Jakes Bejoy sings Vetta Mrigam from the 2021 album Kuruthi. Lyricist Rafeeq Ahammed writes words for this Jakes Bejoy-composed piece. The song brings primal energy through its urgent music.
Released: September 9, 2021
Vetta Mrigam
Jakes Bejoy | Zia Ul Haq • From “Kuruthi”
Kuruthi’s Vetta Mrigam Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
Rafeeq Ahammed asks who burns in fire of conflict through lines like ‘Am I the hunted prey?’. He describes lives burning in unending vengeance as ‘streams of blood flow’.
PurappaduThe departure,
Ith Padappurappaduthis is a call to arms.
ArodennariyillaI don’t know who the fight is with;
Ayussin Vidhi Ariyillathe fate of this life is unknown.
Aalunnoru TheenaalamA tongue of fire that blazes.
PurappaduThe departure,
Ith Padappurappaduthis is a call to arms.
ArodennariyillaI don’t know who the fight is with;
Ayussin Vidhi Ariyillathe fate of this life is unknown.
Aalunnoru TheenaalamA tongue of fire that blazes.
Prakrutha Yuga MrugaA primal beast from ages past,
Bodhamuranjulavayoru Theenaalama flame born of frozen consciousness.
AthileriyuvatharoWho’s the one burning in it?
AthileriyuvatharoWho’s the one burning in it?
Njano VettamrugamAm I the hunted prey?
Neeyo VettamrugamAre you the hunted prey?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Njano VettamrugamAm I the hunted prey?
Neeyo VettamrugamAre you the hunted prey?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Enno MuthalingeeSince time immemorial, right here,
Porum Porviliyumwars and battle cries have echoed.
ChorachalukalaayLike streams of blood,
Ozhukum Kadhayorkkuremember the tales that flow.
Pazhay TheerunnuThe old ways come to an end,
Mannil Janmangallives upon this earth.
Theera PakayakumIn the unquenchable vengeance,
Theeyil Eriyunnuthey’re burning in the fire.
TheeyeO fire!
Krodhathinu Meeyil NeerumSearing the very skin of rage.
TheeyeO fire!
Ethethil Padarum NeeyennarariyunnuWho knows how far you’ll spread?
NeeyeriyunnuYou’re burning bright.
Kanaleriyana KaraleO heart smoldering with embers,
Ithu Veruthe Ithu Verutheit’s all in vain, it’s all for nothing.
Kanneerum VenneerumTears and white ashes;
Kuruthikkoduvividethe ‘kuruthi’ (blood sacrifice) ends right here.
Pakayaalunnu Mruthi MoolunnuHatred flares as death hums its tune.
Adima Yuda Mrutha BhoomiyilIn the dead land of slave wars,
Ninnirul Vannedunnuyour darkness comes to stay.
Njano VettamrugamAm I the hunted prey?
Neeyo VettamrugamAre you the hunted prey?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Njano VettamrugamAm I the hunted prey?
Neeyo VettamrugamAre you the hunted prey?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Njano NeeyoIs it me or is it you?
Vetta Mrigam Music Video
The Vetta Mrigam lyrics meaning uses animal metaphors to examine human struggle. It shows generations lost to hatred through fierce Malayalam poetry.