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Maatram

From Coffee With Kadhal · 2022

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singer
Inno Genga
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Coffee With Kadhal
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
26 Aug 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaalangal maarum
Kanavellaam maarum
Sollaamal irudhayangal
Idam maarum
Nettrai pol endrum
Indru irukkaathu
Naalaigal naalum
Niram maaridum
Sila kaalam saaralum
Sila kaalam veiyilum
Kadigaaram oda oda
Kaalam maarudhu
Maatrangal ondru dhaan
Maaraadhu vaazhvilae
Vannangal maari maari
Vaanam neeludhu
Adada nam vaazhkkai enbathu
Adhil nooru maattram kondathu
Irundhaalum ella maatramum
Artham ullathu oo
Pagalenna iravin maattramae
Iravenna pagalin maattramae
Maatrangal thaanae vaazhvilae
Maayam seiyuthu oo
Uravae unnai pirivenbadha
Pirivae unnai uravenbadha
Irandum serum vali enbadhae
Sugam enbadha
Ninaivae unnai kanvenbadha
Kanavae unnai ninaivenbadha
Idhu dhaan vaazhvin azhagenbadha
Adada enbadha
Indru pookkum pookkal
Naalaikku vaadum
Idhu dhaan nesamae
Maru naalil meendum poo pookkum
Adhu dhaan vaazhvin arthamae
Irukaraigal illai endraalae
Nadhi payanam poguma
Maatrangal illai endraalae
Manam thannai unaruma
Vaigarai megam
Vidigindra neram
Iravennum paadal
Niram maarum
Veiyilin naatkal
Vidumurai ketkkum
Mazhai vandhu bhoomi
Mugam maarum
Manam oru vaanilai
Mazhai veiyil polavae
Ellaamum serndhu vandhu
Vaazhkkai maarudhae
Maatrangal ondru thaan
Maaraadhu vaazhvilae
Vannangal maari maari
Vaanam neeludhu
Nimidathil naatkal maaridum
Nodivondril vaazhvae maaridum
Maatrangal thaanae nenjilae
Artham serthidum oo
Pookkal thaan sarugaai maaridum
Sarugellaam poovaai maaridum
Maatrangal thaanae vaazhvilae
Maayam seithidum oo
Times will change
All dreams will change
Without a word, hearts
will trade their places
Just like yesterday,
today will never be
Every coming tomorrow
will change its colors
Sometimes a drizzle,
sometimes bright sunshine
As the clock ticks on,
time keeps changing
Change is the only thing
that never changes in life
As colors keep changing,
the sky stretches wide
Oh, this life of ours
holds a hundred changes
Even so, every single change
has a purpose, oh
What is day but a change of night?
What is night but a change of day?
Isn't it change that creates
magic in our lives, oh?
Oh closeness, should I call you separation?
Oh separation, should I call you closeness?
The ache where both meet—
should I call it sweet joy?
Memory, should I call you a dream?
Dream, should I call you a memory?
Is this the true beauty of life?
Or should I just stand in wonder?
The flowers that bloom today
will fade tomorrow
That is the nature of love
The next day, flowers will bloom again
That is the true meaning of life
If there were no riverbanks,
could a river ever make its journey?
If there were no changes,
would the heart ever understand itself?
The dawn clouds,
as the day begins to break,
the song called night
changes its colors
The sunny days
will ask for a break
As rain arrives, the earth
changes its face
The heart is like the weather,
just like the rain and sunshine
With all of it blending together,
life keeps changing
Change is the only thing
that never changes in life
As colors keep changing,
the sky stretches wide
In a minute, days can change
In a single second, life itself can change
Isn't it change that brings
meaning to the heart, oh
Flowers will turn into dried leaves
Dried leaves will turn back into flowers
Isn't it change that creates
magic in our lives, oh
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Coffee With Kadhal' explores the theme of impermanence and the philosophical truth that change is the only constant in human life. Through poetic metaphors of shifting weather, alternating day and night, and flowers wilting only to bloom again, lyricist Pa. Vijay emphasizes that every transition in life brings meaning, depth, and beauty. Yuvan Shankar Raja's lighthearted and melodious composition, combined with Inno Genga's smooth vocals, presents a comforting and optimistic perspective on navigating unpredictable emotional shifts, life changes, and new beginnings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Paradox

“Maatrangal ondru dhaan / Maaraadhu vaazhvilae”

Highlights the eternal truth through a paradox: change itself is the only thing that never changes in life.

Antithesis / Contrast

“Pagalenna iravin maattramae / Iravenna pagalin maattramae”

Contrasts day and night, as well as relationship and separation, to demonstrate how dualities are interconnected transformations.

Simile / Metaphor

“Manam oru vaanilai / Mazhai veiyil polavae”

Compares human emotions and mind to dynamic weather patterns (rain and sunshine).

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Sila kaalam saaralum / Sila kaalam veiyilum”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Sila' and 'Sila') across consecutive lines to create a melodic cadence.

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Trivia

The track showcases Yuvan Shankar Raja's signature modern arrangement sung by Inno Genga, known for bringing an R&B vibe to Tamil film tracks. The song serves as a thematic backdrop for Sundar C.'s romantic comedy 'Coffee With Kadhal' (2022), reflecting the fluid and dynamic romantic relationships of the lead characters.

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