Hei Diddle Lyrics Meaning — Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu | Mamtha Mohandas

Mamtha Mohandas sings ‘Hei Diddle,’ a playful yet thoughtful track from the album ‘Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu.’ Kavalam Narayana Panicker writes the lyrics, while M. Jayachandran composes the melody. The song mixes whimsical bird imagery with a deeper call to embrace life’s mysteries.

Hei Diddle Lyrics Meaning — Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu | Mamtha Mohandas

Hei Diddle

Mamtha Mohandas • From “Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu”

Lyricist
Kavalam Narayana Panicker
Composer
M. Jayachandran

Hei Diddle Lyrics Translation Mamtha Mohandas | Aniyankunjum Thannalayathu

The lyricist describes birds as symbols of freedom, urging listeners to ‘measure the sky’ and follow the mother bird’s lead. One key line, ‘Love washes over the heart like arrows,’ blends sweetness and intensity. Mamtha’s vocals bring warmth to this mix of nature and imagination.

Kuralan Kili Kuralaran KiliShort-tailed bird, loud-voiced bird.
KunjikkiliyeOh, my little bird.
Varayan Kili Varavaalan KiliStriped bird, long-tailed bird.
UriyakkiliyeOh, chattering bird.
Aazhiyoozhi NokkaanduWithout looking down at the deep ocean or the earth,
Aakashamalakkan VaaCome, let’s go measure the sky.
Chirakaattaan VazhikaattaanumTo wave your wings and show you the way,
Ammakkili Munnil VaraamThe mother bird will come in front.
Ammakkili Munnil VaraamThe mother bird will lead the way.
Hey Didil DidilHey diddle diddle,
Poochayum FidilumThe cat and the fiddle.
Hey Didil DidilHey diddle diddle,
Poochayum FidilumThe cat and the fiddle.
Pashu Chandranu Mukaliloode ChaadiThe cow jumped right over the moon.
Atharamoru Kaayika Vinodam Kandu Cheriya Naaya ChirichuSeeing such a playful sport, the little dog laughed.
Oppam Vibhavam Spoonumaayi OodippoyiAnd the dish ran away with the spoon.
Hey Didil Didil Di DidilHey diddle diddle di diddle,
Poochayum FidilumThe cat and the fiddle.
Ambiliye KulirambiliyeOh moon, cool crescent moon,
Kilikkonjal ThaaraattuThe bird’s prattle is a lullaby.
Then Puralum Ninte KaliyilIn your playful game smeared with honey,
Nenjil Ampin NeeraattuLove washes over the heart like arrows.
Ambiliye KulirambiliyeOh moon, cool crescent moon,
Kilikkonjal ThaaraattuThe bird’s prattle is a lullaby.
Then Puralum Ninte KaliyilIn your playful game smeared with honey,
Nenjil Ampin NeeraattuLove washes over the heart like arrows.
Edavalam VeeshumeeBlowing from all around,
IlamanikkaattileIn this gentle, tinkling breeze.
Kunjila ThaalamaayLike the rhythm of a small leaf,
Poru Nee KanmaneeCome along, my darling.
Kandathellam OrkkuvaanTo remember everything you’ve seen,
Ullunarnne NokkanamYou must look with an awakened soul.
KandukoodathonninumTo anything that shouldn’t be seen,
KodukkallomaneDon’t pay it any mind, my dear.
Ithoru Kadankathayaanu KadankathayaanuThis is a riddle, it’s a riddle.
Didil Didil KadankathaA diddle diddle riddle.

Hei Diddle Music Video

The meaning of ‘Hei Diddle’ is about finding joy in life’s simple wonders. The lyrics encourage an awakened soul to embrace what truly matters, all while Mamtha Mohandas delivers a captivating performance in Malayalam.