Leon James’s song “Pagili,” from the album “Mazaka,” features lyrics by Shyam Kasarla. The track begins with a command to shatter everything and make DJs play until things break. This establishes an instruction for a high-energy celebration.
Released: February 18, 2025
Pagili
Leon James | Mahalingam • From “Mazaka”
Mazaka’s Pagili Lyrics Translation
The lyrics propose impossible feats, like bringing stars down to dance disco during the day. Another line commands dancing in the streets until the ground shakes. These instructions mix fantasy with a call for physical celebration.
Hey Pagili Hey PagiliHey, let’s shatter it! Hey, let’s shatter it!
Hey Pagili Pagili PagiliHey, let’s shatter it, shatter it, shatter it!
Pagilipoyetattu Deejele Pettincheddhamaa Aa AaLet’s make the DJs play ’til everything shatters!
Pagale Hey Pagale Hey Pagale PagaleIn the daytime, hey, in the daytime, hey, daytime, daytime!
Hey Pagale Chukkalu ThechiHey, let’s bring the stars down in the daytime
Discole Aadincheddhamaa Aa AaAnd make them dance disco!
Pattu Panche Etthi Kattane PilloGirl, I’ll hike up and tie my ‘pattu panche’ ‘silk dhoti’
Kattu Jaarakunda Dopey KuchilluAnd tuck in the pleats so they don’t come loose
Daddharillipoyetattu Aadeddam VidhulloLet’s dance in the streets until they tremble and shake
Moguthunna Maasu Beatuki Ee EeTo this pounding ‘mass’ beat!
Hey Pagili Hey PagiliHey, let’s shatter it! Hey, let’s shatter it!
Hey Pagili Pagili PagiliHey, let’s shatter it, shatter it, shatter it!
Pagilipoyetattu Deejele Pettincheddhamaa Aa AaLet’s make the DJs play ’til everything shatters!
Pagale Hey Pagale Hey Pagale PagaleIn the daytime, hey, in the daytime, hey, daytime, daytime!
Hey Pagale Chukkalu ThechiHey, let’s bring the stars down in the daytime
Discole Aadincheddhamaa Aa AaAnd make them dance disco!
Hey Kottu Kottu Kottu KottuHey, hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Hey Adhi Adhi Atta KottuHey, just like that, hit the beat!
Hey Kottu Kottu PagiletattuHey, hit it, hit it ’til it breaks!
Hey Ooru Vaada Eela VesetattuHey, ’til the whole town and every street whistles!
Thella Tholu Ammayi Thalupu Gollem VeseyyiFair-skinned girl, go on and lock the door
Thingarodi Thondarachoosthe Teenmaare Ee ReyiWhen you see this wild one’s rush, it’s a ‘teenmaar’ beat tonight
Neelikalla Bujjayi Nela Meeda ParupeyiOh blue-eyed darling, lay a mat on the floor
Patte Mancham Kollu Pattu ThappetunnayiThe legs of the bed are losing their grip from the rhythm
Okkati Rendu Moodu RaathrulleFor one, two, or three nights
Kottukuni Attharle Cheddam Raaye JaatharleeLet’s douse ourselves in perfume and create a ‘jathara’ ‘street festival’
Okkati Rendu Naati PillalneWith one or two girls from back in the day
Kandham Cricket Teamalle Day Night Sixerle Ae AeLet’s form a team like in cricket, hitting sixes day and night!
Hey Pagili Hey PagiliHey, let’s shatter it! Hey, let’s shatter it!
Hey Pagili Hey PagiliHey, let’s shatter it! Hey, let’s shatter it!
Hey Pagili Pagili PagiliHey, let’s shatter it, shatter it, shatter it!
Pagilipoyetattu Deejele Pettincheddhamaa Aa AaLet’s make the DJs play ’til everything shatters!
Pagale Hey Pagale Hey Pagale PagaleIn the daytime, hey, in the daytime, hey, daytime, daytime!
Hey Pagale Chukkalu ThechiHey, let’s bring the stars down in the daytime
Discole Aadincheddhamaa Aa AaAnd make them dance disco!
Pattu Panche Etthi Kattane PilloHey girl, I’m hitching up my ‘pattu panche’ ‘silk dhoti’
Kattu Jaarakunda Dopey KuchilluTucking the pleats in tight so they hold their place
Daddharillipoyetattu Aadeddam VidhulloWe’ll dance in the streets ’til the ground itself trembles
Moguthunna Maasu Beatuki Ee EeTo the rhythm of this thundering ‘mass’ beat!
Hey Pagili Hey PagiliHey, let’s shatter it! Hey, let’s shatter it!
Hey Pagili Pagili PagiliHey, let’s shatter it, shatter it, shatter it!
Pagilipoyetattu Deejele Pettincheddhamaa Aa AaLet’s make the DJs play ’til everything shatters!
Pagale Hey Pagale Hey Pagale PagaleIn the daytime, hey, in the daytime, hey, daytime, daytime!
Hey Pagale Chukkalu ThechiHey, let’s bring the stars down in the daytime
Discole Aadincheddhamaa Aa AaAnd make them dance disco
Pagili Music Video
The song blends traditional ‘pattu panche’ with modern disco and ‘teenmaar’ beats. This combination paints a picture of a spontaneous, chaotic street festival. The lyrics from Shyam Kasarla guide the listener to let go of all limits for a moment of intense joy.