| Original (Romanized) | English Translation | | :--- | :--- | | Thaana thom thaana thom, kozhiyum thala chorayum... | [Rhythmic syllables] The chicken and the head and the blood... | | Kulam theenda koothu aadi varum, Muthassi... | The untouchable dance comes dancing, the Ancient One... | | Kuruthi vaa kuruvaa... | Come, blood, come, little knife... |

Before diving into the lyrics, one must understand the festival’s unique backdrop.

Because these songs are part of an oral folklore tradition passed down through generations, there is no single authorized text. The verses are heavily laced with regional Malayalam slang, metaphors, and intense imagery.

The music relies heavily on the Elathalam (cymbals) and the rhythmic beating of sticks against the temple structures. The tempo starts slow and gradually builds to a frantic, hypnotic speed.