Shankar Mahadevan brings life to ‘Nenjile Kaalakolambu’ from the Odiyan soundtrack. Lakshmi Shrikumar writes the lyrics, while M. Jayachandran composes the tune. The song tells the story of inner turmoil and betrayal through a storm of words and melody.
Nenjile Kaalakolambu
Shankar Mahadevan • From “Odiyan”
Nenjile Kaalakolambu Lyrics Translation – Odiyan Soundtrack
Lakshmi Shrikuman mentions a pitch-black thorn stabbing through the eyes to describe the pain. The performer sings about walking with a mask of lies, questioning why the shape-shifter still walks the earth. Each line carries the weight of a heart in chaos.
Nenjile KaalakolambuDarkness stirs in my heart like a chaotic storm.
Kannile Kaarirul MulluA pitch-black thorn stabs through my eyes.
OdiyaOh, shape-shifter.
Poymugham Ketti NadannuI’ve walked around wearing a mask of lies.
Ner Mugham NambanillinnuNo one trusts an honest face these days.
OdiyaaOh, shape-shifter.
Pidanju Neeri Erinju OdiyaWrithing in pain, smoldering and burnt, oh shape-shifter.
Enthinu Vaazhanu MannilWhy do you still walk upon this earth?
Nenjile KaalakolambuDarkness stirs in my heart like a chaotic storm.
Kannile Kaarirul MulluA pitch-black thorn stabs through my eyes.
OdiyaOh, shape-shifter.
Karuthum ViravirachuEven my resolve has begun to tremble.
Nizhalum PuramthirinjuEven my own shadow’s turned its back on me.
Paathira Kambili MeleyUpon the heavy blanket of midnight,
Kaattuthee Chopputhere’s the crimson glow of a forest fire.
Karanju KaruthoreeIn this sky that’s wept itself black,
Maanathin Chottiluunderneath that very canopy,
Thanichu Novu Thinnu Neeyou’ve swallowed your agony all alone.
Nenjile KaalakolambuDarkness stirs in my heart like a chaotic storm.
Kannile Kaarirul MulluA pitch-black thorn stabs through my eyes.
OdiyaOh, shape-shifter.
Chathichu VanniruttuThe darkness arrived with betrayal,
Pirake Vannu Veyiland the sunlight followed right behind.
Odiyaa OdimarannoOh shape-shifter, have you hidden away?
Nerellam PaathiraayiEvery truth’s turned into midnight.
Varandu TheerumeeIn this drying, fading…
Karalin Paadathey…field of the parched heart,
Villalil Chora Kininjaalif blood begins to seep through the cracks.
Nenjile KaalakolambuDarkness stirs in my heart like a chaotic storm.
Kannile Kaarirul MulluA pitch-black thorn stabs through my eyes.
OdiyaOh, shape-shifter.
Poymugham Ketti NadannuI’ve walked around wearing a mask of lies.
Ner Mugham NambanillinnuNo one trusts an honest face these days.
OdiyaaOh, shape-shifter.
Pidanju Neeri Erinju OdiyaWrithing in pain, smoldering and burnt, oh shape-shifter.
Enthinu Vaazhanu MannilWhy do you still walk upon this earth?
Nenjile KaalakolambuDarkness stirs in my heart like a chaotic storm.
Kannile Kaarirul MulluA pitch-black thorn stabs through my eyes.
OdiyaOh, shape-shifter.
OdiyaaaOh, shape-shifter.
Nenjile Kaalakolambu Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Nenjile Kaalakolambu’ explore themes of betrayal and resilience. Shankar Mahadevan’s vocals in Malayalam add depth to the haunting narrative.