A.G. Rathnamala and G.K. Venkatesh perform ‘Aandavan Namakku’ from the album Jathagam. Lyricist T.K. Sundara Vadhyar and composer R. Govarthanam create a spirited debate on wealth versus contentment through conversational verses.
Aandavan Namakku
A. G. Rathnamala | G. K. Venkatesh • From “Jathagam”
Jathagam’s Aandavan Namakku Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Rathnamala counters Venkatesh’s argument for modest means, declaring money commands godlike reverence in society. Venkatesh insists excessive assets bring sleepless nights marked by debt anxiety and fear of enemies.
Aandavan Namakku AlakkuraWhat the Almighty measures out for us
Alavukku Mele EdhuvumAnything beyond that limit
Vendam Vendam VendamNo thanks, no thanks, no thanks
Vendave VendamI definitely don’t want it
Avan Alakkura AlavukkumBetween what He measures out
Aasaikkum Veghu DhooramAnd our desires, there’s a vast distance
Oru Ambatharavathu AayiramJust a mere fifty thousand
Aasthi Irundha PodhumIn assets would be enough
Avan Alakkura AlavukkumBetween what He measures out
Aasaikkum Veghu DhooramAnd our desires, there’s a vast distance
Oru Ambatharavathu AayiramJust a mere fifty thousand
Aasthi Irundha PodhumIn assets would be enough
Adache Poo Ennadi Konjama KekkuraPfft, get lost! Why are you asking for so little?
Aamaamaa Rombha ThaanYeah, right! Like it’s a huge amount
Kuduthutaappla PaakuraThat He’s already handed over!
Aasthi Adhigam Irundha NamakkuIf we had excessive wealth
Asandhu Varuma ThookkamWould deep sleep ever really come?
Aasthi Adhigam Irundha NamakkuIf we had excessive wealth
Asandhu Varuma ThookkamWould deep sleep ever really come?
Avangkodukanum Ivangkodukkanum“Must pay him, must pay her”
Aahaa Engira YekkamThat constant anxiety crying “Oh no!”
Avangkodukanum Ivangkodukkanum“Must pay him, must pay her”
Aahaa Engira YekkamThat constant anxiety crying “Oh no!”
Namakku Vendave Vendave VendamWe definitely, definitely don’t want that
Aandavan Namakku AlakkuraWhat the Almighty measures out for us
Alavukku Mele EdhuvumAnything beyond that limit
Vendam Vendam VendamNo thanks, no thanks, no thanks
Vendave VendamI definitely don’t want it
Panamullavan DeivaminnuThe rich man is a God
Paniyadhu Indha BoomiThat’s how this world bows down
Panamullavan DeivaminnuThe rich man is a God
Paniyadhu Indha BoomiThat’s how this world bows down
Panathodu Perumai TherinjaIf you knew the glory of money
Badhilu Solla Matte SaamiYou wouldn’t argue like this, Sir
Venumae Venumae VenumaeI want it, want it, want it
Sothu Pathu Venumae Venumae VenumaeWealth and assets, I want it, want it, want it
Panakarangha Padugira ThollaThe troubles that rich people suffer
Paartha Theriyadhu Veliyae Paartha TheriyadhuYou can’t see them just looking from the outside
Panakarangha Padugira ThollaThe troubles that rich people suffer
Paartha Theriyadhu Veliyae Paartha TheriyadhuYou can’t see them just looking from the outside
Pala Vidha Varigalum Seluthanum AdhukkuThey have to pay all sorts of taxes
Badhil Solla MudiyathuYou can’t even answer for it all
Pagaigalum Avndhu SerumEnemies will come and gather
Manasilae Bayamae OliyaadhuFear won’t vanish from the mind
Pagaigalum Avndhu SerumEnemies will come and gather
Manasilae Bayamae OliyaadhuFear won’t vanish from the mind
Panantharavidil Ivan LobiyengindraIf you don’t pay up, they say “He’s a miser”
Pattam Thavaradhu Namakku Pattam ThavaraadhuThat title won’t miss us, it surely won’t miss
Thuttukaarane Kettikaaran AvanThe guy with the cash is the smart one
Sollukku EdhirillaeThere’s no opposing his word
Thuttukaarane Kettikaaran AvanThe guy with the cash is the smart one
Sollukku EdhirillaeThere’s no opposing his word
Thuraithanam Pesida Azhaippugal AngaeInvitations to speak with authority
Kuviyum KanakkillaeWill pile up beyond counting
Thuttu Ullavan SughavaasiThe one with money lives the good life
Thuttu Vullavan SughavasiThe one with money lives the good life
Avanukku Thunbam Edhum IllaeHe has no sorrows at all
Kaiyil Thuttillame Kudumbam NadatharathuRunning a family without cash in hand
Pengalukku ThollaeIs torture for the women
Veetillae Pengalukku ThollaeTorture for the women at home
Adhanaale Venumae Venumae VenumaeThat’s why I want it, want it, want it
Sothu Pathu Venumae Venumae VenumaeWealth and assets, I want it, want it, want it
Aandavan Namakku Music Video
This unresolved philosophical clash makes the Aandavan Namakku lyrics translation valuable for examining Tamil film music’s treatment of material ambition versus spiritual peace.