Jakes Bejoy and Akhil J. Chand bring a powerful protest anthem with Aalum Thee from Jana Gana Mana. Lyricist Sharafu writes about fading flames of justice in a system that strips people’s footing. The song features raw vocals questioning passive acceptance of oppression.
Released: May 5, 2022
Aalum Thee
Akhil J. Chand | Jakes Bejoy • From “Jana Gana Mana”
Aalum Thee Lyrics Translation Akhil J. Chand | Jakes Bejoy | Jana Gana Mana
Sharafu asks if burning hearts still ache for justice through lines like ‘There is no ground beneath our feet today.’ He shows unity as the solution, writing that hands must join to take root in barren soil.
Aalum Thee Vegam AarunnuvoIs the blazing fire cooling down so fast?
Arike Naaminnu NeerunnuvoAre we burning inside as we stand nearby?
Aalum Thee Vegam AarunnuvoIs the blazing fire cooling down so fast?
Arike Naam Innu NeerunnuvoAre we burning inside as we stand nearby?
Kanneer Oppanayi KaiyethathayiHands don’t reach out to wipe the tears away.
Kaal Chottil Innu MannillathayiThere’s no ground left beneath our feet today.
Novunnuvo Vevunna NenjamIs the burning heart aching?
Kezhunnuvo Neethikku KonjamIs it crying out for a bit of justice?
Paava Polanu PaarilWe’re just like puppets in this world.
Paavam NaamWe’re the helpless ones.
Thaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga RagaThaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga Raga.
Thaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga RagaThaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga Raga.
Thaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga RagaThaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga Raga.
Aa Aaaa Aa Aa Aa AaaAa Aaaa Aa Aa Aa Aaa.
Porattam IllatheWithout a struggle,
Verottam Illayinneethere’s no way to take root
Mannil Theerein this soil at all.
Kai Korkkan AllatheOther than joining hands together,
Maargangal Illayinneethere are no other ways
Bhoovil Vereon this earth today.
Tharattin ThengalThe sob of a lullaby
Thari Marunnilladoesn’t fade away at all.
Ithu Ninte AnthyamThis is your end.
Nee Thalaralle ThellumDon’t you get tired, not even a bit.
Iniyum Naam ThaniyeWe’re still all alone,
Alayathe Peruvazhiyilwandering without aim on the highway,
Perariyathe Thariyatheunnamed and unknown,
Thalara Thammilyet we won’t give up on each other.
Novunnuvo Vevunna NenjamIs the burning heart aching?
Kezhunnuvo Needhikku KonjamIs it crying out for a bit of justice?
Paava Polanu PaarilWe’re just like puppets in this world.
Paavam NaamWe’re the helpless ones.
Thaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga RagaThaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga Raga.
Thaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga RagaThaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga Raga.
Thaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga RagaThaa Ragariga Ragariga Ragariga Raga.
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Aalum Thee Music Video
The Aalum Thee lyrics translation highlights a desperate cry against helplessness, urging collective resistance through Jakes Bejoy’s intense musical arrangement.