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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Kaatril Aetho

From Vanakkam Chennai · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Papon, Maria Roe Vincent
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Vanakkam Chennai2013

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Lulu lala lu ehLulu lala lu eh
Hey hey lala lulu la la laa..Hey hey lala lulu la la laa..
Male
Hey kaatril yethoHey, in the breeze there is some
Puthu vasamNew fragrance,
Hey netril illaa santhoshamHey, a joy that wasn't there yesterday,
Hey nenjil ulla ullaasam..Hey, a delight filling my heart..
Heye eh yeHeye eh ye
Kangal vaangi kadha pesum..Borrowing eyes, it speaks stories..
Male
Naan kaanumAll the
Kanavu yavaiyumDreams that I see,
Dhinam solven endhan nenjidamI tell them daily to my heart,
Oru nanban polae…Just like a friend...
En thannan thanimai ponathuMy absolute loneliness is gone,
En vazhvil mattram vanthathuA change has arrived in my life,
En kaalgal melae…Above my feet...
Male
Naan kondaadi kondaadiAs I celebrate and celebrate,
Megam aagindrenI am turning into a cloud!
Chorus
Laa laa la laaaLaa laa la laaa
Laa la laa la laaaLaa la laa la laaa
Female
Neram maralaamTimes may change,
Kaalam maralaamThe era may change,
Rendum maralaamBoth may change,
Vera maari vazhalaamWe can live in a whole new way!
Female
Neram maralaamTimes may change,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Kaalam maralaamThe era may change,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Rendum maralaamBoth may change,
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Vera maari vazhalaamWe can live in a whole new way!
Hoo hooHoo hoo
Male
………………………..
Male
Ippothu kadigaaram illaiNow there is no clock,
Kadivaalam illaiThere are no reins,
Ada thadai poda yarum illai..Ah, there is nobody to set obstacles..
Inimelae adaiyalam illaiFrom now on, there are no identities,
Thodu vaanam enn ellaiThe horizon is my boundary,
Naan adangatha kaattu pillaiI am an untamed wild child!
Male
Ethirkkaalam engu sellumoWhere will the future lead?
Ethirpparppil ullam thullumoWill my heart leap in anticipation?
Naal thorum kalaiyum malaiyumEvery morning and evening,
Aayiram arimugam varumo varumoWill a thousand new faces come along?
Male
Rrr…Rrr…
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hooHoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hooHoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Male
…………………………………
Female
Hey kaatril yethoHey, in the breeze there is some
Puthu vasamNew fragrance,
Hey netril illaa santhoshamHey, a joy that wasn't there yesterday,
Hey nenjil ulla ullaasam..Hey, a delight filling my heart..
Heye eh yeHeye eh ye
Kangal vaangi kadha pesum..Borrowing eyes, it speaks stories..
Male
Naan kondaadi kondaadiAs I celebrate and celebrate,
Megam aagindrenI am turning into a cloud!
Male
Hey…hey eyy..Hey…hey eyy..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This breezy, uplifting song celebrates newfound freedom, self-discovery, and the thrill of embracing life's unpredictable moments. The protagonist breaks free from past loneliness and rigid routines, feeling so light and joyous that they metaphorically float like a cloud above the world. Unburdened by societal expectations, time constraints (clocks), or boundaries, they step into a new chapter with wide-eyed excitement. The emotional arc transitions from quiet introspection to exuberant freedom. With the horizon as their only limit, the protagonist warmly welcomes change, new relationships, and whatever unknown adventures the future holds, capturing a universal spirit of youth, hope, and uninhibited happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Naan kondaadi kondaadi / Megam aagindren”

The speaker compares their state of intense happiness to turning into a light, floating cloud ('Megam aagindren').

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ippothu kadigaaram illai / Kadivaalam illai”

The second letter 'di' in 'Kadigaaram' matches with 'Kadivaalam', creating a harmonious rhythmic flow.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Ippothu kadigaaram illai / Kadivaalam illai / Ada thadai poda yarum illai.. / Inimelae adaiyalam illai”

Multiple consecutive lines end with the identical word 'illai', reinforcing the theme of absolute freedom and lack of restriction.

Monai (First Letter Syllable Alliteration)

“Ethirkkaalam engu sellumo / Ethirpparppil ullam thullumo”

The repetition of the initial syllable 'Ethi-' at the start of adjacent lines builds rhythmic momentum.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Naan kondaadi kondaadi”

The word 'kondaadi' (celebrating) is repeated directly to intensify the feeling of joyous celebration.

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 2013 romantic comedy 'Vanakkam Chennai', which marked the directorial debut of Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi. The album was composed by Anirudh Ravichander and featured lyrics written by late legendary lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar. The soundtrack was a major commercial success, further solidifying Anirudh's position as a leading composer in Tamil cinema following his hit albums '3' and 'Ethir Neechal'.

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