Biju Menon stars in ‘Ninneyonnu Kananayi,’ a heartfelt track from the album ‘Aanakkallan.’ Harinarayanan writes the lyrics, while Nadirsha creates the melody. The song captures the essence of love and longing in a simple yet profound way.
Ninneyonnu Kananayi
Biju Menon • From “Aanakkallan”
Aanakkallan’s Ninneyonnu Kananayi Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
The narrator in the song travels long distances just to see and speak with his beloved. He compares his love to famous pairs like ‘Sheela and Nazeer,’ emphasizing his deep affection. The monsoon breeze whispers to him that she is his darling girl for seven lifetimes.
Ninneyonnu Kaananaay Ninnodonnu MindaanaayJust to see you once and speak a word with you,
Kaathamete Dooreninnum Oodivannathaanen PenneI’ve come running from many miles away, my girl.
Ninneyonnu Kaananaay Ninnodonnu MindaanaayJust to catch a glimpse and share a thought with you,
Kaathamete Dooreninnum Oodivannathaanen PenneI’ve traveled from a great distance just for you, my girl.
Yesudaasineppolonnum KandanaadamillennaalumEven though I don’t have a golden voice like ‘Yesudas’,
Aaru Kattayil Padaam Njaan PremalolanaayI’ll sing at the ‘sixth scale’ as a man lost in love.
Ninneyonnu Kaananaay Ninnodonnu MindaanaayJust to see you once and speak a word with you,
Kaathamete Dooreninnum Oodivannathaanen PenneI’ve come running from many miles away, my girl.
Naattumaavin Chottilannu Neeyum Njanum Mindana NeramWhen you and I were talking under that country mango tree,
Njaattuvela Kaattuvannen Kaathil Melle CholliThe ‘monsoon’ breeze came and whispered softly in my ear.
Evalezhu Janmam Ninte Omal KanmaniyennuThat she’s your darling girl for seven lifetimes.
Athu Kettoru Njaan Collmayir KondilleHearing that, didn’t I get ‘goosebumps’ all over?
En Hrdayam Vichum BachilleDidn’t my heart skip a beat with joy?
Sheelayum Naseerum Pole Raathriyum Nilaavum PoleLike ‘Sheela and Nazeer’, like the night and the moonlight,
Onnu Chernnupoganaayi Sammatham Tharaamo PenneCan you give your consent for us to unite, my girl?
Ethrayethra Dooram Thaandi En Priyakkumaathram VendiI’ve crossed so much distance just for my beloved,
Kaathu Kaathu Nilkkunnu Njaan PremalolanaayI’m waiting and waiting as a man captivated by love.
Ninneyonnu Kaananaay Ninnodonnu MindaanaayJust to see you once and speak a word with you,
Kaathamete Dooreninnum Oodivannathaanen PenneI’ve come running from many miles away, my girl.
Premasaudhamonnu Ninte Peril Pokki KettiyedukkamI’ll build a palace of love in your name,
Shaajahaante Raaniyaaya Mumthaasaakkam PenneI’ll make you ‘Mumtaz’, the queen of ‘Shah Jahan’, my girl.
Akalaanum Vayya Neeyen PraananaayikayalleI can’t stay away, aren’t you the one who rules my soul?
Ozhivaakkalle Enne PlingithanaakalleDon’t cast me aside, don’t leave me ‘pling’ (embarrassed).
En Hrdayam KalushithamaakkalleDon’t let my heart become troubled.
Ottayulla Paathrampole Velliveena GanampoleLike a vessel with a leak, like a melody from a ‘silver veena’,
Enne Neeyakatteedalle Ante Jeevanaakum PenneDon’t push me away, you’re the one who’ll be my life, girl.
Ethrayethra Dooram Thaandi En Priyakkumaathram VendiI’ve crossed so much distance just for my beloved,
Kaathu Kaathu Nilkkunnu Njaan PremalolanaayI’m waiting and waiting as a man captivated by love.
Ninneyonnu Kaananaay Ninnodonnu MindaanaayJust to see you once and speak a word with you,
Kaathamete Dooreninnum Oodivannathaanen PenneI’ve come running from many miles away, my girl.
Ninneyonnu Kananayi Music Video
‘Ninneyonnu Kananayi’ lyrics are about a man’s unwavering love and dedication. Featuring Biju Menon, this song from ‘Aanakkallan’ showcases timeless romantic devotion.