Vadugapatti Ayyadurai
From Megam Karuththirukku · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Details
- Megam Karuththirukku1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora | Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door! |
| Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora | Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Male | |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Male | |
| Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora | Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Male | |
| Annikkuththaan mudhal iravu | Only on that day is the wedding night, |
| Appothu naan enna solla | What can I even say about that moment? |
| Chorus :Kattilukkum kaadhirukkum | Chorus: Even the bed will have ears to hear, |
| Anbaaga azhaikkanum mella | Call gently and lovingly. |
| Male | |
| Adadada paruva melam adikka | Aha, as the drums of youth beat, |
| En pattu vetti thudikka | And my silk dhoti flutters in excitement, |
| Naan vilakka anaichcha pinnaalae | After I turn off the lamp, |
| Veettu paadam padikka | To do the home lessons! |
| Male | |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Chorus :Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Male | |
| Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora | Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Male | |
| Aththa maga kuththa vachchu | It has been five or six years since, |
| Anjaaru varushangal aachchu | My uncle's daughter came of age and sat waiting. |
| Chorus :Karuppanukku sevaththa ponnu | Chorus: A dark man getting a fair girl, |
| Oorukkul irukkuthu pechchu | That is the talk of the whole town! |
| Male | |
| Adadada avalai konjam maaththi | Aha, turning her around a little, |
| Ava iduppil kaiyai saeththi | Placing my hand around her waist, |
| Adi oora suththi varuvendi | I will go around the town, my girl, |
| Eruma maattil yaeththi | Riding together on top of a buffalo! |
| Male | |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Chorus :Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Male | |
| Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora | Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae | He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road! |
| Male | |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Chorus :Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Chorus | |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu | The day has arrived to beat the drums! |
| Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu | The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread! |
| Male | |
| ……………… | ... |
வடுகப்பட்டி அய்யாத்துரை வாரான்டி கதவத் தொற
வடுகப்பட்டி அய்யாத்துரை வாரான்டி கதவத் தொற
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
வடுகப்பட்டி அய்யாத்துரை வாரான்டி கதவத் தொற
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
அன்னிக்குத்தான் முதல் இரவு
அப்போது நான் என்ன சொல்ல
குழு :
கட்டிலுக்கும் காதிருக்கும்
அன்பாக அழைக்கணும் மெல்ல
Only on that day is the wedding night,
What can I even say about that moment?
Chorus: Even the bed will have ears to hear,
Call gently and lovingly.
அடடட பருவ மேளம் அடிக்க
என் பட்டு வேட்டி துடிக்க
நான் விளக்க அணைச்ச பின்னாலே
வீட்டுப் பாடம் படிக்க
Aha, as the drums of youth beat,
And my silk dhoti flutters in excitement,
After I turn off the lamp,
To do the home lessons!
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு அடியே
குழு :
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
வடுகப்பட்டி அய்யாத்துரை வாரான்டி கதவத் தொற
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
அத்த மக குத்த வச்சு
அஞ்சாறு வருஷங்கள் ஆச்சு
குழு :
கருப்பனுக்கு செவத்த பொண்ணு
ஊருக்குள் இருக்குது பேச்சு
It has been five or six years since,
My uncle's daughter came of age and sat waiting.
Chorus: A dark man getting a fair girl,
That is the talk of the whole town!
அடடட அவளை கொஞ்சம் மாத்தி
அவ இடுப்பில் கையை சேத்தி
அடி ஊர சுத்தி வருவேன்டி
எரும மாட்டில் ஏத்தி
Aha, turning her around a little,
Placing my hand around her waist,
I will go around the town, my girl,
Riding together on top of a buffalo!
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு
குழு :
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
வடுகப்பட்டி அய்யாத்துரை வாரான்டி கதவத் தொற
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
எரும மாட்டு மேலே ஏறி வரான் ரோட்டு மேலே
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு ஹேய்
குழு :
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு....
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு
மேளம் கொட்ட நாள் வந்தாச்சு
தாலிக் கட்ட ஆள் வந்தாச்சு....
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹாய் ஹாய்....
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹாய் ஹாய்....
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹாய் ஹாய்....
ஆஅ...ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....
...
Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Annikkuththaan mudhal iravu
Only on that day is the wedding night,
Appothu naan enna solla
What can I even say about that moment?
Chorus :Kattilukkum kaadhirukkum
Chorus: Even the bed will have ears to hear,
Anbaaga azhaikkanum mella
Call gently and lovingly.
Adadada paruva melam adikka
Aha, as the drums of youth beat,
En pattu vetti thudikka
And my silk dhoti flutters in excitement,
Naan vilakka anaichcha pinnaalae
After I turn off the lamp,
Veettu paadam padikka
To do the home lessons!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Chorus :Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Aththa maga kuththa vachchu
It has been five or six years since,
Anjaaru varushangal aachchu
My uncle's daughter came of age and sat waiting.
Chorus :Karuppanukku sevaththa ponnu
Chorus: A dark man getting a fair girl,
Oorukkul irukkuthu pechchu
That is the talk of the whole town!
Adadada avalai konjam maaththi
Aha, turning her around a little,
Ava iduppil kaiyai saeththi
Placing my hand around her waist,
Adi oora suththi varuvendi
I will go around the town, my girl,
Eruma maattil yaeththi
Riding together on top of a buffalo!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Chorus :Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Vadugappatti aiyyaath durai vaaraandi kadhava thora
Vadugappatti's respectable sir is coming, open the door!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Eruma maattu melae yaeri varaan road-u melae
He comes riding atop a buffalo on the road!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Chorus :Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
Chorus: The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu
The day has arrived to beat the drums!
Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu
The person has arrived to tie the sacred thread!
………………
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful, high-energy rural folk song from 'Megam Karuththirukku' (1987) celebrates the protagonist's impending marriage. Sung with earthy humor by Malaysia Vasudevan, the groom humorously boasts about his arrival from Vadugappatti riding on a buffalo, announcing that the wedding day and festivities have finally arrived. He imagines the excitement of the wedding night and lightheartedly pokes fun at the local gossip about a dark-complexioned groom marrying a fair bride. The song captures the joyous rustic charm, banter, and romantic anticipation surrounding traditional rural Tamil weddings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Ethukai (Second-letter rhyming)
“Melam kotta naal vanthaachchu / Thaali katta aal vanthaachchu”
The second letters 'lu' in 'Melam' and 'li' in 'Thaali' create a rhythmic internal harmony commonly used in folk lyrics.
Euphemism / Metaphor
“Naan vilakka anaichcha pinnaalae / Veettu paadam padikka”
'Veettu paadam padikka' (doing homework) is used as a humorous folk euphemism for intimacy on the wedding night.
Contrast / Imagery
“Karuppanukku sevaththa ponnu / Oorukkul irukkuthu pechchu”
Contrasting dark and fair complexions ('Karuppan' and 'Sevaththa ponnu') to highlight village gossip and romantic pairing.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the music director duo Manoj-Gyan, who were prominent in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s. Sung by Malaysia Vasudevan, whose booming rustic voice became synonymous with earthy, humorous folk tracks in Tamil films during this era.
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