Pudhusa Nenachikittu
From Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy · 2005
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Haa pudhusaa oru sarakkudaa | Hey, here is a brand new drink! |
| Adha kudichaa semma verappudaa | If you drink it, it gives a great kick! |
| Verasaa veluthu vaangudaa | Drink it up quickly! |
| Idha maruthaa nee manusanilladaa | If you refuse this, you are not human! |
| Male | |
| Pudhusa nenachukkittu | Thinking of new things, |
| Pazhasa marakkuravan | The one who forgets the old, |
| Boomiyl manusanilladaa | Is not human on this earth! |
| Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa | He is not human on this earth! |
| Chorus | |
| Pudhusa nenachukkittu | Thinking of new things, |
| Pazhasa marakkuravan | The one who forgets the old, |
| Boomiyl manusanilladaa | Is not human on this earth! |
| Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa | He is not human on this earth! |
| Male | |
| Ada pazhaiya kadhaiya | Hey, to remember the past story |
| Ippo nenachu paakka ingu | Now, right here, |
| Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaa | I have brought a drink! |
| Idhu onakku permanant | This should become permanent |
| Aaga venum daa | For you! |
| Chorus | |
| Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa | Hey dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa |
| Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa | Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa |
| Male | |
| Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyi | Going back to old mistakes, |
| Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa | You cannot correct them! |
| Thirumba thirutha mudiyaadhudaa | You cannot correct them back! |
| Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyi | Going back to old mistakes, |
| Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa | You cannot correct them! |
| Thirumba thirutha mudiyaadhudaa | You cannot correct them back! |
| Male | |
| Pazhaiya badukki | You old rascal, |
| Enna pallatthula thalluravan | You who pushes me into a pit, |
| Paavigalin thalaivanada | You are the leader of sinners! |
| Avan paavigalin thalaivanada | He is the leader of sinners! |
| Chorus | |
| Hae kudumbatha | Hey, abandoning your family, |
| Vittu puttu odhungura | You step aside and isolate, |
| Kaavi uduppa uduthikkittu | Donning saffron clothes, |
| Padhungura | You hide away! |
| Male | |
| Hae kudikka edhukku | Hey, why are you chasing me away |
| Enna thorathura | From drinking? |
| Edhukku vayathil vaayil adichu | Why are you beating your belly and mouth |
| Thudikkira | And squirming in pain? |
| Chorus | |
| Pudhusa nenachukkittu | Thinking of new things, |
| Pazhasa marakkuravan | The one who forgets the old, |
| Boomiyl manusanilladaa | Is not human on this earth! |
| Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa | He is not human on this earth! |
| Male | |
| Saamikku padachu vecha | The liquor offered to the deity |
| Sarakku inga irukku | Is right here! |
| Sathiyamaa saami kitta kaelu | Truly go ask God himself, |
| Onakku sandhaegam edhukkinga kooru | Tell me why you have a doubt here? |
| Male | |
| Boomikku kulurchi thannai | To give coolness to the earth, |
| Kodukka mazhai irukku | There is rain; |
| Namakku kulurchi indha saaru | For us, this juice gives coolness! |
| Indha mayakkura thani sugam thaedu | Seek the sweet bliss of this intoxicating drink! |
| Male | |
| Ada ippaadha eppodhum eppodhum | Hey, now or forever, forever, |
| Maaraadhae | Do not change! |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae hae |
| Male :Nee othi po un paadha ennodu seraadhae | Male: Move aside, your path won't join mine! |
| Chorus :Hoo hoo | Chorus: Hoo hoo |
| Male | |
| Hae munnaalil vaanorgal | Hey, the drink that celestial beings |
| Saappitta baanam thaan | Consumed in the old days, |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae hae |
| Male :Innaalil vendaannu sollaadhae | Male: Don't say you don't want it today, |
| Neeyum thaan | You as well! |
| Chorus :Hoo hoo | Chorus: Hoo hoo |
| Chorus | |
| Hae saappaatta moonu perum | Hey, the food that the three of us |
| Pangu pottu saappitta | Shared and ate together, |
| Andha naala marakkaadhae haehae haehae | Don't forget those days! Haehae haehae |
| Male | |
| Ada saappaadu illa idhu | Hey, this is not food, |
| Saakkadaikkul thallum idhu | This is something that pushes you into the gutter! |
| Sathiyathai kedukkaadhae | Don't ruin the truth! |
| Ada pottukkitta aalugala buthi sollum | Hey, this is a time when people who drink |
| Kaalam idhu | Try to preach wisdom! |
| Chorus | |
| Pudhusa nenachukkittu | Thinking of new things, |
| Pazhasa marakkuravan | The one who forgets the old, |
| Boomiyl manusanilladaa | Is not human on this earth! |
| Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa | He is not human on this earth! |
| Chorus | |
| Ada pazhaiya kadhaiya | Hey, to remember the past story |
| Ippo nenachu paakka ingu | Now, right here, |
| Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaa | I have brought a drink! |
| Idhu onakku permanant | This should become permanent |
| Aaga venum daa | For you! |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Veettula oruthi undu | There is a woman at home, |
| Vidhikkenna time undu | What time is set by destiny? |
| Thoravu manam edhukku thozhaa | Why this mind of renunciation, friend? |
| Adha tholachu erinju vittu vaadaa | Throw that away and come! |
| Male | |
| Vayasu ulla varaikkum | As long as you have age, |
| Vaalibam thunai irukkum | Youth will be your companion; |
| Vasantha kulathil aada vaadaa | Come play in the spring pool! |
| Indha amudham kudichu thulli podaa | Drink this nectar and leap with joy! |
| Male | |
| Ada kaattora kalli katthaazha | Hey, the wild cactus by the forest edge |
| Poo vaasam veesaadhae | Does not spread fragrance! |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae hae |
| Male :Adha veettoram vachaalae | Male: If you plant it near the house, |
| Yaarukkum aagaadhu | It suits nobody! |
| Chorus :Hoo hoo | Chorus: Hoo hoo |
| Male | |
| Ada en pecha anbodu | Hey, shouldn't you listen to my words |
| Nee kekka koodaadhaa | With affection? |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae hae |
| Male :Varum un pola kondaattam | Male: If we celebrate like you do, |
| Pottaakkaa thappaadaa | Is there anything wrong with that? |
| Chorus :Hoo hoo | Chorus: Hoo hoo |
| Chorus | |
| Haehae thunbatha theerthu vaikkum | Haehae, don't consider this holy water of joy |
| Sandhosha theerthattha paavaminnu nenaikkaadhae | That cures suffering as a sin! |
| Haehae haehae haahaa | Haehae haehae haahaa |
| Male | |
| Panneeril neeraadi nikkiravan | I am one bathing in rose water, |
| Enna nee koovatthula thallaadhae | Do not push me into the Cooum river! |
| Chorus | |
| Ada onnaattam veenaana | Hey, there are no wasted lives |
| Jenmangal engum illa | Anywhere like yours! |
| Chorus | |
| Pudhusa nenachukkittu | Thinking of new things, |
| Pazhasa marakkuravan | The one who forgets the old, |
| Boomiyl manusanilladaa | Is not human on this earth! |
| Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa | He is not human on this earth! |
| Chorus | |
| Ada pazhaiya kadhaiya | Hey, to remember the past story |
| Ippo nenachu paakka ingu | Now, right here, |
| Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaa | I have brought a drink! |
| Idhu onakku permanant | This should become permanent |
| Aaga venum daa | For you! |
| Chorus | |
| Hae kudumbatha | Hey, abandoning your family, |
| Vittu puttu odhungura | You step aside and isolate, |
| Kaavi uduppa uduthikkittu | Donning saffron clothes, |
| Padhungura | You hide away! |
| Male | |
| Hae kudikka edhukku | Hey, why are you chasing me away |
| Enna thorathura | From drinking? |
| Edhukku vayathil vaayil adichu | Why are you beating your belly and mouth |
| Thudikkira | And squirming in pain? |
| Chorus | |
| Pudhusa nenachukkittu | Thinking of new things, |
| Pazhasa marakkuravan | The one who forgets the old, |
| Boomiyl manusanilladaa | Is not human on this earth! |
| Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa | He is not human on this earth! |
| Male | |
| Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyi | Going back to old mistakes, |
| Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa | You cannot correct them! |
| Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa | You cannot correct them! |
ஹா புதுசா ஒரு சரக்குடா
அதை குடிச்சா செம்ம வெறப்புடா
வெரசா வெளுத்து வாங்குடா
இதை மறுத்தா நீ மனுசன் இல்லடா
Hey, here is a brand new drink!
If you drink it, it gives a great kick!
Drink it up quickly!
If you refuse this, you are not human!
புதுச நெனச்சுக்கிட்டு
பழச மறக்குறவன்
பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
இந்த பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
Thinking of new things,
The one who forgets the old,
Is not human on this earth!
He is not human on this earth!
புதுச நெனச்சுக்கிட்டு
பழச மறக்குறவன்
பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
இந்த பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
Thinking of new things,
The one who forgets the old,
Is not human on this earth!
He is not human on this earth!
அட பழைய கதைய
இப்போ நெனச்சு பார்க்க
இங்கு பானம் ஒண்ணு
கொண்டு வந்தேண்டா
இது ஒனக்கு பர்மனன்ட்டு
ஆக வேணும்டா
Hey, to remember the past story
Now, right here,
I have brought a drink!
This should become permanent
For you!
ஹே டிங்காடிங்டி டிங்கு டிங்கா
ஹே டிங்காடிங்டி டிங்கு டிங்கா
Hey dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
பழைய தவறுகள
திரும்பப் போயி
அதை திருத்த முடியாதுடா
திரும்பத் திருத்த முடியாதுடா
Going back to old mistakes,
You cannot correct them!
You cannot correct them back!
Going back to old mistakes,
You cannot correct them!
You cannot correct them back!
பழைய தவறுகள
திரும்பப் போயி
அதை திருத்த முடியாதுடா
திரும்பத் திருத்த முடியாதுடா
You old rascal,
You who pushes me into a pit,
You are the leader of sinners!
He is the leader of sinners!
பழைய படுக்கை
என பள்ளத்துல தள்ளுறவன்
பாவிகளின் தலைவனடா
அவன் பாவிகளின் தலைவனடா
Hey, abandoning your family,
You step aside and isolate,
Donning saffron clothes,
You hide away!
ஹே குடும்பத்த
விட்டுப்புட்டு ஒதுங்குற
காவி உடுப்ப உடுத்திக்கிட்டு
பதுங்குற
Hey, why are you chasing me away
From drinking?
Why are you beating your belly and mouth
And squirming in pain?
ஹே குடிக்க எதுக்கு
என்ன தொறத்துற
எதுக்கு வயத்தில் வாயில்
அடிச்சு துடிக்கிற
Thinking of new things,
The one who forgets the old,
Is not human on this earth!
He is not human on this earth!
புதுச நெனச்சுக்கிட்டு
பழச மறக்குறவன்
பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
இந்த பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
The liquor offered to the deity
Is right here!
Truly go ask God himself,
Tell me why you have a doubt here?
சாமிக்கு படைச்சு வச்ச
சரக்கு இங்க இருக்கு
சத்தியமா சாமிகிட்டக் கேளு
ஒனக்கு சந்தேகம் எதுக்கிங்க கூறு
To give coolness to the earth,
There is rain;
For us, this juice gives coolness!
Seek the sweet bliss of this intoxicating drink!
பூமிக்கு குளிர்ச்சி
தன்னை கொடுக்க மழை இருக்கு
நமக்கு குளிர்ச்சி இந்த சாறு
இந்த மயக்குற தனி சுகம் தேடு
Hey, now or forever, forever,
Do not change!
Chorus: Hae hae
Male: Move aside, your path won't join mine!
Chorus: Hoo hoo
அட இப்பாத எப்போதும்
எப்போதும் மாறாதே
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
நீ ஒத்திப் போ உன் பாதை
என்னோடு சேராதே
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Hey, the drink that celestial beings
Consumed in the old days,
Chorus: Hae hae
Male: Don't say you don't want it today,
You as well!
Chorus: Hoo hoo
ஹே முன்னாளில்
வானோர்கள் சாப்பிட்ட பானம்தான்
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
இந்நாளில் வேண்டான்னு
சொல்லாதே நீயும்தான்
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Hey, the food that the three of us
Shared and ate together,
Don't forget those days! Haehae haehae
ஹே சாப்பாட்ட மூணு பேரும்
பங்கு போட்டு சாப்பிட்ட
அந்த நாள மறக்காதே
ஹேஹே ஹேஹே
Hey, this is not food,
This is something that pushes you into the gutter!
Don't ruin the truth!
Hey, this is a time when people who drink
Try to preach wisdom!
அட சாப்பாடு இல்ல
இது சாக்கடைக்குள் தள்ளும் இது
சத்தியத்தைக் கெடுக்காதே
அட போட்டுக்கிட்டா ஆளுகள
புத்தி சொல்லும் காலம் இது
Thinking of new things,
The one who forgets the old,
Is not human on this earth!
He is not human on this earth!
புதுச நெனச்சுக்கிட்டு
பழச மறக்குறவன்
பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
இந்த பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
Hey, to remember the past story
Now, right here,
I have brought a drink!
This should become permanent
For you!
அட பழைய கதைய
இப்போ நெனச்சு பார்க்க
இங்கு பானம் ஒண்ணு
கொண்டு வந்தேண்டா
இது ஒனக்கு பர்மனன்ட்டு
ஆக வேணும்டா
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
.....................
...
வீட்டுல ஒருத்தி உண்டு
விதிக்கென்ன டைம் உண்டு
தொறவு மனம் எதுக்கு தோழா
அதை தொலச்சு எறிஞ்சு விட்டு வாடா
There is a woman at home,
What time is set by destiny?
Why this mind of renunciation, friend?
Throw that away and come!
வயசு உள்ள வரைக்கும்
வாலிபம் துணை இருக்கும்
வசந்தக் குளத்தில் ஆட வாடா
இந்த அமுதம் குடிச்சு துள்ளிப் போடா
As long as you have age,
Youth will be your companion;
Come play in the spring pool!
Drink this nectar and leap with joy!
அட காட்டோர கள்ளிக்
கத்தாழை பூ வாசம் வீசாத
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
அதை வீட்டோரம் வச்சாலே
யாருக்கும் ஆகாது
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Hey, the wild cactus by the forest edge
Does not spread fragrance!
Chorus: Hae hae
Male: If you plant it near the house,
It suits nobody!
Chorus: Hoo hoo
அட என் பேச்ச அன்போடு
நீ கேக்கக் கூடாதா
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
வரும் உன் போல
கொண்டாட்டம் போட்டாக்கா தப்பாடா
குழு :
ஹோ ஹோ
Hey, shouldn't you listen to my words
With affection?
Chorus: Hae hae
Male: If we celebrate like you do,
Is there anything wrong with that?
Chorus: Hoo hoo
ஹேஹே துன்பத்த
தீர்த்து வைக்கும்
சந்தோஷ தீர்த்தத்த
பாவமின்னு நெனைக்காதே
ஹேஹே ஹேஹே
Haehae, don't consider this holy water of joy
That cures suffering as a sin!
Haehae haehae haahaa
பன்னீரில் நீராடி
நிக்கிறவன் என்ன நீ
கூவத்துல தள்ளாதே
குழு :
அட ஒன்னாட்டம் வீணான
ஜென்மங்கள் எங்கும் இல்ல
I am one bathing in rose water,
Do not push me into the Cooum river!
புதுச நெனச்சுக்கிட்டு
பழச மறக்குறவன்
பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
இந்த பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
Hey, there are no wasted lives
Anywhere like yours!
அட பழைய கதைய
இப்போ நெனச்சு பார்க்க
இங்கு பானம் ஒண்ணு
கொண்டு வந்தேண்டா
இது ஒனக்கு பர்மனன்ட்டு
ஆக வேணும்டா
Thinking of new things,
The one who forgets the old,
Is not human on this earth!
He is not human on this earth!
ஹே குடும்பத்த
விட்டுப்புட்டு ஒதுங்குற
காவி உடுப்ப உடுத்திக்கிட்டு
பதுங்குற
Hey, to remember the past story
Now, right here,
I have brought a drink!
This should become permanent
For you!
ஹே குடிக்க எதுக்கு
என்ன தொறத்துற
எதுக்கு வயத்தில் வாயில்
அடிச்சு துடிக்கிற
Hey, abandoning your family,
You step aside and isolate,
Donning saffron clothes,
You hide away!
புதுச நெனச்சுக்கிட்டு
பழச மறக்குறவன்
பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
இந்த பூமியில் மனுசன் இல்லடா
Hey, why are you chasing me away
From drinking?
Why are you beating your belly and mouth
And squirming in pain?
பழைய தவறுகள
திரும்பப் போயி
அதை திருத்த முடியாதுடா
அதை திருத்த முடியாதுடா
Thinking of new things,
The one who forgets the old,
Is not human on this earth!
He is not human on this earth!
Going back to old mistakes,
You cannot correct them!
You cannot correct them!
Haa pudhusaa oru sarakkudaa
Hey, here is a brand new drink!
Adha kudichaa semma verappudaa
If you drink it, it gives a great kick!
Verasaa veluthu vaangudaa
Drink it up quickly!
Idha maruthaa nee manusanilladaa
If you refuse this, you are not human!
Pudhusa nenachukkittu
Thinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravan
The one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaa
Is not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa
He is not human on this earth!
Pudhusa nenachukkittu
Thinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravan
The one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaa
Is not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa
He is not human on this earth!
Ada pazhaiya kadhaiya
Hey, to remember the past story
Ippo nenachu paakka ingu
Now, right here,
Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaa
I have brought a drink!
Idhu onakku permanant
This should become permanent
Aaga venum daa
For you!
Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Hey dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyi
Going back to old mistakes,
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa
You cannot correct them!
Thirumba thirutha mudiyaadhudaa
You cannot correct them back!
Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyi
Going back to old mistakes,
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa
You cannot correct them!
Thirumba thirutha mudiyaadhudaa
You cannot correct them back!
Pazhaiya badukki
You old rascal,
Enna pallatthula thalluravan
You who pushes me into a pit,
Paavigalin thalaivanada
You are the leader of sinners!
Avan paavigalin thalaivanada
He is the leader of sinners!
Hae kudumbatha
Hey, abandoning your family,
Vittu puttu odhungura
You step aside and isolate,
Kaavi uduppa uduthikkittu
Donning saffron clothes,
Padhungura
You hide away!
Hae kudikka edhukku
Hey, why are you chasing me away
Enna thorathura
From drinking?
Edhukku vayathil vaayil adichu
Why are you beating your belly and mouth
Thudikkira
And squirming in pain?
Pudhusa nenachukkittu
Thinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravan
The one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaa
Is not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa
He is not human on this earth!
Saamikku padachu vecha
The liquor offered to the deity
Sarakku inga irukku
Is right here!
Sathiyamaa saami kitta kaelu
Truly go ask God himself,
Onakku sandhaegam edhukkinga kooru
Tell me why you have a doubt here?
Boomikku kulurchi thannai
To give coolness to the earth,
Kodukka mazhai irukku
There is rain;
Namakku kulurchi indha saaru
For us, this juice gives coolness!
Indha mayakkura thani sugam thaedu
Seek the sweet bliss of this intoxicating drink!
Ada ippaadha eppodhum eppodhum
Hey, now or forever, forever,
Maaraadhae
Do not change!
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae hae
Male :Nee othi po un paadha ennodu seraadhae
Male: Move aside, your path won't join mine!
Chorus :Hoo hoo
Chorus: Hoo hoo
Hae munnaalil vaanorgal
Hey, the drink that celestial beings
Saappitta baanam thaan
Consumed in the old days,
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae hae
Male :Innaalil vendaannu sollaadhae
Male: Don't say you don't want it today,
Neeyum thaan
You as well!
Chorus :Hoo hoo
Chorus: Hoo hoo
Hae saappaatta moonu perum
Hey, the food that the three of us
Pangu pottu saappitta
Shared and ate together,
Andha naala marakkaadhae haehae haehae
Don't forget those days! Haehae haehae
Ada saappaadu illa idhu
Hey, this is not food,
Saakkadaikkul thallum idhu
This is something that pushes you into the gutter!
Sathiyathai kedukkaadhae
Don't ruin the truth!
Ada pottukkitta aalugala buthi sollum
Hey, this is a time when people who drink
Kaalam idhu
Try to preach wisdom!
Pudhusa nenachukkittu
Thinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravan
The one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaa
Is not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa
He is not human on this earth!
Ada pazhaiya kadhaiya
Hey, to remember the past story
Ippo nenachu paakka ingu
Now, right here,
Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaa
I have brought a drink!
Idhu onakku permanant
This should become permanent
Aaga venum daa
For you!
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
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Veettula oruthi undu
There is a woman at home,
Vidhikkenna time undu
What time is set by destiny?
Thoravu manam edhukku thozhaa
Why this mind of renunciation, friend?
Adha tholachu erinju vittu vaadaa
Throw that away and come!
Vayasu ulla varaikkum
As long as you have age,
Vaalibam thunai irukkum
Youth will be your companion;
Vasantha kulathil aada vaadaa
Come play in the spring pool!
Indha amudham kudichu thulli podaa
Drink this nectar and leap with joy!
Ada kaattora kalli katthaazha
Hey, the wild cactus by the forest edge
Poo vaasam veesaadhae
Does not spread fragrance!
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae hae
Male :Adha veettoram vachaalae
Male: If you plant it near the house,
Yaarukkum aagaadhu
It suits nobody!
Chorus :Hoo hoo
Chorus: Hoo hoo
Ada en pecha anbodu
Hey, shouldn't you listen to my words
Nee kekka koodaadhaa
With affection?
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae hae
Male :Varum un pola kondaattam
Male: If we celebrate like you do,
Pottaakkaa thappaadaa
Is there anything wrong with that?
Chorus :Hoo hoo
Chorus: Hoo hoo
Haehae thunbatha theerthu vaikkum
Haehae, don't consider this holy water of joy
Sandhosha theerthattha paavaminnu nenaikkaadhae
That cures suffering as a sin!
Haehae haehae haahaa
Haehae haehae haahaa
Panneeril neeraadi nikkiravan
I am one bathing in rose water,
Enna nee koovatthula thallaadhae
Do not push me into the Cooum river!
Ada onnaattam veenaana
Hey, there are no wasted lives
Jenmangal engum illa
Anywhere like yours!
Pudhusa nenachukkittu
Thinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravan
The one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaa
Is not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa
He is not human on this earth!
Ada pazhaiya kadhaiya
Hey, to remember the past story
Ippo nenachu paakka ingu
Now, right here,
Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaa
I have brought a drink!
Idhu onakku permanant
This should become permanent
Aaga venum daa
For you!
Hae kudumbatha
Hey, abandoning your family,
Vittu puttu odhungura
You step aside and isolate,
Kaavi uduppa uduthikkittu
Donning saffron clothes,
Padhungura
You hide away!
Hae kudikka edhukku
Hey, why are you chasing me away
Enna thorathura
From drinking?
Edhukku vayathil vaayil adichu
Why are you beating your belly and mouth
Thudikkira
And squirming in pain?
Pudhusa nenachukkittu
Thinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravan
The one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaa
Is not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaa
He is not human on this earth!
Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyi
Going back to old mistakes,
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa
You cannot correct them!
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaa
You cannot correct them!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song from 'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' is a dramatic dialogue and philosophical clash between two characters with opposing viewpoints on life, morality, and vice. One character advocates for hedonism, urging his friend to drink, enjoy youth, and cast aside worldly worries and past mistakes. The opposing voice sternly rejects alcohol, pointing out that true humanity lies in remembering one's roots, upholding moral values, and honoring family responsibilities rather than seeking escape in liquor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Pudhusa / Pazhasa”
Matching second consonants across lines to create rhythmic flow, typical in Tamil folk lyrics.
Metaphor
“Panneeril neeraadi nikkiravan / Enna nee koovatthula thallaadhae”
Comparing a pure, moral life to rose water (panneer) and a life ruined by alcohol and debauchery to the filthy Cooum river.
Contrast / Irony
“Ada saappaadu illa idhu / Saakkadaikkul thallum idhu”
Pitting the illusion of alcoholic joy ('sandhosha theertham') directly against its reality of leading one into the gutter ('saakkadaikkul thallum').
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Trivia
'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' (2005) was directed by and starred Thangar Bachan. The musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by his brother and frequent collaborator, Gangai Amaran.
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