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Vaadi Vaadi Song Lyrics – Sachein

From Sachein · 2005

Lyricist
V. Elango
Singers
Vijay, Vadivelu
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name
Sachein
Movie release year
2005
Lyrics added on
31 Mar 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enakku music-a paththi
Enna theriyuma
Peter akkaakku
Nammala paththi therila
Abi dheko choopisthaanu
Hey… vaadi vaadi vaadi ….
Kaippadaatha cd
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Kaippadaatha cd
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Kannukkoosudhedi..
Naan avuththu vudum paattula
Pala visulu saththam naattula
Naan avuththu vudum paattula
Pala visulu saththam naattula
Puriyatha raagamellam thevayilla
Ada kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu
Nera un nenjukkullae serum paattu
Ada.. disco vandhaalum
Kisko vandhaalum
Oram pogaathu indha paattu… hey
Ada.. michael vandhaalum
Madona vandhaalum
Thoothu pogaathu thamizh gaana paattu
Yow yow yow yow
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Kaippadaatha cd
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Kannukkoosudhedi..
………………………………….
Hey… peter… indha quarter
Avan thallikkinu poradhu un daughter
Hey… raamu cool-u maamu
Nee aadurathu day and night game-u
Hey… padhinettu vayasula
Pesikkittaa thappilla
Thotta betta malaiya mattum yeraadhae
Bottle-una kulukkuda
Theatre-una kalakkuda
Sachin-oda policy maaraathae
Hey. kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu
Kavalaikkellaam galtha kodukkum paattu
Ada rap-u vandhaalum
Jazz-u vandhaalum
Kaaram kuraiyaadhu indha paattu… podu…
Ada rock-u vandhaalum
Brake-u vandhaalum
Shake-u aagaadhu thamizh gaana paattu
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Kaippadaatha cd
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Kannukkoosudhedi..
Yei konjam speed-yethu maamu
Appadi podu
I think its time to
Come back to normal
Hey.. dhass-u innaa ravusu
Vaari iraikkaatha appanoda kaasu
Hey.. somu edhukku pilimu
Nee neeyaaga vaazhnthu paaru maamu
Ada bandha edhukkuda
Konjam adanguda
Nethuvara naayar kada bannu thaanae
Hey figure-a madakka thaan
Pizza-hut-u kekkudha
Naasta kaiyendhi bavan thaanae
Hey kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu
Nee kaanaatha thathuvam sollum paattu
Ada medhai endraalum
Pedhai endraalum
Vedham polaagum indha paattu
Hey…podu…
Ada kumari aanaalum
Kezhavi anaalum
Koothaada vaikkum thamizh gaana paattu
Yow yow yow yow
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Kaippadaatha cd
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Kannukkoosudhedi..
………………………….
Idhuppaattu…
Female :Ummmaaahhh..ithu kissu
What I know about music—
do you have any idea?
Peter's sister
doesn't know what we're about!
Now just watch, I'll show you!
Hey... come on, girl, come on...
Brand new, untouched CD!
Hey, come on, girl, come on, come on,
brand new, untouched CD,
shining like a thousand-watt bulb,
you dazzle my eyes, girl!
With the songs that I let loose,
whistles echo all across the land!
With the songs that I let loose,
whistles echo all across the land!
We don't need complicated melodies no one understands!
Hey, listen, listen, this is a Gaana song!
A song that goes straight into your heart!
Even if Disco arrives,
or whatever else comes along,
this song will never be pushed aside... hey!
Even if Michael Jackson comes,
or Madonna shows up,
Tamil Gaana will never lose!
Yo yo yo yo!
Hey, come on, girl, come on, come on,
brand new, untouched CD,
shining like a thousand-watt bulb,
you dazzle my eyes, girl!
...
Hey Peter... drink this quarter bottle,
the one he's taking away is your daughter!
Hey Ramu, chill out, buddy!
You're playing a day-and-night game!
Hey... at eighteen years old,
there's no harm in just talking,
just don't cross the line and climb Doddabetta peak!
If it's a bottle, shake it up!
If it's a theater, bring down the house!
Sachein's policy will never change!
Hey, listen, listen, this is a Gaana song!
A song that kicks all your worries away!
Even if Rap comes,
or Jazz comes,
this song won't lose its punch... hit it!
Even if Rock comes,
or Breakdance comes,
Tamil Gaana will never be shaken!
Hey, come on, girl, come on, come on,
brand new, untouched CD,
shining like a thousand-watt bulb,
you dazzle my eyes, girl!
Hey buddy, speed up the tempo a little!
That's the way!
I think it's time to
come back to normal.
Hey Dass, why all this attitude?
Don't squander your father's hard-earned money!
Hey Somu, why act so fake?
Just try living as yourself, buddy!
Why put on such a show, man?
Calm down a bit!
Until yesterday, you just ate buns at the local tea shop, right?
Just to impress a girl,
now you want Pizza Hut?
Your breakfast was always from the roadside cart!
Hey, listen, listen, this is a Gaana song!
A song that shares wisdom you've never known!
Whether you are a genius
or a simple fool,
this song is like sacred truth!
Hey... play it!
Whether a young woman
or an old lady,
Tamil Gaana will make everyone dance!
Yo yo yo yo!
Hey, come on, girl, come on, come on,
brand new, untouched CD,
shining like a thousand-watt bulb,
you dazzle my eyes, girl!
...
This is a song...
Female: *Mwah*... this is a kiss!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vaadi Vaadi is a vibrant, energetic Tamil Gaana track from the movie Sachein (2005). The song enthusiastically celebrates the irrepressible power and universality of Tamil Gaana music, asserting its superiority over Western musical genres like Rap, Jazz, Rock, and Disco. With street-smart colloquial lyrics, the track argues that local Gaana music speaks directly to the soul without needing complex classical ragas or superficial pop trends. Beyond musical pride, the lyrics weave in playful advice targeted at young adults, encouraging them to live authentically, respect hard-earned money, avoid pretentiousness, and enjoy life responsibly. The energetic rhythm and lighthearted street philosophy make it a dance anthem that appeals across age groups and social backgrounds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola

Compares the blinding dazzle of the girl/CD to a 1000-watt light bulb using 'pola' (like).

Rhyme (Edhugai / Second Letter Harmony)

Hey… peter… indha quarter / Avan thallikkinu poradhu un daughter

Uses matching internal end-rhymes for rhythmic flow in Madras bashai (quarter/daughter).

Monaai (Alliteration)

Ada kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu

Repetition of the 'K' sound at the beginning of words to add rhythmic punch.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Ada.. michael vandhaalum / Madona vandhaalum / Thoothu pogaathu thamizh gaana paattu

Exaggerates the dominance of local Gaana music over international pop legends like Michael Jackson and Madonna.

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Trivia

Vaadi Vaadi was sung by lead actor Vijay himself, along with Vadivelu providing hilarious spoken intros. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP). Vijay's energetic rendition made the song a massive chartbuster across Tamil Nadu upon release in 2005.

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