Jaathi Illai
From Kadhal Parisu · 1987
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kadhal Parisu1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Annaatha gammunu kada | Hey brother, stay quiet. |
| Male | |
| Paathiyaa paathiyaa | Did you see that? Did you see? |
| Gammunu kadannu sollinaekiren | I keep telling you to stay quiet. |
| Baejaaru panriyae nee | Yet you keep annoying me! |
| Male | |
| Jaadhi illae baedham illae | There is no caste and no discrimination, |
| Thanni pottuttaa | Once alcohol is consumed! |
| Ada melum illae keezhum illae | Ah, there is no high or low status, |
| Bodhai yerittaa | Once the intoxication kicks in! |
| Yaarum onnu thaan | Everyone becomes one and equal. |
| Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan | After that, it is all rum and gin! |
| Yaarum onnu thaan | Everyone becomes one and equal. |
| Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan | After that, it is all rum and gin! |
| Salaam podu guruvae | Pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Ae salaam podu guruvae | Hey, pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Male | |
| Ae jaadhi illae baedham illae | Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination, |
| Thanni pottuttaa | Once alcohol is consumed! |
| Ada melum illae keezhum illae | Ah, there is no high or low status, |
| Bodhai yerittaa | Once the intoxication kicks in! |
| Male | |
| {Ellaarum potta pola | {Unlike how everyone drinks, |
| Naan poda maattaen daa | I won't drink casually, man. |
| Pottaakkaa keezh iranga | Once I get drunk, to come back down, |
| Maatten daa} (2) | I won't agree, man!} |
| Male | |
| Edukka poren paattu | I am going to sing a song. |
| Romba irukkudhadaa pantu | The pants are feeling too tight, man. |
| Avuthu udu beltu | Loosen up the belt! |
| Naan kudukka poren right | I am going to give you my approval! |
| Male | |
| Naan sonnadhu sonnadhu thaan | What I said stands as said. |
| Indha sothunga unnadhu thaan | These properties are yours. |
| Nee thinnadhu thinnadhu thaan | What you ate remains eaten. |
| Indha bottle-u ennadhu thaan | This bottle belongs solely to me! |
| Ada vandhanam vandhanam | Ah, greetings and respects! |
| Poosanum sandhanam | Sandalwood paste should be applied. |
| Pathiya vaikkanum pinjadha thekkanum | Incense must be lit, and tender teakwood rubbed. |
| Male | |
| Salaam podu guruvae | Pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Ae salaam podu guruvae | Hey, pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Male | |
| Ae jaadhi illae baedham illae | Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination, |
| Thanni pottuttaa | Once alcohol is consumed! |
| Ada melum illae keezhum illae | Ah, there is no high or low status, |
| Bodhai yerittaa | Once the intoxication kicks in! |
| Male | |
| Yaarum onnu thaan | Everyone becomes one and equal. |
| Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan | After that, it is all rum and gin! |
| Yaarum onnu thaan | Everyone becomes one and equal. |
| Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan | After that, it is all rum and gin! |
| Salaam podu guruvae | Pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Ae salaam podu guruvae | Hey, pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva…haei | I am the cross of the salt box... hey! |
| Male | |
| {Paettaiyilae pisthavukku | {For the big shot in the locality, |
| Pottu vitta buskottu | A total dud attempt was made, |
| Pottiyida vandhadhellaam | Everyone who came to compete, |
| Bisukothu} (2) | Is just a cheap biscuit!} |
| Male | |
| Maela naattu sarakku | Foreign liquor, |
| Oru maadhiriyaa irukku | Feels and tastes somewhat unique. |
| Vizhundhadhellaam porukku | Whatever fell was picked up, |
| Ippo yerudhadaa kirukku | Now the madness is rising, man! |
| Male | |
| Naan uthama puthiran thaan | I am indeed a virtuous son. |
| Naan ulladhu sathiram thaan | What I own is like an open inn. |
| Ada nithamum pathiyam thaan | Ah, strict daily dietary discipline! |
| Naan sonnadhu sathiyam thaan | What I spoke is the absolute truth. |
| Male | |
| Ae jivvunu pathudhu | Hey, it sparks up with a surge! |
| Kattadam suthudhu | The entire building is spinning! |
| Vittudu vittudu vittudu vittudu | Let go, let go, let go, let go! |
| Salaam podu guruvae | Pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Haei salaam podu guruvae | Hey, pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Male | |
| Ae jaadhi illae baedham illae | Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination, |
| Thanni pottuttaa | Once alcohol is consumed! |
| Ada melum illae keezhum illae | Ah, there is no high or low status, |
| Bodhai yerittaa | Once the intoxication kicks in! |
| Male | |
| Yaarum onnu thaan | Everyone becomes one and equal. |
| Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan | After that, it is all rum and gin! |
| Yaarum onnu thaan | Everyone becomes one and equal. |
| Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan | After that, it is all rum and gin! |
| Salaam podu guruvae | Pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Ae salaam podu guruvae | Hey, pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva… | I am the cross of the salt box... |
| Male | |
| Aiyoo salaam podu guruvae | Oh my, pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
| Salaam podu guruvae | Pay your respects, master! |
| Naan salt kottaa siluva | I am the cross of the salt box! |
விசில் :
.....................................
Hey brother, stay quiet.
அண்ணாத்த கம்முனு கட
Did you see that? Did you see?
I keep telling you to stay quiet.
Yet you keep annoying me!
விசில் :
................................
There is no caste and no discrimination,
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Once the intoxication kicks in!
Everyone becomes one and equal.
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Everyone becomes one and equal.
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
Hey, pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
பாத்தியா பாத்தியா
கம்முனு கடன்னு சொல்லினேகிறேன்
பேஜாரு பண்றியே நீ
Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination,
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Once the intoxication kicks in!
ஜாதி இல்லே பேதம் இல்லே
தண்ணி போட்டுட்டா
அட மேலும் இல்லே கீழும் இல்லே
போதை ஏறிட்டா
யாரும் ஒன்னுதான்
அப்புறமா ரம்மும் ஜின்னுதான்
யாரும் ஒன்னுதான்
அப்புறமா ரம்மும் ஜின்னுதான்
சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஏ சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
{Unlike how everyone drinks,
I won't drink casually, man.
Once I get drunk, to come back down,
I won't agree, man!}
ஏ ஜாதி இல்லே பேதம் இல்லே
தண்ணி போட்டுட்டா
அட மேலும் இல்லே கீழும் இல்லே
போதை ஏறிட்டா
I am going to sing a song.
The pants are feeling too tight, man.
Loosen up the belt!
I am going to give you my approval!
{எல்லாரும் போட்டாப் போல
நான் போட மாட்டேன்டா
போட்டாக்கா கீழ் இறங்க
மாட்டேன்டா} (2)
What I said stands as said.
These properties are yours.
What you ate remains eaten.
This bottle belongs solely to me!
Ah, greetings and respects!
Sandalwood paste should be applied.
Incense must be lit, and tender teakwood rubbed.
எடுக்கப் போறேன் பாட்டு
ரொம்ப இருக்குதடா பேண்டு
அவுத்து உடு பெல்ட்டு
நான் குடுக்கப் போறேன் ரைட்டு
Pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
Hey, pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
நான் சொன்னது சொன்னதுதான்
இந்த சொத்துங்க உன்னதுதான்
நீ தின்னது தின்னதுதான்
இந்த பாட்டிலு என்னதுதான்
அட வந்தனம் வந்தனம்
பூசணும் சந்தனம்
பத்திய வைக்கணும் பிஞ்சத தெக்கணும்
Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination,
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Once the intoxication kicks in!
சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஏ சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
Everyone becomes one and equal.
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Everyone becomes one and equal.
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
Hey, pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box... hey!
ஏ ஜாதி இல்லே பேதம் இல்லே
தண்ணி போட்டுட்டா
அட மேலும் இல்லே கீழும் இல்லே
போதை ஏறிட்டா
{For the big shot in the locality,
A total dud attempt was made,
Everyone who came to compete,
Is just a cheap biscuit!}
யாரும் ஒன்னுதான்
அப்புறமா ரம்மும் ஜின்னுதான்
யாரும் ஒன்னுதான்
அப்புறமா ரம்மும் ஜின்னுதான்
சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஏ சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ ஹேய்
Foreign liquor,
Feels and tastes somewhat unique.
Whatever fell was picked up,
Now the madness is rising, man!
{பேட்டையிலே பிஸ்த்தாவுக்கு
போட்டு விட்ட புஸ்கோட்டு
போட்டியிட வந்ததெல்லாம்
பிஸுகோத்து} (2)
I am indeed a virtuous son.
What I own is like an open inn.
Ah, strict daily dietary discipline!
What I spoke is the absolute truth.
மேல நாட்டு சரக்கு
ஒரு மாதிரியா இருக்கு
அட விழுந்ததெல்லாம் பொறுக்கு
இப்போ ஏறுதடா கிறுக்கு
Hey, it sparks up with a surge!
The entire building is spinning!
Let go, let go, let go, let go!
Pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
Hey, pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
நான் உத்தம புத்திரன்தான்
நான் உள்ளது சத்திரம்தான்
அட நித்தமும் பத்தியம்தான்
நான் சொன்னது சத்தியம்தான்
Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination,
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Once the intoxication kicks in!
ஏ ஜிவ்வுனு பத்துது
கட்டடம் சுத்துது
விட்டுடு விட்டுடு விட்டுடு விட்டுடு
சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஹேய் சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
Everyone becomes one and equal.
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Everyone becomes one and equal.
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
Hey, pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box...
ஏ ஜாதி இல்லே பேதம் இல்லே
தண்ணி போட்டுட்டா
அட மேலும் இல்லே கீழும் இல்லே
போதை ஏறிட்டா
Oh my, pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
Pay your respects, master!
I am the cross of the salt box!
யாரும் ஒன்னுதான்
அப்புறமா ரம்மும் ஜின்னுதான்
யாரும் ஒன்னுதான்
அப்புறமா ரம்மும் ஜின்னுதான்
சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஏ சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஐயோ சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
ஏ சலாம் போடு குருவே
நான் சால்டு கொட்டா சிலுவ
Annaatha gammunu kada
Hey brother, stay quiet.
Paathiyaa paathiyaa
Did you see that? Did you see?
Gammunu kadannu sollinaekiren
I keep telling you to stay quiet.
Baejaaru panriyae nee
Yet you keep annoying me!
Jaadhi illae baedham illae
There is no caste and no discrimination,
Thanni pottuttaa
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ada melum illae keezhum illae
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Bodhai yerittaa
Once the intoxication kicks in!
Yaarum onnu thaan
Everyone becomes one and equal.
Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Yaarum onnu thaan
Everyone becomes one and equal.
Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Salaam podu guruvae
Pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae salaam podu guruvae
Hey, pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae jaadhi illae baedham illae
Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination,
Thanni pottuttaa
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ada melum illae keezhum illae
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Bodhai yerittaa
Once the intoxication kicks in!
{Ellaarum potta pola
{Unlike how everyone drinks,
Naan poda maattaen daa
I won't drink casually, man.
Pottaakkaa keezh iranga
Once I get drunk, to come back down,
Maatten daa} (2)
I won't agree, man!}
Edukka poren paattu
I am going to sing a song.
Romba irukkudhadaa pantu
The pants are feeling too tight, man.
Avuthu udu beltu
Loosen up the belt!
Naan kudukka poren right
I am going to give you my approval!
Naan sonnadhu sonnadhu thaan
What I said stands as said.
Indha sothunga unnadhu thaan
These properties are yours.
Nee thinnadhu thinnadhu thaan
What you ate remains eaten.
Indha bottle-u ennadhu thaan
This bottle belongs solely to me!
Ada vandhanam vandhanam
Ah, greetings and respects!
Poosanum sandhanam
Sandalwood paste should be applied.
Pathiya vaikkanum pinjadha thekkanum
Incense must be lit, and tender teakwood rubbed.
Salaam podu guruvae
Pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae salaam podu guruvae
Hey, pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae jaadhi illae baedham illae
Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination,
Thanni pottuttaa
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ada melum illae keezhum illae
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Bodhai yerittaa
Once the intoxication kicks in!
Yaarum onnu thaan
Everyone becomes one and equal.
Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Yaarum onnu thaan
Everyone becomes one and equal.
Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Salaam podu guruvae
Pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae salaam podu guruvae
Hey, pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva…haei
I am the cross of the salt box... hey!
{Paettaiyilae pisthavukku
{For the big shot in the locality,
Pottu vitta buskottu
A total dud attempt was made,
Pottiyida vandhadhellaam
Everyone who came to compete,
Bisukothu} (2)
Is just a cheap biscuit!}
Maela naattu sarakku
Foreign liquor,
Oru maadhiriyaa irukku
Feels and tastes somewhat unique.
Vizhundhadhellaam porukku
Whatever fell was picked up,
Ippo yerudhadaa kirukku
Now the madness is rising, man!
Naan uthama puthiran thaan
I am indeed a virtuous son.
Naan ulladhu sathiram thaan
What I own is like an open inn.
Ada nithamum pathiyam thaan
Ah, strict daily dietary discipline!
Naan sonnadhu sathiyam thaan
What I spoke is the absolute truth.
Ae jivvunu pathudhu
Hey, it sparks up with a surge!
Kattadam suthudhu
The entire building is spinning!
Vittudu vittudu vittudu vittudu
Let go, let go, let go, let go!
Salaam podu guruvae
Pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Haei salaam podu guruvae
Hey, pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae jaadhi illae baedham illae
Hey, there is no caste and no discrimination,
Thanni pottuttaa
Once alcohol is consumed!
Ada melum illae keezhum illae
Ah, there is no high or low status,
Bodhai yerittaa
Once the intoxication kicks in!
Yaarum onnu thaan
Everyone becomes one and equal.
Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Yaarum onnu thaan
Everyone becomes one and equal.
Appuramaa rummum jinnum thaan
After that, it is all rum and gin!
Salaam podu guruvae
Pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Ae salaam podu guruvae
Hey, pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva…
I am the cross of the salt box...
Aiyoo salaam podu guruvae
Oh my, pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Salaam podu guruvae
Pay your respects, master!
Naan salt kottaa siluva
I am the cross of the salt box!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a fun, lighthearted Madras bashai (North Chennai dialect) track centered around a protagonist who is drinking and reflecting on life with a humorous philosophy. He declares that alcohol acts as a great equalizer where social divisions like caste, creed, and class disappear once everyone gets intoxicated together. Through quirky local slang, he sings about his antics, bragging about his dominance in his locality ('Salt kottaa siluva') while poking fun at pretenders and describing the head-spinning sensation of alcohol.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Annaatha gammunu kada”
The second letters 'daa' in 'kada' and 'thiyaa' share rhyming rhythmic cadence in early Madras dialect folk songs.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Jaadhi illae baedham illae”
The lines end with matching sounds 'illae' ('jaadhi illae', 'baedham illae').
Madras Slang Metaphor
“Naan salt kottaa siluva”
Using colloquial terminology like 'Salt kottaa siluva' (Salt box cross) and 'bisukothu' (cheap/insignificant person) to construct local imagery.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song uses authentic Madras Bashai (Chennai slang) penned by Gangai Amaran, who was famous for integrating local folk dialect seamlessly into mainstream Tamil cinema music during the 1980s.
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