Shreekutty brings life to the traditional folk song ‘Thakathimitharoo’ from the album Gramavasees. Chandhiroor Maya composes the music, while the lyrics stay true to the original folk narrative. The performer delivers a rhythmic chant that echoes the simplicity of rural life.
Thakathimitharoo
Shreekutty • From “Gramavasees”
Thakathimitharoo Lyrics Translation – Gramavasees Soundtrack
The songwriter tells the story of a little chick, a favorite among the flock, as it moves through paddy fields. The line, ‘Sway gently, little bird, sway gently,’ adds a tender touch to the scene. The wordsmith paints a vivid picture of nature’s rhythm through this small creature’s journey.
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Onnam Kandathil ChennirangumbozheeWhen it steps down into the first paddy field,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Akkandam Kichu Kithanju Thinnum KozhiScratching through that field, busily eating,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Randaam Kandathil Chennirangum KozhiThe chicken that steps down into the second paddy field,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Avide Thiranju Kithanju Thinnum KozhiSearching there, panting and eating busily,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Moonnaam Kandathil Chennirangum KozhiThe chicken that steps down into the third paddy field,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Oru Madalolakku ThaannirunnengileeIf it sat down low on a coconut frond,
Thaalolam Kili ThaalolamSway gently, little bird, sway gently.
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Naalaam Kandathil Chennirangum KozhiThe chicken that steps down into the fourth paddy field,
Marukandamchaadi Kithanju Thinnum KozhiThe one jumping to the next field, panting and eating,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Avide Thiranju Kithanju Thinnum KozhiSearching there, panting and eating busily,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Kothi Perukki Parannu Pokum KozhiPecking up its fill and flying away,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Avide Thiranju Kithanju Thinnum KozhiSearching there, panting and eating busily,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Kothi Perukki Parannu Pokum KozhiPecking up its fill and flying away,
Kunjaam Kozhi KulakkozhiIt’s the little chick, the favorite of the flock.
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi Thaaro Thakadhimi(Rhythmic chanting) Thakadhimi thaaro, thakadhimi!
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thaanaa Thana Thaanaa Thana Thana Thaanaa(Rhythmic humming) Thaanaa thana, thaanaa thana…
Thakathimitharoo Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Thakathimitharoo’ describe the charm of rural life. Shreekutty’s rendition of this Malayalam folk song is both nostalgic and heartwarming.