Vazhkayilae Kashtapattu
From Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai · 1989
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Neththu penja mazhaiyilae | In the rain that fell yesterday, |
| Innaikki mulaicha kaalaan | The mushroom that sprouted today, |
| Ennai paathu oru kelvi kettaalae | Looked at me and asked a question. |
| Naan valartha sediyilae | In the plant that I nurtured, |
| Moonu ilai thulirkkala | Three leaves did not sprout, |
| Ennai paathu oru paattu sonnaalae | It looked at me and sang a song. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu | For all those who suffer hardships in life |
| Nondhavanukkellaam | And are deeply broken, |
| Thanjam adhu indha idandaa | This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend. |
| Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu | For anyone who stands high in intoxication |
| Paarppavanukkellaam | And observes the world, |
| Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa | Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend. |
| Male | |
| Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum | It makes even those who don't sing, sing, |
| Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum | It makes even those who don't dance, dance. |
| Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum | It makes even those who don't sing, sing, |
| Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum | It makes even those who don't dance, dance. |
| Aadi aadi adiyum vizhundhaa | Even if beatings fall while dancing around, |
| Adhu dhaan valikkaadhu | That alone will not cause pain, |
| Valichchaalum theriyaadhu | Even if it hurts, it won't be felt. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu | For all those who suffer hardships in life |
| Nondhavanukkellaam | And are deeply broken, |
| Thanjam adhu indha idandaa | This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend. |
| Male | |
| Thaavani potta en thanghachikku | For my younger sister who wore a half-saree, |
| Saelaiyai uduthi vitten | I draped a full saree, |
| Laavani paadi en thanghathukku | Singing folk ballads for my golden girl, |
| Thangha kaappaiyum pottu vitten | I even put golden bangles on her. |
| Andha kaiyaalae ennai adichaalum | Even if she hits me with that hand, |
| Yedhum oraikkaadhu adhu valikkaadhu | It won't affect me, nor will it hurt. |
| Oru sollaalae ennai adichaalae | But if she strikes me with a single word, |
| Vadu maaraadhu adhu maraiyaadhu | That scar won't heal, nor will it disappear. |
| Paasam nesam vesham vesham | Affection and love are all pretense and act, |
| Paadam kidaichaachu | I have learned the lesson, |
| Bandhangal poyaachu | Relationships are gone. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu | For all those who suffer hardships in life |
| Nondhavanukkellaam | And are deeply broken, |
| Thanjam adhu indha idandaa | This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend. |
| Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu | For anyone who stands high in intoxication |
| Paarppavanukkellaam | And observes the world, |
| Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa | Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend. |
| Male | |
| Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum | It makes even those who don't sing, sing, |
| Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum | It makes even those who don't dance, dance. |
| Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum | It makes even those who don't sing, sing, |
| Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum | It makes even those who don't dance, dance. |
| Aadi aadi adiyum vizhundhaa | Even if beatings fall while dancing around, |
| Adhu dhaan valikkaadhu | That alone will not cause pain, |
| Valichchaalum theriyaadhu | Even if it hurts, it won't be felt. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu | For all those who suffer hardships in life |
| Nondhavanukkellaam | And are deeply broken, |
| Thanjam adhu indha idandaa doi | This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend, oh! |
| Male | |
| Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa…. | Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa…. |
| Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa…. | Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa…. |
| Male | |
| Ponaal pogattum podaa endru | Saying 'let it go if it goes', |
| Paada naan oru kavignan illai | I am no poet to sing that. |
| Ragupathi raagava raajaaraam | Singing 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram', |
| Paada naan oru gandhiyum illai | I am no Gandhi either. |
| Male | |
| En katchi dhaan andru aatchiyilae | My party was in power back then, |
| Ippa edhirkatchi naan enga veettinilae | Now I am the opposition party in my own home. |
| En katchiyil indru yaarumillae | There is no one in my party today, |
| Andha thanghachiyin pakkam | There is no justice |
| Nyaayamillae | On that younger sister's side. |
| Kudumbham ingae katchiyaachi | Family here has turned into political parties, |
| Nadakkum raajaangam | Let the ruling kingdom that takes place |
| Nalamaagha vaazhattum | Live prosperously. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu | For all those who suffer hardships in life |
| Nondhavanukkellaam | And are deeply broken, |
| Thanjam adhu indha idandaa | This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend. |
| Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu | For anyone who stands high in intoxication |
| Paarppavanukkellaam | And observes the world, |
| Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa | Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend. |
| Male | |
| Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum | It makes even those who don't sing, sing, |
| Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum | It makes even those who don't dance, dance. |
| Thathunginathom | Thathunginathom |
| Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum | It makes even those who don't sing, sing, |
| Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum | It makes even those who don't dance, dance. |
| Aadi aadi adiyum vizhundhaa | Even if beatings fall while dancing around, |
| Adhu dhaan valikkaadhu | That alone will not cause pain, |
| Valichchaalum theriyaadhu | Even if it hurts, it won't be felt. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu | For all those who suffer hardships in life |
| Nondhavanukkellaam | And are deeply broken, |
| Thanjam adhu indha idandaa | This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend. |
| Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu | For anyone who stands high in intoxication |
| Paarppavanukkellaam | And observes the world, |
| Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa | Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend. |
நேத்து பேஞ்ச மழையிலே
இன்னைக்கி முளைச்ச காளான்
என்னை பார்த்து
ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டாளே
In the rain that fell yesterday,
The mushroom that sprouted today,
Looked at me and asked a question.
In the plant that I nurtured,
Three leaves did not sprout,
It looked at me and sang a song.
நான் வளர்த்த செடியிலே
மூணு இலை துளிர்க்கல
என்னை பார்த்து
ஒரு பாட்டு சொன்னாளே
For all those who suffer hardships in life
And are deeply broken,
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
And observes the world,
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
வாழ்க்கையில கஷ்டம் வந்து
நொந்தவனுக்கெல்லாம்
தஞ்சம் அது எந்த இடன்டா
போதையில ஏறி நின்னு
பார்ப்பவனுக்கெல்லாம்
ஞானம் இங்கு ஓடி வரும்டா
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Even if beatings fall while dancing around,
That alone will not cause pain,
Even if it hurts, it won't be felt.
பாடாதவனையும் பாட வைப்பேன்
ஆடாதவனையும் ஆட வைப்பேன்
பாடாதவனையும் பாட வைப்பேன்
ஆடாதவனையும் ஆட வைப்பேன்
For all those who suffer hardships in life
And are deeply broken,
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
ஆடி ஆடி அடியும் விழுந்தா
அதுதான் வலிக்காது
வலிச்சாலும் தெரியாது
வாழ்க்கையிலே கஷ்டம் வந்து......
நொந்தவனுக்கெல்லாம்
தஞ்சம் அது எந்த இடன்டா
For my younger sister who wore a half-saree,
I draped a full saree,
Singing folk ballads for my golden girl,
I even put golden bangles on her.
Even if she hits me with that hand,
It won't affect me, nor will it hurt.
But if she strikes me with a single word,
That scar won't heal, nor will it disappear.
Affection and love are all pretense and act,
I have learned the lesson,
Relationships are gone.
தாவணி போட்ட என் தங்கச்சிக்கு
சேலையை உடுத்திவிட்டேன்
லாவணி பாடி என் தங்கத்துக்கு
தங்க காப்பையும் போட்டுவிட்டேன்
For all those who suffer hardships in life
And are deeply broken,
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
And observes the world,
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
அந்த கையாலே என்னை அடிச்சாலும்
எதும் ஒரைக்காது அது வலிக்காது
ஒரு சொல்லாலே என்னை அடிச்சாளே
வடு மாறாது அது மறையாது
பாசம் நேசம் வேஷம் வேஷம்
பாடம் கிடச்சாச்சு
பந்தங்கள் போயாச்சு
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Even if beatings fall while dancing around,
That alone will not cause pain,
Even if it hurts, it won't be felt.
வாழ்க்கையில கஷ்டம் வந்து
நொந்தவனுக்கெல்லாம்
தஞ்சம் அது எந்த இடன்டா
போதையில ஏறி நின்னு
பார்ப்பவனுக்கெல்லாம்
ஞானம் இங்கு ஓடி வரும்டா
For all those who suffer hardships in life
And are deeply broken,
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend, oh!
பாடாதவனையும் பாட வைப்பேன்
ஆடாதவனையும் ஆட வைப்பேன்
பாடாதவனையும் பாட வைப்பேன்
ஆடாதவனையும் ஆட வைப்பேன்
Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
ஆடி ஆடி அடியும் விழுந்தா
அதுதான் வலிக்காது
வலிச்சாலும் தெரியாது
வாழ்க்கையிலே கஷ்டம் வந்து......
நொந்தவனுக்கெல்லாம்
தஞ்சம் அது எந்த இடன்டா
Saying 'let it go if it goes',
I am no poet to sing that.
Singing 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram',
I am no Gandhi either.
ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....
ஆஆ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ...ஆஅ....
ஆஆ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ...ஆஅ....
My party was in power back then,
Now I am the opposition party in my own home.
There is no one in my party today,
There is no justice
On that younger sister's side.
Family here has turned into political parties,
Let the ruling kingdom that takes place
Live prosperously.
போனால் போகட்டும் போடா என்று
பாட நான் ஒரு கவிஞன் இல்லை
ரகுபதி ராகவ ராஜாராம் பாட
நான் ஒரு காந்தியும் இல்லை...
For all those who suffer hardships in life
And are deeply broken,
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
And observes the world,
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
என் கட்சிதான்
அன்று ஆட்சியில்லை
இப்ப எதிர்கட்சி
நான் எங்க வீட்டினிலே
என் கட்சியில் இன்று யாருமில்லே
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Thathunginathom
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Even if beatings fall while dancing around,
That alone will not cause pain,
Even if it hurts, it won't be felt.
அந்த தங்கச்சியின்
பக்கம் நியாயமில்லே
குடும்பம் இங்கே கட்சியாச்சு
நடக்கும் ராஜாங்கம்
நலமாக வாழட்டும்
For all those who suffer hardships in life
And are deeply broken,
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
And observes the world,
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
வாழ்க்கையில கஷ்டம் வந்து
நொந்தவனுக்கெல்லாம்
தஞ்சம் அது எந்த இடன்டா
போதையில ஏறி நின்னு
பார்ப்பவனுக்கெல்லாம்
ஞானம் இங்கு ஓடி வரும்டா
பாடாதவனையும் பாட வைப்பேன்
ஆடாதவனையும் ஆட வைப்பேன்
பாடாதவனையும் பாட வைப்பேன்
ஆடாதவனையும் ஆட வைப்பேன்
ஆடி ஆடி அடியும் விழுந்தா
அதுதான் வலிக்காது
வலிச்சாலும் தெரியாது
வாழ்க்கையில கஷ்டம் வந்து
நொந்தவனுக்கெல்லாம்
தஞ்சம் அது எந்த இடன்டா
போதையில ஏறி நின்னு
பார்ப்பவனுக்கெல்லாம்
ஞானம் இங்கு ஓடி வரும்டா
Neththu penja mazhaiyilae
In the rain that fell yesterday,
Innaikki mulaicha kaalaan
The mushroom that sprouted today,
Ennai paathu oru kelvi kettaalae
Looked at me and asked a question.
Naan valartha sediyilae
In the plant that I nurtured,
Moonu ilai thulirkkala
Three leaves did not sprout,
Ennai paathu oru paattu sonnaalae
It looked at me and sang a song.
Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu
For all those who suffer hardships in life
Nondhavanukkellaam
And are deeply broken,
Thanjam adhu indha idandaa
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
Paarppavanukkellaam
And observes the world,
Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Aadi aadi adiyum vizhundhaa
Even if beatings fall while dancing around,
Adhu dhaan valikkaadhu
That alone will not cause pain,
Valichchaalum theriyaadhu
Even if it hurts, it won't be felt.
Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu
For all those who suffer hardships in life
Nondhavanukkellaam
And are deeply broken,
Thanjam adhu indha idandaa
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
Thaavani potta en thanghachikku
For my younger sister who wore a half-saree,
Saelaiyai uduthi vitten
I draped a full saree,
Laavani paadi en thanghathukku
Singing folk ballads for my golden girl,
Thangha kaappaiyum pottu vitten
I even put golden bangles on her.
Andha kaiyaalae ennai adichaalum
Even if she hits me with that hand,
Yedhum oraikkaadhu adhu valikkaadhu
It won't affect me, nor will it hurt.
Oru sollaalae ennai adichaalae
But if she strikes me with a single word,
Vadu maaraadhu adhu maraiyaadhu
That scar won't heal, nor will it disappear.
Paasam nesam vesham vesham
Affection and love are all pretense and act,
Paadam kidaichaachu
I have learned the lesson,
Bandhangal poyaachu
Relationships are gone.
Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu
For all those who suffer hardships in life
Nondhavanukkellaam
And are deeply broken,
Thanjam adhu indha idandaa
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
Paarppavanukkellaam
And observes the world,
Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Aadi aadi adiyum vizhundhaa
Even if beatings fall while dancing around,
Adhu dhaan valikkaadhu
That alone will not cause pain,
Valichchaalum theriyaadhu
Even if it hurts, it won't be felt.
Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu
For all those who suffer hardships in life
Nondhavanukkellaam
And are deeply broken,
Thanjam adhu indha idandaa doi
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend, oh!
Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Aah aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Ponaal pogattum podaa endru
Saying 'let it go if it goes',
Paada naan oru kavignan illai
I am no poet to sing that.
Ragupathi raagava raajaaraam
Singing 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram',
Paada naan oru gandhiyum illai
I am no Gandhi either.
En katchi dhaan andru aatchiyilae
My party was in power back then,
Ippa edhirkatchi naan enga veettinilae
Now I am the opposition party in my own home.
En katchiyil indru yaarumillae
There is no one in my party today,
Andha thanghachiyin pakkam
There is no justice
Nyaayamillae
On that younger sister's side.
Kudumbham ingae katchiyaachi
Family here has turned into political parties,
Nadakkum raajaangam
Let the ruling kingdom that takes place
Nalamaagha vaazhattum
Live prosperously.
Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu
For all those who suffer hardships in life
Nondhavanukkellaam
And are deeply broken,
Thanjam adhu indha idandaa
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
Paarppavanukkellaam
And observes the world,
Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Thathunginathom
Thathunginathom
Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum
It makes even those who don't sing, sing,
Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum
It makes even those who don't dance, dance.
Aadi aadi adiyum vizhundhaa
Even if beatings fall while dancing around,
Adhu dhaan valikkaadhu
That alone will not cause pain,
Valichchaalum theriyaadhu
Even if it hurts, it won't be felt.
Vaazhkkaiyilae kashtam vandhu
For all those who suffer hardships in life
Nondhavanukkellaam
And are deeply broken,
Thanjam adhu indha idandaa
This place is the ultimate refuge, my friend.
Bodhaiyila yeri ninnu
For anyone who stands high in intoxication
Paarppavanukkellaam
And observes the world,
Nyaanam ingu odi varumdaa
Wisdom will come running to them here, my friend.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses the philosophical lamentation and heartbreak of a protagonist who feels deeply betrayed by family, specifically his sister whom he raised with immense love and care. He turns to alcohol as a temporary refuge from the painful realities of life, observing that physical pain is far easier to endure than the emotional wounds inflicted by harsh words from loved ones. The lyrics mix philosophical cynicism with humor and political metaphors, depicting family dynamics as political rivalries where he has lost power.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Monothongal Second-letter Rhyme)
“Neththu penja mazhaiyilae / Innaikki mulaicha kaalaan”
Rhyming of the second character across lines, such as 'Neththu' and 'Innaikki' or 'Paadaadhavanaiyum' and 'Aadaadhavanaiyum'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Paadaadhavanaiyum paadavaikkum / Aadaadhavanaiyum aada vaikkum”
Matching sound endings at the end of consecutive lines, such as 'paadavaikkum' and 'aadavaikkum'.
Metaphor & Political Allegory
“En katchi dhaan andru aatchiyilae / Ippa edhirkatchi naan enga veettinilae”
Comparing family conflicts and power dynamics inside the household to ruling and opposition political parties.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Andha kaiyaalae ennai adichaalum... Oru sollaalae ennai adichaalae”
Contrasting physical wounds caused by hands with emotional wounds caused by words.
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Trivia
The film 'Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai' (1989) stars Sathyaraj in the lead role, directed by P. Vasu with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The track portrays Sathyaraj's signature style of blending tragic emotional beats with lighthearted drunken philosophy.
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