Neha S. Nair takes the spotlight in ‘Ponnum Kasavittu,’ a song from the album ‘Queen.’ Joe Paul pens the lyrics, while Jakes Bejoy creates the melody. The track opens with a serene mix of traditional imagery and modern rhythm.
Ponnum Kasavittu
Neha S. Nair • From “Queen”
Queen’s Ponnum Kasavittu Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
The poet Joe Paul describes a woman adorning herself with gold lace and silver anklets, preparing to embrace the morning sun. One line reads, ‘I’ll wear the silver moonlight like sandalwood on my brow,’ blending nature with personal transformation. Neha S. Nair’s voice carries the warmth of these words, making the imagery vivid.
Ponnum Kasavittu Velli KolussittuAdorned in gold lace and silver anklets,
Minnithilangunnu VaanamThe sky glitters and shines.
Kannil Mashiyittu Manjalkkuri ThottuWith kohl in my eyes and a turmeric ‘bindi’,
Melleyorungunnu NjanumI’m slowly getting ready too.
Kanniveyil Ummakalil Innu Mathivare NeenthaamI’ll swim to my heart’s content in the kisses of the morning sun.
Vennilavo Chandanamaay Onnu Nerukayil ChoodamI’ll wear the silver moonlight like sandalwood on my brow.
Ravin Maravilengu Maayum Kulirumente BaalyamMy childhood, which vanishes in the shadows of the night…
Thirike VaangaamI’ll take it back.
Thaaram Chirikal Thanna NeramWhen the stars gifted their smiles,
Narunilaavu Nerum ChirakileridaamI’ll soar on the wings offered by the pure moonlight.
Aaraarum Kaanathenne Thedunnille PoomazhayaayAren’t they searching for me unseen, like a shower of flowers?
Maanathe MaayaamekhangalThe magical clouds in the sky.
Ororo Kaaryam Cholli Koodaanalle PinnaaleAren’t they following me to join in, whispering one thing or another?
Porunne TheeramohangalEndless desires follow along.
Mizhiyaalum Mozhiyaalum Chiriyekum PuzhayoramBy the riverbank that gifts smiles through glances and words,
Kannil Maayaathe KaliyaadunnuIt plays on without ever fading from my sight.
Ullinteyullil MinnunnathaaroWho’s that sparkling deep within my soul?
Manjulla Ravil MinnaaminniA firefly in the misty night.
Chaaral Mazha Nananja Neram Kiliyunarnnu PadumThe bird woke and sang as the drizzle soaked it,
PulariyormmayilIn the memory of the dawn.
Ravum Theliyumaa NilaavumThe night and that clear moonlight,
Kulirilennu Moodum EniyumormmayilWill wrap me in the cold, still in my memories.
Ravethum Nerathe Maavin KombathambiliyeAs night arrives, I see the moon on the mango tree branch,
Kaiyethum Doore KaanunneI see it just within reach, yet so far.
Naadengo Thenum Thedi Paarippokum ThumpikaleOh dragonflies, flying across the land searching for honey,
Aayathil Thotte MaarunneYou brush past me and dart away.
Mazhayaayum Veyilaayum Thunayaavunnoru KaalamA time that stays by my side as both rain and sunshine,
Eni Nerayum Munnil KaanatheBefore it truly unfolds before me.
Onnini Melle Chimmiya Neram Innaleyengo MaayunnillaIn the blink of an eye, yesterday doesn’t seem to fade away.
Ponnum Kasavittu Velli KolussittuAdorned with gold brocade and silver anklets,
Minnithilangunnu VaanamThe sky sparkles and shines.
Kannil Mashiyittu Manjalkkuri ThottuWith kohl in my eyes and a turmeric ‘bindi’ on my forehead,
Melleyorungunnu NjanumI’m softly getting ready too.
Kanniveyil Ummakalil Innu Mathivare NeenthaamI’ll swim today in the kisses of the morning sun until I’ve had enough.
Vennilavo Chandanamaay Onnu Nerukayil ChoodamI’ll wear the silver moonlight like sandalwood on my brow.
Ravin Maravilengu Maayum Kulirumente BaalyamMy childhood, hiding somewhere in the shadows of the night…
Thirike VaangaamI’ll bring it back.
Thaaram Chirikal Thanna NeramWhen the stars shared their laughter,
Narunilaavu Nerum ChirakileridaamI’ll fly on the wings that the pure moonlight brings.
Ponnum Kasavittu Music Video
‘Ponnum Kasavittu’ lyrics are about reclaiming childhood memories through nature’s beauty. Neha S. Nair stars in this Malayalam song from the album ‘Queen.’