Vipin Lal sings Kanive from the album Soothravakyam. Lyricist Manu Manjith writes about compassion and resilience. Composer Jean P. Johnson creates a gentle melody.
Released: September 5, 2025
Kanive
Anila Rajeev | Vipin Lal • From “Soothravakyam”
Kanive Lyrics Translation (from “Soothravakyam”)
Manu Manjith asks compassion to soothe the wound and guide one along a new path. Vipin Lal sings that we are treasures melted in fate’s embers.
Ethirulil Chodidari NeeYou stumbled in the darkness,
Veene Poyi Ariyaatthefalling without even knowing.
Peythozhiya Vigalumaayi NinWith your unshed tears,
Manamizhayunno Thalarunnois your mind faltering, growing weak?
Ethirulil Chodidari NeeYou stumbled in the darkness,
Veene Poyi Ariyaatthefalling without even knowing.
Peythozhiya Vigalumaayi NinWith your unshed tears,
Manamizhayunno Thalarunnois your mind faltering, growing weak?
Kunju Kankalenthe Thirayunnu VeenuduWhat are your little eyes searching for again?
Oruthiri NaalumFor just a little while,
Saanthyanagalaake Oru Manju Mounamall comfort has become a cold silence,
Nanayukayaayidrenching you completely.
Kanive Murivil ThazhukuO’ compassion, gently soothe the wound,
Iniyil Vazhiye Nee Ozhukuuand now, flow along a new path.
Vidhiyude KanalilIn the embers of fate,
Urukiya Nithiyaanu Neeyou’re a treasure that was melted.
Thalivithalukal MelleLike a flower with tender petals,
Viriyana Munne Chithari Poovu Polscattered before it could softly bloom.
Vidhiyude KanalilIn the embers of fate,
Urukiya Nithiyaanu Neeyou’re a treasure that was melted.
Thalivithalukal MelleLike a flower with tender petals,
Viriyana Munne Chithari Poovu Polscattered before it could softly bloom.
Kinaavu Maanju PoyoDid the dream just fade away?
Orormma ThengalaayiDid a memory become a sob?
Anaathamaaya ChirakukaleThese orphaned wings,
Thaloduvaanoralivevidewhere is someone to soothe them?
Kinaavu Maanju PoyoDid the dream just fade away?
Orormma ThengalaaoDid a memory become a sob?
Anthamaaya ChirakukaleThese orphaned wings,
Thaloduvaanoralivevidewhere is someone to soothe them?
Kanive MurivilO’ compassion, on the wound,
Thazhuku Iniyii Vazhiyesoothe it, and on this new path,
Nee Ozhukuuyou must flow.
Naale Pulariyil Omal ChirikalilIn tomorrow’s dawn, with gentle smiles,
Vere Kathakaliyaamwe can become a different story.
Novin MazhamugilThe rain clouds of pain,
Dhooram Marayanawill fade into the distance,
Vaathil Niramizhiyaaand a door will open with a colorful gaze.
Nooru Nooru PadavukaleranClimb hundreds and hundreds of steps,
Thudaruka Nee Nin Maruyaathracontinue on your new journey.
Ssothravaakyam Oru Kuri PolumLet this sacred verse, not even once,
Pizhavukalilllathezhuthukabe written with any mistakes.
Nee Vaanil Nee VaazhvilSoar in the sky, thrive in this life.
Mmmm Mmm MmMmm, mmm, mmm.
Kanive Music Video
The Kanive lyrics translation shows a message of healing and new beginnings.