Vettu Vedipom
From Anney Anney · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Anney Anney1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom haa | We will invite with betel leaf and nut, haa |
| Chorus | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom | We will invite with betel leaf and nut |
| Male | |
| Vandhirukkum sambandhiya | The in-laws who have arrived |
| Sandhiyila niruthi | Making them stand at the junction |
| Oththa vedi patha vechu | Lighting a single firecracker |
| Sada pada sadavena | Making a crackling noise |
| Chorus | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom | We will invite with betel leaf and nut |
| Male | |
| Raasaa payala pethedutha thagappaa | Oh father who gave birth to a prince-like son! |
| Rosaa malaraa ponnirukku segappaa | The girl is like a red rose flower with a golden complexion! |
| Raasaa payala pethedutha thagappaa | Oh father who gave birth to a prince-like son! |
| Rosaa malaraa ponnirukku segappaa | The girl is like a red rose flower with a golden complexion! |
| Veettukku adangiya marumaga thaanae | She is indeed a modest daughter-in-law obedient to the house |
| Yaethukka venum neenga | You must accept her |
| Chorus | |
| Aamaa neenga mayakkipputteenga | Yes, you have completely charmed us |
| Manasula edatha pudichupputteenga | You have captured a place in our hearts |
| Male | |
| Aadi azhaippom… aa… aa… aa… aa… | We will invite by dancing... ah... ah... ah... ah... |
| Aadi azhaippom paadi kalippom | We will invite by dancing and rejoice by singing |
| Aanai idunga odi ozhaipom | Give us orders, and we will run and toil |
| Vandhadhum vandhanam | Salutations upon arrival |
| Sandhadham suda chuda | Always served piping hot |
| Male | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom | We will invite with betel leaf and nut |
| Male | |
| Vandhirukkum sambandhiya | The in-laws who have arrived |
| Sandhiyila niruthi | Making them stand at the junction |
| Oththa vedi patha vechu | Lighting a single firecracker |
| Sada pada sadavena | Making a crackling noise |
| Chorus | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom | We will invite with betel leaf and nut |
| Male | |
| Maala melam ithanaiyum enakkaa | Are all these garlands and traditional drums for me? |
| Naan thaan ingae vandhadhenna idhukkaa | Did I come here for all this? |
| Maala melam ithanaiyum enakkaa | Are all these garlands and traditional drums for me? |
| Naan thaan ingae vandhadhenna idhukkaa | Did I come here for all this? |
| Paanaiyil irukkura pazhaiyadha thinnu | Eating the leftover fermented rice in the pot |
| Paayila paduthaa podhum | And sleeping on a simple mat is enough for me |
| Chorus | |
| Sambandhi yenga salichukkureenga | In-law, why are you feeling tired or hesitant? |
| Perumaiya yenga korachukkureenga | Why are you diminishing your own honor? |
| Male | |
| Veedu irukku… ae… ae… ae… ae… | There is a home... ae... ae... ae... ae... |
| Veedu irukku vaasal irukku | There is a home, there is a courtyard |
| Ezhai nadathum vaazhkkai edhukku | Why lead a life of poverty? |
| Neenga thaan vandha naal nalla naal suda chuda | The day you arrived is a auspicious day, fresh and warm |
| Male | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom | We will invite with betel leaf and nut |
| Male | |
| Vandhirukkum sambandhiya | The in-laws who have arrived |
| Sandhiyila niruthi | Making them stand at the junction |
| Oththa vedi patha vechu | Lighting a single firecracker |
| Sada pada sadavena | Making a crackling noise |
| Chorus | |
| Vaettu vedippom | We will burst crackers |
| Paattu padippom | We will sing songs |
| Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom | We will invite with betel leaf and nut |
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம் ஹா
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut, haa
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம்
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
வந்திருக்கும் சம்பந்திய
சந்தியில நிறுத்தி
ஒத்த வெடி பத்த வச்சு
சடபட சடவென
The in-laws who have arrived
Making them stand at the junction
Lighting a single firecracker
Making a crackling noise
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம்
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
ராசா பையல பெத்தெடுத்த தகப்பா
ரோசா மலரா பொண்ணிருக்கும் செகப்பா
ராசா பையல பெத்தெடுத்த தகப்பா
ரோசா மலரா பொண்ணிருக்கும் செகப்பா
வீட்டுக்கு அடங்கிய மருமக தானே
ஏத்துக்க வேணும் நீங்க
Oh father who gave birth to a prince-like son!
The girl is like a red rose flower with a golden complexion!
Oh father who gave birth to a prince-like son!
The girl is like a red rose flower with a golden complexion!
She is indeed a modest daughter-in-law obedient to the house
You must accept her
ஆமா நீங்க மயக்கிப்புட்டீங்க
மனசுல எடத்த புடிச்சுப்புட்டீங்க
Yes, you have completely charmed us
You have captured a place in our hearts
ஆடி அழைப்போம்... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
ஆடி அழைப்போம் பாடி களிப்போம்
ஆணை இடுங்க ஓடி ஒழைப்போம்
வந்ததும் வந்தனம்
சந்ததம் சுடச் சுட
We will invite by dancing... ah... ah... ah... ah...
We will invite by dancing and rejoice by singing
Give us orders, and we will run and toil
Salutations upon arrival
Always served piping hot
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம்
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
வந்திருக்கும் சம்பந்திய
சந்தியில நிறுத்தி
ஒத்த வெடி பத்த வச்சு
சடபட சடவென
The in-laws who have arrived
Making them stand at the junction
Lighting a single firecracker
Making a crackling noise
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம்
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
மால மேளம் இத்தனையும் எனக்கா
நான்தான் இங்கே வந்ததென்ன இதுக்கா
மால மேளம் இத்தனையும் எனக்கா
நான்தான் இங்கே வந்ததென்ன இதுக்கா
பானையில் இருக்குற பழையதத் தின்னு
பாயில படுத்தா போதும்
Are all these garlands and traditional drums for me?
Did I come here for all this?
Are all these garlands and traditional drums for me?
Did I come here for all this?
Eating the leftover fermented rice in the pot
And sleeping on a simple mat is enough for me
சம்மந்தி ஏங்க சலிச்சுக்குறீங்க
பெருமைய ஏங்க கொறச்சுக்குறீங்க
In-law, why are you feeling tired or hesitant?
Why are you diminishing your own honor?
வீடு இருக்கு... ஏ... ஏ... ஏ... ஏ...
வீடு இருக்கு வாசல் இருக்கு
ஏழை நடந்தால் வாழ்க்கை எதுக்கு
நீங்கதான் வந்த நாள் நல்ல நாள் சுடச் சுட
There is a home... ae... ae... ae... ae...
There is a home, there is a courtyard
Why lead a life of poverty?
The day you arrived is a auspicious day, fresh and warm
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம்
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
வந்திருக்கும் சம்பந்திய
சந்தியில நிறுத்தி
ஒத்த வெடி பத்த வச்சு
சடபட சடவென
The in-laws who have arrived
Making them stand at the junction
Lighting a single firecracker
Making a crackling noise
வேட்டு வெடிப்போம்
பாட்டு படிப்போம்
வெத்தல பாக்கு வச்சு அழைப்போம்
We will burst crackers
We will sing songs
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom haa
We will invite with betel leaf and nut, haa
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Vandhirukkum sambandhiya
The in-laws who have arrived
Sandhiyila niruthi
Making them stand at the junction
Oththa vedi patha vechu
Lighting a single firecracker
Sada pada sadavena
Making a crackling noise
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Raasaa payala pethedutha thagappaa
Oh father who gave birth to a prince-like son!
Rosaa malaraa ponnirukku segappaa
The girl is like a red rose flower with a golden complexion!
Raasaa payala pethedutha thagappaa
Oh father who gave birth to a prince-like son!
Rosaa malaraa ponnirukku segappaa
The girl is like a red rose flower with a golden complexion!
Veettukku adangiya marumaga thaanae
She is indeed a modest daughter-in-law obedient to the house
Yaethukka venum neenga
You must accept her
Aamaa neenga mayakkipputteenga
Yes, you have completely charmed us
Manasula edatha pudichupputteenga
You have captured a place in our hearts
Aadi azhaippom… aa… aa… aa… aa…
We will invite by dancing... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Aadi azhaippom paadi kalippom
We will invite by dancing and rejoice by singing
Aanai idunga odi ozhaipom
Give us orders, and we will run and toil
Vandhadhum vandhanam
Salutations upon arrival
Sandhadham suda chuda
Always served piping hot
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Vandhirukkum sambandhiya
The in-laws who have arrived
Sandhiyila niruthi
Making them stand at the junction
Oththa vedi patha vechu
Lighting a single firecracker
Sada pada sadavena
Making a crackling noise
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Maala melam ithanaiyum enakkaa
Are all these garlands and traditional drums for me?
Naan thaan ingae vandhadhenna idhukkaa
Did I come here for all this?
Maala melam ithanaiyum enakkaa
Are all these garlands and traditional drums for me?
Naan thaan ingae vandhadhenna idhukkaa
Did I come here for all this?
Paanaiyil irukkura pazhaiyadha thinnu
Eating the leftover fermented rice in the pot
Paayila paduthaa podhum
And sleeping on a simple mat is enough for me
Sambandhi yenga salichukkureenga
In-law, why are you feeling tired or hesitant?
Perumaiya yenga korachukkureenga
Why are you diminishing your own honor?
Veedu irukku… ae… ae… ae… ae…
There is a home... ae... ae... ae... ae...
Veedu irukku vaasal irukku
There is a home, there is a courtyard
Ezhai nadathum vaazhkkai edhukku
Why lead a life of poverty?
Neenga thaan vandha naal nalla naal suda chuda
The day you arrived is a auspicious day, fresh and warm
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Vandhirukkum sambandhiya
The in-laws who have arrived
Sandhiyila niruthi
Making them stand at the junction
Oththa vedi patha vechu
Lighting a single firecracker
Sada pada sadavena
Making a crackling noise
Vaettu vedippom
We will burst crackers
Paattu padippom
We will sing songs
Vethala paakku vechu azhaippom
We will invite with betel leaf and nut
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This festive song celebrates a traditional Tamil wedding welcome full of rural warmth, affection, and hospitality. The hosts eagerly welcome the bridegroom's side with firecrackers, music, betel leaves, and hearty meals. They praise the groom's father for raising a fine son and present the bride as a respectful, beautiful young woman who has won everyone's hearts. In turn, the visiting relative humbly expresses that simple living without lavish fanfare is sufficient, but the hosts insist on giving them the highest respect and hospitality, declaring that their arrival brings prosperity and happiness to the household.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Vaettu vedippom / Paattu padippom”
Matching second consonants across lines created a rhythmic cadence ('Vaettu' / 'Paattu' / 'Vethala').
Monae (First letter/sound alliteration)
“Aadi azhaippom paadi kalippom / Aanai idunga odi ozhaipom”
Matching initial consonant sounds in words across lines ('Aadi' / 'Aanai').
Oonomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi)
“Sada pada sadavena”
The phrase 'Sada pada' mimics the sound of firecrackers bursting sequentially.
Simile (Upamanat)
“Rosaa malaraa ponnirukku segappaa”
Comparing the bride's grace and beauty directly to a red rose flower.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary lyricist Vaali for the 1983 Tamil movie 'Anney Anney', the song captures authentic rural Tamil wedding customs, including welcoming in-laws with betel leaves (Vethala paakku) and bursting crackers at the village square.
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