Ilaiyaraaja crafts a timeless melody for ‘Kanmani Nee Vara,’ while Vaali pens the heartfelt lyrics. K. J. Yesudas and Uma Ramanan lend their soulful voices to this romantic gem from the album ‘Thendrale Ennai Thodu.’ The song blends longing and devotion into a beautiful musical narrative.
Released: December 16, 2025
Kanmani Nee Vara
Ilaiyaraaja | Vaali • From “Thendrale Ennai Thodu”
Kanmani Nee Vara Lyrics Translation Ilaiyaraaja | Vaali | Thendrale Ennai Thodu
Vaali writes about waiting for a lover with lines like, ‘My eyes have blossomed wide like lotuses, while my body shimmers in the heat of anticipation.’ The imagery of blooming flowers and golden beauty mirrors the narrator’s deep yearning for her beloved, Lord Krishna.
Kannane Nee Vara KathirunthenOh Krishna, I’ve been waiting for you to come,
Jannalil Parthirunthenwatching from the window, keeping my eyes on the path.
Kanvizhi Thamarai PoothirunthenMy eyes have blossomed wide like lotuses,
Ennudal Verthirundhenwhile my body shimmers in the heat of anticipation.
Ovvoru Rathiri VelaiyilumIn the quiet hours of every single night,
Mannavan NyabagameI am filled only with memories of my king.
Karpanai Medaiyil KandirundhenOn the stage of my imagination, I’ve been watching
Manmadha Nadagamea play of romance directed by Cupid himself.
Andhipagal Kannimayil UnnarugeeThrough dusk and day, under my eyelashes, I feel you near.
Kanmani Nee Vara KathirunthenMy darling, I’ve been waiting for you to come,
Jannalil Parthirunthenwatching from the window, keeping my eyes on the path.
Neelam Pooththa Jala ParvaiYour gaze is like blossoming blue magic,
Mana Meenaswimming through my heart like a fish.
Nangu Kangal Padum PadalThe song that our four eyes sing together,
Neeya Nanadoes it belong to you, or is it mine?
KallirukkumThere is intoxicating nectar inside,
Poovidhu Poovidhuwithin this flower, this very flower.
KaiyanaikkumWaiting for your hands to embrace it,
Nal Idhu Nal Idhuthis is the day, the perfect day.
Ponnenna MeniyumMy body, shining like gold,
Minnida Minnidasparkles and glistens,
Melliya Nool Idaiwhile my waist, slender as a thread,
Pinnida Pinnidalongs to be entwined with yours.
Vadaiyil VadiyaWithered by the cold northern wind,
Aadaiyil Moodiyaand hidden beneath these robes,
Then NanI am the sweet honey waiting for you.
Kanmani Nee Vara KathirunthenMy darling, I’ve been waiting for you to come,
Jannalil Parthirunthenwatching from the window, keeping my eyes on the path.
Kanvizhi Thamarai Poothu IrunthenMy eyes have blossomed wide like lotuses,
Ennudal Verthirundhenwhile my body shimmers in the heat of anticipation.
Ovvoru Rathiri VelaiyilumIn the quiet hours of every single night,
Mangaiyin NyabagameI am filled only with thoughts of this maiden.
Karpanai Medaiyil KandirundhenOn the stage of my imagination, I’ve been watching
Manmadha Nadagamea play of romance directed by Cupid himself.
Ponnazhage Poovazhage EnnarugeeOh beauty of gold, beauty of flowers, come near me.
Kannane Nee Vara KathirunthenOh Krishna, I’ve been waiting for you to come,
Jannalil Parthirunthenwatching from the window, keeping my eyes on the path.
Aasai Theera Pesa VendumI want to speak until my heart’s desire is fulfilled,
Varava Varavashall I come to you now, shall I come?
Nalu Perku Osai KetkumBut the world might hear the sound of us,
Medhuva Medhuvaso let us go gently, let us go slowly.
Pen MayangumThe woman is mesmerized,
Nee Thoda Nee Thodathe moment you touch, the moment you touch.
Kan MayangumMy eyes are swooning,
Nan Vara Nan Varaas I come to you, as I come.
Angangu ValibamYouthfulness is here and everywhere,
Pongida Pongidaoverflowing and spilling over.
Angangal YavilumIn every part of my body,
Thangida Thangidalet it stay, let it linger.
Tholgalil SaindhidaTo lean upon your shoulders,
Thogaiyai Yendhidaand to hold this maiden close,
Yar Neewho are you, if not my soulmate?
Kannane Nee Vara KathirunthenOh Krishna, I’ve been waiting for you to come,
Jannalil Parthirunthenwatching from the window, keeping my eyes on the path.
Kanvizhi Thamarai PoothirunthenMy eyes have blossomed wide like lotuses,
Ennudal Verthirundhenwhile my body shimmers in the heat of anticipation.
Ovvoru Rathiri VelaiyilumIn the quiet hours of every single night,
Mannavan NyabagameI am filled only with memories of my king.
Karpanai Medaiyil KandirundhenOn the stage of my imagination, I’ve been watching
Manmadha Nadagamea play of romance directed by Cupid himself.
Andhipagal Kannimayil UnnarugeeThrough dusk and day, under my eyelashes, I feel you near.
Kanmani Nee Vara KathirunthenMy darling, I’ve been waiting for you to come,
Jannalil Parthirunthenwatching from the window, keeping my eyes on the path.
Kanvizhi Thamarai PooththirundhenMy eyes have blossomed wide like lotuses,
Ennudal Verthirundhenwhile my body shimmers in the heat of anticipation.
Kanmani Nee Vara Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Kanmani Nee Vara’ describe a love so intense it feels like a physical transformation. The song features K. J. Yesudas and Uma Ramanan, and it’s part of the album ‘Thendrale Ennai Thodu.’