Kanpeelikal Lyrics Translation – Ormayil Oru Shishiram | Merin Gregory

Merin Gregory sings ‘Kanpeelikal,’ a track from the album ‘Ormayil Oru Shishiram.’ The wordsmith B. K. Harinarayanan writes the lyrics, while Rajin Raj arranges the music. The song weaves a tale of fading love and lost dreams.

Kanpeelikal Lyrics Translation - Ormayil Oru Shishiram | Merin Gregory

Kanpeelikal

Merin Gregory • From “Ormayil Oru Shishiram”

Lyricist
B. K. Harinarayanan
Composer
Rajin Raj

Kanpeelikal Lyrics Translation (from “Ormayil Oru Shishiram”)

B. K. Harinarayanan uses moonlight, earthen chests, and golden pearls to tell a story of unanswered longing. A key line reads, ‘The sun’s rays have shed their light for darkness,’ symbolizing the end of warmth and hope. The poet captures the pain of a love that has withered away.

Kan Peelikal PulkunnoraAs every beam of moonlight that kisses my lashes,
Oro Nilaavum PoyppokaveSlowly fades and drifts away,
Swapnangal Than Man CheppileInside the earthen chest of my dreams,
Ponmuthu Thedi Vanneela NeeYou never came looking for the golden pearl.
Suryaashuvum Irul Niram PozhinjithaaThe sun’s rays have shed their light for darkness.
Hemanthavum Udal Chudum DinangalaayAnd winter has turned into days that burn my skin.
Othaathe Pokum Vaakkaayi NjaanI’ve become a word that no longer rhymes.
Kanavaano KathayaanoIs this a dream, or is it a story?
Verum ThonnalaanoiniIs it merely a figment of my imagination now?
Anuraagam IthaloornnoHas the flower of our love shed its petals?
Arinjeela NjanonnumeI really didn’t realize anything at all.

Kanpeelikal Music Video

‘Kanpeelikal’ explores the theme of lost love and disillusionment. The lyrics highlight the contrast between past warmth and present emptiness, with Merin Gregory’s voice adding depth to the sentiment.