Presenting to you the “Kanimaa Lyrics English Translation” from the Tamil movie ‘Retro‘. Santhosh Narayanan and The Indian Choral Ensemble sing this captivating song. Vivek wrote the lyrics, and music given by Santhosh Narayanan. The music video “Kanimaa” is directed by Karthik Subbaraj, and it features Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles.
This song is a vibrant, celebratory Tamil folk song, likely played at a wedding or festive occasion. In essence, the song is a joyful expression of love, celebration, and community spirit, typical of Tamil folk music.
Kanimaa Lyrics English Translation – Retro | Suriya
Dumma ey kattumalli
Dumma, the forest jasmine (Dumma” doesn’t have a specific meaning; it is used to make the lyrics sound more melodious.)
Ey amma ey kanagamalli
Oh, Mother, golden jasmine.
Gumma ey vachamalli
Gumma, my enchanting jasmine. (Gumma” doesn’t have a specific meaning; it makes the lyrics sound more melodious.)
Hey ey ey hey en kanima
Hey hey hey, my Kanima
Kanima
(“Kanima” is a Tamil word used to affectionately address a loved one.)
Aasai pada vachan
He made me long for it
Aala vizha vachanae, ey mapla
He set a trap for me, hey dude
Pola iru machan
Wait a moment, Machan (The word “Machan” is used to address a friend in a more friendly way. It is also used for a cousin.)
Aada vara vachanae
He even brought me along to dance.
Ey unnathan ey
Oh, this is all about you.
Mayilattam irukka
Her beauty is like a peacock, and she looks like a peahen.
Malar koodai mamanukka
A basket of flowers for the groom.
Ey para poo vara
Look, the flower is coming
Kai seera en veera
Hold my hand, my brave one
Ey neththiyila nelavattam
The moon adorns my forehead.
Vachavano suravattam
They wrote it in bold letters.
Ottu moththa thenmavattam
The entire southern district
Osa katti vanthu nikkattum
Let them come together with victorious cheers.
Ey pangae
Hey friend
Ey burra burra
Hey, listen up
Aaththi santhana katta
Oh god, sandalwood
Aattam pambara katta
The dance is spinning at its peak.
Paththa vedchidum pattase
Just one glance, and the fireworks begin to burst.
Patha palada
One glance, and everything goes crazy.
Namma raja velada
Our king is moving forward.
Ring’dha nammoda hey hey
The ring is ours, oh oh!
Hey, Trumpet ey podra
Blow the trumpet loudly, brother!
Gumma, yemma, summa, Kanima
Oh beloved, oh love, oh my Kanima
Yaradi un tholilae
Who is resting on your shoulders?
Kan pogudhe dhaba therile
Your eyes look lost, can’t you see?
Mann vazhndhidum kodi perile
Like the millions of people living on Earth.
Rendu mayame
Two supernatural moments
Indre kaigal korkuthe
Today, we are all joining hands.
Katrodu dhan poga parkudhe
I feel like I could fly away with the wind.
Sollamale avvanaye kadhalakkudhe
Without a single word, their love fills the sky with affection.
Pange konjo kuthu pange
Hey buddy, let’s do some Kuthu dance. (Kuthu; is a folk dance and music genre, that is typically danced to the Gaana music genre or Kuthu Beats with an emphasis on percussion performed in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.)
Ey kattumalli (dumma)
Hey wild jasmine
Ey kangamalli (gumma)
Hey golden jasmine
Ey vachamali (summa)
Hey enchanting jasmine
Ey vadhanamalli
Hey lovely jasmine
Mayilattam irukka
Her beauty is like a peacock, and she looks like a peahen.
Malar koodai mamanukka
A basket of flowers for the groom
Ey para poo vara
Look, the flower is coming
Kai seera en mara
Hold my hand, my brave one
Ey neththiyila nelavattam
The moon adorns my forehead
Vachavano suravattam
They wrote it in bold letters.
Ottu moththa thenmavattam
The entire southern district
Osa katti vanthu nikkattum
Let them come together with victorious cheers.
Ey kanima
Hey, my Kanima
Aaththi santhana katta
Oh god, sandalwood
Aattam pambara katta
The dance is spinning at its peak.
Paththa vedchidum pattase
Just one glance, and the fireworks begin to burst.
Patha palada
One glance, and everything goes crazy.
Namma raja velada
Our king is on the move
Ring’dha nammoda hey hey
The ring is ours, hey hey
Hey Trumpet inna
Play that trumpet now.
Sey sey sey
Sey sey sey sey
Sey sey sey sey
Sey sey sey sey
(Vocal)
Ottu moththa thenmavattam
The entire southern district
Durr’ah ey
Hey, here it comes
Ey rapta ey
Hey, let’s go
Durrrp, durra, addra
Boom, shake it, let’s rock
Durra durrp kanima
Shake it, my Kanima
Durrp ey kanima durrp hey
Boom, my Kanima hey
Eththivide dumma
Unleash
Merattavide gumma
Roar
Melavide yemma
Rise up
Perattivide kanima
Stand tall, my kanima
Vuda vuda vuda vuda vuda vuda vuda vudatha
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, don’t leave it
Kanimaa Music Video
SONG DETAILS
| 📌 Song | Kanimaa |
| 🎤 Singer | Santhosh Narayanan, The Indian Choral Ensemble |
| ✍🏻 Lyrics | Vivek |
| 🎶Music | Santhosh Narayanan |
| 🏷️Label | T-Series Tamil |
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