A.R. Rahman’s ‘Kannethire’ from the album ‘Iravin Nizhal’ pairs Radhakrishnan Parthiban’s lyrics with a devotional melody. Sarthak Kalyani’s vocals elevate the track into a meditative reflection on transcendent love.
Released: June 6, 2022
Kannethire
A.R. Rahman | Sarthak Kalyani • From “Iravin Nizhal”
Iravin Nizhal’s Kannethire Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Radhakrishnan Parthiban frames nature as worship – flowers bloom at the beloved’s feet, skies bow in reverence. The lyric ‘Neeye En Thaiye’ equates romantic devotion with a child’s primal trust in maternal divinity.
Kann EthireRight before my eyes,
Endhan Uyirai KanbenoWill I see my very soul?
Un PunnagaiyilWithin your smile,
Punitham Agi PovenoWill I become sanctified?
Semmalargal YavumEvery crimson flower,
Un Padham PookumeWill bloom at your feet.
Andha VanamThe vast sky,
UnadhanbagumeWill become your love.
Thagumo En JeevaneIs it right, my soul?
Thagumo En JeevaneIs it right, my soul?
Kann EthireRight before my eyes,
Endhan Uyirai KanbenoWill I see my very soul?
Un PunnagaiyilWithin your smile,
Punitham Agi PovenoWill I become sanctified?
Pal Veedhiyil AyiramWithin the Milky Way, a thousand,
Olinthidum NilavugalHidden moons,
Thazh PanindhundhanWill bow down low,
Pal Mugam Parthida YengumeLonging to see your radiant face.
Bhoomi Sami MotchameEarth, God, and salvation…
YaiyinumEven after all that,
Neeye En ThaiyeYou’re my mother.
Kann EthireRight before my eyes,
Endhan Uyirai KanbenoWill I see my very soul?
Un PunnagaiyilWithin your smile,
Punitham Agi PovenoWill I become sanctified?
Semmalargal YavumEvery crimson flower,
Un Padham PookumeWill bloom at your feet.
Andha VanamThe vast sky,
UnadhanbagumeWill become your love.
Thagumo En JeevaneIs it right, my soul?
Thagumo En JeevaneIs it right, my soul?
Kannethire Music Video
Spiritual surrender defines the ‘Kannethire’ lyrics translation, where earthly love becomes a gateway to sacred connection. Rahman’s composition mirrors this duality through layered choral harmonies.