Vetti Veru Vasam lyrics translation from the Tamil movie Muthal Mariyathai (1985). Sung by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki, music composed by Ilayaraja, lyrics written by Vairamuthu, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Radha.
Muthal Mariyathai Vetti Veru Vasam Lyrics Translation (Meaning)
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The fragrance of cut roots, the innocent love of a young girl
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The scent of severed roots, the pure affection of a tender heart
Poovukku vaasam undu bhoomikkum vaasam undu
A flower has its fragrance, the earth too has its scent
Verukku vaasam vandhadhundo maanae
But my dear, has fragrance ever come from roots?
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The scent of cut roots, the innocent love of a young girl
Pacha kiliyo..ooohoo pottukiruchu..uuu
The green parrot has adorned itself…
Icha kiliyo…ooohoo othukiruchu…uuu
The longing parrot has agreed…
Pacha neruppu..uuu othikiruchu..uuu
The green fire has embraced…
Pacha manasu..uuu pathikirichu…uuu
The tender heart has caught fire…
Kaiya katti nikka sonna
If you ask tied hands to stand still
Kaattu vellam nikaathu
The forest flood will never stop
Kaadhal mattum koodathunna
If love alone is forbidden
Bhoomi inghu suthaathu
This earth itself will not keep turning
Saami kitta kelu yaaru potta kodu
Ask God himself, who wrote this fate
Panju kulla theeya vechu suthi vachavaga yaaru
Who placed fire inside cotton and set it burning?
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The fragrance of cut roots, the innocent love of a young girl
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The scent of severed roots, the pure affection of youth
Poovukku vaasam undu bhoomikkum vaasam undu
A flower has fragrance, the earth too has its scent
Verukku vaasam vandhadhundo maanae
But has fragrance ever risen from roots, my dear?
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The scent of cut roots, the innocent love of a young girl
Unna kandu naan..
Seeing you, I…
Sokki nikurennn..
Stand spellbound…
Kannukulla naan thanni veikiren
I fill my eyes with tears
Sollaama..aaa thaan thathalikiren
Unable to speak, I keep trembling
Thaalama thaan thalli nikkirenn..
Struggling, I try to stand aside
Paasam ulla bandham ithu
This is a bond filled with affection
Paavamunnu sollaathu
It should never be called a sin
Kuruvi kattum koottukulla
Inside the nest built by sparrows
Gundu vekka koodaathu
You must not place a bomb
Budhi ketta dhesam podi vechu pesum
A senseless land speaks in the language of gunpowder
Saadhi madha bedham ellaam
All differences of caste and religion
Munnavanga senja mosam
Are mistakes committed by earlier generations
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The fragrance of cut roots, the innocent love of a young girl
Vetti veru vaasam vedala pulla nesam
The scent of severed roots, the pure affection of youth
Poovukku vaasam undu bhoomikkum vaasam undu
A flower has fragrance, the earth too has its scent
Verukku vaasam vandhadhundo maanae
But my dear, has fragrance ever come from roots?
Vetti veru vaasam
The scent of cut roots
Vedala pulla nesam
The innocent love of a young girl
FAQs
Q1. Which movie is the song “Vetti Veru Vasam” from?
The song Vetti Veru Vasam is from the Tamil movie Muthal Mariyathai (1985).
Q2. Who are the singers of Vetti Veru Vasam?
Vetti Veru Vasam is sung by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki.
Q3. Who composed the music for Vetti Veru Vasam?
The music was composed by legendary composer Ilayaraja.
Q4. Who wrote the lyrics for Vetti Veru Vasam?
The lyrics were written by renowned poet Vairamuthu.
Q5. Who acted in the song Vetti Veru Vasam?
The song features Sivaji Ganesan and Radha in lead roles.
Q6. What does the Vetti Veru Vasam Lyrics Translation help with?
The Vetti Veru Vasam lyrics translation helps listeners understand the rustic romance, poetic imagery, and deep emotions portrayed in this classic Tamil song.