Kaadu Potta Kaadu Lyrics
From the movie Karuththamma
Kaadu Potta Kaadu Song Lyrics is the track from Karuththamma Tamil Film – 1994, Starring Rajashree, Raja, Maheswari, Saranya Ponvannan, Ponvannan, Periyar Dasan, Vadivelu, Vadivukarasi, Janagaraj, Sundarrajan. This song was sung by Raja, Rajashree, Maheswari. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Vairamuthu.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Music & Lyrics
{Kaadu potta kaadu Sengaathu veesum kaadu
Veedu keethu veedu Yeliyodu yenga paaduhoo} (2)
Koozhu cholakoozhu Vengaayam kooda seru
Thai maasam nellu soruahaa Bhoomi enga bhoomi
Vaanam paathu vaazhum bhoomi Thoongi poachu enga saami
Kaadu potta kaadu Sengaathu veesum kaadu
Veedu keethu veedu Yeliyodu yenga paadu…hooo
Andhi neram vandha Thalaiyellaam yenni paaru
Aadu maata serthu Enga veettil ezhu peru
Aaru engae aaru Ada podaa vetkka kedu
Mazhai vandha thanni odum Maru naalae vandi odum
Kannu peththa kannu En kannu kuttiyum onnu onnu
Kanji oothum enga mannu
Kaadu potta kaadu Sengaathu veesum kaadu
Veedu keethu veedu Yeliyodu yenga paadu…hooo
Kakaa elapaara Karuvela maram irukkku
En makka elapaara Mamarathu nizhal irukka
Kokku pasi aara Kokkulathu meen irukku
En makka pasi aara Makki pona nel irukka
Maadu thathai maadu Idhu odum romba thooram
Vaazhkai thathai vaazhkai Idhu pogum romba kaalam
Kaattu kallikulla Ullaadum vaalapola
Ullaara kanneer pongum Sollama ullam pongum
Patta marathu mela Etti paarkum onaan pola
Vaazha vandhom bhoomi mela
{Kaadu potta kaadu Sengaathu veesum kaadu
Veedu keethu veedu Yeliyodu yenga paadu…hooo} (2)
Koozhu cholakoozhu Vengaayam kooda seru
Thai maasam nellu soruahaa Bhoomi enga bhoomi
Vaanam paathu vaazhum bhoomi Thoongi poachu enga saami
Kaadu potta kaadu Sengaathu veesum kaadu
Veedu keethu veedu Yeliyodu yenga paadu…hooo
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song vividly portrays the harsh realities of rural poverty and the struggle for survival in a barren land. It speaks from the perspective of a marginalized community, highlighting their dependence on unpredictable rains, their meager diet of corn porridge, and their dilapidated thatched homes shared with rats. The lyrics express a deep sense of abandonment, as if even their God has forsaken them, and a poignant question about finding food when even animals have their sustenance. The song captures the resilience and quiet suffering of people who endure a "fragile life" that stretches on for a "very long time," with hidden tears and unspoken sorrow.
The song also subtly touches upon the themes prevalent in the movie 'Karuththamma', which dealt with female infanticide in rural areas due to extreme poverty and societal pressures. While not explicitly mentioning infanticide, the lyrics paint a picture of a life so precarious that every mouth to feed is a burden, and even basic sustenance is a luxury. The imagery of living "like a chameleon peeking from atop a dried tree" encapsulates their vulnerable existence, constantly watchful and barely surviving on the fringes of society, yet holding onto a fragile hope for life on earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Kaadu Potta Kaadu?
Kaadu Potta Kaadu is sung by Raja, Rajashree, Maheswari.
Which movie is Kaadu Potta Kaadu from?
The song Kaadu Potta Kaadu is featured in the movie Karuththamma.
Who wrote the lyrics for Kaadu Potta Kaadu?
The lyrics for Kaadu Potta Kaadu were written by Vairamuthu with music composed by A. R. Rahman.
Is English translation available for Kaadu Potta Kaadu lyrics?
Yes! Kaadu Potta Kaadu lyrics from Karuththamma include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Kaadu Potta Kaadu lyrics?
This song vividly portrays the harsh realities of rural poverty and the struggle for survival in a barren land. It speaks from the perspective of a marginalized community, highlighting their dependence on unpredictable rains, their meager diet of corn porridge, and their dilapidated thatched homes shared with rats. The lyrics express a deep sense of abandonment, as if even their God has forsaken them, and a poignant question about finding food when even animals have their sustenance. The song captures the resilience and quiet suffering of people who endure a "fragile life" that stretches on for a "very long time," with hidden tears and unspoken sorrow. The song also subtly touches upon the themes prevalent in the movie 'Karuththamma', which dealt with female infanticide in rural areas due to extreme poverty and societal pressures. While not explicitly mentioning infanticide, the lyrics paint a picture of a life so precarious that every mouth to feed is a burden, and even basic sustenance is a luxury. The imagery of living "like a chameleon peeking from atop a dried tree" encapsulates their vulnerable existence, constantly watchful and barely surviving on the fringes of society, yet holding onto a fragile hope for life on earth.
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