Kaatril Eeram
From Veppam · 2011
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Details
- Veppam2011
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho | Who gave this moisture to the breeze? |
| Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho | Who told my feet to dance? |
| Bhoomi mudiyum andha ellai varai povomaa | Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends? |
| Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho | Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie? |
| Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho | Has only today become the truth here? |
| Megam alaiyum andha vaanam varai povomaa | Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander? |
| Male | |
| Indrenna ithanai inbam | What is this immense joy today? |
| Idhaya koottil neendhiduthae | Swimming inside the cage of my heart... |
| Nadai paathai pookkal ellaam | All the flowers along the footpath, |
| Kaigal neettiduthae | Are extending their hands towards us. |
| Neengaatha punnagai ondru | An unfading smile |
| Udhattin meelae poothiduthae | Blooms upon my lips. |
| Vaazhkaiyai pidikkirathae | I am falling in love with life! |
| Male | |
| Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho | Who gave this moisture to the breeze? |
| Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho | Who told my feet to dance? |
| Bhoomi mudiyum andha ellai varai povomaa | Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends? |
| Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho | Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie? |
| Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho | Has only today become the truth here? |
| Megam alaiyum andha vaanam varai povomaa | Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander? |
| Male | |
| Oh oru naal indha oru naal | Oh, even if I live for just this one day, |
| Uyirodu irundhaalum vaazhum | It will feel like a life fully lived. |
| Payanam indha payanam | This journey, this beautiful journey, |
| Ithu thodarnthida vendum | Must continue forever. |
| Male | |
| Arugil unadharugil naan vaazhum | Living right beside you, near you, |
| Nigazh kaalam podhum | This present moment is more than enough. |
| Nimidam indha nimidam | This minute, this exact minute, |
| Idhu uraindhida vendum | Should freeze in time forever. |
| Male | |
| Hmm mounathil sila neram | Hmm, a few moments spent in silence, |
| Mayakkathil sila neram | A few moments spent in trance, |
| Thayakkathil sila neram | A few moments spent in hesitation, |
| Idhu ennavo pudhu unarvingae | What is this brand new feeling here? |
| Male | |
| Kannarugil sila thooram | A short distance near the eyes, |
| Kai arugil sila thooram | A short distance near the hands, |
| Vazhi thunaiyai kaetkirathae vaa vaa….. | It asks for a companion along the way; come, come... |
| Male | |
| Oh ..nam nenjathin oram | Oh, in the corner of our hearts, |
| Yen ingu ithanai eeram | Why is there so much moisture and tenderness? |
| Oh nam kangalil oram | Oh, in the corner of our eyes, |
| Vaa pudhu kanavugal oorum | Come, new dreams are welling up. |
| Idhu enna idhu enna | What is this? What is this? |
| Indha naal thaan thirunaalaa.. | Is today a grand festive day? |
| Idharkaaga idharkkaaga | Is it for this moment, for this very day, |
| Kaathirunthom vegu naalaa… | That we waited for so long? |
| Male | |
| Indrenna ithanai inbam | What is this immense joy today? |
| Idhaya koottil neendhiduthae | Swimming inside the cage of my heart... |
| Nadai paathai pookkal ellaam | All the flowers along the footpath, |
| Kaigal neettiduthae | Are extending their hands towards us. |
| Neengaatha punnagai ondru | An unfading smile |
| Udhattin meelae poothiduthae | Blooms upon my lips. |
| Vaazhkaiyai pidikkirathae | I am falling in love with life! |
| Male | |
| Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho | Who gave this moisture to the breeze? |
| Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho | Who told my feet to dance? |
| Bhoomi mudiyum andha ellai varai povomaa | Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends? |
| Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho | Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie? |
| Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho | Has only today become the truth here? |
| Megam alaiyum andha vaanam varai povomaa | Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander? |
காற்றில் ஈரம் அதை யார் தந்ததோ
கால்கள் நடனம் இட யார் சொன்னதோ
பூமி முடியும் அந்த எல்லை
வரைப் போவோமா ...
நேற்று நாளை அது பொய்யானதோ ...
இன்று மட்டும் இங்கு மெய் ஆனதோ...
மேகம் அலையும் அந்த வானம்
வரைப் போவோமா ...
Who gave this moisture to the breeze?
Who told my feet to dance?
Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends?
Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie?
Has only today become the truth here?
Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander?
இன்றென்ன இத்தனை இன்பம் ..
இதயக் கூட்டில் நீந்திடுதே
நடை பாதை பூக்கள் எல்லாம்
கைகள் நீட்டிடுதே
நீங்காத புன்னகை ஒன்று
உதட்டின் மீது பூத்திடுதே
வாழ்க்கையை பிடிக்கிறதே
What is this immense joy today?
Swimming inside the cage of my heart...
All the flowers along the footpath,
Are extending their hands towards us.
An unfading smile
Blooms upon my lips.
I am falling in love with life!
காற்றில் ஈரம் அதை யார் தந்ததோ
கால்கள் நடனம் இட யார் சொன்னதோ
பூமி முடியும் அந்த எல்லை
வரைப் போவோமா ...
நேற்று நாளை அது பொய்யானதோ ...
இன்று மட்டும் இங்கு மெய் ஆனதோ...
மேகம் அலையும் அந்த வானம்
வரைப் போவோமா ...
Who gave this moisture to the breeze?
Who told my feet to dance?
Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends?
Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie?
Has only today become the truth here?
Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander?
ஓ ஒரு நாள் இந்த ஒரு நாள்
உயிரோடு வாழும்
பயணம் இந்த பயணம்
இது தொடர்ந்திட வேண்டும்
Oh, even if I live for just this one day,
It will feel like a life fully lived.
This journey, this beautiful journey,
Must continue forever.
அருகில் உனதருகில் நான் வாழும்
நிகழ் காலம் போதும்
நிமிடம் இந்த நிமிடம்
இது உறைந்திட வேண்டும்
Living right beside you, near you,
This present moment is more than enough.
This minute, this exact minute,
Should freeze in time forever.
மௌனத்தில் சில நேரம்
மயக்கத்தில் சில நேரம்
தயக்கத்தில் சில நேரம்
இது என்னவோ புது உணர்விங்கே
Hmm, a few moments spent in silence,
A few moments spent in trance,
A few moments spent in hesitation,
What is this brand new feeling here?
கண்ணருகில் சில தூரம்
கை அருகில் சில தூரம்
வழித்துனையைக் கேட்கிறதே வா வா ....
A short distance near the eyes,
A short distance near the hands,
It asks for a companion along the way; come, come...
ஓ நம் நெஞ்சில் ஓரம் ஏன்
இங்கு இதனை ஈரமோ ..
நம் கண்களில் ஓரமா
புதுக் கனவுகள் நூறும்
இது என்ன இது என்ன
இந்த நாள் தான் திருநாளா..
இதற்காக இதற்காக
காத்திருந்தோம் வெகு நாளா..
Oh, in the corner of our hearts,
Why is there so much moisture and tenderness?
Oh, in the corner of our eyes,
Come, new dreams are welling up.
What is this? What is this?
Is today a grand festive day?
Is it for this moment, for this very day,
That we waited for so long?
இன்றென்ன இத்தனை இன்பம் ..
இதயக் கூட்டில் நீந்திடுதே
நடை பாதை பூக்கள் எல்லாம்
கைகள் நீட்டிடுதே
நீங்காத புன்னகை ஒன்று
உதட்டின் மீது பூத்திடுதே
வாழ்க்கையை பிடிக்கிறதே
What is this immense joy today?
Swimming inside the cage of my heart...
All the flowers along the footpath,
Are extending their hands towards us.
An unfading smile
Blooms upon my lips.
I am falling in love with life!
காற்றில் ஈரம் அதை யார் தந்ததோ
கால்கள் நடனம் இட யார் சொன்னதோ
பூமி முடியும் அந்த எல்லை
வரைப் போவோமா ...
நேற்று நாளை அது பொய்யானதோ ...
இன்று மட்டும் இங்கு மெய் ஆனதோ...
மேகம் அலையும் அந்த வானம்
வரைப் போவோமா ...
Who gave this moisture to the breeze?
Who told my feet to dance?
Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends?
Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie?
Has only today become the truth here?
Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander?
Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho
Who gave this moisture to the breeze?
Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho
Who told my feet to dance?
Bhoomi mudiyum andha ellai varai povomaa
Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends?
Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho
Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie?
Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho
Has only today become the truth here?
Megam alaiyum andha vaanam varai povomaa
Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander?
Indrenna ithanai inbam
What is this immense joy today?
Idhaya koottil neendhiduthae
Swimming inside the cage of my heart...
Nadai paathai pookkal ellaam
All the flowers along the footpath,
Kaigal neettiduthae
Are extending their hands towards us.
Neengaatha punnagai ondru
An unfading smile
Udhattin meelae poothiduthae
Blooms upon my lips.
Vaazhkaiyai pidikkirathae
I am falling in love with life!
Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho
Who gave this moisture to the breeze?
Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho
Who told my feet to dance?
Bhoomi mudiyum andha ellai varai povomaa
Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends?
Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho
Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie?
Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho
Has only today become the truth here?
Megam alaiyum andha vaanam varai povomaa
Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander?
Oh oru naal indha oru naal
Oh, even if I live for just this one day,
Uyirodu irundhaalum vaazhum
It will feel like a life fully lived.
Payanam indha payanam
This journey, this beautiful journey,
Ithu thodarnthida vendum
Must continue forever.
Arugil unadharugil naan vaazhum
Living right beside you, near you,
Nigazh kaalam podhum
This present moment is more than enough.
Nimidam indha nimidam
This minute, this exact minute,
Idhu uraindhida vendum
Should freeze in time forever.
Hmm mounathil sila neram
Hmm, a few moments spent in silence,
Mayakkathil sila neram
A few moments spent in trance,
Thayakkathil sila neram
A few moments spent in hesitation,
Idhu ennavo pudhu unarvingae
What is this brand new feeling here?
Kannarugil sila thooram
A short distance near the eyes,
Kai arugil sila thooram
A short distance near the hands,
Vazhi thunaiyai kaetkirathae vaa vaa…..
It asks for a companion along the way; come, come...
Oh ..nam nenjathin oram
Oh, in the corner of our hearts,
Yen ingu ithanai eeram
Why is there so much moisture and tenderness?
Oh nam kangalil oram
Oh, in the corner of our eyes,
Vaa pudhu kanavugal oorum
Come, new dreams are welling up.
Idhu enna idhu enna
What is this? What is this?
Indha naal thaan thirunaalaa..
Is today a grand festive day?
Idharkaaga idharkkaaga
Is it for this moment, for this very day,
Kaathirunthom vegu naalaa…
That we waited for so long?
Indrenna ithanai inbam
What is this immense joy today?
Idhaya koottil neendhiduthae
Swimming inside the cage of my heart...
Nadai paathai pookkal ellaam
All the flowers along the footpath,
Kaigal neettiduthae
Are extending their hands towards us.
Neengaatha punnagai ondru
An unfading smile
Udhattin meelae poothiduthae
Blooms upon my lips.
Vaazhkaiyai pidikkirathae
I am falling in love with life!
Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho
Who gave this moisture to the breeze?
Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho
Who told my feet to dance?
Bhoomi mudiyum andha ellai varai povomaa
Shall we go to the edge where the Earth ends?
Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho
Did yesterday and tomorrow become a lie?
Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho
Has only today become the truth here?
Megam alaiyum andha vaanam varai povomaa
Shall we go up to that sky where clouds wander?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kaattril Eeram is an uplifting and euphoric song about embracing the present moment, falling in love with life, and experiencing the sweet warmth of companionship. The protagonist marvels at how nature seems to celebrate alongside them, as the breeze carries moisture and the flowers along the roadside stretch out like welcoming hands. The lyrics express a desire to abandon worries about yesterday and tomorrow, choosing instead to live fully in the beauty of 'today'.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaattril eeram adhai yaar thanthadho / Kaalgal nadanam ida yaar sonnadho”
Matching initial consonants 'Kaa' in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic musical start.
Personification
“Nadai paathai pookkal ellaam / Kaigal neettiduthae”
Flowers on the walkway are personified as extending their hands to welcome the protagonist.
Metaphor
“Neengaatha punnagai ondru / Udhattin meelae poothiduthae”
A smile is metaphorically described as a flower blooming on the lips.
Antithesis / Oxymoron
“Netru naalai adhu poiyaanadho / Indru mattum ingu mei aanadho”
Contrasting the unreality of yesterday and tomorrow ('poiyaanadho') with the absolute reality of today ('mei aanadho').
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Trivia
'Kaattril Eeram' from the 2011 film Veppam was composed by Joshua Sridhar with lyrics by Na. Muthu Kumar. The song became a fan favorite for its acoustic, breezy composition and youthful energy, perfectly reflecting Na. Muthu Kumar's signature style of finding poetic wonder in simple everyday moments.
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