Shafeeq Kiltan and Kailas feature Pakkirichi on the album Flush. Lyricist Dwithi Ajith Kumar writes the vivid Jeseri verses. Composer Kailas offers a sparse, percussive backdrop that lets the storyteller’s voice shine.
Released: November 12, 2022
Pakkirichi
Kailas | Shafeeq Kiltan • From “Flush”
Pakkirichi Lyrics Translation Kailas | Shafeeq Kiltan | Flush
Shafeeq Kiltan sings about a black thread and a gold chain, painting a picture of island life. Lyricist Dwithi Ajith Kumar writes the plea to the boat for a single fish, grounding the song in daily coastal routine.
Pakkirichi Pakkirichi Pakkirichi PaathaPakkirichi, Pakkirichi, Pakkirichi Patha.
Onnara Phoneina Kaarayum KettiShe wears a black thread and a gold chain weighing one-and-a-half sovereigns.
Fathayathola Urukkum FarathiSearching the granary and melting the gold.
Ninna Baippam Itharellam BannaDid your father arrive with all these things?
Kaliyum Banna Muthalaaliyum BannaThe players came, and the landlord came too.
Kaariyakkarana Mom KunnipakkiAlong with the manager’s son, Kunnipakki.
Naadu Kavarathi Kaanuvaan FondaGoing to see the land of Kavaratti.
Naadum Knadechum Madagunda NeramWandering through the land and returning home.
Furalai Beethatha Kalladi KeeluKalladi Keelu, who never cast the net.
Orukoottam Makkama KokkalikandaA group of children saw the crane.
Orukoottam Makkama KokkalikandaA group of children saw the crane.
Kolum Kalichu Kulathilum ThulliThey played the stick game and jumped into the pond.
Thakkar Thullunda Badakkar ThullundaThe Southerners are dancing, and the Northerners are dancing.
Mastera Kunjibi Thaane ThullundaThe Master’s daughter, Kunjibi, is dancing all by herself.
Thiru Vathu Kuthi Idutha SeerambiThe sacred storehouse, marked and pierced.
Oodu Seerambikku Baayilum BechuThey placed a cover on the opening of the tiled storehouse.
Oodu Serambiya Eezham ThattinuOn the seventh shelf of the tiled room.
Bechamulaku Faluthu BittunaThe stored chilies have ripened and burst.
Inge Baa Thoni Aduthu Baa ThoniCome here, boat; come closer, boat.
Athaalathekku Oru Meen Thaaye ThoniGive me a fish for supper, oh boat.
Pakkirichi Pakkirichi Pakkirichi PaathaPakkirichi, Pakkirichi, Pakkirichi Patha.
Onnara Phoneina Kaarayum KettiShe wears a black thread and a gold chain weighing one-and-a-half sovereigns.
Pakkirichi Music Video
The Pakkirichi lyrics meaning offers insight into Lakshadweep folklore. It describes communal games and dancing, shows cultural vibrancy.