Harris Jayaraj and Srilekha Parthasarathy deliver ‘Naracha Mudi’ from the album Dhruva Natchathiram. Thamarai’s lyrics and Jayaraj’s folk melody frame an unconventional romance about attraction to aging signs.
Released: November 24, 2023
Naracha Mudi
Harris Jayaraj | Srilekha Parthasarathy • From “Dhruva Natchathiram”
Naracha Mudi Lyrics Translation Harris Jayaraj | Srilekha Parthasarathy | Dhruva Natchathiram
Srilekha Parthasarathy sings of dizziness from a lover’s gray hair. Thamarai imagines swinging on those strands. The woman requests betel leaves for marriage, hoping Mariyamman blesses their fields.
Naracha NarachaGraying, oh graying.
Naracha Neththi MudiThe gray hair on your forehead,
Mayakkuthaiyya Aalait’s making me dizzy with love, dear.
Athiloru Oonjal KattiI’d tie a swing in those strands,
Kurukka Marukka Aadato sway back and forth.
Ullukkula Aasai VandheA deep desire rose up inside,
Manasu Muzhukka Odaand it’s running all through my heart.
Vandikatti Vandha EnnaWhat if you came in a carriage,
Paaku Veththalaiyodabringing betel leaves ‘for a marriage proposal’?
Thannikkudam Thookki VandhaenI was carrying a water pot,
Edhiravandhadhu Neeyawhen you happened to cross my path.
Thattu Thadumaari VittaenI stumbled and lost my balance,
Thavikku Vittadhu Yen Yaawhy’d you leave me yearning like this?
Kuru Kuru Parvai PattuWhen your sharp gaze hit me,
Pathikichu Theeyaait caught fire like a flame.
Naracha NarachaGraying, oh graying.
Naracha Neththi MudiThe gray hair on your forehead,
Mayakkuthaiyya Aalait’s making me dizzy with love, dear.
Athiloru Oonjal KattiI’d tie a swing in those strands,
Kurukka Marukka Aadato sway back and forth.
Paadhikirukkil Para ParathuIn a half-crazed state of excitement,
Pasalaparandhu Pochumy pining paleness has vanished.
Meedhi Kirukkil Munu MunuthuMumbling in the rest of my madness,
Urakkam Thonlanju PochuI’ve completely lost my sleep.
Naalu Muzhukka Unna NanacheI’ve thought of you all day long,
Nadakka Marandhu Pochuand I’ve forgotten how to walk.
Thoongum Pozhudhum Edhukku VandhaWhy’d you appear while I was sleeping?
Kanavu Sevandhu PochuMy dreams have turned a blushing red.
Mariyamman ManasuvechaaIf Goddess ‘Mariyamman’ wills it,
Kazhani Nelam Vilaiyumthe farm lands will surely flourish.
Koora Podavai Tharayi NenjuMy heart’s ready for the bridal silk,
Nuniyil Manjal Tholangumwith turmeric glowing on the edges.
Kazhuthala Thaali MinnaAs the ‘thaali’ wedding locket glitters on my neck,
Karuga Maniyum Neliyumthe black beads will sway along with it.
Naracha NarachaGraying, oh graying.
Naracha Neththi MudiThe gray hair on your forehead,
Mayakkuthaiyya Aalait’s making me dizzy with love, dear.
Athiloru Oonjal KattiI’d tie a swing in those strands,
Kurukka Marukka Aadato sway back and forth.
Naracha Mudi Music Video
Finding beauty in maturity defines the Dhruva Natchathiram track. Listeners seeking Naracha Mudi lyrics translation encounter a love song celebrating non-traital allure.