Madhu Balakrishnan sings Udukkan from the album Sukhamano Daavede. Mohan Sithara composes a gentle melody with rural charm. Lyricist Kaithapram crafts an affectionate invitation to a loved one.
Released: June 15, 2021
Udukkan
Madhu Balakrishnan • From “Sukhamano Daavede”
Udukkan Lyrics Translation Madhu Balakrishnan | Sukhamano Daavede
Kaithapram writes about offering a fresh green leaf to wear and a coconut shell to beat. He asks a mischievous dear to come and share simple joys, swinging on mango trees and hunting for fruits.
Udukkanoru PachilamunduA fresh green leaf to wrap around you
Thudikkanoru ChakkarathoduA sweet ‘coconut’ shell to rhythmically beat
Kurumbe Nee VaavoCome here, you mischievous little dear
Udukkanoru PachilamunduA fresh green leaf to wrap around you
Thudikkanoru ChakkarathoduA sweet ‘coconut’ shell to rhythmically beat
Kurumbe Nee VaavoCome here, you mischievous little dear
Muthukondu Muram NirachuWith a winnowing tray filled to the brim with pearls
Veettinullil VaazhumoWon’t you come and dwell within this home?
Vaakkukondu VeenameettiPlucking the strings of a veena with your words
Naadanpaattu PadumoWon’t you sing a soulful rustic folk song?
Ettante Kayyethum Doorathe PonnalleAren’t you the gold within your big brother’s reach?
EnnumAlways
Udukkanoru PachilamunduA fresh green leaf to wrap around you
Thudikkanoru ChakkarathoduA sweet ‘coconut’ shell to rhythmically beat
Kurumbe Nee VaavoCome here, you mischievous little dear
Manjakkili Padunna NeramWhen the yellow bird starts its morning song
Manjumazha Chaarunna NeramWhen the misty rain begins to softly drizzle
Koode Padaanethaarille NeeWon’t you arrive to sing along with me?
Ullilulla KunjumanasilWithin that tiny heart you carry inside
Kannilulla VarnakkanavilInside the vibrant dreams within your eyes
Theeramoham ThonnaarilleDoesn’t a boundless longing ever arise?
Muttathe ThenmaavinUpon the sweet mango tree in the courtyard
Kaaykkunna KombathuOn its branches heavy with ripening fruit
Ponnoonjaalaadaan Maambazham ThedaanTo swing on golden swings and hunt for mangoes
Ennumen Koode Athumo MutheWill you be with me forever, my precious gem?
Kotham Kallil Athi KothaanTo play the ‘kothankallu’ stone game with me
Varumo NeeWon’t you come?
Udukkanoru PachilamunduA fresh green leaf to wrap around you
Thudikkanoru ChakkarathoduA sweet ‘coconut’ shell to rhythmically beat
Kurumbe Nee VaavoCome here, you mischievous little dear
Athippazham Veezhunna RavilOn the night when the fig fruits start to fall
Chethippazham Chokkunna RavilOn the night when ‘chethi’ Ixora berries turn red
Aarum KaanathethaarilleWon’t you arrive when nobody else is watching?
Athaarille NeeWon’t that person be you?
AkkareyikkareFrom that distant shore to this one here
Athunna PoonthoniThe flower-laden boat that drifts so gently
Ponnodam Thuzhayaan Theeram ThedaanTo row the golden canoe and search for the shore
Poraarille NeeWon’t you come along with me?
Annente Koode Kandu KanduOn that day, together with me, we kept gazing
Kadalu Kandu Onnaay NaamUntil we saw the vast ocean as one
Udukkanoru PachilamunduA fresh green leaf to wrap around you
Thudikkanoru ChakkarathoduA sweet ‘coconut’ shell to rhythmically beat
Kurumbe Nee VaavoCome here, you mischievous little dear
Udukkan Music Video
The Udukkan lyrics translation shows a promise of eternal companionship and playful love between siblings in rural Kerala.