Anthony Daasan’s raw vocals anchor Irumban’s folk track Vandhaale Vandhaale, complemented by Srinisha Jayaseelan’s energy. Lyricist Savee and composer Srikanth Deva craft a coastal celebration through fishing metaphors and rhythmic beats. The Irumban movie song channels rustic Tamil Nadu traditions with its earthy food references and marital anticipation.
Released: January 18, 2023
Vandhaale Vandhaale
Anthony Daasan | Srinisha Jayaseelan • From “Irumban”
Vandhaale Vandhaale Lyrics Translation Anthony Daasan | Srinisha Jayaseelan | Irumban
Savee contrasts hardship and joy through lyrics about crab burrows and storm escapes. Anthony Daasan describes preparing fish curry and porridge, grounding romance in daily rituals. Srinisha Jayaseelan’s verse about salted fish preservation mirrors love’s enduring nature despite separation.
Kanda Meena Porichi VechuI’ve fried up some choice fish,
Chenna Gunni Kozhambu Vechuand cooked a hearty ‘Chenna Gunni’ fish curry,
Mama Unakku Ooti Vidavamy love, shall I feed you myself?
Aa Sunda Kanji Na IrukkenOh, I’m like a warm bowl of porridge,
Sudhumbu Karuvadirukkawith a side of sun-dried ‘Karuvadu’ fish,
Pakkuvama Kudichida Nee Vaso come and savor it just right.
Kattu Maram Poo PoothadheMy dry catamaran has blossomed,
Kadal Thanni Thenanadheand the salty sea has turned to honey.
Vandhale VandhaleShe’s arrived, she’s arrived,
Ponnu Pakkathil Vandhalethe girl has come to my side.
Kannale SonnaleWith her eyes, she spoke,
Ava Kadhala Sonnaleshe told me of her love.
Vandhale VandhaleShe’s arrived, she’s arrived,
Ponnu Pakkathil Vandhalethe girl has come to my side.
Kannale SonnaleWith her eyes, she spoke,
Ava Kadhala Sonnaleshe told me of her love.
Padhayella Nee NadakkaFor you to walk upon this path,
Parappi Vechen En UsuraI’ve laid down my very life.
Pathu Nada PakkuvamaWalk carefully, walk gently,
Usurukkulla Nee Irukkafor you exist within my soul.
Aasaiyellam Nee KoduthaYou gave me all these desires,
Adakki Vechen En Manasaso I’ve contained my heart for you.
Padhaththula Rekka MolachuWings have sprouted on my feet,
Parakkurane Thannalaand now I’m flying on my own.
Kadhal Mattu IllangatiIf love didn’t exist,
Deathunu Dhan Sonnathey said it would be death.
Kadhalicha Ponnu AdhaThe girl who loved me,
Conform Panni Ponawent and confirmed it was true.
Vetti Vittu PonaShe cut me off and left,
Ava Vettu Kili Polalike a wounded bird.
Nanu Ippo AnenadaNow I’ve become,
Pithu Kuzhi Polalike a bottomless pit of madness.
Kanda Meena Porichi VechuI’ve fried up some choice fish,
Chenna Gunni Kozhambu Vechuand cooked a hearty ‘Chenna Gunni’ fish curry,
Mama Unakku Ooti Vidavamy love, shall I feed you myself?
Aa Sunda Kanji Na IrukenOh, I’m like a warm bowl of porridge,
Sudhumbu Karuvadirukkawith a side of sun-dried ‘Karuvadu’ fish,
Pakkuvama Kudichida Nee Vaso come and savor it just right.
Vandhale VandhaleShe’s arrived, she’s arrived,
Ponnu Pakkathil Vandhalethe girl has come to my side.
Kannale SonnaleWith her eyes, she spoke,
Ava Kadhala Sonnaleshe told me of her love.
Kathula Asanjadum Oththa Kalam MelaOn a lone threshing floor, swaying in the wind,
Unna Enni Thudichene Pana Maratha PolaI trembled thinking of you, just like a palm tree.
Valaya Edukkama Meen Pudikka PonenI went to catch a fish without taking a net,
Vanjaram Mattikkiche Valayillama Thaneand a prize ‘Vanjaram’ fish got caught all on its own.
Nenjukkulla Pattam PoochiAt that moment when butterflies,
Pada Padakkura Neramwere fluttering inside my chest.
Solla Mozhi IllamaleWithout having any words to say,
Sollamathan Ponomwe just left it all unsaid.
Kanavil Vandha KadhalukkuFor a love that came in a dream,
Kadha Onnu Dhanethere’s only one story.
Meena Kaya VechaWhen a fish is left to dry,
Karuvadu Dhaneit becomes salted fish, doesn’t it?
Parkama PesamaWithout seeing, without speaking,
Sirikama Rasikkamawithout laughing, without enjoying.
Nandu Vala Kulla Nanga MatikkittomeWe were trapped inside a crab’s burrow,
Nallavela Puyaladichi Polachikitomebut luckily, a storm hit and we escaped.
Neeyum Nanum Poyiduvom Seekiram MeleYou and I will soon go up above,
Kadhal Mattum Sagadhada Kalaththa Polabut love alone will never die, just like time.
Ey Vada Vada Vada Machan Peg Ah PoduHey, come on, come on, buddy, pour a drink!
Vada Vada Vada Machan Step Ah PoduCome on, come on, buddy, show me a dance move!
Ada Vada Vada Vada Machan PickuppoduOh, come on, come on, buddy, get the party started!
Nee Vazhu Vazhu Vazhu Machan SetuppoduYou just live, live, live, buddy, get things going!
Kanda Meena Porichi VechuI’ve fried up some choice fish,
Chenna Gunni Kozhambu Vechuand cooked a hearty ‘Chenna Gunni’ fish curry,
Mama Unakku Ooti Vidavamy love, shall I feed you myself?
Aa Sunda Kanji Na IrukenOh, I’m like a warm bowl of porridge,
Sudhumbu Karuvadirukkawith a side of sun-dried ‘Karuvadu’ fish,
Pakkuvama Kudichida Nee Vaso come and savor it just right.
Vandhaale Vandhaale Music Video
Folk traditions shape this Irumban album track’s view of love as life-giving force. Listeners seeking Vandhaale Vandhaale lyrics translation will find Savee’s analogies between coastal livelihoods and emotional transformation. Srikanth Deva’s percussion-heavy arrangement amplifies the rustic wedding atmosphere.