Kalyani – Bilingual Lyrics Malayalam/English

• By: ARJN, Shreya Ghoshal

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the beauty of 'Kalyani' to explore the rich vocabulary of Indian devotional music. This track is a perfect entry point for learning how traditional Sanskrit and regional influences are woven into modern lyrical phrasing, making it an excellent resource for those interested in the poetic structure of Indian fusion music.

[English]

Like a feather in the breeze, gently caressing

Desires blooming within my heart like the rain

You have those dark, kohl-rimmed eyes

Filling your eyes

Are words unspoken

You seem too shy to give an answer

The moment I saw your dimples

It felt like a cold night at the bottom of a valley

And when I saw your smile

Oh my, my heart felt a sudden anxiety

Oh beauty with the dark eyes, Kalyani

Seeing your flowing dark hair, I had to look away

Don't you dare smile, Kalyani

You've trapped me with the patterns on your shawl

Seeing the sparkle in your eyes

Seeing the bangles on your wrists

And your anklets, you’ve captured me

With your waist chain resting on your hips

As my desires overflow and spill out

Don't look at me like that, girl

With the sharp gaze of your eyes

My heart starts to flutter

Don't look at me like that, girl

Why are you so afraid of a little thunder?

Close the door, run, and come closer to me

Searching for poems, searching for your waist

Searching for the fragrance in your hair

Hot blood flows through my veins

Searching for a bliss beyond measure

My desires are turning into poetry

My heart is racing to understand what’s within

With eyes like shining pebbles

Graceful woman, you are a beauty

With hair reaching your knees, a beautiful sight

Oh blue-eyed maiden, you are a charmer

Oh beauty with the dark eyes, Kalyani

When I saw your flowing dark hair

Why does this madness remain, why won't it go away?

This fault is all because of your radiance

What a smile, it is the reason I am trapped

I am tangled, just wanting to meet

In your arms, only yours

Even when I turn in my sleep

May I meet you every moment

Oh, this closeness

This restlessness is merciless

This color of your kohl

Is just for you

So, entering my heart

Oh, I have become yours, Kalyani

Yes, your Kalyani

My Kalyani

If I am struck by your side-glance

I know it by the love overflowing in your heart, my dear

To know you, my dark-eyed beauty

I can read the desires of your dreams

The bindi on your forehead is not enough

In your smile

Tangled and knotted

In your hair

Tangled and knotted

You sly girl, you are a treasure

Why are you playing hard to get?

Is it the tip of your side-glance?

Is it your dark, beautiful eyes?

Is it the affection in your heart?

Or is it the beautiful night you gave me?

Oh beautiful girl, when I saw you

My heart

The fire in my chest, yours

The sweetness on your lips, sweet enchantress

Like a rare flower that blooms beautifully

Seeing your smile, my heart is stolen

Knowing your sweet red lips, my heart is burning

Oh beauty with the dark eyes, Kalyani

When I saw your flowing dark hair

Why does this madness remain, why won't it go away?

This fault is all because of your radiance

Oh beauty with the dark eyes, Kalyani

Seeing your flowing dark hair, I had to look away

Don't you dare smile, Kalyani

May I meet you every moment

Yes, this restlessness is merciless

Hmm, it is all for your sake

So, entering my heart

Oh, I have become yours, Kalyani

[Malayalam]

Kaattin Thooval Pole Melle Thazhukaane

Moham Poothen Nenchinnullil Mazha Pole

Avalude Karimashi Mizhiyundallo

Mizhikalil Nirayunna

Mozhiyundallo

Marupadi Parayuvan Madiyundallo

Ninte Nunakuzhi Kandapopo

Adivayattilu Manjulla Rathri

Ninte Chiri Ath Kandappo

Ayyayo Nenjil Oru Aadhi

Karimizhiyulla Kalavani

Karkunthalu Kandappo Kannonnu Odakki

Chirikkalle Penne Kalyani

Ninte Marathe Pulliyil Enne Ni Kudukki

Ninte Kannile Niram Kand

Kayyile Vala Kand

Kaalile Kolusittu Enne Ni Kuduki

Arayile Aranjanam Arakkettil Kedakkumbo

Enikkente Mohangal Anapotti Ozhukumpo

Nokkalle Ni Oruthi

Nottathin Munakond

Chankath Pedakkanu

Nokalle Ni Oruthi

Idiminalladi Ninakkentha Pedi

Kathak Adachodi Aduth Ni Vaadi

Kavithakal Paadi Arakettu Thedi

Nin Mudiyile Suganthathin Ramacham Thedi

Njarambukalilu Chudu Chora Ozhukunnu

Paramananthara Sugamathu Thedunnu

Mohangal Kavithakal Aakunnu

Ullonnu Ariyaan Idanenju Pidakunnu

Kannadi Minnuna Vellaaram Kannulla

Chelotha Meyyula Penne Alankari

Muttolam Mudiyulla Kaanan Azhakulla

Neela Mizhiyulla Penne Ni Srinkari

Karimizhiyulla Kalavani

Karkunthal Kandappo

Kya Fitoor Door Raha Kyun Jaaye Na

Ye Kasoor Noor Ka Tere Hai Saara

Kya Hansi Hai Usi Ki Wajah Se To Phasi Main

Hun Ulhji Mil Jaaye Bas

Teri Hi Teri Hi Teri Baahein

Jo Main Karwat Lun Bhi

Milo Har Dam Tum Hi

Ho Itni Nazdeeki

Bechaini Ye Berehami Hai

Ye Rangat Kaajal Ki

Hai Teri Khatir Hi

Toh Dakhil Dil Mein

Ho Main Gayi Teri Kalyani

Haan Teri Kalyani

Meri Kalyani

Kadakkannu Kondu Murinjal

Ninte Karalile Priyam Kondu Niranjal Ariyam

Karinkalli Ninne Ariyaan

Ninte Kanavile Mohangal Ariyam Parayam

Itta Pottum Mathapalle

Chiriyathil

Thatta Mutta Ketta Ketti

Mudiyil

Thattaam Muttaam

Kalli Penne Oru Urukuthu

Verumaadi Ni Mazarati

Ninte Kadakannin Munayo

Karumbi Ninte Mizhiyo

Ninte Karalile Priyamo

Ni Enikegiya Sundara Rathriyo

Sundari Penne Ninne

Kandapothotte Ente

Chankile Theeye Ninte

Chundile Theno Mathura Manohari

Padathe Chelulla Pala Poo

Polulla Punchiri Kandente Ullonnu Kaali

Chenchora Chundathe Chelulla Chayathe Kondenn Arinjapol Nenjakam Paali

Karimizhiyulla Kalavani

Karkunthal Kandappo

Kya Fitoor Door Raha Kyu Jaaye Na

Ye Kasoor Noor Ka Tere Hai Saara

Karimizhiyulla Kalavani

Karkunthalu Kandappo Kannonnu Odakki

Chirikkalle Penne Kalyani

Milo Har Dam Tum Hi

Haan Bechaini Ye Berehami Hai

Hmm Hai Teri Khatir Hi

Toh Dakhil Dil Mein

Ho Main Gayi Teri Kalyani

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Moham moham A2	noun - Desire, longing, passion
Mizhi mizhi B1	noun - Eye (poetic)
Chiri chiri A1	noun - Smile, laughter
Kalyani kal-yaa-ni C2	noun - A beautiful woman / A raga in Indian classical music
Kanavu kanavu A2	noun - Dream
Ozhukunnnu ozhukunnnu B2	verb - To flow
Azhakulla azhakulla B1	adjective - Beautiful
Pidakunnu pidakunnu C1	verb - To palpitate, flutter (heart)
Manohari manohari C1	adjective - Captivating, charming
Theeye theeye A1	noun - Fire

Key Grammar Structures

• Kaattin Thooval Pole Melle Thazhukaane

  ➔ Simile using 'Pole' (Like/As)

  ➔ The particle "Pole" is used to compare the gentle touch of the breeze to a feather.

• Ninte Nunakuzhi Kandappo

  ➔ Conjunctive participle -appo (When/As soon as)

  ➔ The suffix "-appo" acts as a temporal marker indicating the action occurred immediately upon seeing the "dimple".

• Chirikkalle Penne Kalyani

  ➔ Negative Imperative (Don't do)

  ➔ The suffix "-alle" attached to the verb "Chirikku" (smile) creates the negative command: "Do not smile".

• Mohangal Kavithakal Aakunnu

  ➔ Present Continuous/Progressive state (Becoming)

  ➔ The verb "Aakunnu" denotes the process of "becoming", showing that desires are turning into poems.

• Enikkente Mohangal Anapotti Ozhukumpo

  ➔ Gerund/Participle phrase with '-umpo' (When/While)

  ➔ The particle "-umpo" serves to indicate the simultaneous action occurring while emotions/desires are flowing.

• Ho Main Gayi Teri Kalyani

  ➔ Past tense verb as state of being (I have become yours)

  ➔ The phrase uses a past tense construct to signify a permanent change in status: "I have become".

• Ninte Kannile Niram Kand

  ➔ Causal/Instrumental participle 'Kand' (By seeing/Upon seeing)

  ➔ "Kand" is the past participle of the verb "Kaanuka" (to see), used here to imply that the action followed the sight of her eyes.

• Chankath Pedakkanu

  ➔ Verbal suffix '-anu' (Present Continuous emphasis)

  ➔ The suffix "-anu" highlights the ongoing, fluttering state of the heart ("Chankath").