Jikki and Chorus present ‘Malai Naattu Kuravar’ from the album ‘Srivalli.’ Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer G. Ramanathan create a defiant mood about hill tribe identity.
Malai Naattu Kuravar
Chorus | Jikki • From “Srivalli”
Malai Naattu Kuravar Lyrics Meaning Chorus | Jikki | Srivalli
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass compares outsiders to pests preying on women. The Kuravar vow to protect their land and dignity at any cost.
Malai Naattu Kuravar NaangaWe’re the Kuravar of the hills
Villai Kattum Kuravar NaangaWe’re the tribe that wields the bow
Pen Vettaiyaada Varum Kaattu PoochigalaiThose wild pests coming to hunt our women
Virattum Jaadhi ThaangaWe’re the breed that drives them out
Malai Naattu Kuravar NaangaWe’re the Kuravar of the hills
Villai Kattum Kuravar NaangaWe’re the tribe that wields the bow
Pen Vettaiyaada Varum Kaattu PoochigalaiThose wild pests coming to hunt our women
Virattum Jaadhi ThaangaWe’re the breed that drives them out
Kannai Kattuna Kannathil KoduppomWink your eye, you’ll get a slap on the cheek
Kaiyai Neetuna Kanaigalai ThoduppomReach out a hand, we’ll let our arrows fly
Kannai Kattuna Kannathil KoduppomWink your eye, you’ll get a slap on the cheek
Kaiyai Neetuna Kanaigalai ThoduppomReach out a hand, we’ll let our arrows fly
Ponnae Kaattuna Podariyil KoduppomFlash your gold, we’ll strike the back of your neck
Ponnae Kaattuna Podariyil KoduppomFlash your gold, we’ll strike the back of your neck
Unmaikkagavae Uyir KodukkumWe’re the ones who give our lives for truth
Malai Naattu Kuravar NaangaWe’re the Kuravar of the hills
Villai Kattum Kuravar NaangaWe’re the tribe that wields the bow
Pen Vettaiyaada Varum Kaattu PoochigalaiThose wild pests coming to hunt our women
Virattum Jaadhi ThaangaWe’re the breed that drives them out
Karppai Kakkavae Thunindha JaathingaWe’re the clan that dares to guard our honor
Kavari Maan Pola Valarndha JaathingaRaised with pride like the Kavari deer
Arpamaagavae NenachudathinghaDon’t you mistake us for anything less
Arpamaagavae NenachudathinghaDon’t you mistake us for anything less
Azhagai Paathavudan AsandhidadhaDon’t lose your guard just seeing our beauty
Malai Naattu Kuravar NaangaWe’re the Kuravar of the hills
Villai Kattum Kuravar NaangaWe’re the tribe that wields the bow
Pen Vettaiyaada Varum Kaattu PoochigalaiThose wild pests coming to hunt our women
Virattum Jaadhi ThaangaWe’re the breed that drives them out
Valiya Sandaikkum Nerungida MattoomWe won’t go looking for a fight
Vandha Sandaikkum Bayanthida MaattomBut we won’t back down when one comes knocking
Valiya Sandaikkum Nerungida MattoomWe won’t go looking for a fight
Vandha Sandaikkum Bayanthida MaattomBut we won’t back down when one comes knocking
Malaiyai Killi Eli Pidichida MattomWe won’t dig up a mountain just to catch a rat
Maanathaiyae Vittu Koduthida MaattomAnd we’ll never surrender our dignity
Malaiyai Killi Eli Pidichida MattomWe won’t dig up a mountain just to catch a rat
Maanathaiyae Vittu Koduthida MaattomAnd we’ll never surrender our dignity
Namma Vedar Kulam Thazhaikka VenumOur hunter clan must rise and thrive
Namma Naadu Kaadugalum Sezhikka VenumOur lands and forests must bloom with life
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Namma Vedar Kulam Thazhaikka VenumOur hunter clan must rise and thrive
Namma Naadu Kaadugalum Sezhikka VenumOur lands and forests must bloom with life
Engal Nambhiraajan Pugazh OongavaeMay our King Nambirajan’s fame soar high
Kurunji Naadhan Paadhamae Nambhi VaazhumWe live trusting the feet of the Mountain Lord
Malai Naattu Kuravar NaangaWe’re the Kuravar of the hills
Villai Kattum Kuravar NaangaWe’re the tribe that wields the bow
Pen Vettaiyaada Varum Kaattu PoochigalaiThose wild pests coming to hunt our women
Virattum Jaadhi ThaangaWe’re the breed that drives them out
Malai Naattu Kuravar Music Video
G. Ramanathan’s marching rhythm supports the Kuravar lyrics meaning about community defense. Their commitment remains absolute against threats.