
Kangaluku chonthamillai

{ Thagra thagra thagradhim Thagra thagra thagradhim
Thagra thagra thagradhim Thagra thagra thagajam } (2)

Andril paravai Irattai piravi
Ondril ondraai Vaazhum piravi
Piriyadhae vittu piriyadhae

Kannum kannum Irattai piravi
Oru vizhi azhuthaal Iruvizhi aruvi
Pozhiyadho anbae vazhiyadho

{ Dhinaku dhinaku dhina Dhinthinnaanaa naagirudhaani
Dhongirudhaani dhinathom } (2)

Oruvar thoongum thookathil Iruvar kanavugal kaanugirom
Oruvar vaangum suvaasathil Iruvar irudhayam vaazhugirom

Thaavikolla mattum thaan Thani thaniyae thedugindrom

Pa pa ni ni sa sa ga Ga ma ma pa pa ni ni sa sa
Ni sa ga ma pa ni dha pa ma Ga ma pa ni sasa ga ra sa ni
Sa ma ga ri sa ni dha

Kannodu kaanbadhellam thalaiva

Ri ri ri sasa ni sa Ri ri sa sa ri ri ni ni sa sa
Ga ri sa ni si ga ri sa ni dha Ni dha pa ma ga ni sa ga sa
Ga ma ga ma pa dha pa ma Ni ma pa na sa ga ri sa ga
Ri sa ni sa ni dha pa ma Ga ri sa ri ma

Kannodu kaanbadhellam Thalaiva kangaluku chonthamillai
Kangaluku chonthamillai

Kannodu maniyanaai Athanaal kannai vittu pirivathillai
Nee ennai vittu pirivathillai

Song Meaning & Analysis

“Kannodu Kanbathellam” from the movie 'Jeans' is a profound romantic ballad that beautifully articulates the concept of inseparable love and unity in duality. The lyrics, penned by Vairamuthu, use rich metaphors from Tamil grammar, nature, and human experience to convey that true love transcends individual identities, merging two souls into one. The song emphasizes that while entities may appear separate (like two eyes, two legs, night and day, or even two lovers), their essence, purpose, or ultimate outcome is singular. It portrays a love so deep that the beloved is likened to the pupil of the eye, an integral part that cannot be separated.

The song's emotional core lies in its philosophical exploration of togetherness. It draws parallels with Tamil's 'irattai kilavi' (reduplicative words) which lose meaning when split, and the mythical 'Andril' bird, known for its lifelong pair-bonding. The imagery of two people dreaming in one's sleep and two hearts living from one's breath powerfully illustrates the complete intertwining of lives. The recurring theme is that despite physical distinctions, the journey, the day, and especially love, are ultimately one, culminating in a yearning for physical closeness only to reaffirm their spiritual oneness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kannodu Kanbathellam?

Kannodu Kanbathellam is sung by நித்யாஸ்ரீ மஹாதேவன்.

Which movie is Kannodu Kanbathellam from?

The song Kannodu Kanbathellam is featured in the movie Jeans.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kannodu Kanbathellam?

The lyrics for Kannodu Kanbathellam were written by Vairamuthu with music composed by A.R. Rahman.

Is English translation available for Kannodu Kanbathellam lyrics?

Yes! Kannodu Kanbathellam lyrics from Jeans include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kannodu Kanbathellam lyrics?

“Kannodu Kanbathellam” from the movie 'Jeans' is a profound romantic ballad that beautifully articulates the concept of inseparable love and unity in duality. The lyrics, penned by Vairamuthu, use rich metaphors from Tamil grammar, nature, and human experience to convey that true love transcends individual identities, merging two souls into one. The song emphasizes that while entities may appear separate (like two eyes, two legs, night and day, or even two lovers), their essence, purpose, or ultimate outcome is singular. It portrays a love so deep that the beloved is likened to the pupil of the eye, an integral part that cannot be separated. The song's emotional core lies in its philosophical exploration of togetherness. It draws parallels with Tamil's 'irattai kilavi' (reduplicative words) which lose meaning when split, and the mythical 'Andril' bird, known for its lifelong pair-bonding. The imagery of two people dreaming in one's sleep and two hearts living from one's breath powerfully illustrates the complete intertwining of lives. The recurring theme is that despite physical distinctions, the journey, the day, and especially love, are ultimately one, culminating in a yearning for physical closeness only to reaffirm their spiritual oneness.

Song Details

Song NameKannodu Kanbathellam
MovieJeans
Singersநித்யாஸ்ரீ மஹாதேவன்
LyricistVairamuthu
LanguageTamil

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