Appadiyum Vaazhalam
From Nyayam Ketkirom · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Nyayam Ketkirom1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Appadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like that |
| Ippadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like this |
| Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae | One can live in any way on this earth |
| Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae | Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked |
| Female | |
| Appadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like that |
| Ippadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like this |
| Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae | One can live in any way on this earth |
| Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae | Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked |
| Female | |
| Pasikkira vayaththukku soru venum | For a hungry stomach, food is needed |
| Pottu paduththu thoongida paai venum | To spread out and sleep on, a mat is needed |
| Pasikkira vayaththukku soru venum | For a hungry stomach, food is needed |
| Pottu paduththu thoongida paai venum | To spread out and sleep on, a mat is needed |
| Nenaikkira nenapukku kadhal venum | For longing thoughts, love is needed |
| Naam nimmathikkuththaan vazhi kaana venum | We must find a way to achieve peace of mind |
| Female | |
| Appadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like that |
| Ippadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like this |
| Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae | One can live in any way on this earth |
| Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae | Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked |
| Female | |
| Selvaththai oru pakkam kuviyavittu | Allowing wealth to pile up on one side |
| Pasi thevaiyai or pakkam valara vittu | Allowing hunger and need to grow on another side |
| Selvaththai oru pakkam kuviyavittu | Allowing wealth to pile up on one side |
| Pasi thevaiyai or pakkam valara vittu | Allowing hunger and need to grow on another side |
| Dharmaththai bodhikkuthu intha sami | This God preaches righteousness |
| Sama dharmathilae vaazhum intha bhoomi | While this earth lives on egalitarianism |
| Female | |
| Appadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like that |
| Ippadiyum vaazhalaam | One can live like this |
| Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae | One can live in any way on this earth |
| Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae | Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked |
அப்படியும் வாழலாம்
இப்படியும் வாழலாம்
எப்படியும் வாழலாம் பூமியிலே
எந்த வழி போனாலும் கேள்வியில்லே....
One can live like that
One can live like this
One can live in any way on this earth
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
அப்படியும் வாழலாம்
இப்படியும் வாழலாம்
எப்படியும் வாழலாம் பூமியிலே
எந்த வழி போனாலும் கேள்வியில்லே....
One can live like that
One can live like this
One can live in any way on this earth
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
பசிக்கிற வயத்துக்குச் சோறு வேணும்
போட்டு படுத்துத் தூங்கிடப் பாய் வேணும்
பசிக்கிற வயத்துக்குச் சோறு வேணும்
போட்டு படுத்துத் தூங்கிடப் பாய் வேணும்
நெனைக்கிற நெனப்புக்கு காதல் வேணும்
நாம் நிம்மதிக்குத்தான் வழி காண வேணும்
For a hungry stomach, food is needed
To spread out and sleep on, a mat is needed
For a hungry stomach, food is needed
To spread out and sleep on, a mat is needed
For longing thoughts, love is needed
We must find a way to achieve peace of mind
அப்படியும் வாழலாம்
இப்படியும் வாழலாம்
எப்படியும் வாழலாம் பூமியிலே
எந்த வழி போனாலும் கேள்வியில்லே....
One can live like that
One can live like this
One can live in any way on this earth
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
செல்வத்தை ஒரு பக்கம் குவியவிட்டு
பசித் தேவையை ஒரு பக்கம் வளர விட்டு
செல்வத்தை ஒரு பக்கம் குவியவிட்டு
பசித் தேவையை ஒரு பக்கம் வளர விட்டு
தர்மத்தைப் போதிக்குது இந்த சாமி
சம தர்மத்திலே வாழும் இந்த பூமி.....
Allowing wealth to pile up on one side
Allowing hunger and need to grow on another side
Allowing wealth to pile up on one side
Allowing hunger and need to grow on another side
This God preaches righteousness
While this earth lives on egalitarianism
அப்படியும் வாழலாம்
இப்படியும் வாழலாம்
எப்படியும் வாழலாம் பூமியிலே
எந்த வழி போனாலும் கேள்வியில்லே....
One can live like that
One can live like this
One can live in any way on this earth
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
Appadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like that
Ippadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like this
Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae
One can live in any way on this earth
Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
Appadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like that
Ippadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like this
Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae
One can live in any way on this earth
Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
Pasikkira vayaththukku soru venum
For a hungry stomach, food is needed
Pottu paduththu thoongida paai venum
To spread out and sleep on, a mat is needed
Pasikkira vayaththukku soru venum
For a hungry stomach, food is needed
Pottu paduththu thoongida paai venum
To spread out and sleep on, a mat is needed
Nenaikkira nenapukku kadhal venum
For longing thoughts, love is needed
Naam nimmathikkuththaan vazhi kaana venum
We must find a way to achieve peace of mind
Appadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like that
Ippadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like this
Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae
One can live in any way on this earth
Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
Selvaththai oru pakkam kuviyavittu
Allowing wealth to pile up on one side
Pasi thevaiyai or pakkam valara vittu
Allowing hunger and need to grow on another side
Selvaththai oru pakkam kuviyavittu
Allowing wealth to pile up on one side
Pasi thevaiyai or pakkam valara vittu
Allowing hunger and need to grow on another side
Dharmaththai bodhikkuthu intha sami
This God preaches righteousness
Sama dharmathilae vaazhum intha bhoomi
While this earth lives on egalitarianism
Appadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like that
Ippadiyum vaazhalaam
One can live like this
Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae
One can live in any way on this earth
Entha vazhi ponaalum kelviyillae
Whichever path one takes, there are no questions asked
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Nyayam Ketkirom' (1973) serves as a poignant commentary on social inequality and human survival. Lyricist Kannadasan outlines the simple, fundamental needs of every human being—food for a hungry stomach, a basic mat to sleep on, and love for emotional well-being—emphasizing that true happiness lies in achieving peace of mind. The song sharply critiques the economic imbalance in society where wealth accumulates on one side while poverty and hunger grow on the other. It questions the hypocrisy of preaching morality and righteousness without addressing systemic social equality, calling for a world built on egalitarian values.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Appadiyum vaazhalaam / Ippadiyum vaazhalaam / Eppadiyum vaazhalaam bhoomiyilae”
The second consonant sound 'ppa' (pp) rhymes across the opening lines: Appadiyum, Ippadiyum, Eppadiyum.
Anaphora
“Appadiyum vaazhalaam / Ippadiyum vaazhalaam”
The repetitive structure of starting words with similar patterns and ending with 'vaazhalaam' creates a rhythmic emphasis on human life choices.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pasikkira vayaththukku soru venum / Pottu paduththu thoongida paai venum”
Lines end with the matching suffix '-venum', stressing basic human necessities.
Antithesis
“Selvaththai oru pakkam kuviyavittu / Pasi thevaiyai or pakkam valara vittu”
Direct contrast drawn between extreme wealth on one side and growing hunger/deprivation on the other.
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Trivia
Lyricist Kannadasan was famous for weaving socialist philosophies and sharp social commentary into simple, accessible language that resonated with everyday listeners.
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