Vaadi Vaadi Song Lyrics – Sachein
From Sachein · 2005
- Lyricist
- V. Elango
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Details
- Sachein2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Enakku music-a paththi | What do I know about music? |
| Enna theriyuma | Do you know? |
| Peter akkaakku | Peter's sister, |
| Nammala paththi therila | Doesn't know about us. |
| Abi dheko choopisthaanu | Now look, I will show you! |
| Male | |
| Hey… vaadi vaadi vaadi …. | Hey... come girl, come, come... |
| Kaippadaatha cd | An untouched CD, |
| Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi | Hey come girl, come, come, come |
| Kaippadaatha cd | An untouched CD |
| Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola | Like a thousand-watt bulb, |
| Kannukkoosudhedi.. | It dazzles the eyes, girl.. |
| Male | |
| Naan avuththu vudum paattula | In the song I unleash, |
| Pala visulu saththam naattula | There are many whistle sounds across the country! |
| Naan avuththu vudum paattula | In the song I unleash, |
| Pala visulu saththam naattula | There are many whistle sounds across the country! |
| Puriyatha raagamellam thevayilla | Ununderstandable classical ragas are not needed, |
| Ada kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu | Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song! |
| Nera un nenjukkullae serum paattu | A song that goes straight into your heart. |
| Male | |
| Ada.. disco vandhaalum | Hey.. even if Disco comes, |
| Kisko vandhaalum | Or Kisko comes, |
| Oram pogaathu indha paattu… hey | This song will not move aside... hey! |
| Ada.. michael vandhaalum | Hey.. even if Michael Jackson comes, |
| Madona vandhaalum | Or Madonna comes, |
| Thoothu pogaathu thamizh gaana paattu | The Tamil Gaana song will never lose! |
| Chorus | |
| Yow yow yow yow | Yow yow yow yow |
| Male | |
| Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi | Hey come girl, come, come, come |
| Kaippadaatha cd | An untouched CD |
| Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola | Like a thousand-watt bulb, |
| Kannukkoosudhedi.. | It dazzles the eyes, girl.. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………. | (Instrumental interlude) |
| Male | |
| Hey… peter… indha quarter | Hey... Peter... here is a quarter of alcohol, |
| Avan thallikkinu poradhu un daughter | The one taking away your daughter is him! |
| Hey… raamu cool-u maamu | Hey... Raamu, cool uncle, |
| Nee aadurathu day and night game-u | The game you play is day and night! |
| Male | |
| Hey… padhinettu vayasula | Hey... at eighteen years of age, |
| Pesikkittaa thappilla | There is no wrong in talking, |
| Thotta betta malaiya mattum yeraadhae | Just don't climb the Doddabetta mountain! |
| Bottle-una kulukkuda | Shake it if it's a bottle, |
| Theatre-una kalakkuda | Rock it if it's a theatre, |
| Sachin-oda policy maaraathae | Sachin's policy will never change! |
| Male | |
| Hey. kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu | Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song, |
| Kavalaikkellaam galtha kodukkum paattu | A song that gives a kick to all worries! |
| Male | |
| Ada rap-u vandhaalum | Hey even if Rap comes, |
| Jazz-u vandhaalum | Or Jazz comes, |
| Kaaram kuraiyaadhu indha paattu… podu… | The spice of this song won't lessen... hit it! |
| Ada rock-u vandhaalum | Hey even if Rock comes, |
| Brake-u vandhaalum | Or a brake comes, |
| Shake-u aagaadhu thamizh gaana paattu | The Tamil Gaana song will not shake! |
| Male | |
| Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi | Hey come girl, come, come, come |
| Kaippadaatha cd | An untouched CD |
| Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola | Like a thousand-watt bulb, |
| Kannukkoosudhedi.. | It dazzles the eyes, girl.. |
| Female | |
| Yei konjam speed-yethu maamu | Hey increase the speed a bit, pal! |
| Female | |
| Appadi podu | That's the way! |
| Male | |
| I think its time to | I think it's time to |
| Come back to normal | Come back to normal |
| Male | |
| Hey.. dhass-u innaa ravusu | Hey.. Dhass, why this fuss? |
| Vaari iraikkaatha appanoda kaasu | Don't squander your father's money! |
| Hey.. somu edhukku pilimu | Hey.. Somu, why the show-off? |
| Nee neeyaaga vaazhnthu paaru maamu | Try living as yourself, pal! |
| Male | |
| Ada bandha edhukkuda | Hey why all this attitude, man? |
| Konjam adanguda | Calm down a bit, |
| Nethuvara naayar kada bannu thaanae | Till yesterday it was just a bun at the Nayar tea shop! |
| Hey figure-a madakka thaan | Hey just to impress a girl, |
| Pizza-hut-u kekkudha | Are you asking for Pizza Hut? |
| Naasta kaiyendhi bavan thaanae | Breakfast was just at a roadside eatery! |
| Male | |
| Hey kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu | Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song, |
| Nee kaanaatha thathuvam sollum paattu | A song that speaks philosophy you haven't seen! |
| Male | |
| Ada medhai endraalum | Hey whether it's a genius, |
| Pedhai endraalum | Or a fool, |
| Vedham polaagum indha paattu | This song becomes like a holy scripture to all! |
| Hey…podu… | Hey... hit it... |
| Male | |
| Ada kumari aanaalum | Hey whether it's a young maiden, |
| Kezhavi anaalum | Or an old lady, |
| Koothaada vaikkum thamizh gaana paattu | The Tamil Gaana song makes everyone dance! |
| Chorus | |
| Yow yow yow yow | Yow yow yow yow |
| Male | |
| Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi | Hey come girl, come, come, come |
| Kaippadaatha cd | An untouched CD |
| Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola | Like a thousand-watt bulb, |
| Kannukkoosudhedi.. | It dazzles the eyes, girl.. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………. | (Instrumental interlude) |
| Male | |
| Idhuppaattu… | This is a song... |
| Female :Ummmaaahhh..ithu kissu | Female: Mmmh... this is a kiss! |
ஹே வாடி வாடி வாடி
கைப்படாத சீடி
ஹே வாடி வாடி வாடி வாடி
கைப்படாத சீடி
தௌசண்ட் வாட்டு பல்பு போல
கண்ணு கூசுதேடி
What do I know about music?
Do you know?
Peter's sister,
Doesn't know about us.
Now look, I will show you!
நான் அவுத்து வுடும் பாட்டுல
பல விசுலு சத்தம் நாட்டுல
நான் அவுத்து வுடும் பாட்டுல
பல விசுலு சத்தம் நாட்டுல
புரியாத ராகமெல்லாம் தேவயில்ல
அட கேளு கேளு இது கானா பாட்டு
நேரா உன் நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே சேரும் பாட்டு
Hey... come girl, come, come...
An untouched CD,
Hey come girl, come, come, come
An untouched CD
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
அட டிஸ்கொ வந்தாலும்
கிஸ்கோ வந்தாலும்
ஓரம் போகாது இந்தப்பாட்டு ஹேய்
அட மைக்கேல் வந்தாலும்
மடோனா வந்தாலும்
தோத்துப் போகாது தமிழ் கானா பாட்டு
In the song I unleash,
There are many whistle sounds across the country!
In the song I unleash,
There are many whistle sounds across the country!
Ununderstandable classical ragas are not needed,
Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song!
A song that goes straight into your heart.
யோ யோ யோ யோ
Hey.. even if Disco comes,
Or Kisko comes,
This song will not move aside... hey!
Hey.. even if Michael Jackson comes,
Or Madonna comes,
The Tamil Gaana song will never lose!
ஹே வாடி வாடி வாடி வாடி
கைப்படாத சீடி
தௌசண்ட் வாட்டு பல்பு போல
கண்ணு கூசுதேடி
Yow yow yow yow
..............................................
Hey come girl, come, come, come
An untouched CD
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
ஏய் பீட்டர் இந்தா குவாட்டர்
அவன் தள்ளிக்கினு போறது உன் டாட்டர்
ஏய் ராமு கூலு மாமு
நீ ஆடுறது டே அண்ட் நைட்டு கேமு
(Instrumental interlude)
ஹேய் பதினெட்டு வயசுல
பேசிக்கிட்டா தப்பில்ல
தொட்டபெட்டா மலைய மட்டும் ஏறாதே
பாட்டுலுனா குலுக்குடா
த்யேட்டருன்னா கலக்குடா
சச்சினோட பாலிசி மாறாதே
Hey... Peter... here is a quarter of alcohol,
The one taking away your daughter is him!
Hey... Raamu, cool uncle,
The game you play is day and night!
ஹேய் கேளு கேளு
இது கானா பாட்டு
கவலைக்கெல்லாம் கல்தா
கொடுக்கும் பாட்டு
Hey... at eighteen years of age,
There is no wrong in talking,
Just don't climb the Doddabetta mountain!
Shake it if it's a bottle,
Rock it if it's a theatre,
Sachin's policy will never change!
அட ராப்பு வந்தாலும்
ஜாசு வந்தாலும்
காரம் குறையாது இந்தப்பாட்டு போடு
அட ராக்கு வந்தாலும்
ப்ரேக்கு வந்தாலும்
ஷேக்கே ஆகாது தமிழ் கானா பாட்டு
Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song,
A song that gives a kick to all worries!
ஹே வாடி வாடி வாடி வாடி
கைப்படாத சீடி
தௌசண்ட் வாட்டு பல்பு போல
கண்ணு கூசுதேடி
Hey even if Rap comes,
Or Jazz comes,
The spice of this song won't lessen... hit it!
Hey even if Rock comes,
Or a brake comes,
The Tamil Gaana song will not shake!
ஏய் கொஞ்சம் ஸ்பீடு ஏத்து மாமு
Hey come girl, come, come, come
An untouched CD
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
அப்படி போடு
Hey increase the speed a bit, pal!
ஐ திங்க் இட்ஸ் டைம் டு
கம் பாக் டு நார்மல்
That's the way!
ஹேய் தாசு இன்னா ரவுசு
வாரி இறைக்காத அப்பனோட காசு
ஹேய் சோமு எதுக்கு பிலிமு
நீ நீயாக வாழ்ந்து பாரு மாமு
I think it's time to
Come back to normal
அட பந்தா எதுக்குடா
கொஞ்சம் அடக்குடா
நேத்துவர நாயர் கட பன்னு தானே
ஹேய் பிகர மடக்க தான்
பீட்சா ஹட்டு கேக்குதா
நாஷ்டா கையேந்தி பவன் தானே
Hey.. Dhass, why this fuss?
Don't squander your father's money!
Hey.. Somu, why the show-off?
Try living as yourself, pal!
ஹேய் கேளு கேளு
இது கானா பாட்டு
நீ காணாத தத்துவம்
சொல்லும் பாட்டு
Hey why all this attitude, man?
Calm down a bit,
Till yesterday it was just a bun at the Nayar tea shop!
Hey just to impress a girl,
Are you asking for Pizza Hut?
Breakfast was just at a roadside eatery!
அட மேதை என்றாலும்
பேதை என்றாலும்
வேதம் போலாகும் இந்தப் பாட்டு
ஹே போடு
அட குமரி ஆனாலும்
கெழவி ஆனாலும்
கூத்தாட வைக்கும் தமிழ் கானா பாட்டு
Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song,
A song that speaks philosophy you haven't seen!
யோ யோ யோ யோ
Hey whether it's a genius,
Or a fool,
This song becomes like a holy scripture to all!
Hey... hit it...
ஹே வாடி வாடி வாடி வாடி
கைப்படாத சீடி
தௌசண்ட் வாட்டு பல்பு போல
கண்ணு கூசுதேடி
Hey whether it's a young maiden,
Or an old lady,
The Tamil Gaana song makes everyone dance!
................................................
Yow yow yow yow
இது பாட்டு
உம்மாஹ் இது கிஸ்ஸு
Hey come girl, come, come, come
An untouched CD
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
(Instrumental interlude)
This is a song...
Female: Mmmh... this is a kiss!
Enakku music-a paththi
What do I know about music?
Enna theriyuma
Do you know?
Peter akkaakku
Peter's sister,
Nammala paththi therila
Doesn't know about us.
Abi dheko choopisthaanu
Now look, I will show you!
Hey… vaadi vaadi vaadi ….
Hey... come girl, come, come...
Kaippadaatha cd
An untouched CD,
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Hey come girl, come, come, come
Kaippadaatha cd
An untouched CD
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
Kannukkoosudhedi..
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
Naan avuththu vudum paattula
In the song I unleash,
Pala visulu saththam naattula
There are many whistle sounds across the country!
Naan avuththu vudum paattula
In the song I unleash,
Pala visulu saththam naattula
There are many whistle sounds across the country!
Puriyatha raagamellam thevayilla
Ununderstandable classical ragas are not needed,
Ada kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu
Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song!
Nera un nenjukkullae serum paattu
A song that goes straight into your heart.
Ada.. disco vandhaalum
Hey.. even if Disco comes,
Kisko vandhaalum
Or Kisko comes,
Oram pogaathu indha paattu… hey
This song will not move aside... hey!
Ada.. michael vandhaalum
Hey.. even if Michael Jackson comes,
Madona vandhaalum
Or Madonna comes,
Thoothu pogaathu thamizh gaana paattu
The Tamil Gaana song will never lose!
Yow yow yow yow
Yow yow yow yow
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Hey come girl, come, come, come
Kaippadaatha cd
An untouched CD
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
Kannukkoosudhedi..
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
………………………………….
(Instrumental interlude)
Hey… peter… indha quarter
Hey... Peter... here is a quarter of alcohol,
Avan thallikkinu poradhu un daughter
The one taking away your daughter is him!
Hey… raamu cool-u maamu
Hey... Raamu, cool uncle,
Nee aadurathu day and night game-u
The game you play is day and night!
Hey… padhinettu vayasula
Hey... at eighteen years of age,
Pesikkittaa thappilla
There is no wrong in talking,
Thotta betta malaiya mattum yeraadhae
Just don't climb the Doddabetta mountain!
Bottle-una kulukkuda
Shake it if it's a bottle,
Theatre-una kalakkuda
Rock it if it's a theatre,
Sachin-oda policy maaraathae
Sachin's policy will never change!
Hey. kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu
Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song,
Kavalaikkellaam galtha kodukkum paattu
A song that gives a kick to all worries!
Ada rap-u vandhaalum
Hey even if Rap comes,
Jazz-u vandhaalum
Or Jazz comes,
Kaaram kuraiyaadhu indha paattu… podu…
The spice of this song won't lessen... hit it!
Ada rock-u vandhaalum
Hey even if Rock comes,
Brake-u vandhaalum
Or a brake comes,
Shake-u aagaadhu thamizh gaana paattu
The Tamil Gaana song will not shake!
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Hey come girl, come, come, come
Kaippadaatha cd
An untouched CD
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
Kannukkoosudhedi..
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
Yei konjam speed-yethu maamu
Hey increase the speed a bit, pal!
Appadi podu
That's the way!
I think its time to
I think it's time to
Come back to normal
Come back to normal
Hey.. dhass-u innaa ravusu
Hey.. Dhass, why this fuss?
Vaari iraikkaatha appanoda kaasu
Don't squander your father's money!
Hey.. somu edhukku pilimu
Hey.. Somu, why the show-off?
Nee neeyaaga vaazhnthu paaru maamu
Try living as yourself, pal!
Ada bandha edhukkuda
Hey why all this attitude, man?
Konjam adanguda
Calm down a bit,
Nethuvara naayar kada bannu thaanae
Till yesterday it was just a bun at the Nayar tea shop!
Hey figure-a madakka thaan
Hey just to impress a girl,
Pizza-hut-u kekkudha
Are you asking for Pizza Hut?
Naasta kaiyendhi bavan thaanae
Breakfast was just at a roadside eatery!
Hey kelu kelu idhu gaana paattu
Hey listen, listen, this is a Gaana song,
Nee kaanaatha thathuvam sollum paattu
A song that speaks philosophy you haven't seen!
Ada medhai endraalum
Hey whether it's a genius,
Pedhai endraalum
Or a fool,
Vedham polaagum indha paattu
This song becomes like a holy scripture to all!
Hey…podu…
Hey... hit it...
Ada kumari aanaalum
Hey whether it's a young maiden,
Kezhavi anaalum
Or an old lady,
Koothaada vaikkum thamizh gaana paattu
The Tamil Gaana song makes everyone dance!
Yow yow yow yow
Yow yow yow yow
Hey vaadi vaadi vaadi vaadi
Hey come girl, come, come, come
Kaippadaatha cd
An untouched CD
Thousand watt-u bulb-u pola
Like a thousand-watt bulb,
Kannukkoosudhedi..
It dazzles the eyes, girl..
………………………….
(Instrumental interlude)
Idhuppaattu…
This is a song...
Female :Ummmaaahhh..ithu kissu
Female: Mmmh... this is a kiss!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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.
Did you know?
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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