Rafeeq Rahman and Ramshi bring ‘Kalla Kadhakkarane’ to life with Nishad Ahamed’s playful lyrics and Shashwath’s lively tune. The song, from the album ‘Kinavalli’, tells a series of tall tales filled with mischief and humor. It invites listeners into a world of stories that trip you up and make you laugh.
Kalla Kadhakkarane
Rafeeq Rahman | Ramshi • From “Kinavalli”
Lyricist
Nishad Ahamed
Composer
Shashwath
Kalla Kadhakkarane Lyrics Translation Rafeeq Rahman | Ramshi | Kinavalli
Nishad Ahamed writes about a mischievous spirit named ‘Kuttichathan’ and a sneaky black cat that jumps in circles. The lyrics mention a white figure in the dark and a jingling sound at dawn, warning listeners not to stop and talk. The songwriter weaves these playful lies into a story that shocks and entertains.
Hey KallakathakkaraaneHey there, you teller of tall tales.
IllaakathakkaraaneYou weaver of stories from our home.
Kettukathakkaraanu NaamWe’ve always been masters of fabricated stories.
Pande PotticchoottinteSince the days of the old lit torches,
Kaana KuttichaathanteAnd the unseen ‘Kuttichathan’ (a mischievous local spirit).
Ishtakathaakaraanu NaamWe’re his favorite storytellers.
Ithu Katha Chiri KathaThis is a story, a funny story.
Kaalel Chuttaanoru KathaIt’s a story that’ll trip you up.
Oru Katha NunakkathaA story made of playful lies,
Kelkkan PorunnoAre you coming to listen?
Enikkithaa NinakkithaaHere’s one for me, here’s one for you.
Kettaal Njettaanoru KathaA story that’ll shock you when you hear it.
Oru Katha NamukkithaaHere’s a story for all of us,
Kaanan PorunnoAre you coming to see?
Iruttum NerathundoWhen the darkness starts to fall,
Velutha Roopam KandaIf you see a white figure.
Midukkaa Mindaan NikkandaHey smart guy, don’t stop to talk.
Velukkum NerathamboAnd when the dawn breaks, oh my.
Kilukkam KettaalayyoIf you hear a jingling sound,
Viraykkan Neram NokkandaDon’t wait for a reason to start shivering.
Murukkan ChodichaaroIf someone asks for a ‘betel leaf chew’ (a traditional snack),
Pirake VannaalappoWhile they’re following behind you.
Kunungaan Ninnaa Pinne Ninne KittoollaIf you stop to act coy, they’ll never let you go.
Karumban PoochaykkundeThat black cat has always,
Kuzhappam Pande PandeBeen nothing but trouble since forever.
‘Kalla Kadhakkarane’ lyrics offer a mix of humor and local folklore. The song from the album ‘Kinavalli’, featuring Rafeeq Rahman and Ramshi, creates a lively and engaging narrative that keeps you hooked.
