Tanuj Menon and Gana Balachandar deliver ‘Maalta’ from the album ‘Kudimahaan.’ Lyricist Gana Gokul and composer Menon craft a gritty celebration of chaotic camaraderie, using urgent rhythms to mirror a night’s escalating energy.
Released: February 26, 2023
Maalta
Gana Balachandar | Tanuj Menon • From “Kudimahaan”
Maalta Lyrics Translation (from “Kudimahaan”)
Gana Gokul’s line ‘Aandiyum Arasanum / Madhukkinnu Manishanum’ levels social divides during drinking sessions. Menon’s vocals emphasize physical release through phrases like ‘Katcha Mango Atchu Vingum,’ pairing humor with nods to instability.
Legaru Oothu Lighta LightaPour the liquor, just a little bit.
Milda Yerum Maltta MalttaThe buzz is building, slowly, slowly.
Hey Soodana Sukka RottiHey, some hot and dried bread,
Payiru Kadaiya Pana Sattia clay pot for mashing the lentils.
Attakasam Ada VadiIt’s an absolute blast, a total riot.
Alcohola Oothi KudiPour the alcohol and drink it down.
Hey Sunda Kanji PonguthadiHey, the hot gruel is boiling over,
Botha Thalaikku Yeruthadithe buzz is going straight to my head.
Tightayi Typepu MariWe’re getting wasted, our behavior’s changing.
Parakka Porom Flight AreiWe’re about to take off, ready for flight.
Legaru Oothu Lightta LighttaPour the liquor, just a little bit.
Milda Yeraum Maltta MalttaThe buzz is building, slowly, slowly.
Maltta DaIt’s the malt, man.
Morning Teriyudhu Nighta NightaThe night’s already starting to feel like morning.
Sidedush Irukkudhu Salta SaltaWe’ve got plenty of salty side dishes.
Sitting Podu Sitting PoduLet’s start a session, start a session.
Sabaiyila Than Sitting PoduLet’s have the session right here in this gathering.
Cutting Podu Cutting PoduPour a ‘cutting,’ pour a ‘cutting’.
Kanna Moodinnu Cutting PoduClose your eyes and pour another ‘cutting’.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumRaw mango, bubble gum.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumLike a raw mango, like bubble gum.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumIt’s raw mango, it’s bubble gum.
Kudicha Kalum Sideu VangumAfter a few drinks, even your legs will start to stumble.
OppillaIt’s unrivaled.
Sattapilla KadhavumelaA holy picture is on the door,
Karuppu Gullawith a black boogeyman.
OppillaNothing compares.
Sattapilla KadhavumelaThere’s a holy picture on the door,
Karuppu Gullaand a dark specter.
OppillaThere’s no match for this.
Sattapilla KadhavumelaWith a holy picture right there on the door,
Karuppu Gullaand a black ghoul.
Aandiyum ArasanumA beggar and a king,
Madhukkinnu Manishanumare just men when it comes to a drink.
Ullasa NagarathaThey should build us,
Amaichu Kodukkanuma ‘city of joy’ just for this.
Aandiyum ArasanumWhether a beggar or a king,
Madhukkinnu Manishanumthey’re all just human in front of the bottle.
Ullasa NagarathaSomeone ought to establish,
Amaichu Kodukkanuma ‘city of joy’ for all of us.
Vandikku DriverumThe driver for the car,
Podanum Drawerumneeds to put on his shorts.
Kutchalum ManathodaWith a happy heart,
Vizhundhu Kedapondaawe’ll just lie here passed out.
Sitting Podu Sitting PoduLet’s start a session, start a session.
Sabaiyila Than Sitting PoduLet’s have the session right here in this gathering.
Cutting Podu Cutting PoduPour a ‘cutting,’ pour a ‘cutting’.
Kanna Moodinnu Cutting PoduClose your eyes and pour another ‘cutting’.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumA little raw mango, a little bubble gum.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumIt’s like raw mango and bubble gum.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumSome raw mango with some bubble gum.
Kudicha Kalum Sideu VangumAfter a few drinks, even your legs will start to stumble.
Nan Kudikkave IllaI haven’t even been drinking.
Manasula Evvalavo ThollaThere’s just so much trouble in my heart.
Adha Nan Veliye SollaBut if I tried to explain it,
Yarum Purinjikkaveyillano one would ever understand.
Enna ThalaivareWhat is it, chief?
Yethunatha EllamEverything you just lifted up,
Erakki Uttanyou’ve now brought it all down.
Kokku Kokku Para ParaThe crane flies, flutter, flutter.
Edhukku Indha AlapparaWhy all this commotion?
Kokku Kokku Para ParaThe crane flies, flutter, flutter.
Edhukku Indha AlapparaWhat’s all this fuss about?
Nattil Idhuthan Nada MuraThis is just how things are in this country.
Baru Kathava Thora ThoraaBarman, open the doors, open them up.
Sollu MachiTell me, buddy.
Madhavaram MamapazhamIt’s a mango from Madhavaram.
Thadukki Vizhuntha ThambaramIf you trip and fall, you’ll land in Thambaram.
Venam YappaWe don’t need it, man.
Velambaram Un KadhaiyeWe don’t need your hype, your stories are just for show.
Venam KilampuromWe’re not interested, we’re out of here.
British Ennum Beeruda AdichaIf you knock back that beer called ‘British’,
Romba Joruda Arundha Valuit’s really awesome, so just drink it up.
Akkadi Podu Lemon BacardiThrow a party, have a Lemon Bacardi.
Legaru Oothu Lightta LighttaPour the liquor, just a little bit.
Milda Yeraum Maltta MalttaThe buzz is building, slowly, slowly.
Maltta DaIt’s the malt, man.
Morning Teriyudhu Nighta NightaThe night’s already starting to feel like morning.
Sidedush Irukkudhu Salta SaltaWe’ve got plenty of salty side dishes.
Sitting Podu Sitting PoduLet’s start a session, start a session.
Sabaiyila Than Sitting PoduLet’s have the session right here in this gathering.
Cutting Podu Cutting PoduPour a ‘cutting,’ pour a ‘cutting’.
Kanna Moodinnu Cutting PoduClose your eyes and pour another ‘cutting’.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumA little raw mango, a little bubble gum.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumIt’s like raw mango and bubble gum.
Katcha Mango Atchu VingumSome raw mango with some bubble gum.
Kudicha Kalum Sideu VangumAfter a few drinks, even your legs will start to stumble.
Innoru Cutting KoduthaIf you give me another ‘cutting’,
Sojava Irukkum Da Yeppait’ll be just perfect, man.
Maalta Music Video
The ‘Kudimahaan’ track presents alcohol as an equalizer dissolving daily struggles. Fans seeking the Maalta lyrics translation will find Gokul’s words champion raw friendship over pretense in Tamil nightlife.