Nafisa Haniya sings ‘Thonnal’ from the album Ahaana Krishna. Sharafu writes the lyrics, while Govind Vasantha composes the melody. The song captures the essence of longing and the sweetness of memories.
Thonnal
Nafisa Haniya • From “Ahaana Krishna”
Thonnal Lyrics Translation (from “Ahaana Krishna”)
The lyrics describe a flood of emotions, ‘A sugary stream breaching its banks.’ Sharafu uses the imagery of grape juice and strawberry vines to express a deep, unfulfilled desire. Nafisa Haniya’s voice brings these vivid scenes to life.
Ere Ere ThonnaluSo many, many feelings
Thonni Naavin ThumbiluArise on the tip of my tongue
Pala Urava Podiyum NeramWhen many springs start to bubble up
Kara Kaviyum Madura ChaalA sweet stream overflowing its banks
Athu Ruchiyil Kalarum JorThat vigor blending into the flavor
Pirisham ParavashamA helpless sort of affection
Cheru Cherikal Aliyum SwaadThe taste where little bits melt away
Kothi Pazhaki Munthiri ChaaruGrape juice matured by my cravings
Athu Kanavil Padarum CheluThat beauty spreading through my dreams
Palathum RasakaramSo many things are delightful
Ere Ere ThonnalCountless little feelings
Thonni Naavin ThumbilStirring on the tip of my tongue
Ittitaay UttunnuIt drips down, drop by drop
Pathanju Thootha PoleJust like frothed foam wiped away
Pandenno ChundathuOnce upon a time, on my lips
Nunanju Poya MaaduryamThe sweetness that I used to savor
Ellolam Poothi UllilA tiny spark of desire deep inside
Ennaalum TheeraathaayiYet it never seems to end
Vallathe Etho MohamSome strange, overwhelming longing
Veendum Innum Naavil VannooHas returned to my tongue today
Ee Strobari VallariThis strawberry vine of mine
Innaake KaaykkumbolNow that it’s finally bearing fruit
Njaan Thedunnuvo En AashakoodunnuvoAm I still searching? Or is my desire just growing?
Marannidaatha KothikalaanormmakalMemories are just cravings we can’t forget
Kininjitunnu Nenjil Au SwaadhukalThose flavors keep trickling into my heart
Tharaathepoyathum ParaathiyaayathumThings I never got, and the regrets I’ve kept
Ere Ere ThonnaluSuch a flood of feelings
Thonni Naavin ThumbiluFloating on the tip of my tongue
Pala Urava Podiyum NeramAs several springs begin to flow
Kara Kaviyum Madura ChaalA sugary stream breaching its banks
Athu Ruchiyil Kalarum JorThat punch that mixes into the taste
Pirisham ParavashamAn affection that leaves me breathless
Cheru Cherikal Aliyum SwaadThe flavor where tiny fragments dissolve
Kothi Pazhaki Munthiri ChaaruGrape nectar seasoned by my longing
Athu Kanavil Padarum CheluThat grace that seeps through my dreams
Palathum RasakaramMany things are truly wonderful
Thonnal Music Video
‘Thonnal’ lyrics offer a poetic exploration of longing and memory. The chemistry between Nafisa Haniya and Govind Vasantha makes the song a heartfelt experience.