Kaatrilae
From Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee · 2020
- Lyricist
- Kaber Vasuki
- Singer
- Nakul Abhyankar
- Music director
- Darbuka Siva
- Details
- Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee2020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae neram mella parakka | As time flies gently in the breeze |
| Vazhi pokkilae aasai koodi kidakka | While desires gather along the journey's path |
| Vaanam viriyum namakkagavae | The sky expands just for us |
| Kaana kanavellam uruvakkavae | To bring to life all the dreams we envisioned |
| Male | |
| Valargiradhae vaazhvin pirai | The crescent moon of life keeps growing |
| Manadhinilae natpai nirai | Fill your heart with friendship |
| Thadukkathilae ennai azhai | Call out to me whenever you stumble |
| Varuven pala nadai | I will come walking no matter how many times |
| Male | |
| Vilaiyadi vizhundhae | Falling down while playing games |
| Pala paadam kooda thazhumbaagum | Even many lessons turn into scars |
| Viraindhodi thazhuvum | Running fast to embrace you |
| Uyir natpaalae kaayam idhamagum | Through soulful friendship, every wound becomes soothing |
| Male | |
| Adi manadhil inikkirathae | It feels so sweet deep inside the heart |
| Naanum neeyum inaindhaalae | Whenever you and I come together |
| Piriyum nam vazhi | Even if our paths diverge in the future |
| Eninum anbendrum nenjil kuraiyadhae | Yet, the love in our hearts will never diminish |
| Male | |
| Kanavugalin kaalathilae | In the cherished era of dreams |
| Karam kodutha nanbargalae | Oh friends who held out a helping hand |
| Yugam kadakkum vinmeen ozhi | Like the light of stars that crosses eras |
| Namai pol minmini | Fireflies shining just like us |
| Male | |
| Netru polae ippodhu ilai ini | Things are no longer the same as yesterday now |
| Kaatrum yeno dhisai maarudhu | Even the wind somehow changes its direction |
| Vegam mukki thikkadhu | Pushing speed, gasping for breath |
| Thadaigalai udai vazhi thani | Break the obstacles, the path ahead is unique |
| Male | |
| Hooo hoo hoo hooo ooo | Hooo hoo hoo hooo ooo |
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae neram mella parakka | As time flies gently in the breeze |
| Vazhi pokkile aasai koodi kidakka | While desires gather along the journey's path |
| Arumbu pagai mudindha kadhai | A story where nascent enmity came to an end |
| Paadhai inge niraivaaga | As our journey reaches its fulfillment here |
| Pirindhum nam vazhi | Even if our paths separate |
| Thodarum anbendrum nenjil alaiyaaga | Love will continue like waves in our hearts forever |
| Male | |
| Valargiradhae vaazhvin pirai | The crescent moon of life keeps growing |
| Manadhinilae natpai nirai | Fill your heart with friendship |
| Thadukkathilae ennai azhai | Call out to me whenever you stumble |
| Varuven pala nadai | I will come walking no matter how many times |
காற்றிலே நேரம் மெல்ல பறக்க
வழி போக்கிலே ஆசை கூடி கிடக்க
வானம் விரியும் நமக்காகவே
காணா கனவெல்லாம் உருவாக்கவே
As time flies gently in the breeze
While desires gather along the journey's path
The sky expands just for us
To bring to life all the dreams we envisioned
வளர்கிறதே வாழ்வின் பிறை
மனதினிலே நட்பின் நிறை
தடுக்கத்திலே என்னை அழை
வருவேன் பல நடை
The crescent moon of life keeps growing
Fill your heart with friendship
Call out to me whenever you stumble
I will come walking no matter how many times
விளையாடி விழுந்தே
பல பாடம் கூட தழும்பாகும்
விரைந்தோடி தழுவும்
பல நட்பாலே காயம் இதமாகும்
Falling down while playing games
Even many lessons turn into scars
Running fast to embrace you
Through soulful friendship, every wound becomes soothing
அடி மனதில் இனிக்கிறதே
நானும் நீயும் இணைந்தாலே
பிரியும் நம் வழி
எனினும் அன்பென்றும் நெஞ்சில் குறையாதே
It feels so sweet deep inside the heart
Whenever you and I come together
Even if our paths diverge in the future
Yet, the love in our hearts will never diminish
கனவுகளின் காலத்திலே
கரம் கொடுத்த நண்பர்களே
யுகம் கடக்கும் விண்மீன் ஒளி
நம்மை போல் மின்மினி
In the cherished era of dreams
Oh friends who held out a helping hand
Like the light of stars that crosses eras
Fireflies shining just like us
நேற்று போலே இப்போது இல்லை இனி
காற்றும் ஏனோ திசை மாறுது
வேகம் முக்கி திக்காது
தடைகளை உடை வழி தனி
Things are no longer the same as yesterday now
Even the wind somehow changes its direction
Pushing speed, gasping for breath
Break the obstacles, the path ahead is unique
................................
Hooo hoo hoo hooo ooo
காற்றிலே நேரம் மெல்ல பறக்க
வழி போக்கிலே ஆசை கூடி கிடக்க
அரும்பு பகை முடிந்த கதை
பாதை இங்கே நிறைவாக
பிரிந்தும் நம் வழி
தொடரும் அன்பென்றும் நெஞ்சில் அலையாக
As time flies gently in the breeze
While desires gather along the journey's path
A story where nascent enmity came to an end
As our journey reaches its fulfillment here
Even if our paths separate
Love will continue like waves in our hearts forever
வளர்கிறதே வாழ்வின் பிறை
மனதினிலே நட்பின் நிறை
தடுக்கத்திலே என்னை அழை
வருவேன் பல நடை
The crescent moon of life keeps growing
Fill your heart with friendship
Call out to me whenever you stumble
I will come walking no matter how many times
Kaatrilae neram mella parakka
As time flies gently in the breeze
Vazhi pokkilae aasai koodi kidakka
While desires gather along the journey's path
Vaanam viriyum namakkagavae
The sky expands just for us
Kaana kanavellam uruvakkavae
To bring to life all the dreams we envisioned
Valargiradhae vaazhvin pirai
The crescent moon of life keeps growing
Manadhinilae natpai nirai
Fill your heart with friendship
Thadukkathilae ennai azhai
Call out to me whenever you stumble
Varuven pala nadai
I will come walking no matter how many times
Vilaiyadi vizhundhae
Falling down while playing games
Pala paadam kooda thazhumbaagum
Even many lessons turn into scars
Viraindhodi thazhuvum
Running fast to embrace you
Uyir natpaalae kaayam idhamagum
Through soulful friendship, every wound becomes soothing
Adi manadhil inikkirathae
It feels so sweet deep inside the heart
Naanum neeyum inaindhaalae
Whenever you and I come together
Piriyum nam vazhi
Even if our paths diverge in the future
Eninum anbendrum nenjil kuraiyadhae
Yet, the love in our hearts will never diminish
Kanavugalin kaalathilae
In the cherished era of dreams
Karam kodutha nanbargalae
Oh friends who held out a helping hand
Yugam kadakkum vinmeen ozhi
Like the light of stars that crosses eras
Namai pol minmini
Fireflies shining just like us
Netru polae ippodhu ilai ini
Things are no longer the same as yesterday now
Kaatrum yeno dhisai maarudhu
Even the wind somehow changes its direction
Vegam mukki thikkadhu
Pushing speed, gasping for breath
Thadaigalai udai vazhi thani
Break the obstacles, the path ahead is unique
Hooo hoo hoo hooo ooo
Hooo hoo hoo hooo ooo
Kaatrilae neram mella parakka
As time flies gently in the breeze
Vazhi pokkile aasai koodi kidakka
While desires gather along the journey's path
Arumbu pagai mudindha kadhai
A story where nascent enmity came to an end
Paadhai inge niraivaaga
As our journey reaches its fulfillment here
Pirindhum nam vazhi
Even if our paths separate
Thodarum anbendrum nenjil alaiyaaga
Love will continue like waves in our hearts forever
Valargiradhae vaazhvin pirai
The crescent moon of life keeps growing
Manadhinilae natpai nirai
Fill your heart with friendship
Thadukkathilae ennai azhai
Call out to me whenever you stumble
Varuven pala nadai
I will come walking no matter how many times
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee explores themes of nostalgia, deep friendship, youth, and the inevitable passage of time. The song reflects on how school friendships shape an individual's life, leaving lasting impressions and healing hidden scars over time. Even though life moves forward and individual paths diverge, the emotional bond and unconditional love among true friends remain eternal, like starlight crossing eras or endless ocean waves.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Valargiradhae vaazhvin pirai”
Life is metaphorically referred to as a growing crescent moon ('vaazhvin pirai'), indicating growth, hope, and phases of maturity.
Simile (Upamai)
“Yugam kadakkum vinmeen ozhi / Namai pol minmini”
The lyrics compare friends to fireflies ('minmini') and enduring memories to starlight crossing eras ('vinmeen ozhi').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Valargiradhae vaazhvin pirai / Manadhinilae natpai nirai / Thadukkathilae ennai azhai”
The second consonant sound 'dhu' repeats across consecutive lines ('Valargiradhae', 'Manadhinilae', 'Thadukkathilae').
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Trivia
The title track for 'Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee' was composed by Darbuka Siva, who also directed the film. Written by independent singer-songwriter Kaber Vasuki, the track became a massive hit upon release, celebrated for capturing high school nostalgia.
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