Jakes Bejoy creates a melody for ‘Thaalam Thattum’ that blends rhythm with raw emotion. Benny Dayal lends his voice to bring the song’s heartbeat to life. Kaber Vasuki writes lyrics that mix longing, dreams, and daily struggles into a poetic flow.
Released: September 12, 2022
Thaalam Thattum
Benny Dayal | Jakes Bejoy • From “Kanam”
Thaalam Thattum Lyrics Translation – Kanam Soundtrack
Kaber Vasuki describes a heart full of desires that ‘wither away in confusion.’ The poet talks about searching for meaning while youth slips away, and the daily conflict of dreams clashing with reality. The line, ‘I’m running in fear and I’m colliding,’ stands out as a metaphor for life’s chaos.
Thalam Thattum NenjileIn my heart that’s beating out a rhythm,
Vidha Vidhamai YekkamThere’s a variety of longings.
Aattangal AdaDances to perform,
Adha Nanum PadaAnd for me to sing along.
Aasa Kanavu LatchiyamDesires, dreams, and ambitions—
Idhai Ellam NanAll of these things, I…
Theriyama SegarichumCollected them without even knowing,
Kuzhappathil VadaOnly to wither away in confusion.
Pala Nala YengurenFor many days, I’ve been yearning
Ulagam Kai ThattaFor the world to clap its hands.
Thalakeezha NadanthaIf everything ends up upside down,
En Thalaiya Nanum Enga Poi MuttaWhere should I go and bang my head?
Oo Idha Solven Yar KittaOh, who can I even tell this to?
Adivanguren ThadumarurenI’m getting beaten down and I’m stumbling,
Bayanthoduren MuttimodhurenI’m running in fear and I’m colliding.
Oorada Than Unnoda ThanWith this town, and with you,
Ennoda Than NanumAnd even with myself too.
Adi Vangiyum ThadumariyumEven after taking hits and stumbling,
Bayanthodiyum KavipadiyumEven after running in fear and writing poetry,
Oru Murai ThanIt’s just that one time…
Vazhkka Vazha ThanIt’s just to live this life.
Vazhka Pogum PokkileIn the path that life takes,
Perum Azhagai PoothaWhich once bloomed with such beauty…
Devathaiye ThedaSearching for that angel,
Mudi Kotti PogaWhile my youth starts to slip away.
Vekkam Varutham VedhanaiShame, regret, and agony—
Idha Ellam NanAll of these things, I…
Dhinam Dhorum Kootu SeraThey pile up together every single day,
Ada Pazhagi PogaAnd I’ve just gotten used to it.
Minnum Medaiyil Yeri NikkurenI’m standing up on a glittering stage,
Varthai Vathipol Suththi ParkurenI’m looking around, ‘shaping words’ like a craftsman.
Thaniye Nanum Vai ThirakkaAs I open my mouth all alone,
Payum Kavidhai AruPoetry flows out like a river.
Koottam Than En Mun PirakkaAs a crowd starts to form before me,
Thonda Kayum ParuLook at how my throat is drying up.
Nan Pogiren Yedho Or PokkileI’m heading off in some direction,
Endhan Nenjame ThayakkamMy heart is full of hesitation.
Mayakkam Kadakkum VazhiyilOn the path where this daze passes by,
Kana Kandene Dhinamum NanthaneI’ve been dreaming every single day.
Koovi Vikkum SakileUnder the ‘guise of a street hawker’,
Vidha VidhamaiIn all sorts of ways,
Poigal Koosama PesaTo tell lies without any shame,
Manasatchi YesaWhile my conscience scolds me.
Hey Padikkum VaipuHey, the chance I had to study
Irundha KalamIs a time that’s long gone.
Kathil Pattam Veesi VittadhalaSince I tossed it away like a kite in the wind,
Varutham Than VelaiNow regret is my only job.
Undhan SannidhiBeing in your presence,
Endhan NimmadhiIs my only peace of mind.
Neeyum Illaye Enna En GedhiYou aren’t here, so what’s my fate now?
Arugil Nee IrunthirundhaIf you had been right here beside me,
Bayangal Ingu YedhuThere wouldn’t be any fears here.
Ninaivil Nee Thunai IrukkaWith you as my companion in my memories,
Thayakkam Yeno KooruTell me, why is there still this hesitation?
Nan Pogiren Yedho Or PokkileI’m going along in some direction,
Endhan Nenjame ThayakkamMy heart is heavy with hesitation.
Mayakkam Kadakka MuyalaWhile trying to cross this daze,
Dhinam En Nenjil Bayangal ArangerumFears are staged in my heart every day.
Aasa Kanavu LatchiyamDesires, dreams, and ambitions—
Idhai Ellam NanAll of these things, I…
Theriyama SegarichumAccumulated them without even knowing,
Kuzhappathil VadaOnly to wither away in confusion.
Ada Nanum ThedurenHey, I’m searching too,
Yedhayo Onna ThanFor that one certain thing.
Adhanala ThagararuThat’s why there’s this conflict,
Dhinamum NanumEvery single day, I…
Vazhkai Vazha ThanIt’s just to live this life.
Vazhkai Vazha ThanSimply to live life.
Adivanguren ThadumarurenI’m taking hits and I’m losing my way,
Bayanthoduren MuttimodhurenI’m running scared and I’m bumping into things.
Oorada Than Unnoda ThanWith this world, and with you,
Ennoda Than NanumAnd with my own self too.
Adivanguren ThadumarurenI’m getting beaten down and I’m stumbling,
Bayanthoduren MuttimodhurenI’m running in fear and I’m colliding.
Oorada Than Unnoda ThanWith the town, and with you,
Ennoda Than NanumAnd even with myself too.
Adi Vangiyum ThadumariyumEven after getting beaten and stumbling,
Bayanthodiyum KavipadiyumEven after running in fear and writing poetry,
Oru Murai ThanIt’s only for once…
Vazhkka Vazha ThanIt’s just to live this life.
Thaalam Thattum Music Video
The ‘Thaalam Thattum’ lyrics capture the struggle of balancing dreams and reality. Benny Dayal’s performance in this track from ‘Kanam’ is both heartfelt and relatable.