S. P. Balasubrahmanyam delivers a vigorous folk performance in ‘Vaa Machan’ from the album Vandichakkaram. Lyricist Pulamaipithan and composer Shankar Ganesh frame an unapologetic tribute to rural joy through drink and companionship.
Vaa Machan
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Vandichakkaram”
What is the meaning of Vaa Machan Lyrics from Vandichakkaram?
Pulamaipithan repeats ‘Saaraayam Samsaaram Santhosam’ to anchor the song’s philosophy: alcohol, family, and happiness as life’s essentials. Balasubrahmanyam demands Silukku serve him drinks, declaring singing requires liquor first.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Rosappoo Ravikkaikaari Neethaandi SilukkuYou’re the one in the rose-colored blouse, my dear Silukku.
Rasaavukku Unna Kandaa Yaedho Pola IrukuWhen this ‘King’ sees you, he feels something strange inside.
Rosappoo Ravikkaikaari Neethaandi SilukkuYou’re the one in the rose-colored blouse, my dear Silukku.
Rasaavukku Unna Kandaa Yaedho Pola IrukuWhen this ‘King’ sees you, he feels something strange inside.
Kozhunthu Veththala OdambuYour body is as fresh as a tender betel leaf.
Nee Kondu Naattu Karumbu AllikkoYou’re like sweet country sugarcane, come let me hold you close.
Kozhunthu Veththala OdambuYour body is as fresh as a tender betel leaf.
Nee Kondu Naattu Karumbu AllikkoYou’re like sweet country sugarcane, come let me hold you close.
Kadikkattuma Iduppu KonjamMay I take a little nibble at your waist?
Odikkattumaa RaniShall I break off a piece, my Queen?
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Thattaendaa Thaalaththa KaithaiBeat the rhythm and clap your hands.
Om Moonjila Vachannaa KaiyaIf I lay my hands on your face…
Pottaththaan Paattu Varum Enakku MachaanI can only sing once I’ve had a drop to drink, brother.
Onnu Pottaththaan Paattu Varum Enakku MachaanI tell you, I can only sing once I’ve had a drop to drink, brother.
Innum Puttiyila Irukkuthadaa SarakkuThere is still plenty of the ‘good stuff’ left in the bottle.
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Kannaatti Nee Vacha Karuvaattu KozhambuMy darling, that spicy dried fish curry you cooked…
Pondaatti Kekkuthadi Ennoda OdambuMy wife, my whole body is craving it now.
Kannaatti Nee Vacha Karuvaattu KozhambuMy darling, that spicy dried fish curry you cooked…
Pondaatti Kekkuthadi Ennoda OdambuMy wife, my whole body is craving it now.
Murukki Vacha MeesaWith my mustache twirled up in pride.
Athukku Vanthathu AasaEven it has started to feel the desire.
Murukki Vacha MeesaWith my mustache twirled up in pride.
Athukku Vanthathu AasaEven it has started to feel the desire.
Irukkum Mattum AnupavuppomLet’s enjoy this life for as long as we are here.
Idhukku Ennadi KelviWhy would you ask any questions about that, my dear?
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Vaa Machaan Vaa VannaarapettaiCome on brother, come along to Vannaarapettai.
Ooththikittu Kelaendaa Ennoda PaattaPour yourself a drink and listen to my song.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Silukkoda Kaiyaala Vaangi KuduGet it from Silukku’s hand and serve it to me.
Kannu Jivvunnu Yaerikkum Thaangi PidiThe kick goes straight to my eyes, so hold me steady.
Saaraayam Samsaaram SanthosamIt’s just the brew, the wife, and pure happiness.
Vaa Machan Music Video
The Vandichakkaram track champions immediate gratification, captured plainly in the Vaa Machan lyrics translation. Rural metaphors for love and food reject complexity for earthly pleasures.