Vidya Vox stars in ‘Kuttanadan Punjayile,’ collaborating with lyricists Vidya Iyer and Shankar Tucker. Their electronic-pop version layers English lyrics over traditional Keralan folk rhythms. This fusion creates a diaspora narrative about distance from home.
Released: January 13, 2016
Kuttanadan Punjayile
Vidya Vox
Lyricist
Vidya Iyer, Shankar Tucker
Composer
Vidya Iyer, Shankar Tucker
Kuttanadan Punjayile Meaning & Lyrics (Vidya Vox)
Vidya Vox sings ‘Show me the road / And I’ll be right there,’ expressing urgent homesickness. The Malayalam victory chant ‘Vijayasreelaalitharaayi Varunnu Njangal’ merges with ‘I’m Coming Home Now,’ transforming competition into personal return.
I’ve Come So FarI’ve come so far.
From Where I’ve BeganFrom where I began.
It’s The Sound Of The WavesIt’s the sound of the waves.
The Breeze On My SkinThe breeze on my skin.
Wish ThatI wish that,
I Could Be BackI could be back.
Back In My Homeland SingingBack in my homeland, singing.
Ti Ti Tara Ti Ti TaiTi ti tara ti ti tai.
Ti Tai Taka Tai Tai TomTi tai taka tai tai tom.
Show Me The RoadShow me the road.
And I’ll Be Right ThereAnd I’ll be right there.
I’ll Do Anything To FeelI’ll do anything to feel,
The Wind In My HairThe wind in my hair.
I’ll Go Far As It TakesI’ll go as far as it takes,
And I Won’t Even CareAnd I won’t even care.
I’ll Sing Ti Ti Tara Ti Ti TaiI’ll sing ti ti tara ti ti tai.
Ti Tai Taka Tai Tai TomTi tai taka tai tai tom.
Kuttanadan PunjayileIn the paddy fields of Kuttanad.
Vidya Vox’s ‘Kuttanadan Punjayile’ lyrics translation maps the journey from longing to cultural reconnection. Traditional boat race sounds evolve into metaphors for belonging. The track resolves with rhythmic declarations of homecoming.