Shafi Eppikkad writes and composes ‘Attappadi Pattu’ from the album Koodal. The lyricist brings to life the scenic beauty of Attappadi, blending nature and tradition. Afsal Eppikkad sings this ode to the land with a warmth that invites listeners to join the celebration.
Attappadi Pattu
Afsal Eppikkad • From “Koodal”
Koodal’s Attappadi Pattu Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter describes a land beside seven hills, where a forest hums with life. ‘Those who cross the mist and mountains sing,’ the lyrics note, painting a vivid image of unity and joy. The melody carries the rhythm of wild streams and the grace of the wind, making it a heartfelt tribute to nature.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Aadi Paadi Nadakkum KaattilothiriThere’s so much in the forest where we sing and dance.
Koode Chelil Veeshiyadikkum KaattumithethiThe wind that blows with grace has reached here.
Aadi Paadi Nadakkum KaattilothiriThere’s so much in the forest where we sing and dance.
Koode Chelil Veeshiyadikkum KaattumithethiThe wind that blows with grace has reached here.
Ooril Theliyum Nerin Snehanagl ThanIt’s of the true loves that shine in the village.
Aadippadum Kathathan AttappadiAttappadi is the tale that’s sung and danced.
Ooril Theliyum Nerin Snehanagl ThanIt’s of the true loves that shine in the village.
Aadippadum Kathathan AttappadiAttappadi is the tale that’s sung and danced.
Pacha Puthachu Kidakkum KeezheThe land lies below, draped in a blanket of green.
Kaattarukalude Kala Kala Paattathu KoodeAlong with the gurgling song of the wild streams.
Pacha Puthachu Kidakkum KeezheThe land lies below, draped in a blanket of green.
Kaattarukalude Kala Kala Paattathu KoodeAlong with the gurgling song of the wild streams.
Aanachandham Moolum Naadu MuthalkkeFrom the land where the elephant’s beauty hums.
Aanakkattiyil Theerum Naadathu KelkkeHear the land that ends at ‘Anakkatti’, a border town.
Aanachandham Moolum Naadu MuthalkkeFrom the land where the elephant’s beauty hums.
Aanakkattiyil Theerum Naadathu KelkkeHear the land that ends at ‘Anakkatti’, a border town.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Ezhu Malakkarikatharikathoru NaadumThere’s a land right beside the seven hills.
Aa Naadinakathathinothathinothoru KaadumAnd a forest nestled deep within that land.
Manjum Malayum Thaandi Varunnavar PaadumThose who cross the mist and mountains sing.
Aa Paattum Kettathil Othiri PerathilaadumHearing that song, many people dance along.
Attappadi Pattu Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Attappadi Pattu’, the lyrics celebrate the beauty of a village and its traditions. The song from Koodal, featuring Afsal Eppikkad, is a melodic journey through Attappadi’s lush landscapes.