Nannavan Lyrics Meaning | Ambalamukkile Visheshangal | Ranjinraj | Sannidanadan
Sannidanadan sings Nannavan from the album Ambalamukkile Visheshangal. Lyricist B. K. Harinarayanan writes satirical verses. Composer Rajin Raj creates a vibrant folk rhythm that drives the song’s energy. The track questions what makes a person genuinely good.
Released: August 27, 2021
Nannavan
Ranjinraj | Sannidanadan • From “Ambalamukkile Visheshangal”
Lyricist
B. K. Harinarayanan
Composer
Rajin Raj
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal’s Nannavan Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
B. K. Harinarayanan asks what a man must do to be good in the lyrics. He describes someone who performs acts just for public approval. The song shows the absurd lengths people go to earn a good name. Harinarayanan questions how one finds the right path between genuine virtue and performance.
Ambalamukkile VisheshangalTales from the ‘Temple Junction’
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Nannavan Enth CheyyanWhat’s a man gotta do to be good?
Neryavan Enth CheyyanWhat’s a man gotta do to stay honest?
Anamillatha VallathaIt’s a strange plight when you lack status,
Tharikida Thalavidhi IllathoralaayLike someone whose rhythm of fate’s been lost.
Pani Vekkatha ThettathaWithout setting traps or making a slip,
Vakathirivoru Neri KaattunnoralayAs one who shows a path of true discernment.
Pala Vidhyakal NokiyittuAfter trying out all sorts of tricks,
Chappadi KaattiyittuAfter putting on such a performative show,
Mattam Muttam Thettillathoralay MaaridanTo transform into someone who’s perfectly flawless.
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the way out to be a good man?
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the solution to be a good man?
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Ambambo Jana NanmakkayGoodness gracious, all for the public’s sake,
Ororo KalikalEvery single game that they play.
Maalore KeniyakkidanJust to lure the common folk into a trap,
Nanma PoonkilikalLike ‘little birds of virtue’.
Roadellam Cheru ThodellamOn every road and every little stream,
Nannakkan UshireThere’s a sudden spirit to fix things up.
Ellarkkum Kanivekidan InyTo show some compassion to everyone now,
Nettotta PukiluIt’s a frantic and breathless struggle.
Enthum Ethum ChythumBy doing just about anything and everything,
Jana Naavinmel NinnumFrom the very tongues of the people,
Nallorenne Kelkkan PinayunneHe’s struggling just to be called a good soul.
Kandalaarum NokkumEveryone’s watching whatever they see,
Pala Kaaryangal ChuttumWith so many things happening all around.
Vesham Kettin KaalamThis is an era of wearing disguises,
Kali KaalamThe ‘Age of Vice’.
Anamillatha VallathaIt’s a tough spot when you’ve got no standing,
Tharikida Thalthirivu IllathoralaayLike someone whose rhythm and fate have flipped.
Pani Vekkatha ThettathaWithout setting traps or failing to act,
Vakathirivoru Neri KaattunnoralayAs one who guides with a sense of truth.
Pala Vidhyakal NokiyittuHaving looked into various methods,
Chappadi KaattiyittuHaving displayed such performative antics,
Mattam Muttam Thettillathoralay MaaridanTo become a person without a single flaw.
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the path to becoming a good man?
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the answer to being a good man?
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the way to be a good man?
Nannavan Enth CheyyanWhat’s a person gotta do to be good?
Neryavan Enth CheyyanWhat’s a person gotta do to stay honest?
Anamillatha VallathaIt’s a peculiar plight without status,
Tharikida Thalavidhi IllathoralaayFor one whose rhythm of destiny is gone.
Pani Vekkatha ThettathaWithout plotting and without failing,
Vakathirivoru Neri KaattunnoralayAs someone showing a path of wisdom.
Pala Vidhyakal NokiyittuAfter exploring many different tricks,
Chappadi KaattiyiAfter putting on a public display,
Mattam Muttam Thettillathoralay MaaridanTo change into someone who’s completely flawless.
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the solution to be a good man?
Nannavan Entha PhomvazhiWhat’s the way out to be a good man?
The Nannavan lyrics meaning explores hypocrisy in society’s perception of goodness. The song tells of a character desperate to be called a good person. It comments on how public performance differs from true virtue. The lyrics translation shows a satirical take on social expectations.
