L. R. Eswari’s voice carries sharp intensity in ‘Vaadai Pudikkira’ from the album ‘Vaayadi.’ Lyricist Kannadasan crafts a direct challenge against predatory behavior. Composer M. S. Viswanathan supports with bold percussion rhythms.
Vaadai Pudikkira
L. R. Eswari • From “Vaayadi”
Vaayadi’s Vaadai Pudikkira Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Eswari warns of honor’s internal fire destroying external arrogance. The lyric references Kannagi’s legendary wrath when provoked, predicting similar consequences for misconduct.
Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’, you who go chasing after scents.
Paa Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who chases the scent of skirts.
Poo Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who sniffs around for fresh flowers.
Unga Vaattaththukku Eththanai PendaattiyaareFor a man of your frail condition, just how many wives do you handle?
Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’, you who go chasing after scents.
Paa Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who chases the scent of skirts.
Poo Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who sniffs around for fresh flowers.
Unga Vaattaththukku Eththanai PendaattiyaareFor a man of your frail condition, just how many wives do you handle?
Enga Pengalukku Kungumamum SivappuFor us women, the vermilion mark we wear is red.
Pongum Rasaththilae Ponguvathum SivappuWhat bubbles up in our boiling soup is also red.
Manjal Kaattuvathu Maalai Veyil KodhippuThe yellow turmeric on our skin reflects the heat of the evening sun.
Enga Kaiyirandu Moottuvathu AduppuOur two hands are the ones that light the burning stove.
Ullae Eriyuthu Maanamennum NeruppuThe fire of honor is burning deep inside.
Onnaaga Naan Vanthaa Ennaagum On KozhuppuIf I come at you with full force, what will become of your arrogance?
Ullae Eriyuthu Maanamennum NeruppuThe fire of honor is burning deep inside.
Onnaaga Naan Vanthaa Ennaagum On KozhuppuIf I come at you with full force, what will become of your arrogance?
Adi Thangamani RangamaniHey Thangamani, Rangamani.
Kaalaiyilae VeettaiyellaamThe thing used to sweep the whole house in the morning…
Kootturathai Vachchirunthaa Kondu VaadiIf you have that broom, bring it here!
Kootturathai Vachchirunthaa Kondu VaadiIf you have that broom, bring it here!
Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’, you who go chasing after scents.
Paa Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who chases the scent of skirts.
Poo Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who sniffs around for fresh flowers.
Unga Vaattaththukku Eththanai PendaattiyaareFor a man of your frail condition, just how many wives do you handle?
Pattam Padhaviyinaal Pombalaiyai PudichchaaIf you try to trap a woman using your title and high status…
Sattam Enna Seiyyum Kannaththilae KuduththaaWhat will the law do if I just give you a slap on the cheek?
Thittam Pottathellaam Aaguminnu NenaichaIf you think everything will happen just as you planned…
Deivam Odivarum Kaavalukku AzhaichchaaThe divine will come running to guard us if we call.
Karppu Seerivanthu Kobaththil VedichaaIf chastity hisses like a snake and explodes in rage…
Ennaa Aagumennu Kannagiyum Padichaa‘Kannagi’ has already taught the world what happens next.
Karppu Seerivanthu Kobaththil VedichaaIf chastity hisses like a snake and explodes in rage…
Ennaa Aagumennu Kannagiyum Padichaa‘Kannagi’ has already taught the world what happens next.
Ada Puththiyilae Sakthiyillae Ponavazhi NeedhiyillaeThere is no strength in your mind, and no justice in the path you took.
Naalaiyeanum Nalla Vazhi PaaththukkoiyaaAt least look for a righteous path starting tomorrow, man.
Ada Naalaiyeanum Nalla Vazhi PaaththukkoiyaaHey, at least look for a righteous path starting tomorrow.
Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’, you who go chasing after scents.
Paa Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who chases the scent of skirts.
Poo Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who sniffs around for fresh flowers.
Unga Vaattaththukku Eththanai PendaattiyaareFor a man of your frail condition, just how many wives do you handle?
Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’, you who go chasing after scents.
Paa Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who chases the scent of skirts.
Poo Vaadai Pudikkira VaaththiyaareOh ‘Master’ who sniffs around for fresh flowers.
Unga Vaattaththukku Eththanai PendaattiyaareFor a man of your frail condition, just how many wives do you handle?
Vaadai Pudikkira Music Video
Kannadasan’s Tamil lyrics translation for ‘Vaadai Pudikkira’ asserts that female defiance upholds justice through cultural precedent.