Kannpona Pokkile Lyrics English Meaning | Panam Padaithavan | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. Viswanathan and Kannadasan bring their magic to ‘Kannpona Pokkile’ from the album Panam Padaithavan. T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela lend their voices to this timeless melody, while Vaali writes the thought-provoking lyrics. The tune carries the weight of wisdom, urging listeners to reflect on life’s choices.
Released: January 22, 2026
Kannpona Pokkile
Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan • From “Panam Padaithavan”
Lyricist
Vaali
Composer
Viswanathan – Ramamoorthy
Panam Padaithavan’s Kannpona Pokkile Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Vaali’s words question the nature of desire and integrity, asking, ‘Should your feet follow wherever your eyes wander?’ The poet crafts a deep reflection on modern culture and the importance of staying true to oneself. The lyrics remind us that true civilization lies in the values passed down by our ancestors.
Kanpona PokkileShould your feet follow wherever your eyes wander?
Kaal Pogalama Kaal PonaShould your mind drift wherever your feet take you?
Pokkile Manam PogalamaShould you let your heart go wherever it pleases?
Manam PonaShould a man simply follow his fleeting desires?
Pokkile Manithan PogalamaIs it right to chase every whim of the heart?
Manithan Pona PaathaiyaiOnce a man has walked a certain path,
Maranththu PogalamaShould he forget the way he came?
Kanpona PokkileShould your feet follow wherever your eyes wander?
Kaal Pogalama Kaal PonaShould your mind drift wherever your feet take you?
Pokkile Manam PogalamaShould you let your heart go wherever it pleases?
Nee PaarthaThe sights you’ve gazed upon,
Paarvaigal KanavoduThey will fade away just like dreams.
Pogum Nee SonnaAnd those words you’ve spoken,
Vaarthaigal Kaatrodu PogumThey’ll vanish into the wind.
Oor PaarthaBut the truths the world has witnessed,
Unmaigal Unakkaga VaazhumThey will live on for your sake.
Unaraamal PovorkkuYet for those who fail to realize this,
Uthavaamal PogumLife passes by without offering any help.
Kanpona PokkileShould your feet follow wherever your eyes wander?
Kaal Pogalama Kaal PonaShould your mind drift wherever your feet take you?
Pokkile Manam PogalamaShould you let your heart go wherever it pleases?
Poiyaana Sila PerukkuFor some who live a lie,
Pudhu Naagareegam PuriyaathaThey call this ‘modern culture’.
Pala Perukku Ithu NaagareegamFor many who don’t understand, this defines civilization.
MuraiyaagaBut for those who live with integrity,
Vaazhvorkku Ethu NaagareegamWhat is true culture?
Munnorgal SonnaargalIt’s exactly what our ancestors taught us,
Athu NaagareegamThat is true civilization.
Kanpona PokkileShould your feet follow wherever your eyes wander?
Kaal Pogalama Kaal PonaShould your mind drift wherever your feet take you?
Pokkile Manam PogalamaShould you let your heart go wherever it pleases?
Thirunthaatha UllangalIf hearts refuse to change for the better,
Irunthu Enna LaabamWhat is the use of even existing?
Varunthaatha UruvangalIf people live without ever feeling remorse,
Piranthenna LaabamWhat is the point of being born at all?
Irunthaalum MarainthaalumWhether you are alive or have passed on,
Peyar Solla VendumYour name should still be spoken with respect.
Ivar Pola YaarPeople should point to you and ask,
Endru Oor Solla Vendum‘Who else is there like him?’
Kanpona PokkileShould your feet follow wherever your eyes wander?
Kaal Pogalama Kaal PonaShould your mind drift wherever your feet take you?
Pokkile Manam PogalamaShould you let your heart go wherever it pleases?
