P. Susheela’s song “Konji Konji Pesi” is from the 1960 album Kaithi Kannayiram. A. Maruthakasi wrote the lyrics, and K. V. Mahadevan composed the music. The song begins with a warning that sweet words can hide a world of deceivers.
Released: December 1, 1960
Konji Konji Pesi
P. Susheela • From “Kaithi Kannayiram”
Kaithi Kannayiram’s Konji Konji Pesi Lyrics Translation
A mentor’s voice advises that crying and fearing are wrong responses to hardship. In response, a child’s voice promises to face challenges without trembling. The child declares they will achieve victory through their own efforts, not waiting for help.
Konji Konji Pesi Mathi MayakkumWith sweet, coaxing words, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
A A Konji Konji PesiAh, with sweet, coaxing words
Konji Konji Mathi MayakkumSweetly, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
Konji Konji PesiWith sweet, coaxing words
Konji KonjiSweetly, sweetly
Nanjai Nenjile MaraiththirukkumThey hide poison deep within their hearts
Nambum Nallavar Kudi KedukkumAnd bring ruin to the good people who trust them
Nanjai Nenjile MaraiththirukkumThey hide poison deep within their hearts
Nambum Nallavar Kudi KedukkumAnd bring ruin to the good people who trust them
Unmai Idhai Unarnthu Nanmai Pera PadiththuLearn this truth and study to gain virtue
Ulaginil Perum Pugazh SerthidadaAnd you will earn great renown in this world
Palli Sendru Kalvi PayindruI’ll go to school and pursue my education
Palarum Pottra Pugazh PeruvenAnd I’ll earn the praise and admiration of many
SabashExcellent!
Konji Konji Pesi Mathi MayakkumWith sweet, coaxing words, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
Konji Konji Pesi Mathi MayakkumWith sweet, coaxing words, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
Akkam Pakkame ParathuDon’t be distracted by what’s around you
Attam Podavum KoodathuAnd you shouldn’t act without purpose
Akkam Pakkame ParathuDon’t be distracted by what’s around you
Attam Podavum KoodathuAnd you shouldn’t act without purpose
Azhuvathum Thavaru Anjuvathum ThavaruTo cry is a mistake, and to be afraid is a mistake
Edhu Vantha Pothilum Edhirththu NilluWhatever comes your way, you must stand and face it
Anja Nenjam Kondu VazhvenI’ll live with a fearless heart
Intha Nattin Veeran AvenI’ll become a hero of this nation
SabhashExcellent!
Konji Konji Pesi Mathi MayakkumWith sweet, coaxing words, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
Konji Konji PesiWith sweet, coaxing words
Konji KonjiSweetly, sweetly
Thananthanimayil Nee IrunthalIf you ever find yourself all alone
Thunba Puyalume Unai SoozhnthalAnd a storm of sorrow surrounds you
Thananthanimayil Nee IrunthalIf you ever find yourself all alone
Thunba Puyalume Unai SoozhnthalAnd a storm of sorrow surrounds you
Kann Kalanguvaya Thuninthu NirpayaWill your eyes fill with tears, or will you stand with courage?
Kannmani Enakkathai Sollidu NeeMy dear, you must tell me
Puyalai Kandu Nadunga MattenI won’t tremble at the sight of the storm
Muyandru Nane Vettri KolvenI’ll strive and I will conquer it myself
SabhashExcellent!
Konji Konji Pesi Mathi MayakkumWith sweet, coaxing words, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
Konji Konji Pesi Mathi MayakkumWith sweet, coaxing words, they’ll cloud your mind
Vanjagarin Ulagam Valai VirikkumThe world of deceivers will cast its net
Konji Konji Pesi Music Video
The song moves through a series of questions and answers between two voices. Each time the child provides a brave answer, the mentor offers praise. The ‘Konji Konji Pesi’ lyrics’ meaning comes from this guided lesson on emotional strength.