Kapil Kapilan’s song “Chellakkuruvikku” is from the album “Antony,” with lyrics by Jyothish T Kasi and music by Jakes Bijoy. The song begins with a pledge of protection, with a guardian promising to be a constant guard. This guardian builds a “happy nest” with deep affection for a cherished person.
Chellakkuruvikku
Kapil Kapilan • From “Antony”
Lyricist
Jyothish T Kasi
Composer
Jakes Bijoy
Antony’s Chellakkuruvikku Lyrics Translation
The wishes for the child move from simple safety to empowerment. One line asks the young person to become a flame that never goes out. Another line hopes for all locked doors to open on their own, clearing a path forward.
Mizhiyile KaruthalaayAs the protection in your eyes
Mukilupol KaavalaayLike a cloud, I’ll be your guard
Kurunnillam Thoovale Ninakkayi MaathrameeMy tender little feather, this is only for you
Chirikkoodu Kootti Njan NiravodeWith all my heart, I built this happy nest
Kurumbinte Koottumaay VirunnetthiyinnavalYou arrived like a guest, with mischief for a friend
Mazhathulli Polennil MizhivodeAnd brightened my world like a drop of rain
Cheraathupol Kedaathe Nee NaalamaakanamYou must become a flame that never goes out
Nilaavil O Kinakkukal Nooru KaananamAnd in the moonlight, you must dream a hundred dreams
Ethiravum Pakalum NeeleAll through the night and all through the day
Neeithupol Arikil VenamI need you here beside me, just like this
Chellakkuruvikku OrallikkudilullonnithaaFor my dear sparrow, here’s a small hut of water lilies
Chilluveyilthumbikku MullamalarkkoodonnithaaFor the sunlit dragonfly, here’s a nest of jasmine flowers
Chellakkuruvikku OrallikkudilullonnithaaFor my dear sparrow, here’s a small hut of water lilies
Chilluveyilthumbikku MullamalarkkoodonnithaaFor the sunlit dragonfly, here’s a nest of jasmine flowers
Thaazhittathellam Thaane Thuranne Pulariyil UnaranamWhen you wake at dawn, may every locked door open on its own
Neeraazhamethum Neehaaramaakum Chirikalil ThudaranamLet your laughter carry on, turning deep oceans into mist
Maaripeytha Raavin ChelodeWith the charm of a night after the rain has passed
Paathineytha Moham KoodenamMay the dreams you’ve halfway woven come true
Mizhikalil Nerthorillaveyil CherthuGathering a soft ray of sunlight in your eyes
Vazhikalil NeeyorungenamYou must prepare for the journey ahead
Oru Mazhapraavu Chirakumaay VaanilLike a rain-dove taking wing to the sky
Uyaruka NeeYou must soar
Chellakkuruvikku OrallikkudilullonnithaaFor my dear sparrow, here’s a small hut of water lilies
Chilluveyilthumbikku MullamalarkkoodonnithaaFor the sunlit dragonfly, here’s a nest of jasmine flowers
Chellakkuruvikku OrallikkudilullonnithaaFor my dear sparrow, here’s a small hut of water lilies
Chilluveyilthumbikku MullamalarkkoodonnithaaFor the sunlit dragonfly, here’s a nest of jasmine flowers
The song starts by building a protective shelter and ends by encouraging freedom. The meaning of the ‘Chellakkuruvikku’ lyrics shows a guardian wanting the child to soar like a “rain-dove.” The protection offered is a foundation for independence, not a cage.
