Anthony Daasan’s powerful vocals drive ‘Vettu Vettu’ from the album Chota. Lyricist K. Ekadasi and composer P.S. Ashwin craft a lively village anthem about unbreakable community bonds.
Released: April 20, 2022
Vettu Vettu
Anthony Daasan | P.S. Ashwin • From “Chota”
Vettu Vettu Lyrics Meaning Anthony Daasan | P.S. Ashwin | Chota
K. Ekadasi contrasts declarations like ‘Annan Thambi Dhanda’ (We are an army of brothers) with the advice ‘Kasu Dhuddu Vandhu Pogum, Pasatha Nee Thedu’ (Money comes and goes, seek affection). The lyrics balance collective strength against fleeting materialism.
Vettu Vettu VettuChop it, chop it, chop it.
Vettu Thena VettuChop the honeycomb.
Muttu Muttu MuttuClash, clash, clash.
Kida MuttuClash like fighting rams.
Thandhi Kambam ErikittuClimbing up the telegraph pole,
Kozhakattu Kattuwe’ll grab some sweet ‘dumplings’.
Thanjavuru Melam VangiGet the Thanjavur drums,
Kottu Kottuand beat them loud.
Annan Thambi DhandaWe’re an army of brothers.
Nanga Ooril Athana PerumEvery person in this town is one of us.
Thottu Paru Kovam Vandhu MoolaikkerumJust try to touch us, and our rage will hit the roof.
Verala Vayula VechaleIf we just put our fingers to our lips,
Whistleu Thana Parakkuma whistle will fly out on its own.
Serndhu Nanga AdichaleIf we all strike together,
Sevva Gragam Therakkumwe’ll split the planet Mars wide open.
Vettu Vettu VettuChop it, chop it, chop it.
Vettu Thena VettuChop the honeycomb.
Muttu Muttu MuttuClash, clash, clash.
Kida MuttuClash like fighting rams.
Thandhi Kambam ErikittuClimbing up the telegraph pole,
Kozhakattu Kattuwe’ll grab some sweet ‘dumplings’.
Thanjavuru Melam VangiGet the Thanjavur drums,
Kottu Kottuand beat them loud.
Annan Thambi DhandaWe’re an army of brothers.
Nanga Ooril Athana PerumEvery person in this town is one of us.
Thottu Paru Kovam Vandhu MoolaikkerumJust try to touch us, and our rage will hit the roof.
Verala Vayula VechaleIf we just put our fingers to our lips,
Whistleu Thana Parakkuma whistle will fly out on its own.
Serndhu Nanga AdichaleIf we all strike together,
Sevva Gragam Therakkumwe’ll split the planet Mars wide open.
Munnal Vandhu NinnaShe stood right in front of me,
Antha Kovil Ulla Theralooking like the temple chariot.
Enna Kannal Kuthi SachiputtuShe pierced me with her eyes and struck me down,
Odi Poraand then she just ran away.
Achu Vellam Pola PesumShe talks as sweet as ‘jaggery blocks’.
Aalapparaiya ParraLook at the grand show she’s putting on.
Indha Azhagiya Than KattikidumThe man who’s going to marry this beauty…
Aalu Yarrawho’s that guy going to be?
Adagukadai PogudhadaIt’s all heading to the pawn shop,
Pondatti Thodueven the wife’s jewelry.
Aadu Kozhi Veguthada Veettikku VeeduGoat and chicken are cooking in every single home.
Kasu Dhuddu Vandhu PogumCash and money will come and go.
Pasatha Nee TheduYou’ve got to search for true affection.
Kashta Kalam Odi PogumThe hard times will eventually pass.
Aattatha PoduSo get up and start the dance.
Annan Thambi DhandaWe’re an army of brothers.
Nanga Ooril Athana PerumEvery person in this town is one of us.
Thottu Paru Kovam Vandhu MoolaikkerumJust try to touch us, and our rage will hit the roof.
Verala Vayula VechaleIf we just put our fingers to our lips,
Whistleu Thana Parakkuma whistle will fly out on its own.
Serndhu Nanga AdichaleIf we all strike together,
Sevva Gragam Therakkumwe’ll split the planet Mars wide open.
Tasmacu Engalukku PallikoodandaThe local tavern is like a school to us.
Enga Seettattam NangezhudhumOur card games are the notes we write,
Veettu Padam Daas if they’re our homework.
Era Thedi Ulgampoora Sanaga OdumdaPeople run across the world searching for a living.
Aana Oorukula ThiruvizhanaBut when there’s a festival in our village,
Onnu Koodum Daeveryone will gather as one.
Veerathila Nanga EllamWhen it comes to courage, we’re all
Vari Puli Dhandajust like striped tigers.
Vesham Kooda EngalukkuEven the costumes we wear are as fun
Vengaya Bondaas ‘onion snacks’.
Anbu Onnu Podhum NamaJust a little love is enough for us
Vazhndhiduvom Dato live our lives well.
Aana Vambu Panna VaravanaBut if anyone comes looking for trouble,
Vagundhiduvon Dawe’ll strike them down with force.
Annan Thambi DhandaWe’re an army of brothers.
Nanga Ooril Athana PerumEvery person in this town is one of us.
Thottu Paru Kovam Vandhu MoolaikkerumJust try to touch us, and our rage will hit the roof.
Verala Vayula VechaleIf we just put our fingers to our lips,
Whistleu Thana Parakkuma whistle will fly out on its own.
Serndhu Nanga AdichaleIf we all strike together,
Sevva Gragam Therakkumwe’ll split the planet Mars wide open.
Vettu Vettu VettuChop it, chop it, chop it.
Vvettu Thena VettuChop the honeycomb.
Muttu Muttu Muttu Kida MuttuClash, clash, clash like fighting rams.
Thandhi Kambam ErikittuClimbing up the telegraph pole,
Kozhakattu Kattuwe’ll grab some sweet ‘dumplings’.
Thanjavuru Melam VangiGet the Thanjavur drums,
Kottu Kottuand beat them loud.
Vettu Vettu Music Video
Chota’s ‘Vettu Vettu’ lyrics translation captures a village’s fierce loyalty during conflict and festive unity. Anthony Daasan’s delivery emphasizes that shared purpose outweighs individual wealth.