Anthony Daasan composes and performs ‘Kezhavi Kattum’ from the album Kuiko. Lyricist T. Arul Chezhian shapes a village tribute to a respected matriarch. The folk track centers communal honor through energetic vocals and local imagery.
Released: November 14, 2023
Kezhavi Kattum
Anthony Daasan • From “Kuiko”
Kezhavi Kattum Lyrics Translation Anthony Daasan | Kuiko
Arul Chezhian writes villagers displaying a Phoenix image after cremation. Anthony Daasan delivers a repeated salute to the ‘sacrificial mother’ figure. Lyrics describe four villages gathering for folk arts and remembrance.
Kezhavi Kattum Pasuvu PaaduSing the song of the old woman tethering her cow.
Veera Vanakkam Pottom PaaruLook, we’ve given our brave salute.
Ulagam Pottrum Thiyaaga ThaaikkuTo the sacrificial mother praised by the world,
Ooru Sanathain Veera VankkamIt’s the brave salute from the town’s people.
Ooru Sanathain Veera VankkamIt’s the brave salute from the town’s people.
Veera Vankkam Veera VankkamA brave salute, a brave salute.
Veera Vankkam Veera VankkamA brave salute, a brave salute.
Vidhachi Vitta MulachiduvaannuThinking she’d sprout if we sowed her like a seed,
Erichidave Thittam PottomWe made a plan to cremate her instead.
Ericha Kezhaviya EzhundhuvaannuBelieving the cremated old woman would rise again,
Phoenix Ah Picture VechomWe put up a picture of a ‘Phoenix’.
Phoenix Ah Picture VechomWe put up a picture of a ‘Phoenix’.
Kezhavi Kattu Pasuvu PaaduSing the song of the old woman tethering her cow.
Naalu Ooru Koodudhu Paarda AaLook, people from four villages are gathering.
Naalu Ooru Koodudhu PaardaLook, people from four villages are gathering.
Naatukalaigal Nadakudhu JoraaThe ‘folk arts’ are happening with great energy.
Aayakalaigl ArupthinaalilOn the wonderful day of the fine arts,
Adaipadatha Item OnnuThere’s one thing that just can’t be hidden.
Sabai Naduvae Line Man NindruThe ‘lineman’ stood in the middle of the assembly,
Shock Adikka Sagasam SeidhaarAnd he performed a stunt to give everyone a shock.
Shock Adikka Sagasam SeidhaarHe performed a stunt to give everyone a shock.
Kezhavi Kattu Pasuva PaaduSing the song of the old woman tethering her cow.
Veera Vanakkam Pottom PaaruLook, we’ve given our brave salute.
Veera Vankkam Veera VankkamA brave salute, a brave salute.
Veera Vankkam Veera VankkamA brave salute, a brave salute.
Kadamai Seiya Kakki PoliceThe ‘khaki’ clad police came to do his duty,
Uniformil Midukkaai VandhaarLooking quite sharp in his uniform.
Padhukaakka Vandha KanagaKanaga, who came there to provide protection,
Vandha Idhathil Kaadhalil VilundhaFell in love at the place she’d arrived.
Vandha Idhathil Kaadhalil VilundhaShe fell in love at the place she’d arrived.
Kaaval Police Kaadhal SeiyaAs the police officer started a romance,
Paara Police Maangaai ErindhaarThe ‘sentry’ police officer threw a mango at them.
Veera Dheera Churchill AiyaaThe brave and courageous Mr. Churchill,
Karakattathil Manasa TholachaarLost his heart to the ‘Karakattam’ folk dance.
Karakattathil Manasa TholachaarHe lost his heart to the ‘Karakattam’ folk dance.
Kezhavi Kattu Pasuva PaaduSing the song of the old woman tethering her cow.
Veera Vanakkam Pottom PaaruLook, we’ve given our brave salute.
Bore Adicha MalaiyarasikkiFor the bored ‘Queen of the Mountains’,
Purani Kadhaigal Pushpa SollaAs Pushpa told her ancient myths.
Naalvar Thooka Attack PaandiWhile four men carried him, ‘Attack’ Paandi,
Arasa Nilaiyil Asandhu PaduthaarLay down exhausted in a royal pose.
Arasa Nilaiyil Asandhu PaduthaarHe lay down exhausted in a royal pose.
Ulaga Thalaivar Thirandu VandhuWorld leaders gathered and arrived,
Veerammakku Perumai SeiyaTo bring honor to Veeramma.
Editha Alamu PaattiGrandmother Alamu, who stepped forward,
Veerammavin Arumai SonnaarSpoke about Veeramma’s greatness.
Veerammavin Arumai SonnaarShe spoke about Veeramma’s greatness.
Kezhavi Kattu Pasuva PaaduSing the song of the old woman tethering her cow.
Veera Vanakkam Pottom PaaruLook, we’ve given our brave salute.
Calculator Shanmugam AnnanBrother ‘Calculator’ Shanmugam,
Manda Theya Kanakku PodaWore out his head trying to do the math.
Cut Adicha School PasangaThe school kids who skipped their classes,
News Channel Tiktok SeidhaarMade ‘Tiktok’ videos for the news channel.
News Channel Tiktok SeidhaarThey made ‘Tiktok’ videos for the news channel.
Disturb Aana Shanmugam AnnanBrother Shanmugam, who got annoyed,
Reportera Viratti AdichaaarChased and beat the reporter.
Sandhukulla Vandha SondhamThe relatives who entered the lane,
Sarakkadichi SaanjirukkaHave passed out after having a few drinks.
Moonu Roova MixtureukaagaFor the sake of a three-rupee ‘mixture’ snack,
Sagala Rendum Ragala SeidhaarBoth the ‘brothers-in-law’ caused a ruckus.
Sagala Rendum Ragala SeidhaarBoth the ‘brothers-in-law’ caused a ruckus.
Kezhavi Kattu Pasuva PaaduSing the song of the old woman tethering her cow.
Veera Vanakkam Pottom PaaruLook, we’ve given our brave salute.
Ulagam Pottrum Thiyaag ThaaikkuTo the sacrificial mother praised by the world,
Ooru Sanathain Veera VankkamIt’s the brave salute from the town’s people.
Ooru Sanathain Veera VankkamIt’s the brave salute from the town’s people.
Veera Vankkam Veera VankkamA brave salute, a brave salute.
Veera Vankkam Veera VankkamA brave salute, a brave salute.
Kezhavi Kattum Music Video
Ancestral strength persists in Kuiko’s Kezhavi Kattum lyrics translation. The song positions communal acts as the matriarch’s enduring legacy. Village characters embody respect through public rituals.