Amal Jose’s song “Aadana Kandaalum” from the album Vedikkettu opens with public praise. Shibu Pularkashcha’s lyrics and composition describe a captivating woman with “deep, dark-blue eyes.” This sets a scene of open admiration for everyone to witness.
Aadana Kandaalum
Amal Jose • From “Vedikkettu”
Vedikkettu’s Aadana Kandaalum Lyrics Translation
The lyrics then shift to a more personal point of view. The man asks if she has entered his heart since the day he first saw her. Her arrival is compared to a force that makes dark clouds disappear, bringing light.
Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi DhumthanakkadiDhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi
Pichaa PichaaPichaa Pichaa
Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi DhumthanakkadiDhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi Dhumthanakkadi
Pichaa PichaaPichaa Pichaa
Aadana Kandaalum Paadana KandaalumWhether you see her dancing or see her singing
Kaananazhakulla PennivalaThis girl is a vision of beauty
Kaanunnorellaarum KannuvecheedumEveryone who sees her is completely captivated
KarineelakkannukalullavalaThe one with deep, dark-blue eyes
Nalla Kattichuvappulla ChundukalaAnd lips of the richest red
Aadana Kandaalum Paadana KandaalumWhether you see her dancing or see her singing
Kaananazhakulla PennivalaThis girl is a vision of beauty
Kaanunnorellaarum KannuvecheedumEveryone who sees her is completely captivated
KarineelakkannukalullavalaThe one with deep, dark-blue eyes
Nalla Kattichuvappulla ChundukalaAnd lips of the richest red
Kandora Naal Muthal Kanmani NeeyenteFrom the day I first saw you, my dear
Nenjilaay KeriyilleHaven’t you stepped right into my heart?
Kandora Naal Muthal Kanmani NeeyenteFrom that first day I saw you, my love
Nenjilaay KeriyilleDidn’t you make a home inside my heart?
Kaanum Kinaavilaayennum ViriyumenIn every dream I have, you always blossom
Venmeghappookkalalle – PenneLike a flower of the white clouds, my girl
Neeyente SwanthamalleAren’t you truly my own?
Chandanagandham ThazhukeedumpozhellamWhenever the scent of sandalwood caressed the air
Nin VaravaayirunnuI felt that you were arriving
Chandanagandham ThazhukeedumpozhellamEvery time the fragrance of sandalwood drifted by
Nin VaravaayirunnuIt felt like your presence drawing near
Annanadapoladukkunna NerathuAs you approached with the grace of a swan
Kaarmukil Poymaranju – PennuThe dark clouds vanished, my girl
Naanam Kunungi NinnuYou just stood there, overcome with shyness
Aadana Kandaalum Paadana KandaalumWhether you see her dancing or see her singing
Kaananazhakulla PennivalaThis girl is a vision of beauty
Kaanunnorellaarum KannuvecheedumEveryone who sees her is completely captivated
KarineelakkannukalullavalaThe one with deep, dark-blue eyes
Nalla Kattichuvappulla ChundukalaAnd lips of the richest red
Nunakkuzhippunchiriyaakle Nee NokkiyaalWhen you look at me with that dimpled smile
Ullil Kodi KayarumA thrill runs right through my soul
Nunakkuzhippunchiriyaakle Nee NokkiyaalWith a single glance from your dimpled smile
Ullil Kodi KayarumMy spirit completely soars
Poorapperumpara KottikkayarumpolAs the grand festival drums begin to beat
Varnnangal Paari Veenu – MeleColors flew and showered down from above
Thaarakam Minni NinnuThe stars stood still, twinkling brightly
En Thilakakkuri Nin ThirunettiyilMy own forehead mark on your sacred forehead
Sindooramaay PadarumWill spread like sacred vermilion
Choodulla Chumbanam Chundilaay KittunnaThe day when I’ll receive a warm kiss upon my lips
Naalukalennu Varum – AaOh, when will that day finally come?
RaavukalennunararumWhen will those nights awaken?
En Thilakakkuri Aa… Aa.. Nin ThirunettiyilMy own forehead mark… on your sacred forehead
Sindooramaay PadarumWill spread like sacred vermilion
Kaanunnorellaarum KannuvecheedumEveryone who sees her is completely captivated
KarineelakkannukalullavalaThe one with deep, dark-blue eyes
Nalla Kattichuvappulla ChundukalaAnd lips of the richest red
Aadana Kandaalum Paadana KandaalumWhether you see her dancing or see her singing
Kaananazhakulla PennivalaThis girl is a vision of beauty
Kaanunnorellaarum KannuvecheedumEveryone who sees her is completely captivated
KarineelakkannukalullavalaThe one with deep, dark-blue eyes
Nalla Kattichuvappulla ChundukalaAnd lips of the richest red
Aadana Kandaalum Paadana KandaalumWhether you see her dancing or see her singing
Kaananazhakulla PennivalaThis girl is a vision of beauty
Kaanunnorellaarum KannuvecheedumEveryone who sees her is completely captivated
KarineelakkannukalullavalaThe one with deep, dark-blue eyes
Nalla Kattichuvappulla ChundukalaAnd lips of the richest red
Aadana Kandaalum Music Video
The song’s focus moves from praising her appearance to wanting a shared future. The initial descriptions of her eyes and lips lead to a direct marriage proposal. This transforms the public ode into a sincere request for lifetime commitment.