Akhila Anand and Sooraj Santhosh bring ‘Janalilaaro’ to life, a track from the album ‘Backpackers.’ Jayaraj pens the lyrics, while Sachin Shankor Mannath creates the melody. The song opens with a question that lingers like a whisper, pulling you into its poetic world.
Janalilaaro
Akhila Anand | Sooraj Santhosh • From “Backpackers”
Jayaraj crafts a story of love and longing through vivid imagery. ‘Who’s peeking through the window like the rain?’ asks the lyrics, blending natural elements with deep emotion. Akhila Anand’s voice carries the tender rhythm, while Sooraj Santhosh adds a soulful touch to the melody.
JanalilaaroWho’s there at the window?
Janalilaaro MazhayaayWho’s peeking through the window like the rain?
Pathungi NokkumWatching me from the shadows,
Nilaavaayi ThottunarthumTouching and waking me like soft moonlight.
Melle MelleSlowly, so slowly,
Maaril ChernaliyumYou melt into my chest,
Mrduvaayi MuthiyenteWith a gentle kiss,
Mizhi ThurakkumMy eyes begin to open.
Arikiloru NizhalupolLike a shadow lingering nearby,
Karaliloru ThaalamaayiLike a rhythm beating in my heart,
Mizhiyiloru Peeli PolLike a peacock feather brushing my eyes,
Chundiloru GanamaayiLike a melody dancing on my lips,
Anuraaga LolamaakumaakashamThe sky turns tender with the grace of love.
Janalilaaro JanalilaaroWho’s at the window? Who’s at the window?
Nee VannathaanoIs it really you who’s come?
Kaadu PoothulanjathaanoOr has the forest just burst into bloom?
Nee Parayaathe PoyathaanoDid you slip away without a word?
Veyilariyaathila PozhinjathaanoOr did the leaves fall without the sun ever knowing?
Manju Kaatto Mazhayo NeeAre you the mist, the wind, or the rain?
Manamo Niramo Ninavo NeeAre you a scent, a color, or just a memory?
Alayilakumaruvi PolLike a stream rippling with waves,
Azhakiloru PranayamaayBecoming a love of pure beauty,
Man Vilakkin Naalam PolLike the flickering flame of an earthen lamp,
Ullil Oru JeevanaayiAs a spark of life within me,
Gandharva GanamaakumaakashamThe sky transforms into a song of the Gandharvas ‘celestial musicians’.
JanalilaaroWho’s at the window?
Nee KaranjathaanoWas it you who wept?
Mazhavilludanju VeenathaanoOr did the rainbow shatter and fall?
NeeyariyaathunarnnathaanoDid you wake up without even realizing?
Manjuthirnnu VeenathaanoOr was it just the mist descending?
Malaro Madhuvo Rithuvo NeeAre you a blossom, honey, or a season?
Nshayo Kanivo Nilaavo NeeAre you the night, a kindness, or the moonlight?
Akale Marathanalu PolLike the shade of a distant tree,
Kanniloru MohamaayAs a longing deep within my eyes,
Vinnil Mazhakkaaru PolLike the rain clouds gathering in the sky,
Ponmayilin NrithamaayAs the dance of a golden peacock.
Aabheriraagam PadumaakashamThe sky sings the soulful Aabheri ‘a melodic raga mode’.
JanalilaaroWho’s there at the window?
Janalilaaro MazhayaayWho’s peeking through the window like the rain?
Pathungi NokkumWatching me from the shadows,
Nilaavaayi ThottunarthumTouching and waking me like soft moonlight.
The lyrics of ‘Janalilaaro’ weave a tale of love’s mysteries, blending nature and emotion. Akhila Anand and Sooraj Santhosh deliver a track that transforms the sky into a melody of longing.
