Chenna Vaannaa Lyrics English Meaning | Appu Vi Std | Anthony Daasan | Mani Amudhavan
Anthony Daasan delivers raw folk energy in ‘Chenna Vaannaa’ from the album Appu Vi Std. Lyricist Mani Amudhavan and composer Allen Vijay create a high-energy welcome anthem. The track pulses with Chennai’s chaotic rhythm and inclusive spirit.
Released: September 23, 2024
Chenna Vaannaa
Anthony Daasan | Mani Amudhavan • From “Appu Vi Std”
Lyricist
Mani Amudhavan
Composer
Allen Vijay
Appu Vi Std’s Chenna Vaannaa Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Mani Amudhavan rejects social divisions: ‘Whether upper-class or lower-class, we aren’t used to seeing such ranks.’ Anthony Daasan confronts displacement: ‘My land was snatched, eyes tearing up, I stand roadside.’ The lyrics balance celebration with struggle.
Chenna VaannaaWelcome to Chennai.
Nee Yaararundha EnnaIt doesn’t matter who you are.
You Welcome KannaYou’re welcome, dear ‘Kanna’.
Namma GaanaThis is our ‘Gana’ (local folk music).
Vaa Dola ThatumCome as the ‘Dola’ (drum) beats,
Un Life Um Sync AagumnaYour life will sync up too.
Avaa MelannaaluWhether they’re upper-class,
Ivaa KeezhanaaluOr they’re lower-class,
Nanga Paathu Pazhakkam IllaiWe aren’t used to seeing such divisions.
Ada Vaa GopaluHey, come on Gopal,
Polam Beach MaaluLet’s go to the beach and the mall.
Vaazhum Naalu SmalluThe days we live are few.
Hey Vaa Poda BigiluHey, blow your whistle,
Podadha CiviluDon’t act all refined.
Ada Enga Mela Enna FouluHey, what fault do you find in us?
Yei Enga Chennai TamiluOur Chennai Tamil
Adangaadha ThimiluIs an untamable pride.
Nee Vachukinaa Aava DumeeluIf you mess with us, it’ll end with a clash!
Palichunnu Chennai MinnaWhen Chennai shines bright,
Polachome Naanga ThaaneWe’re the ones who survived.
Alukunnu Engalathaan Verati VeesuriyeYou treat us like dirt and throw us away,
Oru Naal Enga Koralum KekkumBut one day, our voices will be heard.
Appa Theerum Enga YekkamThen our longing will finally end.
Varumai Thaandi Jeyichu KaattumWe’ll overcome poverty and prove we can win.
Nikkadhu Enga OotamOur journey won’t ever stop.
Dai En Manna PudungiHey, you snatched my land,
En Kannu KalangiMy eyes are tearing up,
Naan Nikkirene Roatoram ThaaneAnd I’m standing right here on the roadside.
Naan Odi ThirinchaWhere I used to run around,
Naan Paadi ThirinchaWhere I used to sing around,
En Veeta Vittu Porene NaaneI’m leaving my own home now.
Chenna VaannaaWelcome to Chennai.
Nee Yaararundha EnnaIt doesn’t matter who you are.
You Welcome KannaYou’re welcome, dear ‘Kanna’.
Namma GaanaThis is our ‘Gana’ (local folk music).
Vaa Dola ThatumCome as the ‘Dola’ (drum) beats,
Un Life Um Sync AagumnaYour life will sync up too.
Avaa MelannaaluWhether they’re upper-class,
Ivaa KeezhanaaluOr they’re lower-class,
Nanga Paathu Pazhakkam IllaiWe aren’t used to seeing such divisions.
Ada Vaa GopaluHey, come on Gopal,
Polam Beach MaaluLet’s go to the beach and the mall.
Vaazhum Naalu SmalluThe days we live are few.
Hey Vaa Poda BigiluHey, blow your whistle,
Podadha CiviluDon’t act all refined.
Ada Enga Mela Enna FouluHey, what fault do you find in us?
Yei Enga Chennai TamiluOur Chennai Tamil
Adangaadha ThimiluIs an untamable pride.
Nee Vachukinaa Aava DumeeluIf you mess with us, it’ll end with a clash!
The Appu Vi Std album showcases resilience against hardship through defiant hope. Understanding Chenna Vaannaa lyrics meaning reveals both pride in local culture and protest against injustice. Tamil pride remains untamable despite displacement.
