- Lyricist
- Rajesh Sridhar
- Singers
- Vaibhav Murugesan, Pranav Giridharan
- Music director
- Pranav Giridharan
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2022
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaarum yaayum ondraagi galika
Koodi pesi ondraagi sirika
Therukoru dheivam kada pottu irukka
Manasu mindum straight line iil nadaka
Vidinjidum kaalai veyil
Kaiya kaati azhaika
Kedigaarangal suthi vandhu
Break point uh nerunga
Sindhanayil sandham vara
Adi manam thudika
Iravo pagalo idio mazhaiyo
Losso gaino edhu-vandhalum
Rottoram oru tea oda nippen
Thodum sootoda konjam cool aagi kedapen
Rottoram oru tea oda nippen na na
Varum smelloda konjam light aagi
Medhapen naa ne naane…
Sutthi ethana expectation
Life u poora pro-crastination
Adha vitu thalli take it easy
Vaazhka full ah uh funnu dhan mame
Whenu wherever whateveru
Yaaru kaanala foreveru
At the momentu ippo matum
Tea uh podu adutha stepu theriyum
Isai vandhu kaathukulla
Hi sollum podhum
Mazhai vandhu manadhai
Melt seiyum podhum
Kulir vandhu udalai
Cool aakum podhum
Thondavara thukkam vandhu
Kuruka nikkum podhum
Nalla saethi kaadhil vandhu
Etti paakum podhum
Ketta saedhi nenjukulla…
Kuththi nikkum podhum
Latchiyangal kadhava thatti
Enna aachi naalum
Edhuvu illa eduthu solla karuthi
Gaali naalum ehh
Kandadhayum pesi pesi vetti naala kazhika
Thuddiladha ezha paazha style ah thooki adika
Pathirikka poratumbodhu pakkam kaiyil iruka
Arasiyal samathuvam vaakuvaadham nadakka
Busy aana life u la
Tired aana payalunga
Charge ethum sila nimisham
Edam edhu adhu thaeneer kada dhaane
So… enna solrenna…
Rottoram oru tea oda nippen
Thodum sootoda konjam cool aagi kedapen
Rottoram oru tea oda nippen na na
Varum smelloda konjam light aagi
Medhapen naane naane
Sutthi ethanaa expectation
Life u poora pro-crastination
Adha vitu thalli take it easy
Vaazhka full ah funnu dhan mame
Whenu wherever whateveru
Yaaru kaanala foreveru
At the momentu ippo matum
Tea uh podu adutha stepu theriyum
Kootam pottu thittam poda
Edam enga namakku
Sindhichilae latti thooka
Kaaki ready uh iruku…
Sakku solli atti potta munnorugal illana
Sudhan dhiram is equal to – apdinaaa?
Namakkulla nerambi nikkum
Kelvi nooru kodiyadhu
Arakulla adanjadhu podhum
Veliya vandhu etti paar
Kaasu illa classu sollum
Padam nooru ayiram dhan
Ulagathin podhuvidam
Koodi paesi karutha vai
Rottoram
Chorus :Endha ooru ponaaalum
Male :Tea oda
Chorus :Hey yaara thedi ponaalum
Male :Rottoram
Chorus :Ada.. enga tour u ponaaalum
Male :Tea oda
Chorus :Yaaru yaara thedi ponaalum
Busy aana lifeu la
Tired aana payalunga
Charge ethum sila nimisham
Edam edhu adhu thaeneer kada dhaane…
Annan oru tea…
As strangers come together to rejoice,
Gathering, chatting, becoming one, and laughing together,
With a divine tea shop sitting on every street corner,
For the mind to walk straight on track again,
As the morning sunshine breaks,
Waving its hand and calling out,
As the hands of the clock tick around,
Drawing close to a break time,
As rhythm flows into my thoughts,
And the bottom of my heart begins to beat fast,
Be it night or day, thunder or rain,
Loss or gain, whatever comes my way,
I’ll stand by the roadside with a cup of tea,
Feeling its warmth in my hands, I’ll chill out and relax,
I’ll stand by the roadside with a cup of tea, na na,
With its rising aroma, feeling a little light,
I’ll float away, na ne naaney...
So many expectations all around,
And life is full of procrastination,
Brush that aside and take it easy,
Life is just full of fun, my friend!
Whenever, wherever, whatever,
Nobody is going to be here forever,
Just for this moment, right now,
Brew a tea, and the next step will be clear,
When music enters the ears,
And says a warm hello,
When the rain pours down,
And melts your heart,
When the cold creeps in,
And chills your body,
When sorrow rises up to your throat,
And stands in your way,
When good news reaches your ears,
And peeks right in,
When bad news pierces deep,
And hurts inside your heart,
When your dreams knock on the door,
Asking, "What happened to you all day?",
Thinking there’s nothing worth telling,
On an empty, wasted day, yeah,
Talking about anything and everything to kill time,
For penniless folks to show off with style,
To have it right beside you while flipping through the newspaper,
As debates on politics and equality heat up,
In this busy life,
For the tired young folks,
To recharge for a few minutes,
What place is that? It’s the tea shop, of course!
So... what I’m saying is...
I’ll stand by the roadside with a cup of tea,
Feeling its warmth in my hands, I’ll chill out and relax,
I’ll stand by the roadside with a cup of tea, na na,
With its rising aroma, feeling a little light,
I’ll float away, naaney naaney,
So many expectations all around,
And life is full of procrastination,
Brush that aside and take it easy,
Life is just full of fun, my friend!
Whenever, wherever, whatever,
Nobody is going to be here forever,
Just for this moment, right now,
Brew a tea, and the next step will be clear,
To gather in a crowd and make plans,
Where is the space for us?
Just for thinking, to raise a baton,
The police in khaki are ready and waiting...
If not for our ancestors who hung out making simple excuses,
What would "freedom equals" even mean?
Overflowing within us,
Are a billion burning questions,
Enough of being trapped inside a room,
Step outside and look around,
It’s not about money, but about class,
There are hundreds and thousands of stories here,
It is the world’s open common ground,
Gather together, talk, and voice your thoughts,
By the roadside,
Chorus: Whichever town you go to,
Male: With a cup of tea,
Chorus: Hey, whoever you go looking for,
Male: By the roadside,
Chorus: Hey, wherever you travel on a trip,
Male: With a cup of tea,
Chorus: Whoever goes looking for anyone,
In this busy life,
For the tired young folks,
To recharge for a few minutes,
What place is that? It’s the tea shop, of course...
Anna (brother), one tea, please...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a vibrant ode to roadside tea stalls ('potti kadai' culture) in Tamil Nadu, celebrating them as egalitarian sanctuaries, stress-relievers, and centers of social life. Regardless of whether one experiences joy, heartbreak, political debates, or financial struggles, a warm cup of roadside tea serves as a universal reset button that offers comfort, clarity, and camaraderie.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Thodum sootoda konjam cool aagi kedapen”
Contradictory idea where the heat ('sootoda') of the hot tea makes the mind 'cool' or calm.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Hi sollum podhum / Melt seiyum podhum / Cool aakum podhum”
Use of matching end sounds 'podhum' across multiple lines to build rhythmic flow.
Metaphor
“Charge ethum sila nimisham / Edam edhu adhu thaeneer kada dhaane”
Comparing the tea shop to a charging station where weary young men 'recharge' their energy.
Did you know?
Trivia
Roadside tea shops (Thaeneer Kadai) in Tamil Nadu are historically renowned as informal public spheres where citizens from all walks of life gather to read daily newspapers, debate local and national politics, and socialize over affordable hot tea.
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