Kaniye Kaniye Lyrics Meaning | Kaadakalam | Bijibal | P S Jayhari

Bijibal and P S Jayhari’s ‘Kaniye Kaniye’ from the album Kaadakalam carries a tender, reflective tone. The song, composed and written by P S Jayhari, blends lullaby warmth with life lessons, addressing a child as a cherished fruit born from hardship. The album’s theme of growth and roots shapes the song’s gentle yet firm voice.

Kaniye Kaniye Lyrics Meaning | Kaadakalam | Bijibal | P S Jayhari
Released: May 4, 2021

Kaniye Kaniye

Bijibal | P S Jayhari • From “Kaadakalam”

Lyricist
P S Jayhari, Bijibal
Composer
P S Jayhari

Kaniye Kaniye Lyrics Translation (from “Kaadakalam”)

P S Jayhari describes the child as a ‘dark fruit born from churned-up tears,’ emphasizing the struggles behind their existence. The lyric ‘Neeyuyare Maanamutti Valarnnaal Veru Marakkalle’ urges the child to remember their origins even when reaching great heights. The narrative shifts from nurturing to caution, grounding success in humility.

Thanathanathinnaan Thananthinnaan ThananthinnananeyThanathanathinnaan Thananthinnaan Thananthinnananey.
Thanathanathinnaan Thananthinnaan ThananthinnananeyThanathanathinnaan Thananthinnaan Thananthinnananey.
Kanneeru Kadanju Kadinjool Pettunday KarimkaniyeYou’re the dark, precious fruit born as my first, from churned-up tears,
Kallil Marukallurayumpol Chinthiyunarnna KanalkkaniyeA fiery ember of a fruit, awakened by stone grinding on stone.
Kanneeru Kadanju Kadinjool Pettunday KarimkaniyeYou’re the dark, precious fruit born as my first, from churned-up tears,
Kallil Marukallurayumpol Chinthiyunarnna KanalkkaniyeA fiery ember of a fruit, awakened by stone grinding on stone.
Kaadaamen Nenjathootte Kaaladi Vechorilam KaniyeA tender fruit who stepped into the forest of my heart,
Kaattaruvi Churanna Thelimpaalundu Thelinja ThudunkaniyeA plump fruit that drank the clear milk from a wild mountain stream.
Neeyuyare Maanamutti Valarnnaal Veru MarakkalleIf you grow high enough to touch the sky, don’t you ever forget your roots.
Verinakathaarum Kaanaakkaattin Chooru MarakkalleAnd don’t forget the unseen strength that’s hidden deep within them.
Kaniye Kaniye Kaniye KaniyePrecious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit.
Dalamuruthi Paranja Kadankadha Kettupadicha KaralkkaniyeMy heart’s own fruit, you learned from the riddles spoken with firm resolve,
Maanotu Mayilppulinarriotu Koottu Kalicha KathirkkaniyeA radiant fruit, you’ve played with the deer, the peacock, and the leopard,
Alivinte Thelinneeruravayakatthu NirachoruyirkkaniyeA living fruit, you filled your soul with the clear spring of kindness,
Chirakittu Parunthukanakknakku Valanju Parakk PerunkaniyeSoar high and wide, my great fruit, and circle like a giant hawk.
Neeyuyare Maanamutti Valarnnaal Veru MarakkalleIf you grow high enough to touch the sky, don’t you ever forget your roots.
Verinakathaarum Kaanaakkaattin Chooru MarakkalleAnd don’t forget the unseen strength that’s hidden deep within them.
Verinakathaarum Kaanaakkaattin Chooru MarakkalleAnd don’t forget the unseen strength that’s hidden deep within them.
Kaniye Kaniye Kaniye KaniyePrecious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit.
Karinechikkkatu Kadakkananattu Valarthiya VaarkkaniyeA perfect fruit, you were raised to cross the thorny ‘Karinechi’ forest,
Ennaashakkompathoonjaalaati Niranja KurumpoliyeMy playful one, who has swung on the branch of my hopes until it was full.
Karinechikkkatu Kadakkananattu Valarthiya VaarkkaniyeA perfect fruit, you were raised to cross the thorny ‘Karinechi’ forest,
Ennaashakkompathoonjaalaati Niranja KurumpoliyeMy playful one, who has swung on the branch of my hopes until it was full.
Maarathhen Choodettentrum Chaanju Mayangana PainkiliyeMy little parrot, you’re always leaning on my chest, sleepy from the warmth,
Maarathhen Choodettentrum Chaanju Mayangana PainkiliyeMy little parrot, you’re always leaning on my chest, sleepy from the warmth.
Mulapottichynthana Poleen Chanku Chilampana ThenkaniyeMy honey-fruit, your voice chimes in my soul like a bamboo shoot bursting open,
Mulapottichynthana Poleen Chanku Chilampana ThenkaniyeMy honey-fruit, your voice chimes in my soul like a bamboo shoot bursting open,
Chanku Chilampana ThenkaniyeMy honey-fruit, chiming in my soul.
Kaniye Kaniye Kaniye KaniyePrecious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit.
Kaniye Kaniye Kaniye KaniyePrecious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit, precious fruit.

Kaniye Kaniye Music Video

The lyrics in English for ‘Kaniye Kaniye’ reinforce the balance between ambition and gratitude. Bijibal and P S Jayhari’s collaboration highlights the unseen strength in roots, framing the song as both a blessing and a reminder. The album Kaadakalam uses this track to tie personal growth to enduring values.