K. S. Chithra sings ‘Kuzhaloothum Kannanukku’ from the album ‘Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu’. Vaali writes the lyrics, while Ilayaraja composes the melody. The song talks to Kannan, the flute player, through the voice of a cuckoo.
Released: October 10, 2025
Kuzhaloothum Kannanukku
K. S. Chithra • From “Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu”
What is the meaning of Kuzhaloothum Kannanukku Lyrics from Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu?
The wordsmith mentions leaves, flowers, and fruits swaying to Kannan’s flute. ‘My body is a honeycomb, and my song is sweet sugarcane,’ the poet notes, blending natural beauty with sweet emotions. The performer sings of a perfect match, asking if Kannan can hear her song.
Kuzhaloodhum KannanukkuFor the ‘Kannan’ who plays his flute,
Kuyil Padum Pattu Ketkuthacan you hear this ‘kuyil’s’ song?
Kuzhaloodhum KannanukkuFor my Kannan, who plays the flute,
Kuyil Padum Pattu Ketkuthadon’t you hear the cuckoo’s song?
En Kuralodu Machan UngaMy dear ‘machan’, do you think my voice
Kuzhaloosa Potti Poduthacan truly compete with your flute’s music?
Elaiyodu Poovum Thalaiyattum ParuLook at the leaves and flowers swaying their heads,
Elaiyodu Poovum Kayum Thalaiyattum Paru Parujust look at the leaves, flowers, and fruits all swaying along.
Kuzhaloodhum KannanukkuFor the ‘Kannan’ playing his flute,
Kuyil Padum Pattu Ketkuthacan you hear a cuckoo’s song?
Malakathu Veesurapothu Malligapoo PadathaWhen the mountain breeze blows, won’t the jasmine flower sing?
Mazhamegam Koodurapothu Vanna Mayil AdathaWhen the rain clouds gather, won’t the colorful peacock dance?
En Meni Thenarumbu En Pattu PoonkarumbuMy body is a honeycomb, and my song is sweet sugarcane.
Machan Nan Mettedupen Unnathan KattivaipenMy dear, I’ll be the one to compose the melody and captivate you.
Sugamana Thalam Thatti PadattumaShall I sing for you, keeping a pleasant rhythm?
Unakachu Enakachu Sarijodi Namachu KelaiyaIt’s for you and it’s for me, we’re a perfect match, can’t you hear it?
Kuzhaloodhum KannanukkuFor the ‘Kannan’ who plays his flute,
Kuyil Padum Pattu Ketkuthacan you hear this ‘kuyil’s’ song?
En Kuralodu Machan UngaMy dear ‘machan’, with my voice,
Kuzhaloosa Potti Poduthacan I put up a fight against your flute?
Kanna Un Valiba Nenjai En Pattu UsuppuradhaOh ‘Kanna’, isn’t my song stirring your youthful heart?
Karkandu Sarkaraiyellam Ippathan KasakurathaDoesn’t all the rock candy and sugar taste bitter now?
Vandhachu Chithirai Than Poyachu NithiraithanThe month of ‘Chithirai’ is here, and my sleep has all but gone.
Poovana Ponnukuthan Ravana Theduthu ThanThis blooming girl is now searching for her hero.
Medhuvaga Thoothu Solli PadattumaShall I sing softly and send my message to you?
Velakethum Pozhudana Ilanenjam Padum Padu KelaiyaAs the lamps are lit at dusk, don’t you hear the struggles of my young heart?
Kuzhaloodhum KannanukkuFor the ‘Kannan’ who plays his flute,
Kuyil Padum Pattu Ketkuthacan you hear this ‘kuyil’s’ song?
En Kuralodu Machan UngaMy dear ‘machan’, do you think my voice
Kuzhaloosa Potti Poduthacan truly compete with your flute’s music?
Elaiyodu Poovum Thalaiyattum ParuLook at the leaves and flowers swaying their heads,
Elaiyodu Poovum Kayum Thalaiyattum Paru Parujust look at the leaves, flowers, and fruits all swaying along.
Kuzhaloodhum KannanukkuFor my Kannan, who plays the flute,
Kuyil Padum Pattu Ketkuthadon’t you hear the cuckoo’s song?
Kuzhaloothum Kannanukku Music Video
The meaning of ‘Kuzhaloothum Kannanukku’ is a heartfelt conversation with Kannan. The lyrics show a blooming girl expressing her love through nature’s metaphors.