Anurag Kulkarni and Chinmayi’s vocals define ‘Nizhaliyae’ from the album ‘Hi Nanna.’ Lyricist Madhan Karky and composer Hesham Abdul Wahab craft a reflective dialogue between observer and shadow, framed by airy instrumentals.
Released: December 13, 2023
Nizhaliyae
Anurag Kulkarni | Chinmayi • From “Hi Nanna”
Nizhaliyae Lyrics Translation Anurag Kulkarni | Chinmayi | Hi Nanna
Madhan Karky uses ‘a tiny hole drinks in beauty’ to describe camera apertures. Anurag Kulkarni addresses the lens as a ‘third eye,’ seeking confirmation of authenticity in captured images.
Nizhaliyae Nee Kaattum KaattumO shadow, the vision you show,
Kaatchi Unmaiyaa Unmaiyaais it really real?
Nizhaliyae Nee Theettum TheettumO shadow, the colors you paint,
Vannam Unmaiyaais that color real?
Hey Badhil Sollu VaayaaHey, won’t you come and answer me?
Chinnanjiru Thulai VazhiyaeThrough a tiny ‘aperture’ (opening),
Azhaginai Pargugiraaiyou’re drinking in her beauty.
Thiraivittu VizhivazhiyaeThrough the eye, past the screen,
Avalai Nee Thirudugiraaiyou’re stealing her essence.
Nizhaliyae Nee Kaattum KaattumO shadow, the vision you show,
Kaatchi Unmaiyaa Unmaiyaais it really real?
Nizhaliyae Nee Theettum TheettumO shadow, the colors you paint,
Vannam Unmaiyaais that color real?
Un Kuvimunaiyil Ulagam KaanaTo see the world through your focal point,
Azhagin Vaanaa Edhiril Thaanais this beauty from the heavens right in front of me?
Sollu SolludiTell me, just tell me.
Tharaiyinn Mele Ivalai PoleOn this earth, is there a dream
Kanavum Undaa Sollulike her? Tell me.
Unnai Vida MaattenI won’t let you go.
Vinnil Mannil Neeyum NaanumIn the sky and on the earth, you and I
Kaanaa Otrai Minnalsaw a unique flash of lightning.
Aval Aval Punnagiyil KandomWe saw it in her smile.
Poovodum TheeyodumWith flowers and with fire,
Kollaa Varnaa Bodhaithere’s an overwhelming intoxication of colors.
Aval Aval Nirathinil KandomWe saw it in her very being.
Minkambathil PoogambathilIn electric poles or in earthquakes,
Illa Adhirvellamthere’s no vibration like this.
Aval Nammai Nerungida KandomWe felt it as she drew near us.
Mukkodai MuthangalMillions of kisses
Ullangaiyin Ullaerest within the palm of the hand.
Aval Kaiyai Kulikkida KandomWe felt them when we shook her hand.
Adhanallena Pizhiyae IllaiTherefore, there’s no mistake at all.
Bathil Sol En Moondram KanneAnswer me, my ‘third eye’ (the camera lens).
Ethirae Aval Nam BoomilShe’s right in front of us on our earth.
Uthipaala Nam ThammiyilShe’ll rise within us.
Nizhaliyae Nee Kaattum KaattumO shadow, the vision you show,
Kaatchi Unmaiyaa Unmaiyaais it really real?
Nizhaliyae Nee Theettum TheettumO shadow, the colors you paint,
Vannam Unmaiyaais that color real?
Hey Badhil Sollu VaayaaHey, won’t you come and answer me?
NizhaliyaeO shadow.
Chinnanjiru Thulai VazhiyaeThrough a tiny ‘aperture’ (opening),
Azhaginai Pargugiraaiyou’re drinking in her beauty.
Thiraivittu VizhivazhiyaeThrough the eye, past the screen,
Avalai Nee Thirudugiraaiyou’re stealing her essence.
Chinnanjiru Thulai VazhiyaeThrough that tiny little opening,
Azhaginai Pargugiraaiyou drink in her beauty.
Thiraivittu VizhivazhiyaeMoving past the screen, through your eye,
Avalai Nee Thirudugiraaiyou steal her very essence.
Nizhaliyae Music Video
‘Hi Nanna’ questions reality through its lyrics translation, contrasting earthly presence with photographic illusions. The track resolves by accepting beauty as both tangible and constructed.