Seerkazhi Govindarajan and Vani Jairam perform ‘Kannukku Nee Oru’ from the album ‘Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi.’ Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer Shankar Ganesh frame a lighthearted lovers’ quarrel. Their vocal exchange balances affection with gentle disagreement.
Kannukku Nee Oru
Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Vani Jairam • From “Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi”
Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi’s Kannukku Nee Oru Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The man contrasts her outward maturity with inner innocence, comparing her to sugarcane with an unopened bud. He questions her refusal to eat the meal he prepared, listing dishes like Samba rice and Vanjaram fish.
Kannukku Neeyoru KanniponnuTo my eyes, you are a lovely maiden.
En Karuththukku Nee Verum Pachai MannuBut to my mind, you’re just innocent, raw earth.
Kannukku Neeyoru KanniponnuTo my eyes, you are a lovely maiden.
En Karuththukku Nee Verum Pachai MannuBut to my mind, you’re just innocent, raw earth.
Unnadiyo Soru UnnadiyoWon’t you eat? Won’t you have your rice?
Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you making such a fuss?
Nee Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you acting so stubborn?
Kannukku Neeyoru KanniponnuTo my eyes, you are a lovely maiden.
En Karuththukku Nee Verum Pachai MannuBut to my mind, you’re just innocent, raw earth.
Unnadiyo Soru UnnadiyoWon’t you eat? Won’t you have your rice?
Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you making such a fuss?
Nee Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you acting so stubborn?
Vannachampaa Kuththi SoraakkiI’ve pounded the colorful ‘Samba’ rice and cooked it well.
Vaalai Meen Thundaththai SaaraakkiI’ve made a rich gravy with slices of ‘Vaalai’ fish.
Vannachampaa Kuththi SoraakkiI’ve pounded the colorful ‘Samba’ rice and cooked it well.
Vaalai Meen Thundaththai SaaraakkiI’ve made a rich gravy with slices of ‘Vaalai’ fish.
Vanjamariyaatha Penn UnakkuFor you, a girl who knows no deceit,
Vanjara Meenum PorichchirukkuI’ve also fried up some fresh ‘Vanjaram’ fish.
Nalla Vanjara Meenum PorichchirukkuYes, delicious ‘Vanjaram’ fish is fried and ready.
Unnadiyo Soru UnnadiyoWon’t you eat? Won’t you have your rice?
Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you making such a fuss?
Nee Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you acting so stubborn?
Kannukku Neeyoru KanniponnuTo my eyes, you are a lovely maiden.
En Karuththukku Nee Verum Pachai MannuBut to my mind, you’re just innocent, raw earth.
Unnadiyo Soru UnnadiyoWon’t you eat? Won’t you have your rice?
Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you making such a fuss?
Nee Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you acting so stubborn?
Uruvaththil Neeyyoru SengarumbuIn your form, you are like sweet red sugarcane.
Ullaththil Chinna Chiru ArumbuBut in your heart, you are a tiny, unopened bud.
Uruvaththil Neeyyoru SengarumbuIn your form, you are like sweet red sugarcane.
Ullaththil Chinna Chiru ArumbuBut in your heart, you are a tiny, unopened bud.
Nee Odiyaadi Pannum AkkurumbuThe mischief you create as you run around,
Intha Ulamariyaa Pillai Kurumbuis just the playful antics of an innocent child.
Intha Ulamariyaa Pillai KurumbuIt’s just the playful antics of an innocent child.
Kannukku Neeyoru KanniponnuTo my eyes, you are a lovely maiden.
En Karuththukku Nee Verum Pachai MannuBut to my mind, you’re just innocent, raw earth.
Unnadiyo Soru UnnadiyoWon’t you eat? Won’t you have your rice?
Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you making such a fuss?
Nee Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you acting so stubborn?
Pinjil Pazhukkindra KaalamadiThese are days when fruit ripens before its time.
Pathinanjil Idhu Enna KolamadiAt fifteen, what is this mesmerizing state?
Pinjil Pazhukkindra KaalamadiThese are days when fruit ripens before its time.
Pathinanjil Idhu Enna KolamadiAt fifteen, what is this mesmerizing state?
Ennai Sanjalaththukku AalaakkuthadiIt leaves me lost in anxious desire.
Kannukku Neeyoru KanniponnuTo my eyes, you are a lovely maiden.
En Karuththukku Nee Verum Pachai MannuBut to my mind, you’re just innocent, raw earth.
Unnadiyo Soru UnnadiyoWon’t you eat? Won’t you have your rice?
Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you making such a fuss?
Nee Ottaaram PannuvathennadiyoWhy are you acting so stubborn?
Kannukku Nee Oru Music Video
A. Maruthakasi’s rural metaphors in the ‘Kannukku Nee Oru’ lyrics translation show care through food imagery. The playful argument resolves with mutual fondness, acknowledging her youthful spirit.