K.S. Manoj and Seenu voice ‘Naathu Yeiyaadhu’ from the Thookudurai album, with Eshwar’s lyrics and Manoj K. S’s composition framing rural resilience. Raw vocals merge with earthy instrumentation to honor village traditions.
Released: March 17, 2023
Naathu Yeiyaadhu
K.S. Manoj | Seenu • From “Thookudurai”
What is the meaning of Naathu Yeiyaadhu Lyrics from Thookudurai?
Eshwar contrasts struggling fields with communal strength: ‘Our seeds satisfy hunger on this green land.’ K.S. Manoj stresses reciprocity – ‘Once you think of others’ well-being, why have worries?’ – over individual gain.
Naathu YeiyathuEven if the seedlings don’t take root,
Manasu NaiyathuOur hearts don’t wither or tire.
Koothil Uruvaana OoruThis village was born in the winter chill,
Kaathu AlappaayaWith the wind sweeping through,
Mazhai PeyaAnd the rains pouring down,
Aatha Thonaikkum PaaruLook, Mother is always here to guide us.
Kamma Karai KaaduThe forest by the tank bund,
Ada Semmann Ulla RoaduAnd the road filled with red soil.
Pala Vamsamellam VaazhumMany lineages live here together,
Enga Makkaloda KooduIt’s the nest of our people.
Vetti KaraiyoduWith the borders of our dhotis,
Vayakaattil Padum PaaduWe struggle and toil in the fields.
Enga Vithai Pasi TheekkumOur seeds will satisfy hunger,
Intha Pachai Nila MeduOn this mound of green land.
Potti Kadaiyila RosaThat rose milk in the petty shop,
Ada Surukku Paiyila KaasaAnd coins in a drawstring bag.
Unna Valathu Vidum OoraFor the village that raised you,
Nee Yethividu Double Mass-ahYou must raise its fame to new heights.
Naathu YeiyathuEven if the seedlings don’t take root,
Manasu NaiyathuOur hearts don’t wither or tire.
Koothil Uruvaana OoruThis village was born in the winter chill,
Kaathu AlappaayaWith the wind sweeping through,
Mazhai PeyaAnd the rains pouring down,
Aatha Thonaikkum PaaruLook, Mother is always here to guide us.
Melapula EnakkuMy heart feels so light,
Ada Santhoshama IrukkuAnd I’m filled with happiness.
Oor Paasam Kotti KedakkuThe village’s affection pours out abundantly,
Ellam ManakkanakkuAnd we live by our instincts.
Ada Banthamellam IrukkuAll our bonds are intact here,
Varum Pechula Unmai IrukkuAnd there’s truth in every spoken word.
Varumaanam EngappoWhen there was no income to be found,
Avamaanam PattappoAnd when we faced humiliation,
Cinema Thaan EllathaiyumIt was cinema that taught us,
Kathu ThanthuchuEverything we know.
Panam Kaasu EngappoWhen money was scarce,
Gunam Podhum AppappoOur character was enough to get by.
Thadumaari Munne VanthaIf you stumbled but still moved forward,
Ellam UnakkeThen everything belongs to you.
Aduthavana Nenacha PinnaOnce you think of others’ well-being,
Unakku Ethukku Varutham KedakkuWhy would you have any worries left?
Unakku Unna Pidicha PinnaOnce you learn to like yourself,
Ellam Varum ThannaalaEverything else will come on its own.
Varutham Enna Thayakam EnnaWhat’s the worry, what’s the hesitation?
Unakku Pidicha Vishayam ThodangaStart doing the things you love.
Manushangala Pozhaikka VaikkumWhat makes humans truly live,
Santhosham Thaan MunnaalaIs putting happiness first.
Ucchi Veyilukku MoruButtermilk for the peak afternoon sun,
Enga Aatha Seiyum Kari SoruAnd the meat rice my mother makes.
Ada Sontha Banthathukku MelaEven more than our own relatives,
Enga Aadu Maadu Thonai SeruOur goats and cows join us as companions.
Naathu YeiyathuEven if the seedlings don’t take root,
Manasu NaiyathuOur hearts don’t wither or tire.
Koothil Uruvaana OoruThis village was born in the winter chill,
Kaathu AlappaayaWith the wind sweeping through,
Mazhai PeyaAnd the rains pouring down,
Aatha Thonaikkum PaaruLook, Mother is always here to guide us.
Kamma Karai KaaduThe forest by the tank bund,
Ada Semmann Ulla RoaduAnd the road filled with red soil.
Pala Vamsamellam VaazhumMany lineages live here together,
Enga Makkaloda KooduIt’s the nest of our people.
Vetti KaraiyoduWith the borders of our dhotis,
Vayakaattil Padum PaaduWe struggle and toil in the fields.
Enga Vithai Pasi TheekkumOur seeds will satisfy hunger,
Intha Pachai Nila MeduOn this mound of green land.
Potti Kadaiyila RosaThat rose milk in the petty shop,
Ada Surukku Paiyila KaasaAnd coins in a drawstring bag.
Unna Valathu Vidum OoraFor the village that raised you,
Nee Yethividu Double Mass-ahYou must raise its fame to new heights.
Naathu Yeiyaadhu Music Video
Thookudurai’s Naathu Yeiyaadhu lyrics translation documents how shared labor and ancestral ties forge unbreakable rural identity. Simple meals and collective memory outweigh material wealth.