“Johnykkutti Jamese” by Madhu Balakrishnan and Jakes Bijoy appears on the album Antony. Santhosh Varma wrote the lyrics for the Jakes Bijoy composition. It opens by calling out names like Johnykkutti and James, asking them to raise their voices.
Johnykkutti Jamese
Jakes Bijoy | Madhu Balakrishnan • From “Antony”
Antony’s Johnykkutti Jamese Lyrics Translation
The lyrics state the group is tied by a thread that cannot be broken. It also compares their connection to a deep taproot that is impossible to sever. This bond exists despite any differences in their appearances or personal styles.
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Eda Johnykkutti Jamese Koralonnallada TeamseHey Johnykkutti, James, let your voices be heard, team!
Eda Hamsa Manoj Ratheeshe Oru Meyyalle PartieseHey Hamsa, Manoj, Ratheesh, we’re a single body, guys!
Eda Johnykkutti Jamese Koralonnallada TeamseHey Johnykkutti, James, let your voices be heard, team!
Eda Hamsa Manoj Ratheeshe Oru Meyyalle PartieseHey Hamsa, Manoj, Ratheesh, we’re a single body, guys!
Kettum Mattum Oro Tharaanennalum PandeThough our styles and appearances have always been different
Pottanoolil Kettum Oru Bandham NammakkondeWe’re bound together by a thread that cannot be broken
Aavolam Chaavolam Antony KoottundeFrom life until death, Antony is right here with us
Chankoottom Kayyookkum Mathi Mathi Evaneyum EthiriduvaanOur courage and brute force are more than enough to face anyone
Aadadaa Neeyadadaa Koothadadaa KoottakkaraDance, man, dance! Let it loose, my friend!
Chankinum Chankayavar Koodum Sukham VereyadaaThe joy of having your closest friends together is something else
Aadadaa Neeyadadaa Koothadadaa KoottakkaraDance, man, dance! Let it loose, my friend!
Enthinum Ethethinum Tholodu Thol NjanilledaFor anything and everything, I’m here, shoulder to shoulder with you
Eda Johnykkutti Jamese Koralonnallada TeamseHey Johnykkutti, James, let your voices be heard, team!
Eda Hamsa Manoj Ratheeshe Oru Meyyalle PartieseHey Hamsa, Manoj, Ratheesh, we’re a single body, guys!
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Odappirannorekkalum AduppathilaavaanayiTo be even closer than blood-born siblings
Urappichu Mannil Vannittoppam ChernnoruWe came to this earth destined to find one another
Karuthulla Thekkum Veettim Aruthittu Pokaam PaksheYou can chop down mighty teak and rosewood trees, but
Murikkuvaanavillallo Nammade ThaayveruYou can never, ever sever our taproot
Kaanukil Kanalaane Idanenjilo KanivaaneTo the world, we are fire, but in our hearts, there is compassion
Vazhikalil Thammiloru Thanalay Ozhukidaam Ottayoru NizhalayOn our journey, let’s move as one shelter, as a single shadow
Ulakinu Naduvil Nirayana PukilinuIn the midst of all the chaos that fills this world
Ethire Poruthiyoro Pada ThudaramLet’s continue our battle against it as one army
Aadadaa Neeyadadaa Koothadadaa KoottakkaraDance, man, dance! Let it loose, my friend!
Chankinum Chankayavar Koodum Sukham VereyadaaThe joy of having your closest friends together is something else
Aadadaa Neeyadadaa Koothadadaa KoottakkaraDance, man, dance! Let it loose, my friend!
Enthinum Ethethinum Tholodu Thol NjanilledaFor anything and everything, I’m here, shoulder to shoulder with you
Eda Johnykkutti Jamese Koralonnallada TeamseHey Johnykkutti, James, let your voices be heard, team!
Eda Hamsa Manoj Ratheeshe Oru Meyyalle PartieseHey Hamsa, Manoj, Ratheesh, we’re a single body, guys!
Kettum Mattum Oro Tharaanennalum PandeThough our styles and appearances have always been different
Pottanoolil Kettum Oru Bandham NammakkondeWe’re bound together by a thread that cannot be broken
Aavolam Chaavolam Antony KoottundeFrom life until death, Antony is right here with us
Chankoottom Kayyookkum Mathi Mathi Evaneyum EthiriduvaanOur courage and brute force are more than enough to face anyone
Johnykkutti Jamese Music Video
The song starts with a roll call and moves to define a collective identity. This bond is shown as a fated connection stronger than blood. The meaning of the ‘Johnykkutti Jamese’ lyrics is a declaration of lifelong loyalty to a chosen family.