Najim Arshad and Latheesha Faisal bring ‘Nokkathe’ to life on the soundtrack of Marubhoomiyile Mazhathullikal. B. K. Harinarayanan pens the words, while Hesham Abdul Wahab weaves the music.
Released: January 26, 2023
Nokkathe
Latheesha Faisal | Najim Arshad • From “Marubhoomiyile Mazhathullikal”
Nokkathe Lyrics Translation (from “Marubhoomiyile Mazhathullikal”)
Harinarayanan drafts the line, ‘My heart is being played like a sarangi, a soulful string instrument,’ and Najim sings it with a shy tremor. The song shows a shy lover hiding behind a veil of silence, using images of a blooming flower and a gentle chill to show longing.
Nokkaathe Nokkaathe Kannil Nee NokkaatheDon’t look, don’t look, please don’t look into my eyes.
Naanathaal Mungippokum NjanithaaI feel like I’m drowning in shyness right here.
Nokkaathe Nokkaathe Kannil Nee NokkaathePlease don’t look, don’t look, don’t meet my gaze.
Naanathaal Mungippokum NjanithaaOr I’ll be completely lost in my bashfulness.
Oru Saarangiyaay Manam MeettunnithaaMy heart is being played like a ‘sarangi’, a soulful string instrument.
Athin Ala Ninne ThirayunnithaaAnd its every vibration is searching for you.
Oru Saarangiyaay Manam MeettunnithaaMy heart is strummed like a ‘sarangi’ now,
Athin Ala Ninne ThirayunnithaaAnd its every echo is looking just for you.
Chellakkuliralli PoomuthaayLike a sweet, chilly flower-kiss,
Nenjin Chimizhinnum PookkunneSomething’s blooming from the depths of my heart.
Ullil Thirathulli PokunneA wave is surging deep inside me,
Moham NiranirayeAnd it’s brimming with affection.
Chellakkuliralli PoomuthaayLike a gentle chill, a kiss from a flower,
Nenjin Chimizhinnum PookkunneA new feeling blooms from my heart’s core.
Ullil Thirathulli PokunneA tide of emotion is rising within,
Moham NiranirayeCompletely filled with this growing love.
He Maayaathe Manjil Nee MaayaatheHey, don’t you disappear into the mist.
Kaanathe Vingippokum NjanithaaBecause I’ll break down if I can’t see you.
He Maayaathe Manjil Nee MaayaatheOh, please don’t vanish into the haze,
Kaanathe Vingippokum NjanithaaI’ll be overwhelmed with sorrow if you’re gone.
Oru Neerthulliyaay SvayamurukunnithaaI’m melting on my own, just like a drop of water.
Oru Njodiminnil AliyunnithaaI’m dissolving away in a flash of lightning.
Oru Neerthulliyaay SvayamurukunnithaaLike a single water droplet, I’m melting away,
Oru Njodiminnil AliyunnithaaAnd disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Chellakkuliralli PoomuthaayWith a pleasant chill, like a blossom’s soft kiss,
Nenjin Chimizhinnum PookkunneIt’s blooming right from the shell of my heart.
Ullil Thirathulli PokunneA little wave is cresting inside,
Moham NiranirayeOverflowing with this tender desire.
Chellakkuliralli PoomuthaaySpreading a sweet chill, like a gentle kiss,
Nenjin Chimizhinnum PookkunneSomething new blossoms from within my heart’s chamber.
Ullil Thirathulli PokunneA tide of emotion is swelling up inside,
Moham NiranirayeAnd it’s filled to the brim with longing.
Manaso En Manaso Maayaamayooram PoleMy heart, oh my heart, like a magical peacock,
Nadanamaadunnu PraanayamaamIs performing a dance of pure love.
Mekhamarikile KonnappolLike a ‘konna’ flower waiting for the clouds,
Neeyillathe Vayyennu Chollunnu MelleIt softly says that I can’t live without you,
En SwasathaalangaloronnumeWith every single rhythm of my breath.
Chellakkuliralli PoomuthaayA darling coldness spreads like a flower’s kiss,
Nenjin Chimizhinnum PookkunneBlooming from the little box of my heart.
Ullil Thirathulli PokunneA tiny wave churns deep inside,
Moham NiranirayeAs this infatuation fills me completely.
Chellakkuliralli PoomuthaayLike a sweet chill, a delicate kiss,
Nenjin Chimizhinnum PookkunneA feeling blooms from my heart’s safe place.
Ullil Thirathulli PokunneA wave of emotion is rising within,
Moham NiranirayeBrimming with this newfound desire.
Nokkathe Music Video
The duet of Najim Arshad and Latheesha Faisal turns a quiet ache into a tender confession. The ‘Nokkathe’ lyrics stir the heart.