“Kannetha Dooram,” AKA ‘Varam Njan Ninakkai’ from Joseph is a profoundly moving ode to enduring love and loss, made magical by Vijay Yesudas’ evocative vocals and BK Harinarayanan’s sensitive poetry. Though the visuals depict a funeral, there is gentle reassurance instead of desolation in this soothing track. Striking metaphors like “you reside beside my heart hereafter” beautifully encapsulate a spiritual reunion.
Yesudas puts his classically trained vocals to tender effect, a slight quiver in his voice heightening the emotional intensity as he sings of memories now ephemeral. Phrases like “silences turn to burning embers” eloquently capture the protagonist’s loneliness and longing. Composer Ranjin Raj provides sensitive support with harmonious piano melodies.
Harinarayanan’s lyrics transition seamlessly from loss to hope, from the futility of “covering your face with my palm’s sand” to the belief that “you should become half my life in our next birth.” This circle of love and grief makes the track universally powerful. As the camera zooms in on the funeral attendees bonded by sorrow, one connects profoundly with the healing essence of this short yet stirring ode.
JOSEPH (2018 FILM) MOVIE | KANNETHA DOORAM SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING | VARAM NJAN NINAKKAI
Kannetha Dooram Nee Maayunnu Ethetho Theerangalil
You are disappearing beyond the horizon to unknown shores.
Ullamkai Nin Kayyil Cherumbol Kaalangal Pinvaangiyo
As my palm joins yours, have the seasons withdrawn?
Kanalaayi Maarunnu Mounam Iniyilla Ee Mannilonnum
Silence turns into burning ember; there is nothing left on this earth.
NenjoramNee Mathram Uyire Iniyum
Only you are beside my heart, my love, hereafter.
Vidhoore Nilaathaaramaay Nee Mizhichimmi Ninnedumo
Varaam Njaan Ninakaayorikkal Neeyulla Lokangalil
Varuneramennoducheranamen Jeevane Nee Athillaathe Vayyen
Nenjoram Nee Mathram Uyire Iniyum
Thalodum Thanichiriykke Nee Neytha Manjormakal Viloolam
When l am alone, your memories would caress me.
Manasinte Thaalil Nee Peytha Neerthullikal
Droplets of your love shower gently on the pages of my heart
Varum Jenmamen Paathi Meyyaayi Maareedanam Nee
You should become half of my life, in our next birth.
Athallaathe Vayyen Nenjoram Nee Mathram Uyire Iniyum
I can’t do without that. Only you are beside my heart, my love, hereafter.
Kanneral Nin Chundil Ponmutham Kaanaathe Nee Yaathrayaay
You have departed without seeing that.
Kaikumbil Thookunna Mannaale Moodunnu Nin Thoomugham
I’m covering your face, with the sand within my palm.
Niravoode Nee Thannuvellam Athumaathramaanente Swantham
You gave everything to me happily. You gave everything to me happily. Only that belongs to me.
Nenjoram Nee Maathram UyireIniyum
Only you are beside my heart, my love, hereafter.
KANNETHA DOORAM FULL SONG
The translation for ‘Kannetha Dooram lyrics’ helps elucidate the cultural metaphors and imagery for non-Malayalam listeners. It reveals the remarkable economy of phrases like “Rainbows bid adieu from the sky” that capture the essence of loss with such grace and brevity. It makes the complex poetry approachable, allowing a wider audience to feel the track’s sentiments.
KANNETHA DOORAM MUSIC VIDEO
| Title | Kannetha Dooram |
| Movie | Joseph (2018) |
| Singer(s) | Vijay Yesudas |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Harinarayanan BK |
| Music Composer(s) | Ranjin Raj |
| Actor(s) | Joju George |