Lonely Lullaby
From Goat – The Greatest of All Time · 2024
- Lyricist
- Vignesh Ramakrishna
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Goat – The Greatest of All Time2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaigal irundhum | Even though hands are present, |
| Korkkum karam poiyaachu | The hand that clasped has become a lie. |
| Kangal irundhum | Even though eyes are present, |
| Paarvai vali aayachu | The sight has turned into pain. |
| Enai tholaitha thaai avalin | Does not the longing of my mother who lost me |
| Yekkam enai kattadha | Hold me in its embrace? |
| Nadungum endhan viralgalaiyum | Even my trembling fingers, |
| Thandhai karam poottadha | Does not my father's hand lock with mine? |
| Male | |
| Kaigal irundhum | Even though hands are present, |
| Korkkum karam poiyaacha | Has the hand that clasped become a lie? |
| Kangal irundhum | Even though eyes are present, |
| Paarvai vali aayacha | Has the sight turned into pain? |
| Male | |
| Velai varumae | A right time will surely arrive, |
| Naalaithodum poongaatre | Oh gentle breeze that touches tomorrow. |
| Theiyum nilave | Oh waning moon, |
| Valarum varai nee thettru | Comfort yourself until you grow full again. |
| Vaan irangum maa mazhaiyum | Even the great rain descending from the sky, |
| Megham udainthaal thaane | Falls only when the clouds break. |
| Kann nerungum inbangalum | Joys that draw near to our eyes, |
| Thunbam mudiyum bothe | Arrive only when sorrow comes to an end. |
| Male | |
| Velai varumae | A right time will surely arrive, |
| Naalaithodum poongaatre | Oh gentle breeze that touches tomorrow. |
| Theiyum nilave | Oh waning moon, |
| Valarum varai nee thettru | Comfort yourself until you grow full again. |
முனங்கல் :
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Even though hands are present,
The hand that clasped has become a lie.
Even though eyes are present,
The sight has turned into pain.
Does not the longing of my mother who lost me
Hold me in its embrace?
Even my trembling fingers,
Does not my father's hand lock with mine?
கைகள் இருந்தும்
கோர்க்கும் கரம் பொய்யாச்சு
கண்கள் இருந்தும்
பார்வை வலி ஆயாச்சு
எனைத் தொலைத்த தாய் அவளின்
ஏக்கம் எனை காட்டாதா
நடுங்கும் எந்தன் விரல்களையும்
தந்தை கரம் பூட்டாதா
Even though hands are present,
Has the hand that clasped become a lie?
Even though eyes are present,
Has the sight turned into pain?
கைகள் இருந்தும்
கோர்க்கும் கரம் பொய்யாச்சா
கண்கள் இருந்தும்
பார்வை வலி ஆயாச்சா
A right time will surely arrive,
Oh gentle breeze that touches tomorrow.
Oh waning moon,
Comfort yourself until you grow full again.
Even the great rain descending from the sky,
Falls only when the clouds break.
Joys that draw near to our eyes,
Arrive only when sorrow comes to an end.
வேலை வருமே
நாளைத்தொடும் பூங்காற்றே
தேயும் நிலவே
வளரும் வரை நீ தேற்று
வான் இறங்கும் மா மழையும்
மேகம் உடைந்தால் தானே
கண் நெருங்கும் இன்பங்களும்
துன்பம் முடியும் போதே
A right time will surely arrive,
Oh gentle breeze that touches tomorrow.
Oh waning moon,
Comfort yourself until you grow full again.
வேலை வருமே
நாளைத்தொடும் பூங்காற்றே
தேயும் நிலவே
வளரும் வரை நீ தேற்று
Kaigal irundhum
Even though hands are present,
Korkkum karam poiyaachu
The hand that clasped has become a lie.
Kangal irundhum
Even though eyes are present,
Paarvai vali aayachu
The sight has turned into pain.
Enai tholaitha thaai avalin
Does not the longing of my mother who lost me
Yekkam enai kattadha
Hold me in its embrace?
Nadungum endhan viralgalaiyum
Even my trembling fingers,
Thandhai karam poottadha
Does not my father's hand lock with mine?
Kaigal irundhum
Even though hands are present,
Korkkum karam poiyaacha
Has the hand that clasped become a lie?
Kangal irundhum
Even though eyes are present,
Paarvai vali aayacha
Has the sight turned into pain?
Velai varumae
A right time will surely arrive,
Naalaithodum poongaatre
Oh gentle breeze that touches tomorrow.
Theiyum nilave
Oh waning moon,
Valarum varai nee thettru
Comfort yourself until you grow full again.
Vaan irangum maa mazhaiyum
Even the great rain descending from the sky,
Megham udainthaal thaane
Falls only when the clouds break.
Kann nerungum inbangalum
Joys that draw near to our eyes,
Thunbam mudiyum bothe
Arrive only when sorrow comes to an end.
Velai varumae
A right time will surely arrive,
Naalaithodum poongaatre
Oh gentle breeze that touches tomorrow.
Theiyum nilave
Oh waning moon,
Valarum varai nee thettru
Comfort yourself until you grow full again.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'GOAT' conveys poignant sorrow, filial longing, and resilient hope. The protagonist laments physical presence devoid of emotional touch, wondering if a lost mother's grief and a father's protective grasp still connect with them. As the song progresses, nature metaphors—such as the waning moon that inevitably waxes again and heavy clouds that must break to release rain—offer comfort, reminding the listener that suffering is temporary and joy will return when the time is right.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme) & Anaphora
“Kaigal irundhum / Kangal irundhum Opposing pairs in stanzas 1-3 & 9-11 sound parallel, underscoring physical wholeness juxtaposed with internal agony.”
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Theiyum nilave / Valarum varai nee thettru (Oh waning moon, console yourself till you wax again.)”
Natural Analogy
“Vaan irangum maa mazhaiyum / Megham udainthaal thaane (Rain descends only when clouds break, reflecting tears and relief after distress.)”
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for Venkat Prabhu's 'GOAT - The Greatest of All Time' starring Vijay, this track serves as an emotional anchor amidst the high-octane sci-fi action narrative, sung with deep expression by Haricharan.
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