Vijay Prakash and Sam C.S. present ‘Kadavule’ from the album ‘Red Sandal Wood,’ featuring Yugabharathi’s direct Tamil lyrics. The track voices frustration with divine silence amidst human suffering. Vijay Prakash’s raw delivery amplifies the anguish.
Released: September 8, 2023
Kadavule
Sam C.S. | Vijay Prakash • From “Red Sandal Wood”
Red Sandal Wood’s Kadavule Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Yugabharathi crafts stark accusations like ‘You’re just a sinner’ and ‘We live like stray dogs.’ Vijay Prakash emphasizes the absence of justice through lines about burning forests and vanishing communities.
Kadavule KadavuleOh God, oh God.
Unakkume KannillaiEven you don’t have eyes to see.
Pasiyile MadigiromWe’re dying here of hunger.
Vaazhave Vazhi IllaiThere’s simply no way left to live.
Kai KodukkadhaYou’re the one refusing to lend a hand.
Or Paavi NeethaneYou’re just a sinner.
Kaal Adhai VaarumYou trip us when we try to walk.
Dhrogi NeethaneYou’re the real traitor here.
Naadana NaaduIn this land we call our own,
Naai Pola Vazhvuwe live like stray dogs.
Yean Endru KetkaTo ask why this is happening,
Aalillaiyethere’s absolutely no one.
Vazhvangu VaazhaWe just wanted to live decent lives.
Ennadha NaangalThat’s all we ever thought of.
Vaayara VunnaBut to eat until we’re full,
Sorillaiyethere’s no rice to be found.
Or Vazhi TheriyaamaleWithout seeing a way out,
Kaattodu Theeyagiromwe’re burning up along with the forest.
Kaatrile Or Pidi SambalaiLike a handful of ash in the wind,
Naangal Palagiromwe’re slowly turning to dust.
Kan MoodinaalumWhether we close our eyes in death,
Man Moodinaalumor get buried in the earth,
Oor Povadheno Kanaamalewhy does our town disappear unseen?
Mandradum NaangalWe plead and we beg,
Thindadinaalumbut even as we struggle,
Maratha Vazhvo Kannirilethis life of tears never changes.
Vedhanai VilagamaleWith the pain never leaving us,
Veenagum Ore Koottamewe’re just a crowd going to waste.
Naalellam Sudum NeedhiyalWith justice scorching us all day,
Vazhvil Porattamelife is nothing but a battle.
Hooo Oo Hoo OooHooo Oo Hoo Ooo
Kadavule Music Video
Hunger and erasure challenge traditional faith structures. The Kadavule lyrics translation reveals a shift from worship to confrontation. Sam C.S.’s somber composition underscores this rupture.