Grandma Song Lyrics English Meaning – Sabdham | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi

Vaikom Vijayalakshmi’s voice catalogues terrifying sounds from Tamil folklore in “Grandma Song.” The track, from the album Sabdham, features actors Aadhi and Lakshmi Menon in a world built from ancestral fear. Lyricist Viveka and composer Thaman S create a soundscape of ghouls by wells and giants near palm trees.

Grandma Song Lyrics English Meaning – Sabdham | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
Released: June 10, 2025

Grandma Song

Vaikom Vijayalakshmi • From “Sabdham”

Lyricist
Viveka
Composer
Thaman S

Sabdham’s Grandma Song Lyrics Translation

Viveka’s lyrics list specific supernatural entities to create a shared cultural dread. A fire-mouthed ghoul, or “Kollivaai Pisaasu,” stands by a pond’s edge. Another line describes the giant spirit “Muniyaandi” as tall as two palm trees, giving the menace an immense physical presence.

Paazh Adanja KinathoramBy the edge of a ruined well,
Pei Adaiyum Puliyamarama demon haunts the tamarind tree.
Pannirendu ManiyaanaWhen it strikes twelve o’clock,
Soora Onnu Suthi Varuma fierce spirit comes circling around.
Kollivaai PisaasuA ‘Kollivaai Pisaasu’, a fire-mouthed ghoul,
Kulathu Mettil Ninnu Irukkumwill be standing on the bank of the pond.
Pilli Sooniyam YevalunnuTales of ‘Pilli Sooniyam’, or black magic and curses,
Pidari Kulunga Vaikkumwill make the hairs on your neck stand up.
Ammaavaasa Kumm IruttuIn the pitch-black darkness of a new moon,
Yaarum Illa Nadu Nisiin the dead of night when no one is around.
Karuppu Kaduvam PoonaA fierce black cat
Kannu Minna Oodi Varumwill come running with its eyes flashing.
Sambiraani VaasanaiyilIn the scent of ‘sambiraani’ incense,
Jallu Jallu Osai Varumyou’ll hear the sound of anklets jingling.
Retta Pana OsarathukkuReaching the height of two palm trees,
Yetta Nikkum Muniyaandithe spirit ‘Muniyaandi’ stands tall.
Masoodhi VaasalilaAt the entrance of the mosque,
Merandoodum Perunchattaana great demon will cause terror.
DeavalayathoramBy the side of the church,
Thimiri Varum Thee Paravaa ‘Thee Parava’, a fire bird, will burst forth.
Thee ParavaA fire bird.
Aandhai Alarum Satham EnnaWhat is that sound of the owl hooting?
Arana Oorum Satham EnnaWhat is that sound of the skink crawling?
Kottangal Koovum Satham EnnaWhat is that sound of the wood-owls calling?
Kulavi Paadum Satham EnnaWhat is that sound of the wasp humming?
Othaiyila Kaagam OnnuA lone crow,
Ongi Karaiyum Satham Ennawhat is that sound of its loud cawing?
Olaiyidum NariyodaWith the howling jackal,
Oyaadha Avala Satham Ennawhat is that sound of its endless sorrow?
Pallithaan Kathum SathamThe sound of the lizard chirping.
Pananjaala Kaathu SathamThe sound of wind in the palm grove.
Theru Naayin Ola SathamThe sound of the street dog’s howl.
Theriyaadha Yedho SathamSome unknown, mysterious sound.
Pullathaachi DhoorathulaA malevolent spirit in the distance,
Pulambi Azhum Sathamthe sound of its miserable crying.
Polikaala MaagaramA bull in its prime,
Pottu Kanaikkum Sathamthe sound of it suddenly neighing.
Kattuthari AadellaamAll the tethered goats,
Kalanchi Mulikkum Sathamthe sound of them waking up startled.
Kattoram Yaaro ThanSomeone by the riverbank,
Oppari Paadum Sathamthe sound of them singing a funeral dirge.
Kudukuduppakaaran SollumThis isn’t a trickster’s tale
Kurali Vithai Kadhai Illatold by a fortune-teller with his drum.
Pullaigalai BayangattumThis isn’t a boogeyman story
Boochaandi Kadhai Illameant to frighten children.
Andha Pulugan Avithu VidumThis isn’t a ghost story
Aavi Kadhai Illacooked up by some liar.
Vikramadhithyan SonnaThis isn’t the ‘Vedalam’ story
Vedhaala Kadhai Illathat King Vikramadithyan told.
Velakku Thecha Boodham VarumThis isn’t Aladdin’s story,
Alavudhin Kadhai Illawhere a genie comes from a rubbed lamp.
Idhu Thandatti Kizhavi SollumThis is a unique story
Thaniyaana Kadhai Thaanetold by an old woman with heavy earrings.
Kadhai Thaane Kadhai ThaaneIt’s just a story, just a story.

Grandma Song Music Video

The song dismisses famous literary tales like those of Aladdin or Vikramadithyan. It asserts this story, coming from a grandmother, holds more authentic power. The “Grandma Song” lyrics translation presents a unique horror rooted in passed-down family folklore.