Arun Raj composes Kanne Kanmaniye from the film Erumbu starring Ashwin Kakamanu and Pavithra Marimuthu. Gkb writes heartfelt lyrics about a parent’s love for their child. The melody gently captures the pure essence of parental devotion.
Gkb describes how the child is the light of their parent’s life. He writes that the parent becomes like a toy, finding happiness in cradling and cherishing their child. The lyrics show unconditional love that erases past sorrows and brings new purpose.
Kanne KanmaniyeMy darling, apple of my eye.
Kangal MinminiyeWith eyes like twinkling stars.
Vazhvin OliyaiYou came as the light of my life.
Vandhai NeeyeYou truly came.
Ponne PonmaniyeMy precious gold, my golden pearl.
Thavalum VenpaniyeYou’re like the soft, creeping mist.
Enakke EnakagaJust for me, truly for my own.
VandhayeYou came.
En Kaiyil Neeyum Odi VandhaiYou came running into my arms.
En Tholil Saindhu Kann Moodu NeeyumLean on my shoulder and close your eyes.
Unnale Nanum Oru BommaiBecause of you, I’m just a toy.
Unnai Thalatti Seeratti MagizhveneI’ll happily cradle and cherish you.
Aariraroo ArarirooAariraroo, Arariroo.
Nan Pada Neeyum Thoonga VenumAs I sing, you must sleep.
Thalelaloo ThalelalooThalelaloo, Thalelaloo.
Ennodu Neeyum Vazha VenumYou must live your life with me.
En Vazhvin ThunbangalAll the sorrows of my life.
Unnale Than TheerumThey’ll only end because of you.
Un Vazhvai EnakkagaYou gave your very life,
Thandhaye NeeJust for me.
Unakkaga Kai MaraTo shield you from harm,
Nan Enna SeivenoWhat won’t I do?
Un Asai NiraivetraTo fulfill all your wishes,
Solvaya NeeWill you tell me?
Anbukku Ellaigal IllaiLove has no boundaries.
Edhirparpugal IllaiIt has no expectations.
Enakkana VaramagaYou came as a blessing.
VandhayeYou came just for me.
Aariraroo ArarirooAariraroo, Arariroo.
Nan Pada Neeyum Thoonga VenumAs I sing, you must sleep.
Thalelaloo ThalelalooThalelaloo, Thalelaloo.
Ennodu Neeyum Vazha VenumYou must live your life with me.
En Kaiyil Neeyum Odi VandhaiYou came running into my arms.
En Tholil Saindhu Kann Moodu NeeyumLean on my shoulder and close your eyes.
Unnale Nanum Oru BommaiBecause of you, I’m just a toy.
Unnai Thalatti Seeratti MagizhveneI’ll happily cradle and cherish you.
Kanne KanmaniyeMy darling, apple of my eye.
Kangal MinminiyeWith eyes like twinkling stars.
Vazhvin OliyaiYou came as the light of my life.
Vandhai NeeyeYou truly came.
Ponne PonmaniyeMy precious gold, my golden pearl.
Thavalum VenpaniyeYou’re like the soft, creeping mist.
The Kanne Kanmaniye lyrics translation shows how a parent views their child as a divine gift. It captures selfless love with no boundaries or expectations. The song beautifully portrays how a child becomes the center of their parent’s world.
