Aanaparambile World Cup features Jakes Bejoy and M.G Sreekumar. Manu Manjith writes the lyrics. This song brings a narrative about children seeking play spaces in a changing world.
Released: March 30, 2023
Enganengaanu
Jakes Bejoy | M.G Sreekumar • From “Aanaparambile World Cup”
Enganengaanu Lyrics Translation (from “Aanaparambile World Cup”)
M.G Sreekumar sings about a round Earth with no place to plant a ball. Manu Manjith writes that the fight moves forward, showing kids’ determination to play. The piece asks where to find space for games.
Panthupolurundurundu BhoomiyilRolling and rolling like a ball across the Earth,
Panthunattan Idamilla SwamiyeThere’s no space to play ball, oh Lord.
Ee Vithathil Ingane KottakittukilIf you keep building fortresses in this way,
Chappayil Parannu Njangal KottakettanoShould we fly away on a raft to build our own?
Enganengaanu EngaanengaanuOh, where to, oh, where to?
ThedunnaraamannuThat’s what they’re searching for.
Akkaanum Kaattil Ikkanum KunnilIn the distant forests and on the nearby hills,
ChangaathipadayiragiiA band of friends has descended.
Enganengaanu EngaanengaanuOh, where to, oh, where to?
ThedunnaraamannuThat’s what they’re searching for.
Akkaanum Kaattil Ikkanum KunnilIn the distant forests and on the nearby hills,
ChangaathipadayiragiiA band of friends has descended.
Puzhavakkilu MakkadavanokkanadavidamundoOn the riverbank, is there even space to hop and run?
Hey Vazhi Muttiya Koottam Vattam ChuttunneHey, the crowd, with its path blocked, is just circling around.
Ee Chunkiluviriyana Sankadamengane NeeginnariyatheNot knowing how this sadness blooming in our hearts will ever fade,
Ooru ChuttunnaraavayalumEven as we wander aimlessly around town.
Enganengaanu EngaanengaanuOh, where to, oh, where to?
ThedunnaraamannuThat’s what they’re searching for.
Akkaanum Kaattil Ikkanum KunnilIn the distant forests and on the nearby hills,
ChangaathipadayiragiiA band of friends has descended.
Aanapparambbinte Naalathe ThaarangalThe future stars of Aanapparambu,
Thaazhe Chelikundil ThaazhillalloAren’t they down there in the mud pit?
Aavesham Pongumbol Aakasham MuttumbolWhen excitement surges and touches the sky,
KannironnaridumA tear will well up in our eyes.
Nainooseum Farhanumavarude Cherupada Puthuvazhi ThiriyanaNainoos and Farhan, with their little troop, are turning to a new path,
Thedukudimudi Mele Chellamethana Pottana KuttaThis fiery group reaching the summit they’ve been seeking.
Kaathorthu Nee KelkkaminiNow, listen with open ears,
Kannodugil Kaanam IniNow, you can see it with your own eyes,
Theyyada Thetta Thunnam Nedum Kutti Koottam KoodunnagoshamThe uproar of the young gang gathering in a frenzy.
Enganengaanu EngaanengaanuOh, where to, oh, where to?
ThedunnaraamannuThat’s what they’re searching for.
Akkaanum Kaattil Ikkanum KunnilIn the distant forests and on the nearby hills,
ChangaathipadayiragiiA band of friends has descended.
Hey Kaalinmel Kettanaayi Koottinum KanillaHey, we don’t even have a net to tie to our goalposts,
Ennalum Poraattam PinnottillaBut still, our fighting spirit never backs down.
Minnithilageedum Jesikkum KaashillaThere’s no money for a glittering jersey,
Ennalum Kandalum OttakettaBut if you look, you’ll see we are a united front.
Bolonnu Paayunne Ball Onnu VeezhunneA ball soars, a ball falls,
Raajavayi Vaanore Kalayude Chuvadile Chirakadi AriyanaThose who once reigned as kings know the ‘wing-beats’ at the feet of this game.
Adimudi Kadha Maarunnale Innaleennathu PinnilumaayumThe story is changing from head to toe, as yesterday fades into the past.
Captain Kunju NeelalvaazhuLong live Captain Kunju,
Ponnum Vare Koode CheruJoin us until we bring home the gold.
Minnalu Thennum Maanam Pole Kutti Koottam KoodunnagoshamLike a sky streaked with lightning, the roar of the young gang gathers.
Enganengaanu EngaanengaanuOh, where to, oh, where to?
ThedunnaraamannuThat’s what they’re searching for.
Akkaanum Kaattil Ikkanum KunnilIn the distant forests and on the nearby hills,
ChangaathipadayiragiiA band of friends has descended.
Enganengaanu Music Video
The Enganengaanu lyrics translation highlights the search for playgrounds and the unbreakable spirit of friendship. It shows how children face disappearing open spaces.