Velmurugan voices a henpecked husband in ‘Adikira Pondaati’ from the album ‘Glassmates.’ Lyricist Seerkali Sirpi and composer Prithivy craft a rustic, high-energy track about marital friction. The song uses exaggerated humor to frame alcohol as an escape from domestic disputes.
Released: July 7, 2023
Adikira Pondaati
V.M. Mahalingam | Velmurugan • From “Glassmates”
Adikira Pondaati Lyrics Translation (from “Glassmates”)
Seerkali Sirpi contrasts marital bonds with alcohol’s liberating effect in lines like ‘three knots of marriage, freedom is gone.’ Velmurugan’s character justifies drinking as a civic duty, claiming abstinence harms government revenue. The lyrics employ satire to address male grievances without vilifying wives.
Adikkira PondattiMy wife hits me.
Nadutheruvula NippattiShe stops me right in the middle of the street.
Sarakka PottaaleWhenever I’ve had a ‘br#w’,
Thookurada Thuppaakkishe comes at me with a dangerous vibe!
HaiyaiyoOh my goodness!
Adithadi KalattaWith all these brawls and commotions,
Aambalana Vilattaare men just a plaything?
Pombalainga Kaikku EllamIn the hands of these women,
Naanga Enna Remote-Ahare we nothing more than remote controls?
Un Santhosam PathalanaIf your happiness isn’t enough,
Oothu Oru Glassujust pour yourself another glass.
Un Pondatti SandaiyellamAll those fights with your wife,
Thattivudu Thoosujust brush them off like dust.
Thanniya PottaalaeOnce you’ve had a drink,
Thathuvatha Pesustart talking about philosophy.
Naama Oru Naalu KudikaattiIf we don’t drink for four days,
Govrnmentukkae Lossuit’s a loss for the government!
Adikkira PondattiMy wife hits me.
Nadutheruvula NippattiShe stops me right in the middle of the street.
Sarakka PottaaleWhenever I’ve had a ‘br#w’,
Thookurada Thuppaakkishe comes at me with a dangerous vibe!
Adithadi KalattaWith all these brawls and commotions,
Aambalana Vilattaare men just a plaything?
Pombalainga Kaikku EllamIn the hands of these women,
Naanga Enna Remote-Ahare we nothing more than remote controls?
Uyirukku KedunaalumEven if it’s bad for our lives,
Oothikkuvom Naangawe’ll keep on drinking.
AamaYes, indeed.
Saavukku BayapadathaWe’re ‘warriors’ who aren’t afraid
Sathriyan Thaan Thaangaof death itself.
Enga SabathaDon’t try to challenge
Vangathinga Neengaour solemn oath.
Evanum Buthan IllaNo one here is a ‘Buddha’,
Moodikittu Pongaso just keep quiet and go away.
Manusan VaazhkaiyilullaIn this human life of ours,
Ennada Niranthiramwhat’s actually permanent, man?
Usira PonaOnce your life is gone,
Un Pera Maranthurumeveryone will forget your name.
Thatthuvam MaamaThat’s the philosophy, ‘uncle’!
Moonu MudichaalaeOnce those ‘three knots’ of marriage are tied,
Pochuda Suthanthiramfreedom is gone for good.
Thanni PottaaleWhen you’ve had a drink,
Ellame Paranthirumeverything just flies away.
Podu Machaan PoduPour it, ‘buddy’, pour it!
Idha PottaathaanOnly when we have this,
Ullara Thaarmaarudoes it get wild inside!
Adikkira PondattiMy wife hits me.
Nadutheruvula NippattiShe stops me right in the middle of the street.
Sarakka PottaaleWhenever I’ve had a ‘br#w’,
Thookurada Thuppaakkishe comes at me with a dangerous vibe!
Adithadi KalattaWith all these brawls and commotions,
Aambalana Vilattaare men just a plaything?
Pombalainga Kaikku EllamIn the hands of these women,
Naanga Enna Remote-Ahare we nothing more than remote controls?
Insta FacebookilTime is just flying by
Oduthada Kaalamon ‘Instagram’ and ‘Facebook’.
Sela Thaavaniya ThediI’m searching for traditional ‘sarees’ and ‘scarves’,
Paartha Kaanombut they’re nowhere to be found.
Sleeveless Low NeckilDoes honor really vanish because of
Povadha Maanam‘sleeveless’ or ‘low-neck’ outfits?
Kudiyila PoyidumaDoes it disappear just because of a drink?
Idhula Enna NyaayamWhere’s the justice in that?
Appadisollu MaappillaWell said, my friend!
Manasu ValikkuWhen our hearts are in pain,
Konjondu Kudikkuromwe have a little drink.
Naalu KizhamaiyaWe celebrate four days of the week
Kondaadi Anuppuromand send them on their way.
Vaara KadasiyaWe’re calling out for the
Va Vaa Nnu Azhaikkurom‘weekend’ to hurry up and arrive.
Gandhi JayanthiWhen ‘Gandhi’s Birthday’ arrives,
Vandhaale Thavikkuromwe truly suffer.
Beeru Sema Joru‘B#er’ is really the best!
Idhu Illatti VaazhkaiyaeWithout it, life is just
Bore Boreso boring.
Appadi PoduThat’s it, hit it!
Haiyaiyo PondattiOh my goodness, my wife!
Adikka Vara NippattiShe’s coming to hit me, so stop her.
Sarakka PottaaleWhenever I’ve had a ‘br#w’,
Thookurada Thuppaakkishe comes at me with a dangerous vibe!
Adithadi KalattaWith all these brawls and commotions,
Aambalana Vilattaare men just a plaything?
Pombalainga Kaikku EllamIn the hands of these women,
Naanga Enna Remote-Ahare we nothing more than remote controls?
Santhosam PathalanaIf your happiness isn’t enough,
Oothu Oru Glassujust pour yourself another glass.
Un Pondatti SandaiyellamAll those fights with your wife,
Thattivudu Thoosujust brush them off like dust.
Cutting Ah Potta NaanOnce I’ve had a ‘small peg’,
Kannadasan Case-UhI become a poetic soul like ‘poet Kannadasan’.
Naama Oru Naalu KudikaalanaaIf we don’t drink for four days,
Govrnmentukkae Lossu Baait’s a loss for the government, man!
Innandra AvaWhat’s she saying now?
Adikira Pondaati Music Video
The ‘Glassmates’ album provides a lyrics translation perspective on temporary solace through friendship and drink. Velmurugan’s performance highlights comedic exaggeration about gender dynamics. Understanding ‘Adikira Pondaati’ lyrics meaning reveals its role as a tongue-in-cheek anthem for strained marriages.