K. S. Harisankar’s ‘Mareebayile Jalam’ from the album ‘Thakkol’ pairs devotional vocals with M Jayachandran’s composition. The lyricist Harisankar frames spiritual longing through desert imagery. Chants and metaphors establish a reverent tone.
Released: November 17, 2025
Mareebayile Jalam
K. S. Harisankar • From “Thakkol”
Mareebayile Jalam Lyrics Translation (from “Thakkol”)
Harisankar compares a weary heart to a wilting desert petal awaiting divine intervention. The lyrics anticipate a future where souls find peace like cool water. Angels dancing nearby signal hope amid hardship.
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Mmm Loyela(Chanting)
Mareebayile JalamThe waters of Meribah.
Mareebayile JalamThe waters of Meribah.
Maruvil Vatumee ManamThis heart withers in the desert,
Tharithal PoleyooFragile as a wilting petal,
Nadhane KaathittooWaiting for the Lord.
Mareebayile JalamThe waters of Meribah.
Uzhannu Nin Janam Thalarnnu CholkayaayYour wandering people grew weary and spoke out,
Ananju See MarupradeshamayithaHaving reached this barren desert land.
Orittu Dahaneerkkinavil MathramoIs it only a dream of a single drop of water?
Mozhikalum PathirayithoHave our words become like empty chaff?
Nadhane KaathittooWaiting for the Lord.
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Mmm Loyela(Chanting)
Arikil Ivar Dhoothar NrithamaditunNearby, the angels are dancing.
Ithal Vidarnnittoo Iniyum PookkaleThe flowers are still opening their petals.
Mizhi Thurannittoo VenpirakkaleThe white doves are opening their eyes.
Mizhikalarnnitum NeerkkanangaleTears are welling up in our eyes,
Hrithi Niranittum JapamanikaleAnd the heart is filled with prayer beads,
Karunayay KaruthalayAs mercy, as protection,
Nadhane KaathittooWaiting for the Lord.
Mareebayile JalamThe waters of Meribah.
Nithyajeevaragame NithyasnehadipameO Eternal Song of Life, O Eternal Lamp of Love.
Padi Vazhthitam Nin MahathwameWe shall sing and praise Your glory.
Kanivarinha ManasamA heart filled with mercy,
Kathuvechoru UravapolLike a spring kept safe and guarded,
Ozhukitam MuzhukitamLet it flow, let it overflow.
Ozhukitam MuzhukitamLet it flow, let it overflow.
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Loya Loya Loyela(Chanting)
Loyela Mmm Loyela(Chanting)
Mareebayile JalamThe waters of Meribah.
Maruvil Vatumee ManamThis heart withers in the desert,
Tharithal PoleyooFragile as a wilting petal,
Nadhane KaathittooWaiting for the Lord.
Oru Nal Thante Deshamarnnuvin JanamOne day, Your people will reach their land,
Thelineer Kulirupole UllaniranjitumTheir hearts filling like cool, clear water,
Arikil Devadoothar NrithamarnnitumWith God’s angels dancing beside them,
Mannilum VinnilumOn earth and in heaven.
Mannilum VinnilumOn earth and in heaven.
Mareebayile Jalam Music Video
Faith sustains the community during spiritual drought, per the ‘Mareebayile Jalam’ lyrics translation. Harisankar’s writing references biblical trials transformed into grace. The track resolves with overflowing mercy and collective praise.