Shafi Kollam joins forces with Thanseer Koothuparamba to deliver ‘Konjalle Konjalle,’ a vibrant Malayalam wedding song. The duo writes lyrics that celebrate love and tradition, while their music blends folk rhythms with modern beats. The song sets the stage for a joyful union, filled with playful teasing and heartfelt promises.
The poet mentions a flowery dream blossoming in his heart since the day he first saw Laila. Shafi Kollam describes her eyes adorned with suruma and lips like a parrot’s beak. The lyrics evoke the beauty of a bride ready to step into the wedding pandhal, tying the thaali around her neck.
Konjalle Konjalle PenneDon’t be coy, don’t be shy, girl.
Nee Thulli Kalikkalle PenneDon’t skip and play around like that, girl.
Ninte Mangalyam VannalloYour wedding day has finally arrived.
Penne Edi Laile LaileOh girl, hey Laila, Laila.
Nin Chaarathu Vannu Njan NilkkumI’ll come and stand right by your side.
Ninte Maarathu Thaali Njan ChaarthumI’ll tie the ‘thaali’ (sacred wedding thread) around your neck.
Aa Kavilathu Mutham NjanI’ll give a kiss upon that cheek.
Nalkum Edi Laile LaileYes, I’ll give it, hey Laila, Laila.
Ninne Kanda Naalu ThottuFrom the very day I first saw you,
En Khalbinullilennumdeep inside my ‘khalb’ (heart) every day,
Oru Pookkinaavudichu Athu Snehamallea flowery dream has blossomed; isn’t that love?
Laila Laila Ente LailaLaila, Laila, my dear Laila.
Laila Ponnum Laile LaileLaila, my golden Laila, Laila.
NeeyentethalleAren’t you mine?
Kaise Kaise Ente KaiseKaise, Kaise, my dear Kaise.
Kaise Innum Kaise KaiseKaise, even today, Kaise, Kaise.
The meaning of ‘Konjalle Konjalle’ is the celebration of love and tradition. The lyrics highlight the playful yet profound bond between two hearts destined to unite in marriage.