Vaada Vaa
From Appu · 2000
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Appu2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hai haiii | Hai haiii |
| Chorus | |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Nanba en thaevai ellam | My friend, all my need is |
| Naalukku oru | For a day, just |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | Fifty rupees only |
| Male | |
| Vaada vaa | Come on, friend, come on |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Aasai illai avasthai illaiyae | No desires, so there is no distress |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Aasthi illai acham illaiyae | No property, so there is no fear |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Un oru naalai | Your single day |
| Un muzhuvaazhvaai | As your whole life |
| Kondaadu vaa…aa…. | Come, celebrate it... |
| Male | |
| Oh paadhathukku serupirundhaal | Oh, if you have shoes on your feet |
| Paadhai ellam meththaidhaan | Every path feels like a soft mattress |
| Chorus :Haai haaiii | Chorus : Haai haaiii |
| Male :Podhum endra manam irundhaal | Male : If you have a contented mind |
| Bhoomi ellaam thottam dhaan | The whole world is like a garden |
| Chorus :Haai haaiii | Chorus : Haai haaiii |
| Chorus | |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Nanba en thaevai ellam | My friend, all my need is |
| Naalukku oru | For a day, just |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | Fifty rupees only |
| Chorus :Haai haaiii | Chorus : Haai haaiii |
| Chorus | |
| Chunchana chunchanajham | Chunchana chunchanajham |
| Chunchana chunchanajham | Chunchana chunchanajham |
| Taratha taratha thara | Taratha taratha thara |
| Taarariri raaraa raaraa raa | Taarariri raaraa raaraa raa |
| Male | |
| ……………………. | ... |
| Chorus | |
| Haai haaiii | Haai haaiii |
| Male | |
| Vayiru ennum pallathukullae | Inside the deep pit called the stomach |
| Vaazhaiya tholaichom | We lost our life's contentment |
| Vaazhaiya tholaichoam | We lost our life's contentment |
| Vaiyitha vittu idhayam ennum | Leaving behind the stomach, to the house called heart |
| Veetukku varuvom | Let us come |
| Veetukku varuvom | Let us come |
| Male | |
| Theipirayaal thaan | Only because of the waning moon |
| Pournamikku perumai | Does the full moon get its glory |
| Thunbathukkul irrukku | Inside suffering lies |
| Vaazhkaiyin inimai | The sweet essence of life |
| Male | |
| Oh budhi ulla aalukku oo | Oh, for a smart person |
| Thottadhellam dhool appa | Everything they touch turns to magic, my friend |
| Paravaikku vaanathil oh | For a bird flying in the sky, oh |
| Medu pallam yedhappa | Where are the highs and lows? |
| Male | |
| Oh oh… | Oh oh... |
| Lakshiyam yethum illa | There are no grand ambitions |
| Annanaikku vaazha paarappa | Just try to live for the day, my friend |
| Male | |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Un oru naalai | Your single day |
| Un muzhuvaazhvaai | As your whole life |
| Kondaadu vaa…aa…. | Come, celebrate it... |
| Nee vaa da vaa | You come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Nanba en thaevai ellam | My friend, all my need is |
| Naalukku oru | For a day, just |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | Fifty rupees only |
| Chorus :Haai haaiii | Chorus : Haai haaiii |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Kuzhandhaigalaai irrukaiyilae | When we were little children |
| Kollai aasai illaiyae | There was no greed or excessive desire |
| Kollai aasai illaiyae | There was no greed or excessive desire |
| Kuzhandhai manam tholaindhathanaal | Because the innocent mind of a child was lost |
| Vandhathu indha thollaiyae | This trouble has arrived |
| Vandhathu indha thollaiyae | This trouble has arrived |
| Male | |
| Naragathil inbam kaanum | Finding happiness even in hell |
| Kuzhandhaiyin vayasu | That is the age of childhood |
| Sorgathilum thunbam kaanum | Finding sorrow even in heaven |
| Manidhanin manathu | That is the mind of a mature human |
| Male | |
| Yeh eh bhoomi ellaam | Yeah, if the whole earth |
| Kadal endraal nee | Is an ocean, then you |
| Meenaga thaan vaazhanum | Must live like a fish |
| Vaazhkai unnai soodu vaithaal nee | If life burns/sears you with hardship, you |
| Pulankuzhal aaganum | Should become a sweet flute |
| Chorus | |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Nanba en thaevai ellam | My friend, all my need is |
| Naalukku oru | For a day, just |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | Fifty rupees only |
| Chorus | |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Aasai illai avasthai illaiyae | No desires, so there is no distress |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Aasthi illai acham illaiyae | No property, so there is no fear |
| Nee vaada vaa | You come on, come on |
| Un oru naalai | Your single day |
| Un muzhuvaazhvaai | As your whole life |
| Kondaadu vaa…aa…. | Come, celebrate it... |
| Male | |
| Thaa tara raa raa | Thaa tara raa raa |
| Chorus | |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | It is just fifty rupees |
| Nanba en thaevai ellam | My friend, all my need is |
| Naalukku oru | For a day, just |
| Ambathu ruba thaan | Fifty rupees only |
| Chorus :Haai haaiii | Chorus : Haai haaiii |
ஹை ஹாய் ஹை ஹாய்
Hai haiii
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
நண்பா என் தேவையல்லாம்
நாளுக்கு ஒரு ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
It is just fifty rupees
It is just fifty rupees
My friend, all my need is
For a day, just
Fifty rupees only
வாடா வா நீ வாடா வா
வாடா வா நீ வாடா வா
Come on, friend, come on
You come on, come on
No desires, so there is no distress
You come on, come on
No property, so there is no fear
You come on, come on
Your single day
As your whole life
Come, celebrate it...
ஆசை இல்லை
அவஸ்தை இல்லையே
நீ வாடா வா
ஆசை இல்லை
அச்சம் இல்லையே
நீ வாடா வா
Oh, if you have shoes on your feet
Every path feels like a soft mattress
Chorus : Haai haaiii
Male : If you have a contented mind
The whole world is like a garden
Chorus : Haai haaiii
உன் ஒரு நாளை
உன் முழு வாழ்வாய்
கொண்டாடு வா....ஆஅ......
It is just fifty rupees
It is just fifty rupees
My friend, all my need is
For a day, just
Fifty rupees only
Chorus : Haai haaiii
ஓ பாததுக்கு செருப்பிருந்தால்
பாதையெல்லாம் மெத்தைத்தான்
குழு :
ஹை ஹாய்
போதும் என்ற மனம் இருந்தால்
பூமி எல்லாம் சொர்க்கம்தான்
குழு :
ஹை ஹாய்
Chunchana chunchanajham
Chunchana chunchanajham
Taratha taratha thara
Taarariri raaraa raaraa raa
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
நண்பா என் தேவையல்லாம்
நாளுக்கு ஒரு ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
குழு :
ஹை ஹாய்
...
............
Haai haaiii
தர ராரே திர ரேறே தர ராரே
தர ராரே தரரேரே திர ரேறே தர ராரே
குழு :
ஹை ஹாய்
Inside the deep pit called the stomach
We lost our life's contentment
We lost our life's contentment
Leaving behind the stomach, to the house called heart
Let us come
Let us come
வயிறு என்னும் பள்ளதுக்குள்ளே
வாழ்க்கைய தொலைச்சோம்
வாழ்க்கைய தொலைச்சோம்
Only because of the waning moon
Does the full moon get its glory
Inside suffering lies
The sweet essence of life
வயித்த விட்டு இதயம் என்னும்
வீட்டுக்கு வருவோம்
வீட்டுக்கு வருவோம்
Oh, for a smart person
Everything they touch turns to magic, my friend
For a bird flying in the sky, oh
Where are the highs and lows?
தேய்பிறையானால் பௌர்ணமிக்கு
பெருமை துன்பதுக்குள் இருக்கு
வாழ்க்கையின் இனிமை
Oh oh...
There are no grand ambitions
Just try to live for the day, my friend
ஓ ஹோ புத்தி உள்ள ஆளுக்கு
தொட்டதெல்லாம் தூள் அப்பா
பறவைக்கு வானத்தில்
மேடு பள்ளம் ஓ ஏதெப்பா
You come on, come on
You come on, come on
Your single day
As your whole life
Come, celebrate it...
You come on, come on
ஓ ஓ...
ஓ ஓ லட்சியம் ஏதும் இல்ல
அண்ணனைக்கு வாழ பாரப்பா
நீ வாடா வா நீ வாடா வா
உன் ஒரு நாளை
உன் முழு வாழ்வாய் கொண்டாடு வா....
நீ வாடா வா
It is just fifty rupees
It is just fifty rupees
My friend, all my need is
For a day, just
Fifty rupees only
Chorus : Haai haaiii
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
நண்பா என் தேவையல்லாம்
நாளுக்கு ஒரு ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
குழு :
ஹை ஹாய்
...
குழந்தைகளாய் இருகையிலே
கொள்ளை ஆசை இல்லையே
கொள்ளை ஆசை இல்லையே
When we were little children
There was no greed or excessive desire
There was no greed or excessive desire
Because the innocent mind of a child was lost
This trouble has arrived
This trouble has arrived
குழந்தை மனம் தொலைந்ததனால்
வந்ததது இந்த தொல்லையே
வந்தது இந்த தொல்லையே
Finding happiness even in hell
That is the age of childhood
Finding sorrow even in heaven
That is the mind of a mature human
நரகத்தில் இன்பம் காணும்
குழந்தையின் வயது
சொர்க்கத்தில் துன்பம் காணும்
மனிதனின் மனது
Yeah, if the whole earth
Is an ocean, then you
Must live like a fish
If life burns/sears you with hardship, you
Should become a sweet flute
ஏ ஹே பூமி எல்லாம் கடல் என்றால்
மீனாக தான் வாழனும்
வாழ்க்கை உன்னை சூடு வைத்தால்
புல்லாங்குழல் ஆகணும்
It is just fifty rupees
It is just fifty rupees
My friend, all my need is
For a day, just
Fifty rupees only
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
நண்பா என் தேவையல்லாம்
நாளுக்கு ஒரு ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
நீ வாடா வா நீ வாடா வா
You come on, come on
You come on, come on
No desires, so there is no distress
You come on, come on
No property, so there is no fear
You come on, come on
Your single day
As your whole life
Come, celebrate it...
ஆசை இல்லை
அவஸ்தை இல்லையே
நீ வாடா வா
ஆசை இல்லை
அச்சம் இல்லையே
நீ வாடா வா
Thaa tara raa raa
உன் ஒரு நாளை
உன் முழு வாழ்வாய் கொண்டாடு வா....
தர ராராரா
It is just fifty rupees
It is just fifty rupees
My friend, all my need is
For a day, just
Fifty rupees only
Chorus : Haai haaiii
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
நண்பா என் தேவையல்லாம்
நாளுக்கு ஒரு ஐம்பது ரூபாதான்
குழு :
ஹை ஹாய்
Hai haiii
Hai haiii
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Nanba en thaevai ellam
My friend, all my need is
Naalukku oru
For a day, just
Ambathu ruba thaan
Fifty rupees only
Vaada vaa
Come on, friend, come on
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Aasai illai avasthai illaiyae
No desires, so there is no distress
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Aasthi illai acham illaiyae
No property, so there is no fear
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Un oru naalai
Your single day
Un muzhuvaazhvaai
As your whole life
Kondaadu vaa…aa….
Come, celebrate it...
Oh paadhathukku serupirundhaal
Oh, if you have shoes on your feet
Paadhai ellam meththaidhaan
Every path feels like a soft mattress
Chorus :Haai haaiii
Chorus : Haai haaiii
Male :Podhum endra manam irundhaal
Male : If you have a contented mind
Bhoomi ellaam thottam dhaan
The whole world is like a garden
Chorus :Haai haaiii
Chorus : Haai haaiii
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Nanba en thaevai ellam
My friend, all my need is
Naalukku oru
For a day, just
Ambathu ruba thaan
Fifty rupees only
Chorus :Haai haaiii
Chorus : Haai haaiii
Chunchana chunchanajham
Chunchana chunchanajham
Chunchana chunchanajham
Chunchana chunchanajham
Taratha taratha thara
Taratha taratha thara
Taarariri raaraa raaraa raa
Taarariri raaraa raaraa raa
…………………….
...
Haai haaiii
Haai haaiii
Vayiru ennum pallathukullae
Inside the deep pit called the stomach
Vaazhaiya tholaichom
We lost our life's contentment
Vaazhaiya tholaichoam
We lost our life's contentment
Vaiyitha vittu idhayam ennum
Leaving behind the stomach, to the house called heart
Veetukku varuvom
Let us come
Veetukku varuvom
Let us come
Theipirayaal thaan
Only because of the waning moon
Pournamikku perumai
Does the full moon get its glory
Thunbathukkul irrukku
Inside suffering lies
Vaazhkaiyin inimai
The sweet essence of life
Oh budhi ulla aalukku oo
Oh, for a smart person
Thottadhellam dhool appa
Everything they touch turns to magic, my friend
Paravaikku vaanathil oh
For a bird flying in the sky, oh
Medu pallam yedhappa
Where are the highs and lows?
Oh oh…
Oh oh...
Lakshiyam yethum illa
There are no grand ambitions
Annanaikku vaazha paarappa
Just try to live for the day, my friend
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Un oru naalai
Your single day
Un muzhuvaazhvaai
As your whole life
Kondaadu vaa…aa….
Come, celebrate it...
Nee vaa da vaa
You come on, come on
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Nanba en thaevai ellam
My friend, all my need is
Naalukku oru
For a day, just
Ambathu ruba thaan
Fifty rupees only
Chorus :Haai haaiii
Chorus : Haai haaiii
………………………..
...
Kuzhandhaigalaai irrukaiyilae
When we were little children
Kollai aasai illaiyae
There was no greed or excessive desire
Kollai aasai illaiyae
There was no greed or excessive desire
Kuzhandhai manam tholaindhathanaal
Because the innocent mind of a child was lost
Vandhathu indha thollaiyae
This trouble has arrived
Vandhathu indha thollaiyae
This trouble has arrived
Naragathil inbam kaanum
Finding happiness even in hell
Kuzhandhaiyin vayasu
That is the age of childhood
Sorgathilum thunbam kaanum
Finding sorrow even in heaven
Manidhanin manathu
That is the mind of a mature human
Yeh eh bhoomi ellaam
Yeah, if the whole earth
Kadal endraal nee
Is an ocean, then you
Meenaga thaan vaazhanum
Must live like a fish
Vaazhkai unnai soodu vaithaal nee
If life burns/sears you with hardship, you
Pulankuzhal aaganum
Should become a sweet flute
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Nanba en thaevai ellam
My friend, all my need is
Naalukku oru
For a day, just
Ambathu ruba thaan
Fifty rupees only
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Aasai illai avasthai illaiyae
No desires, so there is no distress
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Aasthi illai acham illaiyae
No property, so there is no fear
Nee vaada vaa
You come on, come on
Un oru naalai
Your single day
Un muzhuvaazhvaai
As your whole life
Kondaadu vaa…aa….
Come, celebrate it...
Thaa tara raa raa
Thaa tara raa raa
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Ambathu ruba thaan
It is just fifty rupees
Nanba en thaevai ellam
My friend, all my need is
Naalukku oru
For a day, just
Ambathu ruba thaan
Fifty rupees only
Chorus :Haai haaiii
Chorus : Haai haaiii
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the movie Appu (2000) is a lighthearted yet deeply philosophical track extolling the virtues of minimalist living and contentedness. The protagonist expresses that fifty rupees a day is more than enough to fulfill daily basic needs. Free from the burden of wealth, property, and burning ambitions, one can live without fear or distress. The lyrics advocate living in the present moment, treating each day as a full lifetime to be celebrated. Through vivid metaphors, lyricist Vairamuthu highlights how human misery stems from losing childlike innocence and accumulating excessive desires. The song encourages resilience—just as bamboo becomes a sweet flute when hollowed out and burned, a human can transform life's suffering into art and joy through contentment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai)
“Vayiru ennum pallathukullae”
Compares the human stomach to a pit ('Vayiru ennum pallam') and the heart to a home ('idhayam ennum veedu').
Contrast / Juxtaposition
“Naragathil inbam kaanum Kuzhandhaiyin vayasu / Sorgathilum thunbam kaanum Manidhanin manathu”
Contrasts the child's perspective (finding bliss in hell) with an adult's restless mind (finding trouble even in paradise).
Metaphor & Imagery
“Vaazhkai unnai soodu vaithaal nee Pulankuzhal aaganum”
Compares enduring pain and burn marks of life to turning into a hollowed bamboo flute ('Pulankuzhal') that creates music.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Emoni & Ethirhai)
“Aasai illai avasthai illaiyae / Aasthi illai acham illaiyae”
Use of matching sound structures like 'Aasai' (Desire) and 'Aasthi' (Property) paired with 'Avasthai' (Distress) and 'Acham' (Fear).
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Appu' (2000) was directed by Vasanth and starred Prashanth and Devayani. The song's soundtrack was composed by Deva, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The song presents an upbeat philosophy of 'simple living, high thinking', echoing classical Tamil literary concepts of 'Pothum Endra Maname Pon Seyyum Marunthu' (A contented mind is a golden medicine).
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