Hariharan Sheshaadri and Chinmayi perform “Kannil Njano Thedum” from the album Chitta. The song, with lyrics by Joe Paul, opens with a search for a “season of blossoms.” This line establishes a feeling of internal admiration growing into something more significant. Dhibu Nainan Thomas composed the music.
Kannil Njano Thedum
Chinmayi | Hariharan Sheshaadri • From “Chitta”
Lyricist
Joe Paul
Composer
Dhibu Nainan Thomas
Chitta’s Kannil Njano Thedum Lyrics Translation
The song develops this idea through nature imagery. One line compares a person’s shyness to a jasmine bud that needs rain to bloom. Later, the lyrics state “You are my music / And I will always be your lyrics,” defining a completely intertwined relationship.
Kannil Njano Thedum MalarkkaalamIn my eyes, I search for a season of blossoms
Nenchil Thaane Koodum MidiththaalamIn my heart, a new rhythm builds on its own
Aval Nalloru PoovarassuShe’s a beautiful flowering tree
Varuminnini ThelladuthuShe’ll come a little closer now
Manassothiri Choodi Ninne AanandameOh happiness, my heart is completely filled with you
OhOh
Mathivannidaathullil NullilIn a way I can never get enough of
Nee Chaamaram Veeshi NinneYou’re stirring a gentle breeze inside me
Mayilkkaavadi ThaalamitteMoving to a peacock’s festive rhythm
Niyennil AadunnilleAren’t you dancing right here within me?
Kannil Njano Thedum MalarkkaalamIn my eyes, I search for a season of blossoms
Nenchil Thaane Koodum MidiththaalamIn my heart, a new rhythm builds on its own
Olinoakkinullile Kalivaakkinaale NeeWith the playful words in your stolen glances
Vidaathe Enne Nulli ThottidumeYou tease me, touching my soul without letting go
Mazha Kaathu NinnidumLike the one who waits for the rain
Uthirmulla NaanameOh, my shy jasmine bud
Nee Pookkaan Njaane ThullippeythathalleWasn’t it I who fell in droplets so you could bloom?
Janmangalaay Ennil NeeFor lifetimes, you have been within me
Chandanachchelu NilaaLike the moon’s sandalwood glow
Neeyonninaal KannathilWith just one touch from you on my cheek
KunkumachchaayamithaaA crimson hue appears right here
Manassammatham Nin Chiri MaathramYour smile is the only consent I need
Thennippovaathe PennazhakeDon’t ever drift away, my beautiful one
Neeyaanen SangeethamYou are my music
Njaanennum Nin VariyaayAnd I will always be your lyrics
Kannil Njano Thedum MalarkkaalamIn my eyes, I search for a season of blossoms
Nenchil Thaane Koodum MidiththaalamIn my heart, a new rhythm builds on its own
Aval Nalloru PoovarassuShe’s a beautiful flowering tree
Varuminnini ThelladuthuShe’ll come a little closer now
Manassothiri Choodi Ninne AanandameOh happiness, my heart is completely filled with you
OhOh
Mathivannidaathullil NullilIn a way I can never get enough of
Nee Chaamaram Veeshi NinneYou’re stirring a gentle breeze inside me
Mayilkkaavadi ThaalamitteMoving to a peacock’s festive rhythm
Niyennil AadunnilleAren’t you dancing right here within me?
The song moves from an internal search to an outward declaration of unity. The images of a flowering season and a blooming jasmine bud support this progression. The meaning of the ‘Kannil Njano Thedum’ lyrics is about love becoming a life-giving force that bonds two people completely.
