Kaber Vasuki and Alexander Babu perform ‘Muthukutti Settai’ from the album ‘Aelay,’ composed by Kaber Vasuki with lyrics by Halitha Shameem. The track blends folk rhythms with playful descriptions of a village troublemaker’s antics.
Released: February 1, 2021
Muthukutti Settai
Alexander Babu | Kaber Vasuki • From “Aelay”
Aelay’s Muthukutti Settai Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Halitha Shameem illustrates Muthukutti locking his door to avoid creditors while staying inside. Another verse shows him tossing a stray chicken into boiling water, then tasting curry aromas at doorsteps.
Anne Ice Vandi Horn-u AdikkuthuBrother, the ice cream cart’s horn is honking.
Muthukutti VaaranMuthukutti is coming.
Innikku Enna Vamba Avan Kootti Vara PoranWhat trouble is he going to bring along today?
Antha Ice Vandi Raatham Suththurathu Avan KoottaiThat ice cream cart’s chariot circles his fortress.
Antha Koottai Kulla Eppothume Muthukutti SettaiInside that fortress, it’s always Muthukutti’s mischief.
Ice Vandi Horn-u AdikkuthuThe ice cream cart’s horn is honking.
Muthukutti VaaranMuthukutti is coming.
Innikku Enna Vamba Avan Kootti Vara PoranWhat trouble is he going to bring along today?
Antha Ice Vandi Raatham Suththurathu Avan KoottaiThat ice cream cart’s chariot circles his fortress.
Antha Koottai Kulla Eppothume Muthukutti SettaiInside that fortress, it’s always Muthukutti’s mischief.
Oru Kuppi Moodi Sarayatha Kuduchi PuttuAfter downing a capful of country li#uor,
Kanna Moodikittu Dappa Dance-u Aadi VaaranHe comes dancing the ‘Dappa’ with his eyes closed.
Kadankaaran Veetta Thedi Vanthu Nikkum BothuWhen the creditor comes standing in search of his house,
Veliya Pootta Pottu Ulla IruppanHe’ll lock it from the outside but stay inside.
Veda Kozhi Yethum Sevathu Mela PaarthutannaIf he spots a stray chicken on the wall,
Sudu Thanniyila Sattunu Thaan PottuduvanHe’ll instantly toss it into hot water.
Kozhi Curry Koovi Kitta Vanthu Vaasa Padi VanthaIf the aroma of chicken curry calls out and reaches the doorstep,
Aavi Oothi Rusi PaarkkatharuvanHe’ll blow on the steam and give it a taste test.
La La Pakkam PaaruLook at that side!
Engayachum OlinjiruppanHe must be hiding somewhere.
Veattu Pottu ThaaneHe plotted his move, didn’t he?
Kaatha Padham PaarthaneHe waited for the right moment.
Avan Kedakkan Aadu PulukkaHe lies around like useless goat droppings.
Joppiyila Oththa Paisa IllaiThere isn’t a single penny in his pocket.
Ahna Onnunga Kelvi KekkaBut to ask proper questions,
Avana Pola Aalum Yaarum Ooril IllaiThere’s no one else like him in the town.
AiyyoOh my!
Ice Vandi Horn-u AdikkuthuThe ice cream cart’s horn is honking.
Mmuthukutti VaaranMuthukutti is coming.
Innikku Enna Vamba Avan Kootti Vare PoranWhat trouble is he going to bring along today?
Antha Ice Vandi Raatham Suththurathu Avan KoottaiThat ice cream cart’s chariot circles his fortress.
Antha Koottai Kulla Eppothume Muthukutti SettaiInside that fortress, it’s always Muthukutti’s mischief.
Muthukutti SettaiMuthukutti’s mischief.
Muthukutti SettaiMuthukutti’s mischief.
Muthukutti SettaiMuthukutti’s mischief.
Muthukutti SettaiMuthukutti’s mischief.
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Muthukutti Settai Music Video
Kaber Vasuki’s composition frames Muthukutti’s mischief as a communal experience. The ‘Muthukutti Settai’ lyrics translation reveals how villages humorously tolerate indispensable rogues.