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Lyrics & meaning

Kaatre Silamurai

From Mei · 2019

Lyricist: Christoper Pradeep
Singer: Prithvi Kumar
Music director: Prithvi Kumar
Movie name: Mei
Movie release year: 2019
Lyrics added on: 30 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Vaazhkaiyae naadagam

Adhil nadigargal naamae

Velaiyil sodhanai

Adhu dhinam dhinam dhanae

Vaanilae vaanavil

Adhin nirangalum naanae

Siragugal sudhandhiram

Parandhidavaa

Vaazhkaiyae naadagam

Adhil nadigargal naamae

Vaazhkaiyae orr kadal

Adhil alaigalum naamae

Vaanilae vaanavil

Adhin nirangalum naamae

Siragugal sudhandhiram

Parandhidalaam melae melae

Kelvigal ketpadhil

Thindaatam kondaatam

Pandhaatam yeno

Kaatrae sila murai

Arivurai sollum

Arivurai sollum kaadha….laaa

Sollaamalae iravae

Pagalum thalai keezhaai

Maarum maayamaa

Kaadhalil uravaa

Oru kelvi ennai naanae ketten

Vaazhkaiyae naadagam

Adhil nadigargal naamae

Vaanilae vaanavil

Adhin nirangalum naanae

Hooo hoo ooo ooo oo

Hoo oo ooo

Hooo hoo ooo ooo oo

Hoo oo ooo

Naalai mel nambikkai

Illaamal thoongaadhae

Kanavellam

Chorus :Nee paarkkum

Male :Nijamaagum

Chorus :Un kaalam

Male :Vinmeengal

Chorus :Vazhi kaatum

Male :Aagaayam

Chorus :Madisaayum

Vaazhvadhum saavadhum

Ponadhum ulladhum

Orumurai dhaan ini paaraatta

En nanbanae

Oru murai kaadha…laaa

Un vaazhkaiyae hey

Azhagae dhinamum nee

Endrendu anaithida maayamaa

Un kaadhalil vizhava

Un kai korthu unnoda

Kaatraaga marayavaa

Vaazhkaiyae naadagam

Adhil nadigargal naamae

Vaanilae vaanavil

Adhin nirangalum naanae

Life is a play,

and we are the actors in it.

Challenges at work,

they happen every day.

A rainbow in the sky,

and I am the colors in it.

Wings mean freedom,

shall I fly away?

Life is a play,

and we are the actors in it.

Life is an ocean,

and we are the waves in it.

A rainbow in the sky,

and I am the colors in it.

Wings mean freedom,

let us fly higher and higher!

In asking questions,

there is struggle and celebration.

Why this tossing and turning?

Sometimes, even the wind

offers some advice.

Offers advice, oh my love...

Without a word, the night

and day turn upside down;

is it some kind of magic?

Is this a bond born of love?

I asked myself a question.

Life is a play,

and we are the actors in it.

A rainbow in the sky,

and I am the colors in it.

Ho ho oh oh oh oh

Ho oh oh oh

Ho ho oh oh oh oh

Ho oh oh oh

Without hope for tomorrow,

do not go to sleep.

All the dreams...

Chorus: ...that you see,

Male: will come true.

Chorus: In your time,

Male: the stars

Chorus: will guide the way.

Male: Even the sky

Chorus: will rest in your lap.

Living and dying,

what is lost and what remains,

happen only once, so celebrate it now,

my friend!

Just once, oh my love...

Your very life, hey!

Oh beauty, every single day,

is it magic to embrace you forever?

Shall I fall into your love?

Holding your hand, by your side,

shall I fade into the breeze?

Life is a play,

and we are the actors in it.

A rainbow in the sky,

and I am the colors in it.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song reflects on the philosophical and poetic nature of human existence. It compares life to a theatrical play where everyone plays a role, and to an ocean where humans are the restless waves. Despite daily trials and confusion, the song encourages optimism, holding onto hope for tomorrow, and embracing love as a guiding force. It celebrates freedom, dreams, and the colorful journey of life, urging the listener to live fully and embrace every moment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vaazhkaiyae naadagam / Vaazhkaiyae orr kadal”

Comparing life directly to a drama ('Vaazhkaiyae naadagam') and an ocean ('Vaazhkaiyae orr kadal').

Rhyme / Assonance (Iyaibu)

“Thindaatam kondaatam / Pandhaatam yeno”

Rhythmic rhyming of words with similar endings to create a catchy flow.

Personification

“Kaatrae sila murai / Arivurai sollum kaadha....laaa”

Attributing human capability (giving advice) to the wind and love.

Did you know?

Trivia

The song is part of the 2019 Tamil medical thriller film 'Mei', featuring lyrics written by Christopher Pradeep and music composed by Prithvi Kumar.

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