Kaatrile Yeri Vaa
From Clap · 2023
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Rahul Nambiar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Clap2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru | Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions |
| Vaalkaiyae porkalam | Life is a battlefield |
| Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu | Fight and prove yourself by winning |
| Male | |
| Vetri enum netri pottai | The bindi of victory on your forehead |
| Ulagam unaku vaikattum | Let the world place it upon you |
| Vetri tholvi rendum thaandi | Transcending both success and defeat |
| Nirkka vendum nee nee nee | You must stand tall, you, you, you |
| Neeyae neeyae | Only you, only you |
| Male | |
| Saathanaigal ellamae | All achievements |
| Sodhanaikku pinnal than | Lie behind trials and tribulations |
| Vedhanaigal thangi vidu | Endure the pain |
| Vetri undhan munnal thaan | Victory lies right in front of you |
| Male | |
| Koppai yendhum undhan kai | For your hand to hold the trophy |
| Vendum nenjil nambikai | You need belief in your heart |
| Vaadi nindraal odidaathu | Sitting withered won't make trouble run away |
| Vaalvil ellam vaadikkai | Everything in life is a routine |
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru | Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions |
| Vaalkaiyae porkalam | Life is a battlefield |
| Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu | Fight and prove yourself by winning |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru | Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions |
| Male | |
| Unnil oru vegam pudhu | If a new speed inside you |
| Vegam pirandhaal pirandhaal | Is born, is born |
| Unnai thadai seiyum | The mountains that obstruct you |
| Malai ellam podi aagadho | Won't they all crumble to dust? |
| Male | |
| Nenjil thidamaana valimai | If firm strength in your heart |
| Than irundhaal irundhaal | Is present, is present |
| Indro maru naalo | Today or tomorrow |
| Magudangal unai seraadho | Won't crowns come to adorn you? |
| Male | |
| Vetri ingu oru naalum | Victory here will never |
| Oivedukka pogathu | Take a rest |
| Ilamaiku ingae edhu enna | For youth here, what is this |
| Mudiyathu enbathu | Called impossible? |
| Ondrum kidaiyathu…. | There is no such thing... |
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Thikettum vetri kodi yetru | Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions |
| Vaalkaiyae porkalam | Life is a battlefield |
| Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu | Fight and prove yourself by winning |
| Male | |
| Vetri enum netri pottai | The bindi of victory on your forehead |
| Ulagam unaku vaikattum | Let the world place it upon you |
| Vetri tholvi rendum thaandi | Transcending both success and defeat |
| Nirkka vendum nee nee nee | You must stand tall, you, you, you |
| Neeyae neeyae | Only you, only you |
| Male | |
| Saathanaigal ellamae | All achievements |
| Sodhanaikku pinnal than | Lie behind trials and tribulations |
| Vedhanaigal thangi vidu | Endure the pain |
| Vetri undhan munnal thaan | Victory lies right in front of you |
| Male | |
| Koppai yendhum undhan kai | For your hand to hold the trophy |
| Vendum nenjil nambikai | You need belief in your heart |
| Vaadi nindraal odidaathu | Sitting withered won't make trouble run away |
| Vaalvil ellam vaadikkai | Everything in life is a routine |
| Male | |
| Saathanaigal ellamae | All achievements |
| Sodhanaikku pinnal than | Lie behind trials and tribulations |
| Vedhanaigal thangi vidu | Endure the pain |
| Vetri undhan munnal thaan | Victory lies right in front of you |
| Male | |
| Koppai yendhum undhan kai | For your hand to hold the trophy |
| Vendum nenjil nambikai | You need belief in your heart |
| Vaadi nindraal odidaathu | Sitting withered won't make trouble run away |
| Vaalvil ellam vaadikkai | Everything in life is a routine |
| Male | |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru | Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions |
| Vaalkaiyae porkalam | Life is a battlefield |
| Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu | Fight and prove yourself by winning |
| Kaatrilae yeri vaa | Ride upon the wind and come |
| Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru | Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions |
காற்றிலே ஏறி வா
திக்கெட்டும் வெற்றி கொடி ஏற்று
வாழ்க்கையே போர்க்களம்
போரிடு நீ ஜெயித்து காற்று
Ride upon the wind and come
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Life is a battlefield
Fight and prove yourself by winning
வெற்றி என்னும் நெற்றி பொட்டை
உலகம் எனக்கு வைக்கட்டும்
வெற்றி தோல்வி ரெண்டும் தாண்டி
நிற்க வேண்டும் நீ நீ நீ
நீயே நீயே
The bindi of victory on your forehead
Let the world place it upon you
Transcending both success and defeat
You must stand tall, you, you, you
Only you, only you
சாதனைகள் எல்லாமே
சோதனைக்கு பின்னல் தான்
வேதனைகள் தாங்கி விடு
வெற்றி உந்தன் முன்னால் தான்
All achievements
Lie behind trials and tribulations
Endure the pain
Victory lies right in front of you
கோப்பை ஏந்தும் உந்தன் கை
வேண்டும் நெஞ்சில் நம்பிக்கை
வாடி நின்றால் ஓடிடாது
வாழ்வில் என்னும் வாடிக்கை
For your hand to hold the trophy
You need belief in your heart
Sitting withered won't make trouble run away
Everything in life is a routine
காற்றிலே ஏறி வா
திக்கெட்டும் வெற்றி கொடி ஏற்று
வாழ்க்கையே போர்க்களம்
போரிடு நீ ஜெயித்து காற்று
காற்றிலே ஏறி வா
திக்கெட்டும் வெற்றி கொடி ஏற்று
Ride upon the wind and come
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Life is a battlefield
Fight and prove yourself by winning
Ride upon the wind and come
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
உன்னில் ஒரு வேகம் புது
புது பிறந்தால் பிறந்தால்
உன்னை தடை செய்யும்
மலை எல்லாம் போடி ஆகாதோ
If a new speed inside you
Is born, is born
The mountains that obstruct you
Won't they all crumble to dust?
நெஞ்சில் திடமான வலிமை
தான் இருந்தால் இருந்தால்
இன்றோ மறு நாளோ
மகுடங்கள் உன்னை சேராதோ
If firm strength in your heart
Is present, is present
Today or tomorrow
Won't crowns come to adorn you?
வெற்றி இங்கு ஒரு நாளும்
ஓய்வெடுக்க போகாது
இளமைக்கு இங்கே எது என்ன
முடியாது என்பது ஒன்றும் கிடையாது
Victory here will never
Take a rest
For youth here, what is this
Called impossible?
There is no such thing...
காற்றிலே ஏறி வா
திக்கெட்டும் வெற்றி கொடி ஏற்று
வாழ்க்கையே போர்க்களம்
போரிடு நீ ஜெயித்து காற்று
Ride upon the wind and come
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Life is a battlefield
Fight and prove yourself by winning
வெற்றி என்னும் நெற்றி பொட்டை
உலகம் எனக்கு வைக்கட்டும்
வெற்றி தோல்வி ரெண்டும் தாண்டி
நிற்க வேண்டும் நீ நீ நீ
நீயே நீயே
The bindi of victory on your forehead
Let the world place it upon you
Transcending both success and defeat
You must stand tall, you, you, you
Only you, only you
சாதனைகள் எல்லாமே
சோதனைக்கு பின்னல் தான்
வேதனைகள் தாங்கி விடு
வெற்றி உந்தன் முன்னால் தான்
All achievements
Lie behind trials and tribulations
Endure the pain
Victory lies right in front of you
கோப்பை ஏந்தும் உந்தன் கை
வேண்டும் நெஞ்சில் நம்பிக்கை
வாடி நின்றால் ஓடிடாது
வாழ்வில் என்னும் வாடிக்கை
For your hand to hold the trophy
You need belief in your heart
Sitting withered won't make trouble run away
Everything in life is a routine
காற்றிலே ஏறி வா
திக்கெட்டும் வெற்றி கொடி ஏற்று
வாழ்க்கையே போர்க்களம்
போரிடு நீ ஜெயித்து காற்று
காற்றிலே ஏறி வா
திக்கெட்டும் வெற்றி கொடி ஏற்று
All achievements
Lie behind trials and tribulations
Endure the pain
Victory lies right in front of you
For your hand to hold the trophy
You need belief in your heart
Sitting withered won't make trouble run away
Everything in life is a routine
Ride upon the wind and come
Ride upon the wind and come
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Life is a battlefield
Fight and prove yourself by winning
Ride upon the wind and come
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Vaalkaiyae porkalam
Life is a battlefield
Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu
Fight and prove yourself by winning
Vetri enum netri pottai
The bindi of victory on your forehead
Ulagam unaku vaikattum
Let the world place it upon you
Vetri tholvi rendum thaandi
Transcending both success and defeat
Nirkka vendum nee nee nee
You must stand tall, you, you, you
Neeyae neeyae
Only you, only you
Saathanaigal ellamae
All achievements
Sodhanaikku pinnal than
Lie behind trials and tribulations
Vedhanaigal thangi vidu
Endure the pain
Vetri undhan munnal thaan
Victory lies right in front of you
Koppai yendhum undhan kai
For your hand to hold the trophy
Vendum nenjil nambikai
You need belief in your heart
Vaadi nindraal odidaathu
Sitting withered won't make trouble run away
Vaalvil ellam vaadikkai
Everything in life is a routine
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Vaalkaiyae porkalam
Life is a battlefield
Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu
Fight and prove yourself by winning
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Unnil oru vegam pudhu
If a new speed inside you
Vegam pirandhaal pirandhaal
Is born, is born
Unnai thadai seiyum
The mountains that obstruct you
Malai ellam podi aagadho
Won't they all crumble to dust?
Nenjil thidamaana valimai
If firm strength in your heart
Than irundhaal irundhaal
Is present, is present
Indro maru naalo
Today or tomorrow
Magudangal unai seraadho
Won't crowns come to adorn you?
Vetri ingu oru naalum
Victory here will never
Oivedukka pogathu
Take a rest
Ilamaiku ingae edhu enna
For youth here, what is this
Mudiyathu enbathu
Called impossible?
Ondrum kidaiyathu….
There is no such thing...
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Thikettum vetri kodi yetru
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Vaalkaiyae porkalam
Life is a battlefield
Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu
Fight and prove yourself by winning
Vetri enum netri pottai
The bindi of victory on your forehead
Ulagam unaku vaikattum
Let the world place it upon you
Vetri tholvi rendum thaandi
Transcending both success and defeat
Nirkka vendum nee nee nee
You must stand tall, you, you, you
Neeyae neeyae
Only you, only you
Saathanaigal ellamae
All achievements
Sodhanaikku pinnal than
Lie behind trials and tribulations
Vedhanaigal thangi vidu
Endure the pain
Vetri undhan munnal thaan
Victory lies right in front of you
Koppai yendhum undhan kai
For your hand to hold the trophy
Vendum nenjil nambikai
You need belief in your heart
Vaadi nindraal odidaathu
Sitting withered won't make trouble run away
Vaalvil ellam vaadikkai
Everything in life is a routine
Saathanaigal ellamae
All achievements
Sodhanaikku pinnal than
Lie behind trials and tribulations
Vedhanaigal thangi vidu
Endure the pain
Vetri undhan munnal thaan
Victory lies right in front of you
Koppai yendhum undhan kai
For your hand to hold the trophy
Vendum nenjil nambikai
You need belief in your heart
Vaadi nindraal odidaathu
Sitting withered won't make trouble run away
Vaalvil ellam vaadikkai
Everything in life is a routine
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Vaalkaiyae porkalam
Life is a battlefield
Poridu nee jeyithu kaatu
Fight and prove yourself by winning
Kaatrilae yeri vaa
Ride upon the wind and come
Thikkettum vetri kodi yetru
Hoist the flag of victory in all eight directions
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kaatrilae Yeri Vaa from the sports drama film Clap is a powerful motivational anthem that inspires resilience, perseverance, and unwavering confidence. Set against the backdrop of athletic struggle, the song frames life as a competitive arena where suffering and trials are mere stepping stones to grand achievement. It urges the listener to transcend both victory and loss, maintaining self-belief to overcome seemingly insurmountable mountains of obstacles. Pa. Vijay's high-energy lyrics, coupled with Ilaiyaraaja's invigorating composition, serve as an empowering call to action for anyone striving against adversity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaalkaiyae porkalam”
Compares life directly to a battlefield where one must fight to survive and excel.
Metaphor
“Vetri enum netri pottai”
Compares victory to a tilak/bindi placed triumphantly on the forehead.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Saathanaigal ellamae / Sodhanaikku pinnal than / Vedhanaigal thangi vidu”
Rhyming pattern where the second letter of consecutive words matches (Saathanaigal / Sodhanaikku / Vedhanaigal).
Hyperbole
“Malai ellam podi aagadho”
Exaggerates human inner power as being strong enough to crush entire mountains into dust.
Repetition (Epizeuxis)
“Nirkka vendum nee nee nee”
Repetition of words like 'Nee' and 'Pirandhaal' for rhythmic impact and emotional intensity.
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Trivia
Clap (2022) is a bilingual sports drama film directed by Prithivi Adithya starring Aadhi Pinisetty as an amputee track athlete. The song 'Kaatrilae Yeri Vaa' was composed by legendary music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, showcasing his signature brass-heavy orchestral arrangement for motivational tracks.
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