Naanathale Kannam Lyrics Meaning | Cid Sankar | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan
T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela perform ‘Naanathale Kannam’ from the album Cid Sankar. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer S. Vedhachalam craft a romantic dialogue between hesitant lovers. Playful exchanges define this classic duet.
Naanathale Kannam
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Cid Sankar”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
S. Vedhachalam
Cid Sankar’s Naanathale Kannam Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The male protagonist questions the female’s ‘shimmering shyness’ as staged drama. She counters that their tangled footsteps form a ripening epic poem. Their exchange transforms casual courtship into literary significance.
Naanathale Kannam Minna MinnaYour cheeks are shimmering with shy modesty.
Naanathale Kannam Minna MinnaYour cheeks are shimmering with shy modesty.
Nadathum Nadagam EnnaWhat’s this drama you’re staging?
Kaadhalaalae Kaalgal Pinna PinnaOur feet are tangling because of love.
Kaadhalaalae Kaalgal Pinna PinnaOur feet are tangling because of love.
Kaniyum Kaaviyam EnnaWhat’s this epic poem that’s ripening?
Naanathale Kannam Minna MinnaYour cheeks are shimmering with shy modesty.
Thendral Kaatril Thennangeetru AadaCoconut leaves are swaying in the southern breeze.
Munnum Pinnum Mutham Ittu PaadaThey’re singing while kissing back and forth.
Unnai Thottu Ennai Thottu OdaThey’re running, touching you and touching me.
Ullukullae Ennam Unnai ThedaDeep inside, my thoughts are searching for you.
O Hoo Poo Muthupolae Thaen MuthamOh, if I asked you to give me one honey-kiss,
Ondru Poda Sonnaaljust like a flower’s pearl…
Naanathale Kannam Minna MinnaYour cheeks are shimmering with shy modesty.
Nadathum Nadagam EnnaWhat’s this drama you’re staging?
Naanathale Kannam Minna MinnaYour cheeks are shimmering with shy modesty.
Vellithattu Pulli Kolam PodaA ‘kolam’ ‘traditional floor art’ pattern is being drawn on a silver platter.
Kannisittu Pallikoodam PogaA young girl, like a little bird, is heading to school.
Mullai Mottu Vanna Pandhu AadaA jasmine bud is playing like a colorful ball.
Moodum Kaigal Mella Mella MoodaClosing hands are shutting slowly, so slowly.
O Hoo Moodiya Kaigal Moodidum MunnaeOh, before those closed hands fully shut,
Nee Vilaiyaadayou should come and play.
Kaadhalaalae Kaalgal Pinna PinnaOur feet are tangling because of love.
Kaniyum Kaaviyam EnnaWhat’s this epic poem that’s ripening?
Kaadhalaalae Kaalgal Pinna PinnaOur feet are tangling because of love.
Kannadasan’s Tamil lyrics translation reveals how bashfulness evolves into profound connection. The Cid Sankar track frames love as both performance and enduring art. Listeners find clear lyrics meaning in this timeless exchange.
