S. Janaki sings over Shankar Ganesh’s lullaby-like melody in Poo Pootha Nandavanam. Lyricist Pulamaipithan crafts a mother’s compassionate dialogue. Both composer and vocalist create a mood of gentle reassurance.
Released: January 30, 2022
Kanna Unakku
S. Janaki • From “Poo Pootha Nandavanam”
Kanna Unakku Lyrics Translation (from “Poo Pootha Nandavanam”)
Pulamaipithan compares the mother’s affection to a river’s permanence: ‘A river might dry, but will love ever run dry?’. S. Janaki’s delivery emphasizes physical protection in ‘Fearing a cotton bed hurts you, you sleep on my chest.’
Kanna Unakku Enna Kurai Solli ViduKanna, tell me what’s bothering you.
Kanneer Edhukku On Vizhiyil ThallividuWhy are there tears? Just cast them away from your eyes.
Nenjilittu Konji Siricha Neeyum PillathanWhen I hold you close and you smile, you’re just a child,
Ingu Nanum Pillathanand here, I’m a child too.
Kanna Unakku Enna Kurai Solli ViduKanna, tell me what’s bothering you.
Kanneer Edhukku On Vizhiyil ThallividuWhy are there tears? Just cast them away from your eyes.
Nenjilittu Konji Siricha Neeyum PillathanWhen I hold you close and you smile, you’re just a child,
Ingu Nanum Pillathanand here, I’m a child too.
Aaru Kanji Pogalam Asai Kanji PogumaA river might dry up, but will my love ever run dry?
Kannukulla Unna Vachu Kaval Kolla VanthenI’ve come to keep you in my sight and protect you.
Katti Vacha Poovil Ellam Unnazhaga KandeneI saw your beauty in every woven flower.
Panju Meththa Noguminnu Nenjilittu Nee ThoongaFearing a cotton bed might hurt you, you sleep on my chest,
Pavamenna Nanum Senjen Thagathurai Nee Yengawhat sin did I commit that you, my noble one, are suffering?
Kanna Unakku Enna Kurai Solli ViduKanna, tell me what’s bothering you.
Kanneer Edhukku On Vizhiyil ThallividuWhy are there tears? Just cast them away from your eyes.
Nenjilittu Konji Siricha Neeyum PillathanWhen I hold you close and you smile, you’re just a child,
Ingu Nanum Pillathanand here, I’m a child too.
Tholai OonjalakkinenI made a cradle for you.
Nalum Pattu PadinenI sang songs to you every single day.
Kaththu Vanthu Enna ThottaIf the wind comes and touches me,
Um Manasu Thangatheyour heart won’t be able to bear it.
KaiyanaikkavillaiyinnaIf I don’t hold you in my arms,
Kannu Rendum Thoongatheyour eyes won’t go to sleep.
Antha Nenjil ParamennaWhat’s this burden in your heart?
Vazhnthathellam ThayagaI’ve lived my whole life as a mother.
Mannanukku Vattam EnnaWhat’s the trouble for my king,
Em Manasu Theeyagawhile my heart burns like fire?
Kanna Unakku Enna Kurai Solli ViduKanna, tell me what’s bothering you.
Kanneer Edhukku On Vizhiyil ThallividuWhy are there tears? Just cast them away from your eyes.
Nenjilittu Konji Siricha Neeyum PillathanWhen I hold you close and you smile, you’re just a child,
Ingu Nanum Pillathanand here, I’m a child too.
Kanna Unakku Enna Kurai Solli ViduKanna, tell me what’s bothering you.
Kanneer Edhukku On Vizhiyil ThallividuWhy are there tears? Just cast them away from your eyes.
Kanna Unakku Music Video
The mother-child relationship defines this comforting promise. Those seeking deeper insights find clear explanations through Kanna Unakku lyrics translation. Shankar Ganesh’s minimalist arrangement supports the song’s focus on eternal care.