P. Susheela performs ‘Kanne Unnai Thodum’ from the album Thooya Ullam. Lyricist Udumalai Narayanakavi and composer Pendyala Nageswara Rao frame this philosophical game-song about wise choices.
Kanne Unnai Thodum
P. Susheela • From “Thooya Ullam”
Kanne Unnai Thodum Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | Thooya Ullam
Udumalai Narayanakavi warns against stumbling like sighted people falling into pits. He advises listeners to name companions accurately during the blindfolded game before turning around.
Kanne Kanne Unnai ThodumLittle one, little one, the person touching you now
Aalai IppodhuRight at this very moment
Innarendru Kandupudikka Venum ThappadhuYou’ve got to guess who it is, don’t get it wrong
Kanne Kanne Unnai ThodumLittle one, little one, the person touching you now
Aalai IppodhuRight at this very moment
Innarendru Kandupudikka Venum ThappadhuYou’ve got to guess who it is, don’t get it wrong
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameDon’t lose your focus, untie the blindfold and see
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameKeep your mind steady, take off the mask and look free
Kanne Kanne Unnai ThodumLittle one, little one, the person touching you now
Aalai IppodhuRight at this very moment
Innarendru Kandupudikka Venum ThappadhuYou’ve got to guess who it is, don’t get it wrong
Mara Iruttil Kilai Thavari Paaindhidathu MandhiIn the shadowy tree, the monkey missed its leap
Manushanukum Thevai Andha Nidhanam Thaan ThambhiA man needs that same steady balance, brother
Vizhi Irundhum Kuzhidhanile Vizhuvaar Tham PoleLike those with eyes who still stumble into the pit
Vazhi Thavari Pogamale Nadanthu Sel MeleDon’t lose your way, just keep walking ahead
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameDon’t lose your focus, untie the blindfold and see
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameKeep your mind steady, take off the mask and look free
Kanne Kanne Unnai ThodumLittle one, little one, the person touching you now
Aalai IppodhuRight at this very moment
Innarendru Kandupudikka Venum ThappadhuYou’ve got to guess who it is, don’t get it wrong
Munnal Vandhu Thotta Kitta Irukki PudichukkoIf they come from the front, grab them tight and close
Pinnaal Thattum Perai Solli Kanne ThirumbhikkoName the one tapping your back, dear, then turn around
Munnal Vandhu Thotta Kitta Irukki PudichukkoIf they come from the front, grab them tight and close
Pinnaal Thattum Perai Solli Kanne ThirumbhikkoName the one tapping your back, dear, then turn around
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameDon’t lose your focus, untie the blindfold and see
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameKeep your mind steady, take off the mask and look free
Kanne Kanne Unnai ThodumLittle one, little one, the person touching you now
Aalai IppodhuRight at this very moment
Innarendru Kandupudikka Venum ThappadhuYou’ve got to guess who it is, don’t get it wrong
Aattathilae Pottiyittu Kootturavai TheduCompete in the game, but seek out true friends
Arivarindhu Pazhagiya Pin Thannurimai NaaduOnce you know their minds, only then claim your ground
Koottathilae Cinna Cinna Kurai IrundhaalumEven if the crowd has little flaws here and there
Gunathai Kondu Nogamale Kulaviduvom NaalumLet’s mingle happily every day with kindness, no pain
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameDon’t lose your focus, untie the blindfold and see
Karuthu Nilai Maarame Kattai Avizhthu ParameKeep your mind steady, take off the mask and look free
Kanne Kanne Unnai ThodumLittle one, little one, the person touching you now
Aalai IppodhuRight at this very moment
Innarendru Kandupudikka Venum ThappadhuYou’ve got to guess who it is, don’t get it wrong
Kanne Unnai Thodum Music Video
Thooya Ullam’s lyrics translation presents life decisions as a playful test requiring focus and cooperation. The Tamil lyrics meaning centers on careful partner selection through intuitive judgment.