Govind Vasantha composes a raw folk anthem for the album Writer. Yugabharathi’s lyrics question life’s nature and social hypocrisy. The track features a chorus of powerful voices including Anthakudi Ilayaraja.
Released: December 21, 2021
Adi Adi
Anthakudi Ilayaraja | Govind Vasantha • From “Writer”
What is the meaning of Adi Adi Lyrics from Writer?
The singers question how life starts and ends. Yugabharathi writes that a wise person rejects the burden of ritualistic Kavadi. The lyrics also state that generational labor does not satisfy hunger.
Adiye Pombala PullaHey, you girl,
Adiye Ambala PullaHey, you boy.
Han Adi Adi Odambu EttadiCome on, dance, this body’s only eight spans long,
Aadi Padi Pozhuthum Kottu AdiSo dance, sing, and celebrate all through the day.
Nadiyathu Adangum VaraiyilUntil your inner river runs dry,
Nadagam Podunga Nalla PadiLive out this performance in style.
Uyiradhu Porandhathu EppadiHow is a life even born?
Kadaisiyil Mudivathu EppadiAnd how does it finally end?
Karanatha Arinja ManushanA man who knows the real reason,
Kavadi Thookkuvathu IllaiyathadiWon’t carry a ritual ‘Kavadi’ burden, my dear.
Thottathum Vittathum Ethanai Ponnunga Kanakku VekkalayaI haven’t kept count of the women I’ve touched and left,
Kottaiyum Pattaiyum Nethiyil Ittume Usuru ThangalayeAnd sacred ash on my forehead hasn’t made my life last.
Panjamum Vanjamum Engala Kolluthu Padikka PogalayeFamine and revenge are killing us, we never had a chance to learn,
Parambara Uzhaipula Pasiyum TheeralayeAnd for generations we’ve toiled, but our hunger’s never gone.
Adi Adi Odambu EttadiCome on, dance, this body’s only eight spans long,
Aadi Padi Pozhuthum Kottu AdiSo dance, sing, and celebrate all through the day.
Nadiyathu Adangum VaraiyilUntil your inner river runs dry,
Nadagam Podunga Nalla PadiLive out this performance in style.
Uyiradhu Porandhathu EppadiHow is a life even born?
Kadaisiyil Mudivathu EppadiAnd how does it finally end?
Karanatha Arinja ManushanA man who knows the real reason,
Kavadi Thookkuvathu IllaiyathadiWon’t carry a ritual ‘Kavadi’ burden, my dear.
Nattu Sarakkum Seema SarakkumLocal liquor, foreign liquor,
Potta Piragu OnnuIt’s all the same once it goes down.
Kattu Sirikku KundhanikkuThat wild girl, that charming one,
En Mela Than KannuShe only has eyes for me.
Ootta Veedu Onbathu VasalThis leaky house has nine gates,
Neeyum Nanum VeththuYou and I are just empty shells.
Maman Madiyil Sanji PadukkaTo just lean and sleep in my lover’s lap,
Venam Verai SoththuI don’t need any other wealth.
Nalu Kelama Nalla IrukkuFor a few days, everything seems fine,
Nattu Nelama Sonna VazhakkuBut speak on the nation’s state, and you’ll face a lawsuit.
Ooru Sanamum Onna IrukkuThe whole village is standing together,
Sapparathula YethudaSo why are you still pulling that temple chariot?
Kannadi Padhi Kalladi PadhiWe’re hit half by glass and half by stones,
Pattathu Nanga Niththamum YengaWe’re the ones suffering, longing day after day.
Sattunu Vanga Sangadam TheerkaCome quickly to end our misery,
Maru Porappa NeengaOr maybe you’ll come in your next life.
Adi Adi Odambu EttadiCome on, dance, this body’s only eight spans long,
Aadi Padi Pozhuthum Kottu AdiSo dance, sing, and celebrate all through the day.
Nadiyathu Adangum VaraiyilUntil your inner river runs dry,
Nadagam Podunga Nalla PadiLive out this performance in style.
Uyiradhu Porandhathu EppadiHow is a life even born?
Kadaisiyil Mudivathu EppadiAnd how does it finally end?
Karanatha Arinja ManushanA man who knows the real reason,
Kavadi Thookkuvathu IllaiyathadiWon’t carry a ritual ‘Kavadi’ burden, my dear.
Punniya Vanathu Pugazhu SerattumLet the fame of the virtuous grow,
Odhungi NillungadaNow all of you, step aside.
Pullaiyum Kuttiyum Kalamum VangidaLet the children and the youth take the stage,
Kavandhu PannungadaMake way for them now.
Ponadhu Pogatum Santhadhi VazhattumLet the past be the past, let the new generation thrive,
Moottaiya KattungadaSo pack up your old baggage.
Thalamurai Thalaiyedukka Padhaiya MathungadaAnd change the path so the future can rise.
Adi Adi Music Video
This song advocates for living authentically over blind tradition. The Adi Adi lyrics meaning reveals a call to seize the day. Find the Adi Adi lyrics translation for a deeper understanding.