Harris Jayaraj’s ‘Brother’ album features ‘Badugas Night,’ composed by him with lyrics from Vignesh Ramakrishna. Yogi Sekar and Sunitha Sarathy deliver powerful vocals in this communal celebration anthem. The track pulses with percussive energy and cultural pride.
Released: September 21, 2024
Badugas Night
Harris Jayaraj | Yogi Sekar • From “Brother”
What is the meaning of Badugas Night Lyrics from Brother?
Vignesh Ramakrishna’s lines command drummers to strike until ears ring. He addresses a girl from Bangana Palli, grounding flirtation in cultural identity. Yogi Sekar and Sunitha Sarathy amplify the call-and-response structure.
Attakku Attakku Attakku AlliGather the rhythm, move to the beat.
Ittakku Ittakku Ittakku IlliSet the pace right here, right now.
Aa Hoi Aa HoiAa Hoi, Aa Hoi!
Aa HoiAa Hoi!
Kuttakku Kuttakku Kuttakku KulliDance and jump to the rhythmic pulse.
Ettakku Ettakku Ettakku ElliReach for it right over there.
Aa Hoi Aa HoiAa Hoi, Aa Hoi!
Yae HoiHey Hoi!
Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother.
Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother.
Haeththaiyamma HaeththaiyammaaO Mother ‘Haeththaiyamma’, our ancestral goddess.
Emma Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother, Mother.
Vaal Joru MaaduA bull with a strong tail,
Varaiyaadu Sokku MaaduA wild goat and an elegant bull.
Naalukku NaaluFour by four,
Naama Naaluthaanda AaluWe’re the ones in charge.
Haeththaiyamma HaeththaiyammaaO Mother ‘Haeththaiyamma’, our ancestral goddess.
Emma Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother, Mother.
Aal Kali JollyCheerful people having a good time,
Hala Amma Hali VaadiCome to the fields, Mother ‘Hali’.
Maanikka KaaliYou gem-like girl,
Pala Ranikitta VaadiCome near the many queens.
Thillu Thillu Thillu ThilluThillu, thillu, thillu, thillu.
Thillulae Thillulae ThillaeThillulae, thillulae, thillae.
Thillu Thillu Thillu ThilluThillu, thillu, thillu, thillu.
Thillulae Thillulae ThillaeThillulae, thillulae, thillae.
Matta Adi Murasu AduBeat the drums with all your might,
Sevulu Kizhikka AdiStrike them until our ears ring!
Thatta Aadu Thavittu AdiDance on the plates and hit the ‘Thavil’ drum,
Thavizhu Therikka AdiBeat it until the ‘Thavil’ splinters!
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillalae ThiloThillalo, thillalae, thilo.
Adadaa NamaskaaraaOh, what a greeting!
Idhuthaan Namma Star AhThis is our star right here.
Mugaththula CuticuraWith ‘Cuticura’ powder on your face,
Pachai Pulla PolaJust like an innocent child,
Kannae ThaaraaMy dear Thaara.
HaeththaiyammaO Mother ‘Haeththaiyamma’.
Haeththaiyamma HaeththaiyammaaO Mother ‘Haeththaiyamma’, our ancestral goddess.
Emma Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother, Mother.
Vaal Joru MaaduA bull with a strong tail,
Varaiyaadu Sokku MaaduA wild goat and an elegant bull.
Naalukku NaaluFour by four,
Naama Naaluthanda AaluWe’re the ones in charge.
Adiyae Paduga MalliHey there, my ‘Baduga’ jasmine,
Parivae Bangana PalliMy dear girl from ‘Bangana Palli’.
Usura Urichu EduthuYou’re peeling away my life,
Tholaichchu Manasa ElliSearching and finding my heart.
Rasa Adili AlliGathering the essence below,
Rosa Madila KulliBathe in a lap of roses.
Un Manasa VirichchuOpen up your heart,
Manasa Pidicha Sakkara ValliThe ‘Sakkara Valli’ sweetheart who caught my heart.
Oyaatha Sirippu IrukkaaIs there unceasing laughter?
Theeyaatha Neruppu IrukkaaIs there an unquenched fire?
Naan Saaya Idam IrukkaIs there a place for me to lean,
AkkammaaElder sister?
Nee Saaya Idam KoduththaaIf you give me a place to lean,
Naan Thoonga Vazhi IrukkaIs there a way for me to sleep?
Pesama Poriyaa Nee RangaiyaaAre you leaving without a word, Rangaiya?
Pesama Poriyaa Nee RangaiyaaAre you leaving without a word, Rangaiya?
Haeththaiyamma HaeththaiyammaaO Mother ‘Haeththaiyamma’, our ancestral goddess.
Emma Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother, Mother.
Vaal Joru MaaduA bull with a strong tail,
Varaiyaadu Sokku MaaduA wild goat and an elegant bull.
Naalukku NaaluFour by four,
Naama Naaluthaanda AaluWe’re the ones in charge.
Haeththaiyamma HaeththaiyammaaO Mother ‘Haeththaiyamma’, our ancestral goddess.
Emma Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother, Mother.
Hae Hae Hae HaeHey, hey, hey, hey!
Aaththi Azhaga AlliGathering beauty, oh my,
Yaeththi Pudicha KalliThe bold girl who sparked it all.
Pudikka Pudikka Nazhuvi PoraYou slip away as I try to catch you,
Kuthichu ThulloJumping and leaping away.
Aaththaa Sevappu ChilliMother, you’re like a red chili,
Kadichaa Inippu NalliBut you’re sweet as marrow when bitten.
Ennai Thoraththi ThoraththiChase me again and again,
Pudichukkodaa MurattukilliCatch me, you stubborn parrot.
Un Kunnooru KozhuppukkaariYou’re a bold woman from ‘Coonoor’,
Illaatha IruppukkaariA woman with a slender waist,
Thaaraala Thimirukkaari OiyyaariA generous, proud, and stylish woman.
Venneeru Kudichu VanthaaIf you drink hot water and come,
Edaikkooda KaraiyumaiyyaaEven your weight will melt, sir.
Kuraiyaatha Kadhal Vachaen NanaiyaaI’ve kept an undiminished love, my man.
Karaiyaatha Kadhal Vachaen NanaiyaaI’ve kept an everlasting love, my man.
Hoi Vaadi Amma Vaadi EmmaaHoi! Come on, Mother, come on!
Emma Emma Emma EmmaO Mother, Mother, Mother, Mother.
Nooththukku NooruA hundred percent,
Enga Akkaa NaaththanaaruOur sister’s the sister-in-law.
Naakkukkooda Oru Thanni VachathaaruWho made my tongue thirst for water?
Matta Adi Murasu AduBeat the drums with all your might.
Sevulu Kizhikka AdiStrike them until our ears ring!
Thatta Aadu Thavittu AdiDance on the plates and hit the ‘Thavil’ drum.
Thavizhu Therikka AdiBeat it until the ‘Thavil’ splinters!
Adadaa NamaskaaraaOh, what a greeting!
Idhuthaan Namma Star AhThis is our star right here.
Mugaththula CuticuraWith ‘Cuticura’ powder on your face,
Pachai Pulla PolaJust like an innocent child,
Kannae ThaaraaMy dear Thaara.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillalae ThiloThillalo, thillalae, thilo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillo ThilloThillalo, thillo, thillo.
Thillalo Thillalae ThiloThillalo, thillalae, thilo.
Badugas Night Music Video
Harris Jayaraj’s composition unites listeners through shared heritage. A ‘Badugas Night lyrics translation’ reveals specific Baduga terms within the festive chants. The track prioritizes collective participation over individual storytelling.