Anthony Daasan’s commanding folk vocals anchor ‘Muthazhagu’ from Maria Jerald’s ‘Deepavali Bonus’ album. Lyricist Maha creates earthy imagery of rural devotion through temple chariots and jaggery metaphors.
Released: October 25, 2024
Muthazhagu
Maha | Maria Jerald • From “Deepavali Bonus”
Muthazhagu Lyrics Meaning Maha | Maria Jerald | Deepavali Bonus
Maha’s lyrics compare a lover’s skin to dark palm sugar and their presence to a deity’s chariot. Anthony Daasan describes walking a barren path sustained only by memories of his ‘beautiful pearl’.
Karupatti ColorattamYou’re the color of ‘dark palm sugar’.
Ailae Ah AilaeAilae Ah Ailae.
Kallazhagar ThaerattamYou’re as grand as ‘deity Kallazhagar’s’ chariot.
Ailae Ah AilaeAilae Ah Ailae.
Katta Vandi Kadan VaangiI’ve borrowed a bullock cart on loan.
Ailae Ah AilaeAilae Ah Ailae.
Yei Oodudhu En SanamaHey, my people are on the move.
Mazha Varam Kettu VechomaeWe’ve prayed for the boon of rain,
Naathu NattapadiWhile planting the saplings.
Nellu Vedhaikkira Atha Mava KettukadiListen, my cousin, you who sow the rice.
Naa Parakkum Dhisaiya PaarthukkadiWatch the direction that I fly.
Adi MuthazhageOh, my beautiful pearl,
En MuthazhageMy beautiful pearl.
En Malli Poova Mana ManakkumMy jasmine flower smells so sweet,
Marudha PaaruJust look at Madurai.
Adi MuthazhageOh, my beautiful pearl,
En MuthazhageMy beautiful pearl.
Naa Pora Vazhi Karisa KaaduThe path I walk is a barren land.
ThandhannaaThandhannaa.
Tharathth ThaaTharathth Thaa.
Ettu Patti SezhikkaFor these eight villages to prosper,
Paayum VaigaiyaaLike the flowing Vaigai River.
Pora Edam PozhaikkaTo survive in the place I’m going,
Sollum KadhaiyaaIs this the story being told?
Karukkala Megham Maari PozhinjaIf the dark clouds turn and pour down rain,
Manasula Sogam Vittu MarainjaIf the sadness in the heart disappears.
Adicha MazhaiyaaWas it the rain that fell?
Adi Veluthu Pogum ManasuThe heart’s going to brighten up.
Serithaan PerusuThis truth is a grand one.
Hey BabbabbababbabbababbabaabaaHey Babbabbababbabbababbabaabaa.
Karupatti ColorattamYou’re the color of ‘dark palm sugar’.
Maaman IrukkaanYour man is right here.
Kallazhagar ThaerattamYou’re as grand as ‘deity Kallazhagar’s’ chariot.
VaarandiHe’s coming now.
Katta Vandi Kadan VaangiI’ve borrowed a bullock cart on loan.
Yei Oodudhu En SanamaHey, my people are on the move.
Mazha Varam Kettu VechomaeWe’ve prayed for the boon of rain,
Naathu NattapadiWhile planting the saplings.
Nellu Vedhaikkira Atha Mava KettukadiListen, my cousin, you who sow the rice.
Naa Parakkum Dhisaiya PaarthukkadiWatch the direction that I fly.
Adi MuthazhageOh, my beautiful pearl,
En MuthazhageMy beautiful pearl.
En Malli Poova Mana ManakkumMy jasmine flower smells so sweet,
Marudha PaaruJust look at Madurai.
Adi MuthazhageOh, my beautiful pearl,
En MuthazhageMy beautiful pearl.
Naa Pora Vazhi Karisa KaaduThe path I walk is a barren land.
MuthazhagaeBeautiful pearl.
MuthazhagaeBeautiful pearl.
Muthazhagu Music Video
Maria Jerald’s composition connects love with cultural symbols for those searching ‘Muthazhagu lyrics in English’. The album translates admiration into tangible village elements like monsoons and bullock carts.