The rap song “Ballaatha Jaathi Lyrics Meaning” packs a punch with its fusion of Malayalam rap and traditional music elements. Featuring Nj, Dabzee, Baby Jean, and Rzee, the song delivers powerful verses with insightful lyrics written by Muhammed Fasil Nharavathu Valappil, Baby Jean, and Neeraj Madhav.

The translation of the lyrics of the Malayalam song “Ballatha Jathi” expresses childhood memories of the artist and their mother serving them a glass of milk sarbath. It portrays the artist as a marginalized individual who embraces their uniqueness and challenges societal norms. The lyrics touch upon themes of empowerment, self-expression, and non-conformity.
BALLAATHA JAATHI LYRICS {ENGLISH MEANING}: NJ | DABZEE | BABY JEAN | RZEE
Anne Kaimma Kittiya Peenjedukkum Milk Sarbath,
Pinne Baki Vanna Chandi Pole Illa Barkath,
Mone Munnil Petta Unda Kudungum Panjo Backotu,
Berthe Tholla Erakkiya Challa Poliyum Noyiko Meppattu,
In the first verse of the rap song, the artist describes a memory where his mother served him a glass of milk sarbath.
He mentions that there were only a few drops left in the glass, which he compares to silver.
He feels blessed. He feels a lump forming in his mind, like a fist, and decides to close the door to block out the cold wind and dust.
The artist concludes by saying that he feels disgusted.
Balla Balla Balla Ballatha Jathi Oan
Ballatha Jathi Ibidillatha Jathi
Aarum Kollatha Vyadhi Oane Kandapinnille
Ankalapilayi Pollapilayi
Mallukkettu Halakkile Balemmilay
Channampinnam Ullathalayi Gudhamilayi
Bala Bala Ballatha Jathi Njammalu Pollapoilayi
In this verse, the rapper describes himself as a crazy, non-existent kind of person. He is like a disease no one wants and lives in the gutters. The rapper compares himself to a chameleon that changes colour and hides.
The verse ends with the statement, "we are like ants."
Ballatha Jathi! Ballatha Jathi! Ibidillatha Jathi
Halakkilayi Balemmilayi Gudhamilayi
The musician describes himself as a crazy person, one who no longer has any value and has become weak.
He says that this version of himself now lives in the gutters.
Anne Kaimma Kittiya Peenjedukkum Milk Sarbath
Pinne Baki Vanna Chandi Pole Illa Barkath
Mone Munnil Petta Unda Kudungum Panjo Backotu
Berthe Tholla Erakkiya Challa Poliyum Noyiko Meppattu
The musician describes himself as someone who is mentally unstable, worthless, and weak.
He feels that he is now living in a poor condition. In the third verse, the rapper talks about how his mother bought him a glass of milk sarbath, but he didn’t receive any blessings.
He feels uneasy and disgusted as a lump forms in his mind like a fist.
He closes the door as the cold wind blows and the dust flies.
Panjara Pathrathil Panjangu Keranda
Kajji Vettum Kalum Vettum Vendi Vanna Chankum Vettum
Anjum Pathum Erinja Pornna Vadaka Pulleru Parayana Nokkanda
Koravalli Parichitt Naykkalkk Thinnanitta Punyam Kittum
Bappa Vannu Choychalum Maroolatto Inte Mattam
Mumbilu Vannu Petta Ponne Annu Nickum Ante Chattam
Baby Jean raps in this verse about a woman who dances beautifully with ten heads and twelve arms.
She dances in a golden vessel while the feet and eyes of the dancers also move in sync.
The lyrics also mention the sin of feeding crows that are familiar with the courtyard.
Even if the father comes and scolds, the mind remains mad.
But if someone puts gold in front of her, she will dance, as it’s her habit.
Mari Nikku Mama Potte Keri Nikku Kattu Potte
Cheenja Muttede Thodu Poloru Montha Katti Ji Pari Nikkale
Nalu Veralum Kajji Muthi Njan Mothu Kuthya Chora Thuppum
Para Vekkan Palamittal Mari Ninno Palledukkum
Arakina Keeppatt Kettiya Mundu Njan Madakki Kuthiya Scene Verakkum
Pandaro Thannoru Thuttinte Belathi Bharikkan Nikkanda Kudumbam Velukkum
Baby Jean raps about a woman in this verse. He says that the woman wants to be scolded and shown the way.
He compares the woman to a string of pearls and promises to show a beautiful sight.
He also says that she can swallow spit with her fingers and will fly to the man’s land if he shows her the bridge to see the horizon.
The woman wants to change the scene of the front yard that she tied with a string.
He also mentions a family that is trying to fill the stomach of a single ant.
Valichytt Path Maringath, Kittya Kedakkujji Kudumbath
Marmathinitt Pani Kott Alombothaloru Poth
Malappuram Kathi Madkyech, Vellamvangiyangu Veethyekk
Velyupanta Kutti Kudichek Thodachek Mudi Chek
Vannu Vannu Vannu Waru Waru Waru Waru
Malabar Vannu Joru Joru Joorru Joorru
The rapper in this verse talks about various things. He mentions a path that goes up a hill, a cat that he bought for his family, and the need to forget about something.
He also talks about finding a way to escape from the madness of Malappuram and going home after getting wet.
Additionally, he mentions a child playing outside and the idea of cutting hair and beard.
Balla Balla Balla Ballatha Jathi Oan Ballatha Jathi Ibidillatha Jathi
Aarum Kollatha Vyadhi Oane Kandapinnille Ankalapilayi Pollapilayi
Mallukkettu Halakkile Balemmilay
Channampinnam Ullathalayi Gudhamilayi
Bala Bala Ballatha Jathi Njammalu Pollapoilayi
Ballatha Jathi Ballatha Jathi Ibidillatha Jathi
Halakkilayi Balemmilayi Gudhamilayi
Anne Kaimma Kittiya Peenjedukkum Milk Sarbath
Pinne Baki Vanna Chandi Pole Illa Barkath
Mone Munnil Petta Unda Kudungum Panjo Backotu
Berthe Tholla Erakkiya Challa Poliyum Noyiko Meppattu
Ballaatha Jaathi Music Video
“Ballaatha Jaathi” is a rap song that tackles social issues and celebrates diversity. Its impactful lyrics and dynamic rhythm make it resonate with listeners and prompt reflection on the complexities of identity and belonging in today’s society.