L2 Empuran features Deepak Dev, Job Kurian, and Murali Gopy. Murali Gopy writes a commanding song about leadership. Deepak Dev composes a powerful rhythm for Kaavalaai.
Released: April 24, 2025
Kaavalaai
Deepak Dev | Job Kurian • From “L2 Empuran”
Kaavalaai Lyrics Translation Deepak Dev | Job Kurian | L2 Empuran
Murali Gopy asks if there is a king and a sword to raise. He writes that the nation must unite without fear or splitting.
Kaavalaay ChekavarundoIs there a ‘Chekavar’ (warrior) to guard us?
Aashayaay NaalamonnundoIs there a single flame of hope?
Kaadumee Karayum Kaakkum VeeranethoWho’s the hero who’ll protect this forest and this land?
Chenjirayal Nonthu PidaykkumWrithing in pain within the crimson waves,
Vanpuzhayil Veerum Novumand the swelling agony of the great river,
Aattuvaan Ravilerum Suryanethowho’s the sun that rises at night to soothe it?
Velithil MannurukumbolWhen the earth melts in the scorching heat,
Maariyaay Vinn Thakarumboland when the sky shatters like rain,
Chillakal Cherthu Virikkumwhat’s the refuge that spreads its branches,
Aasrayamethoto offer us shade?
Naaduvaazhum RajavethoWho’s the king ruling this land?
Vaaluyarthaan KaiyundoIs there a hand strong enough to raise the sword?
Ninavundo NenchundoIs there a memory, is there a heart?
Kanavundo TheeyundoIs there a dream, is there a fire?
Oru Deshamaake InnonnaavanamAn entire nation must become one today.
Anchaathe Pinchaathe PalathaayiWithout fear or faltering, let it not be split,
Pilaraatheinto many pieces.
Oru Vaanil Keezhe InnonnaavanamUnder a single sky, we must become one.
Ninavundo NenchundoIs there a memory, is there a heart?
Kanavundo TheeyundoIs there a dream, is there a fire?
Oru Deshamaake InnonnaavanamAn entire nation must become one today.
Anchaathe Pinchaathe PalathaayiWithout fear or faltering, let it not be split,
Pilaraatheinto many pieces.
Oru Vaanil Keezhe InnonnaavanamUnder a single sky, we must become one.
Ulppodil Chenthee PaattumSinging of the red fire within the hollow,
Aalayude Madiyilinnutoday in the lap of the furnace,
Aapathil Paari Payattan Churikayundois there a ‘Churika’ (blade) to wield in times of danger?
Makkalude Changil TharaykkumThe poisoned tip of the sharp arrow,
Visham Thotta Koorambil Combumeant to pierce the chests of our children,
Oorimatti Marunnu Pothaan Komaramundois there a ‘Komaram’ (shaman) to pull it out and heal them?
Manjithil KaatturayumbolWhen the wind freezes in the snow,
Chenkanal Ormmayaakumboland the glowing coal becomes a distant memory,
Choot Thannu Padiyurakkan Eeshvaranundois there a God to give us light and sing us to sleep?
Desham Aalum Thampuraan AaroWho’s the lord ruling this nation?
Kaathilothaan AalundoIs there anyone left to whisper in our ears?
Ninavundo NenchundoIs there a memory, is there a heart?
Kanavundo TheeyundoIs there a dream, is there a fire?
Oru Deshamaake InnonnaavanamAn entire nation must become one today.
Anchaathe Pinchaathe PalathaayiWithout fear or faltering, let it not be split,
Pilaraatheinto many pieces.
Oru Vaanil Keezhe InnonnaavanamUnder a single sky, we must become one.
Kaavalaai Music Video
The Kaavalaai lyrics translation shows a call for the people to stand together. It questions the absence of a true protector.