Smitha Ambu and Sunil Mathai bring life to ‘Odiyodippoya,’ a track from the album ‘Visudha Rathrikal.’ Anwar Ali writes the lyrics, while Sachin Balu composes the melody. The song tells a layered story through rich imagery and rhythm.
Odiyodippoya
Smitha Ambu | Sunil Mathai • From “Visudha Rathrikal”
Lyricist
Anwar Ali
Composer
Sachin Balu
Visudha Rathrikal’s Odiyodippoya Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
Anwar Ali crafts a vivid narrative, using symbols like a yam vine and a fox to describe transformation and survival. One line translates to ‘Run and come, Mother Vayaraadi,’ evoking a call to resilience and movement. The poet weaves a tale that connects nature, community, and growth.
Veyil LorikalStreaks of sunlight.
Nelam Nikathana NattuchakkuIt’s a high noon that levels the earth.
Thanal MarangalShaded trees stand.
KudivellathinuFor a drop of drinking water,
Cu Nilkkunnoru NattuchakkuThey wait in line during this high noon.
Kazhumarangalo Janagana PadiThe scaffolds sing the national anthem.
Nere Nikkana NattuchakkuStanding straight at high noon.
Nre Nikkana NattuchakkuStanding tall at high noon.
OdiyodippoyaThe one that ran away,
Kaachil Valliyethe yam vine,
Aatu Kadicha Kathathe story of how the goat bit it.
MenjumenjunadannoWandering and grazing along,
Raattinpattathethe herd of sheep,
Nari Pidicha Kathathe story of how the fox caught them.
NaritholukaClad in fox skins,
Ndirukaalikalthe two-legged ones,
Parachenda Kottum Kathathe story of how they beat the drums.
KaattuthelichorThose who cleared the forest,
Ooraayakathathe story of how it became a village.
Oorine OoruVillage by village,
Vizhungi Vizhungiswallowing them whole,
Rachiyamaaya Kathathe story of how it became a kingdom.
RachiyamambeThe kingdom itself,
Vizhungiya Paambuthe snake that swallowed it.
Paarake VeerthuIt’s swollen all over,
Neranja Kathathe story of how it grew full.
Au Paampinte VaayeeFrom that snake’s mouth,
Nnerangivaranundusomeone’s emerging now.
Paathi DahichoruThe half-digested,
Kaachiluvalliyam vine,
Pennaalin Kathathe girl’s story.
OodiyodippoyaThe one that ran away,
Kaachil Valliyethe yam vine,
Aatu Kadicha Kathathe story of how the goat bit it.
Vaayo VaayoCome, oh come.
Mannu Thondi VaayoCome, digging through the soil.
ManninadiyileFrom beneath the earth,
Naadu Thaandi Vaayocome, crossing the land.
NaadinnadiyileFrom beneath the village,
Kaadu Thiindi Vaayocome, devouring the forest.
Nariyaayi VaayoCome as a fox.
Aadaayi VaayoCome as a goat.
Vaayo VaayoCome, oh come.
Mannu Thondi VaayoCome, digging through the soil.
ManninadiyileFrom beneath the earth,
Naadu Thaandi Vaayocome, crossing the land.
NaadinnadiyileFrom beneath the village,
Kaadu Thiindi Vaayocome, devouring the forest.
Nariyaayi VaayoCome as a fox.
Aadaayi VaayoCome as a goat.
Amma Vayaraadiyodi VaayoRun and come, Mother Vayaraadi.
Amma Vayaraadiyodi VaayoRun and come, Mother Vayaraadi.
KaachiluvallikkidaaveChild of the yam vine,
Vaayo Vaayo Vaayocome, oh come, oh come.
Amma Vayaraadiyodi VaayoRun and come, Mother Vayaraadi.
Amma Vayaraadiyodi VaayoRun and come, Mother Vayaraadi.
The meaning behind ‘Odiyodippoya’ is a celebration of endurance and evolution. Smitha Ambu’s vocals shine in this Malayalam track, offering a powerful tribute to life’s cycles.
