Abhijith Kollam sings the opening line of ‘Etho Oru Kanavayi’. His voice weaves a dreamlike scene as the lyrics arrive. The lyricist drafts the words, while the composer creates the melody for the album Chilappol Penkutty.
Etho Oru Kanavayi
Abhijith Kollam | Jinsha Haridas • From “Chilappol Penkutty”
Etho Oru Kanavayi Lyrics Translation Abhijith Kollam | Jinsha Haridas | Chilappol Penkutty
Jinsha Haridas describes a moonlit lamp that guides a wandering heart. She sings, ‘You gave me moonlight like the flame of a small lamp,’ and draws the night with gentle fire. The verses mention a clear light that falls on darkness, then fades without a word.
Etho Oru Kanavaay Nin Mizhiyil Nee VannuYou came into my view like some dream.
Aaro Viral Mettum Oru DevaraagamaayLike a divine melody strummed by someone’s fingers.
Jeevathaalamen Sneha VeethiyilumIn the rhythm of life, along the path of love,
Oru Cherutheeri Naalaayi Paal Nilaavu NalkiYou gave me moonlight like the flame of a small lamp.
Neeyaakannu Poyi AngakaleThen you drifted away, far into the distance.
Oru Vaakku Mindathe NeeyaakannuYou moved away without speaking a single word.
Oru Nottamariyaathe YaathrayaayiYou departed without sharing even a glance.
Irul Veezhum Vazhiyile ThelinaalangalThe clear lights on the path where darkness falls,
Nilayude Maaril Veenananju PoyiFell onto the moonlight’s chest and were extinguished.
Ariyuvaan Maathrmaayi Theliyumee JeevithamThis life clears up only to understand the truth.
Akale Nee Virahamaayi ManjuvoDid you fade away into the distance, lost in separation?
Naadodi Thennalaayi Nee MaranjaalIf you disappear like a wandering breeze,
Nerinte Nanmakal ManjilleWon’t the goodness of truth fade away?
Chorachuvappinte The JwaalakalThe fiery flames of crimson red,
Naadinte Nanmakkaayi MaarideMay they change for the land’s greater good.
Orumayaay Marenam Eniyumee BaalyangalThese childhoods must now unite as one.
Arikilaay Unarenam Priya SaageeYou must wake up beside me, my dear friend.
Etho Oru Kanavaay Nin Mizhiyil Nee VannuYou came into my view like some dream.
Aaro Viral Mettum Oru DevaraagamaayLike a divine melody strummed by someone’s fingers.
Jeevathaalamen Sneha VeethiyilumIn the rhythm of life, along the path of love,
Oru Cherutheeri Naalaayi Paal Nilaavu NalkiYou gave me moonlight like the flame of a small lamp.
Neeyaakannu Poyi AngakaleThen you drifted away, far into the distance.
Etho Oru Kanavayi Music Video
Fans adore the melody, and the ‘Etho Oru Kanavayi’ lyrics stir longing. Abhijith Kollam’s voice carries the Malayalam poetry across the heart.