M. Jayachandran composes the haunting melody of ‘Konnu Thinnum,’ while Sangeetha delivers the powerful vocals. Murukan Kattakada writes lyrics that tell the story of a nation consumed by its own destruction. The song reflects on the loss of innocence and the cycle of poison in society.
Konnu Thinnum
M. Jayachandran | Sangeetha • From “Pattabhiraman”
Konnu Thinnum Lyrics Meaning M. Jayachandran | Sangeetha | Pattabhiraman
The poet mentions the forest and crops, saying, ‘If you sow poison, you’ll only reap poison.’ Murukan Kattakada uses these images to describe how greed and hatred have corrupted the land. The performer brings urgency to the lyrics, reminding us of the nation’s fall.
Kaadu Thinnor Naadu KettorThose who built a nation by devouring the forest,
Nanju Thinnunneare now eating poison.
Vilakalellam KalakalaayeSeason after season, all the crops,
Visham Thinnunneare just consuming poison.
Kaadu Thinnor Naadu KettorThose who built a nation by devouring the forest,
Nanju Thinnunneare now eating poison.
Vilakalellam KalakalaayeSeason after season, all the crops,
Visham Thinnunneare just consuming poison.
Vishamerinjaal Visham KoyyumIf you sow poison, you’ll only reap poison.
Visham Thinnon Visham CheettumThose who eat poison will spew poison.
Jaathi Parayum Matham ParayumThey’ll talk of caste, they’ll talk of religion,
Konnu Thinnumand they’ll kill and devour each other.
Thinnu KollumThey’ll devour and kill each other.
Kalikal Chirikal Maranne PoyWe’ve all forgotten how to play and laugh.
Nallakaalam Kaadu KerumThe good old days are fleeing into the forest.
Naadu MudiyunneThe nation is being ruined.
Naadu MudiyunneOur nation is being utterly destroyed.
Unda Chorinu Nandi PoraThere’s not enough gratitude for the food we’ve eaten.
Unda Chorinu Ruchi PoraThere’s not enough flavor in the food we’ve eaten.
Maayavum Marimaayavum Katha Maari MarayunneThe story changes and vanishes into illusion and trickery.
Kaadu Thinnor Naadu KettorThose who built a nation by devouring the forest,
Nanju Thinnunnethey’re eating poison now.
Nanju ThinnunneThey’re just eating poison.
Nallathokke NallathaayeeThey took everything that was good, in its own good way,
Nattu Thinnu Niranjavarand they are the ones who planted, ate, and got full.
Kallariyum NellariyumThe wild grains and the paddy rice,
Chena Chembukal Thenthe ‘chena’ yams, ‘chembu’ taro, and honey.
Varikkachakka Kaachil KoovakalThe ‘varikkachakka’ jackfruit, ‘kaachil’ yams, and ‘koova’ arrowroot.
Varikkachakka Kaachil KoovakalThe ‘varikkachakka’ jackfruit, ‘kaachil’ yams, and ‘koova’ arrowroot.
Kallariyum NellariyumThe wild grains and the paddy rice,
Chena Chembukal Thenthe ‘chena’ yams, ‘chembu’ taro, and honey.
Varikkachakka Kaachil KoovakalThe ‘varikkachakka’ jackfruit, ‘kaachil’ yams, and ‘koova’ arrowroot.
Kaattu Comperinja TheeyilIn the fire born from forest branches,
Chuttedutthu Thinnavarthey were the ones who roasted and ate.
Nanju ThinnunneNow, they’re eating poison.
Eppol Nanju ThinnunneRight now, they’re eating poison.
Nanju ThinnunneJust eating poison.
Naadu Veenu Kidappu VekkamThe nation lies fallen, so hurry now,
Korakathiyaroh, ‘Korathiyar’ folk healers.
Naadu Veenu Kidappu VekkamThe nation lies fallen, so hurry now,
Korakathiyaroh, ‘Korathiyar’ folk healers.
Deenamaake Akti NeekkamDrive away this widespread misery,
Padakathiyaroh, ‘Padayani’ ritual players.
Konnu Thinnum Music Video
The meaning of ‘Konnu Thinnum’ is a warning about societal decay. The lyrics call for healing as they describe the nation’s collapse.