P. Susheela’s voice carries deep sorrow in ‘Kanneerin Vellam Ingu’ from the album Baghdad Thirudan. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer G. Govindarajulu Naidu create a lamentation of abandonment and unrelenting grief.
Kanneerin Vellam Ingu
P. Susheela • From “Baghdad Thirudan”
What is the meaning of Kanneerin Vellam Ingu Lyrics from Baghdad Thirudan?
Maruthakasi’s lyrics describe a woman who views her existence as a burden. P. Susheela delivers lines about ‘living as a heavy weight on the earth’ and seeking ‘someone to build a shore’ against her tears.
Kanneeril Vellam Ingu OduthaiyyaaA flood of tears is flowing here, sir.
Karai Podum Aalai Kaana TheduthaiyyaaI’m searching for someone to build a shore against it, sir.
Karunaiyulla Yaarum Illaiyaa AiyyaIsn’t there anyone with a merciful heart, sir?
Kanneeril Vellam Ingu OduthaiyyaaA flood of tears is flowing here, sir.
Karai Podum Aalai Kaana TheduthaiyyaaI’m searching for someone to build a shore against it, sir.
Pennaaga Naanae Piranthathum VeenaeMy birth as a woman was completely in vain.
Mannukku Paaramaai Uyir VaazhuraenaeI’m living as a heavy burden to the earth.
Ponnukku Vilai Koorum PorulaaginaenaeI’ve become a mere object priced for gold.
PorulaaginaenaeI’ve become a mere object.
Kannaalae EnnaiWith your eyes,
Konjam PaarumaiyyaPlease look at me for a moment, sir.
Kanivodu Yaezhai Thunbam TheerumaiyyaaWith your kindness, this poor soul’s sorrow will end, sir.
Karunaiyulla Yaarum Illaiyaa AiyyaIsn’t there anyone with a merciful heart, sir?
Kanneeril Vellam Ingu OduthaiyyaaA flood of tears is flowing here, sir.
Kadai Podum Aalai Kaana TheduthaiyyaaI’m searching for someone to bring this to an end, sir.
Asainthaadum Kaalgal ThallaaduthaiyyaaMy swaying feet are faltering now, sir.
Adhanaalae Thaalam ThadumaaruthaiyyaaBecause of that, my rhythm is stumbling, sir.
Aaruthal Kaanaamal Thuyar MeeruthaiyyaaWithout finding comfort, my grief is overflowing, sir.
Alaimothi Enthan Ullam VaaduthaiyyaaMy heart is withering as the waves of sorrow crash, sir.
Nilai Maari Soga Geedham PaaduthaiyyaaMy state has changed, and I’m singing a song of sorrow, sir.
Karunaiyulla Yaarum Illaiyaa AiyyaIsn’t there anyone with a merciful heart, sir?
Kanneeril Vellam Ingu OduthaiyyaaA flood of tears is flowing here, sir.
Karai Podum Aalai Kaana TheduthaiyyaaI’m searching for someone to build a shore against it, sir.
Kanneeril Vellam Ingu OduthaiyyaaA flood of tears is flowing here, sir.
Kanneerin Vellam Ingu Music Video
The Baghdad Thirudan album’s Kanneerin Vellam Ingu lyrics translation reveals a plea for mercy in a world perceived as devoid of compassion.