Santhosh Narayanan’s ‘Buffoon’ album features ‘Madichu Vecha Vethala,’ with Raja Gurusamy’s lyrics framing rustic folk energy. Anthakudi Ilayaraja’s vocals amplify the track’s earthy celebration of formidable allure.
Released: April 8, 2022
Madichu Vecha Vethala
Anthakudi Ilayaraja | Santhosh Narayanan • From “Buffoon”
Madichu Vecha Vethala Lyrics Translation – Buffoon Soundtrack
Raja Gurusamy compares the woman to a folded betel leaf, noting ‘even after crushing it now, it’s still not enough.’ The snake-haired Mangamma metaphor underscores dangerous charm through traditional dance imagery.
Nalana NalanaFour cents, four cents.
Ettana EttanaEight cents, eight cents.
Nalana Pottu KariShe’s a woman with a four-cent ‘pottu’ ‘bindi’.
Na Potta Mettu KariShe’s a woman who dances to the ‘mettu’ ‘tune’ I set.
Ettana Pottu KariShe’s a woman with an eight-cent ‘pottu’ ‘bindi’.
Yeththi Kuthum Atta KariShe’s a woman who moves with an intense ‘atta’ ‘folk dance’ step.
Oththa Rooba Pottu KariShe’s a woman with a one-rupee ‘pottu’ ‘bindi’.
Meththa Pola Meny KariShe’s a woman with skin as soft as a mattress.
Oththa Rooba Pottu KariShe’s a woman with a one-rupee ‘pottu’ ‘bindi’.
Meththa Pola Meny KariShe’s a woman with skin as soft as a mattress.
Ati Matichchu Vachcha VethalaHey, you’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Nalla Itichchum Koota Pathalaeven after crushing it well, it’s still not enough.
Ati Matichchu Vachcha VethalaHey, you’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Ipo Itichchum Koota Pathalaeven after crushing it now, it’s still not enough.
Ati Matichchu Vachcha VethalaHey, you’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Ipo Itichchum Koota Pathalaeven after crushing it now, it’s still not enough.
Ati Matichchu Vachcha VethalaHey, you’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Ipo Itichchum Koota Pathalaeven after crushing it now, it’s still not enough.
Ati Matichchu Vachcha VethalaHey, you’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Ipo Itichchum Koota Pathala Heyeven after crushing it now, it’s still not enough, hey!
Is ItIs it?
Sarappambu SataiyazhakiShe’s a beauty with hair like a coiled snake,
Mangammashe’s Mangamma.
MangammaMangamma.
Ava Azhakula Than Antha MariShe’s just like that when it comes to her beauty,
Ammammaoh my!
AmmammaOh my!
Sarappambu SataiyazhakiShe’s a beauty with hair like a coiled snake,
Mangammashe’s Mangamma.
Ava Azhakula Than Antha MariShe’s just like that when it comes to her beauty,
Ammammaoh my!
Kotanki ItuppukkariShe’s a woman with a waist shaped like a ‘kodangi’ ‘hand drum’,
Angammashe’s Angamma.
Ava Kottachchi Konta KariShe’s a woman with a hair bun shaped like a coconut shell,
Yammammaoh my!
Kotanki ItuppukkariShe’s a woman with a waist shaped like a ‘kodangi’ ‘hand drum’,
Angammashe’s Angamma.
Ava Kottachchi Konta KariShe’s a woman with a hair bun shaped like a coconut shell,
Yammammaoh my!
Ata Ampurunta Kanna KattiShe’ll blindfold your eyes with her arrow-like gaze,
Sunti Sunti Izhuppaand she’ll keep pulling you closer and closer.
Ye Asanthu Neeum Pakkam PonaIf you go near her while you’re distracted,
Aara Pottu Atippashe’ll wait for the right moment and then strike.
Ata Ampurunta Kanna KattiShe’ll blindfold your eyes with her arrow-like gaze,
Sunti Sunti Izhuppaand she’ll keep pulling you closer and closer.
Ye Asanthu Neeum Pakkam PonaIf you go near her while you’re distracted,
Aara Pottu Atippashe’ll wait for the right moment and then strike.
Nalana NalanaFour cents, four cents.
Matichchu Vachcha VethalaYou’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Nalla Itichchum Koota Pathalaeven after crushing it well, it’s still not enough.
Ati Matichchu Vachcha VethalaHey, you’re like a folded ‘vethala’ ‘betel leaf’,
Ipo Itichchum Koota Pathalaeven after crushing it now, it’s still not enough.
Thanane ThannaThanane Thanna.
Madichu Vecha Vethala Music Video
Rural Tamil metaphors anchor the Madichu Vecha Vethala lyrics translation, framing beauty as an overwhelming force demanding respect. Santhosh Narayanan’s percussion-driven composition reinforces this unapologetic folk narrative.