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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Padi Mela

From VU · 2014

Lyricist: Murugan Manthiram
Singers: Thambi Ramaiah, Arun, CG Krishnan, Ashik
Music director: Abijith Ramaswami
Movie name: VU
Movie release year: 2014
Lyrics added on: 17 Jun 2026

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Oru padi mela

Oru padi keezha

Mathaappu pola naanum ponen

Naan bushaagi boomi vanthu sernthen

Oru padi mela

Oru padi keezha

Mathaappu pola naanum ponen

Naan bushaagi boomi vanthu sernthen

Alai thaan kadal mel aadum

Athai pol life-uh thaanda

Padagaa manam thallaadum

Mudincha heii thappi vaada

Vidinja oru naal koodum

Enakku adhu porr thaan

Sirichen thambhi thaanaga

Thavichen tharai meenaa

Oru padi mela

Oru padi keezha

Mathaappu pola naanum ponen

Naan bushaagi boomi vanthu sernthen

Haa ha haa aa

Hey heyy

Uyirin vaasalukku

Thirappuvizha thaayin vali

Sir super sir

Uyirin vaasalukku

Thirappuvizha thaayin vali

Valiya anupavichaa

Thodarvadhellaam vetri padi

Erumbhaa irundhaa yeni ethukku

Unnai nee rasicha tholvi othukku

Vidaama modhu vidaathe

Vidaathe

One step up,

One step down,

I soared high like a sparkler,

Then fizzled out and fell back to earth!

One step up,

One step down,

I soared high like a sparkler,

Then fizzled out and fell back to earth!

Waves toss and turn on the sea,

That is just what life is like, man!

The mind rocks and sways like a boat,

Escape it if you can, buddy!

When dawn breaks, a new day arrives,

To me, it is just a bore!

I laughed all by myself, brother,

And gasped like a fish out of water!

One step up,

One step down,

I soared high like a sparkler,

Then fizzled out and fell back to earth!

Ha ha haa aa

Hey heyy

For the doorway of life,

A mother's labor pain is the opening ceremony.

Sir, super sir!

For the doorway of life,

A mother's labor pain is the opening ceremony.

If you endure the pain,

Every step that follows is a step to success!

If you are an ant, why do you need a ladder?

If you truly love yourself, learn to accept defeat!

Fight relentlessly, do not give up!

Do not give up!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Oru Padi Mela' from the movie VU (2014) is a philosophical yet lively reflection on the unpredictable nature of life. It compares life's ups and downs to fireworks rising and falling, or a boat tossing on ocean waves. Through realistic and humorous metaphors, the lyrics emphasize that pain and struggle are natural steps before achieving success, encouraging the listener to stay resilient, keep fighting, and never give up.

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Trivia

1. The song belongs to the 2014 Tamil film 'VU', directed by Ashik. 2. It features vocals by versatile actor-singer Thambi Ramaiah alongside Arun, CG Krishnan, and Ashik. 3. The music was composed by Abijith Ramaswami, with lyrics written by Murugan Manthiram.

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