Renjith Unni and Aravind Srinivas perform ‘Kaadu Onnu’ from the album Parundhagadhu Oor Kuruvi. Composer Renjith Unni and lyricist Vithakar build tension through a relentless chase between two vengeful beasts.
Released: March 4, 2023
Kaadu Onnu
Aravind Srinivas | Renjith Unni • From “Parundhagadhu Oor Kuruvi”
Kaadu Onnu Lyrics Translation (from “Parundhagadhu Oor Kuruvi”)
Vithakar contrasts life’s violent origin with dismissive laughter toward moral judgment. His lyrics declare that a true leader forges unique paths, rejecting predefined rules.
Kaadu OnnuThere is one forest.
Mirugam RenduThere are two beasts.
Vanjam Kondu IraiyaiFilled with vengeance,
Thedi Odutheyadathey are running in search of prey.
Kaadu OnnuThere is one forest.
Mirugam RenduThere are two beasts.
Vanjam Kondu IraiyaiFilled with vengeance,
Thedi Odutheyadathey are running in search of prey.
Ratha OttamUntil the flow of blood
Nirkum Varaiyilcomes to a complete halt,
Motha Kadum Yuddha Kadathe entire forest transforms
Marudheyadainto a fierce battlefield.
Yen Indha Padu‘Why this struggle?
Odu EndruJust run away,’
Maname Kooralammy mind might suggest.
Aanalum UlleBut deep inside,
Aara Kobham Serudhean unquenchable anger accumulates.
Thoppul KodiyaThis life began by cutting
Vetti Vandha Pirapu Dhan Idhuthe umbilical cord itself.
Idhile Vettu Kuthu Pavam EndralSo if you say violence here is a sin,
Sirika Thonudhuit only makes me laugh.
Tholgal Mattum TholanagaOnly my own shoulders
Thunai Irukkudhuremain as my supportive friends.
Ondi Veeranaga Pagayai ThediSearching for the enemy as a lone warrior,
Kalai EdukudhuI am weeding them out.
Ottam Ottam VelaiyachuRunning constantly has become the job.
Ottai Pana ThanniyachuIt has become like flowing water.
Olugi Olugi Kalam Vilagi PogumDripping away, time slips past us.
Peya Pola Thookam IllaLike a restless ghost, there is no sleep.
Katha Pola Ooivum IllaLike the wind, there is no rest.
Kalgalum Puyalgalai MarumEven these legs transform into storms.
Raja Padhai Edhum IllayeThere is no paved royal road here.
Rajanukku Padhai YavumBut for a true king,
Raja Padhaiyeevery path becomes the royal road.
Kalam Vandhu KanivadhillayeTime does not show mercy.
Kuriya Vachu Yeri Yeri AdidaSet your target, charge ahead, and strike.
Kaadu OnnuThere is one forest.
Mirugam RenduThere are two beasts.
Vanjam Kondu IraiyaiFilled with vengeance,
Thedi Odutheyadathey are running in search of prey.
Yen Indha Padu‘Why this struggle?
Odu EndruJust run away,’
Maname Kooralammy mind might suggest.
Aanalum UlleBut deep inside,
Aara Kobham Serudhean unquenchable anger accumulates.
Kaadu Onnu Music Video
The Kaadu Onnu lyrics translation presents survival instincts as fundamental, where strength defines one’s own destiny.