Sanoop Kalarikkal delivers a gentle performance in “Parayuvaan” from the album Avial. Written by Jis Joy, the song captures the quiet paralysis of someone searching for the words to confess love. The music by Shankar Sharmma supports this mood of delicate anticipation.
Parayuvaan
Sanoop Kalarikkal • From “Avial”
Lyricist
Jis Joy
Composer
Shankar Sharmma
Avial’s Parayuvaan Lyrics Translation
Jis Joy’s lyrics describe past brokenness, or “fallen wings,” transforming into colorful petals. The writing questions the identity of this new love, calling them a “tender sprout in the pouring rain.” This action shows love as a force for self-healing.
Parayuvaan Melle Mozhikalum ThediI’m searching slowly for the words to say,
Oru Nizhal Koodinarikilaayias a shadow joins me by my side.
Nammalevidayo Veena ChirakukalOur wings, which had fallen somewhere,
Thaane Nirangalaayi Thenithalukalaayihave blossomed on their own into colors and honeyed petals.
ManjumanikkulirenthinoFor some reason, a dew-kissed chill,
Ilaveyililum Pathiye Varavaayihas slowly arrived even in the gentle sunlight.
Narumalarukalaakeyum Cheru ChiriyumaayiAll the fragrant flowers are offering a small smile.
Ini PularikalunarumoI wonder if the mornings will awaken now?
Chenthaaram Minnunnu Nenjoram PaadunnuA reddish star is shining as my heart sings.
Niramazhathaliraaru NeeWho are you, this tender sprout in the pouring rain?
Thoraathe Peyyunnu Theeraathe CherunnuIt rains without stopping, it joins me without end.
Kanavukal Ven ParavakalaayiMy dreams have become white birds.
Chenthaaram Minnunnu Nenjoram PaadunnuA reddish star is shining as my heart sings.
Niramazhathaliraaru NeeWho are you, this tender sprout in the pouring rain?
Thoraathe Peyyunnu Theeraathe CherunnuIt rains without stopping, it joins me without end.
Kanavukal Ven ParavakalaayiMy dreams have become white birds.
Oh Etho RaavinnithalaayiOh, like a petal from some unknown night,
Enno Ninnil VriyaanI wish to bloom in you one day.
NeelaakaashathanalayithaaHere I am, a shadow in the blue sky,
Etho Thoovalthaliraayilike a tender new feather.
Ennum Ninne ThoduvaanI long to always touch you,
Ente-aayi Parayaanto say that you are finally mine.
Kaanaathennil Chirakaayi NeeWhen I couldn’t see, you became my wings.
Kaanumpolo Nadiyaayi OhAnd now that I can, you’ve become a river, oh.
Maayaatheeram Kadavil Onnayi CheraamWe can meet together on a shore that never fades.
Maayaathellaam ParayaamAnd there, we can say everything that will never fade.
NeeyaaninnennarikilYou’re by my side today.
Neeyaanennarikil Oraal OhYou’re the one by my side, oh.
NeeyaaninnennarikilYou’re by my side today.
Neeyaanen Ninavil Oraal OhYou’re the one in my thoughts, oh.
A desire to meet at an un-fading shore provides the song’s hopeful conclusion. This location offers a safe place to finally say everything. The “Parayuvaan” lyrics in English show a journey from hesitation to the promise of open communication.
