Janmanattil Chennu is a haunting track from the album Zha. The song features lyrics by Balachandran Chullikkad and music by Rajesh Babu K Sooranad.
Released: July 8, 2024
Janmanattil Chennu
Balachandran Chullikkad | Rajesh Babu K Sooranad • From “Zha”
Janmanattil Chennu Lyrics Translation – Zha Soundtrack
Balachandran Chullikkad writes a firebrand on each wound of memory, describing a mother who pushes a child away with bitter herbs and an aunt who sears his thigh. He recalls cruel acts of relatives that turn home into a place of pain.
Janmanaattil Chennu VandiyiragaveAs I reached my hometown and stepped off the train,
Punnu Thorum Kolli Vacha PolormmakalMemories burn like firebrands placed on every open wound.
Janmanaattil Chennu VandiyiragaveAs I reached my hometown and stepped off the train,
Punnu Thorum Kolli Vacha PolormmakalMemories burn like firebrands placed on every open wound.
Vaaya Mulayil NinnennekkumayiTo wean me from her breast forever,
Chenni Naayakam Thechu VidarthiyorammayeThe mother who smeared bitter herbs to push me away.
Vaashi Pidichu KarayaveWhen I cried out in stubborn protest,
Chaanakam Vayilurutti Thirukum AmmummayeThe grandmother who stuffed balls of cow dung into my mouth.
Pappadam Kaachunna Kambi ChoodakkiyenHeating the metal skewer used for frying ‘pappads’,
Kochu Thudayilamarthiya ChittammayeThe aunt who pressed its searing heat onto my little thigh.
Pandu Chothikkave MonthayeduthenLong ago when I asked for a drink, she grabbed the metal mug,
Nenjetherija PishajiyammayeThe devilish woman who threw it straight at my chest.
Puthan Kayaraal KamugilenneWith a brand new rope, to the areca tree,
Pandu Kettivarija KiraathammavaneThe cruel uncle who bound me tightly long ago.
Muttan Vadikondadichu Puram PolichattahasichaThe one who flayed my back with a heavy stick, roaring with laughter,
KopishttanaamachaneMy father, consumed by his blinding rage.
Pinnepirannavanagayaal EnnilninnammayeBecause he was born after me, stealing my mother away,
ThattiparichoranujaneThe younger brother who snatched her love from me.
Thinnuvaan Gotti Kodukkatha Naal MuthalFrom the day I refused to share a treat to eat,
Enne Verukkan Padicha NerpengaleMy sisters, who learned so well how to hate me.
Enne Verukkan Padicha NerpengaleMy sisters, who learned so well how to hate me.
Janmanattil Chennu Music Video
Balachandran Chullikkad’s Janmanattil Chennu lyrics meaning shows how painful memories scar the heart. The imagery feels like fresh wounds still burning today.