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Saara Saara Kaatrae

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Sid Sriram, Shreya Ghoshal
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Annaatthe2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Female
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Pongi vazhigiradhae sandhosha oottraeThe spring of joy overflows!
Male
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Anbai pozhigiradhae aanandha keetraeA ray of happiness showers pure love!
Female
Sada sadannu kannrendumWith a gentle fluttering, both eyes
Thean thoovaRain down sweet honey,
Nanaigiradhae en aaiyul regaiyaeSoaking the lifespan lines on my palm.
Male
Pada padannu kairendumWith a rhythmic patter, both hands
SeerattaPamper and caress,
Vizhugiradhae namm tholil maalaiyaeAs a garland falls onto our shoulders.
Female
Pachchai manadhu paalniramThe innocent, milk-white pure heart
Anbil sivandhu pogudhaeTurns red out of love.
Sattrae irunda vaanilaiThe weather that was slightly dark,
Un azhagai kandathumaeUpon witnessing your beauty,
Minnoli perudhaeGains a bright flash of lightning!
Male
{Thinathuk thagida[Rhythmic syllables - Thinathuk thagida
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thaanae thaanae thaanaThaanae thaanae thaana
Thane thinathuk thagidaThane thinathuk thagida
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thaanae naana naa} (2)Thaanae naana naa] (2)
Female
Oh saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Pongi vazhigiradhae sandhosha oottraeThe spring of joy overflows!
Male
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Anbai pozhigiradhae aanandha keetraeA ray of happiness showers pure love!
Hey ye….Hey ye...
Female
Yaazh isaiyum ezh isaiyumIs your voice the music of the harp
Un kuraloooo…ooAnd the seven musical notes?
Nee nerunga paarpathuthaanIs looking at you up close
SorkangaloooEqual to heavenly bliss?
Male
Deivam marandhu koduthidaathaCountless crores of divine blessings
Varam ethanai kodiyooThat even God forgot to bestow!
Alli kodukka thunindha kaadhalIs it justice to call this love,
Adhai solvadhu needhiyooWhich dares to give everything generously?
Female
Siththam unai enniThinking of you, my mind
Sadugudu vilaiyaadudhaePlays a lively game of Kabaddi!
Puththam pudhu vetkkam pugunthidaAs brand new bashfulness enters,
Nadai maarudhaeMy stride changes!
Male
Andhi pagalai marandhuForgetting dusk and day,
Uravae neelaSo that our bond extends forever,
Anbae nee vandhaayaeMy beloved, you have arrived!
Female
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Pongi vazhigiradhae sandhosha oottraeThe spring of joy overflows!
Male
Saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!
Anbai pozhigiradhae aanandha keetraeA ray of happiness showers pure love!
Female
Silu siluvendruCool and soothingly,
Poonthendral soodettraAs the soft breeze brings warmth,
Uyiranuvae pon oonjal aadudhaeThe soul's tiny cell swings in a golden cradle!
Male
Kulukulunu thee veiyil thaalaattaAs the cool fiery sun lulls me to sleep,
Adai mazhaiyil en aasai moolgudhaeMy desire sinks into heavy downpours!
Female
Latcham paravai polae enLike a hundred thousand birds, my
Ullam midhandhu pogudhaeHeart floats into the sky!
Sattrae irunda vaanilaiThe weather that was slightly dark,
Un azhagai kandathumaeUpon witnessing your beauty,
Minnoli perudhaeGains a bright flash of lightning!
Male
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thaanae thaanae thaanaThaanae thaanae thaana
Thanae thinathuk thagidaThanae thinathuk thagida
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thaanae naana naaThaanae naana naa
Hey hey thinathuk thagidaHey hey thinathuk thagida
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thaanae thaanae thaanaThaanae thaanae thaana
Thanae thinathuk thagidaThanae thinathuk thagida
Thinathuk thagidaThinathuk thagida
Thaanae naana naaThaanae naana naa
Female
Oh saara saara kaatraeOh trickling, breezy wind!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Saara Saara Kaatrae' is a romantic duet from the movie Annaatthe, composed by D. Imman and sung by Sid Sriram and Shreya Ghoshal. The song celebrates the euphoric feeling of love, comparing the presence of the beloved to a soothing, rain-laden wind that brightens up overcast skies and brings immense bliss. The lyrics vividly describe how love changes one's demeanor, bringing a sense of childlike innocence, deep affection, and divine happiness. The track combines traditional folk rhythm patterns with romantic melodies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi)

Sada sadannu kannrendum / Pada padannu kairendum

Words like 'Sada sadannu' and 'Pada padannu' imitate rhythmic fluttering and pattering sounds to enhance imagery.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Yaazh isaiyum ezh isaiyum / Un kuralooo

Comparing the lover's voice directly to the music of the harp ('Yaazh isai') and the seven swaras ('Ezh isai').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Latcham paravai polae en / Ullam midhandhu pogudhae

Describing the heart floating like a hundred thousand birds to express intense joy and lightheartedness.

Oxymoron

Kulukulunu thee veiyil thaalaatta

Combining contrasting concepts like 'Cool fiery sun' ('Kulukulunu thee veiyil') to convey conflicting romantic emotions.

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Trivia

The song marked another successful collaboration between D. Imman, lyricist Yugabharathi, and singer Sid Sriram, who previously created hits like 'Kannaana Kanney' in Viswasam. D. Imman won national acclaim for his rural melodic orchestrations in Sun Pictures productions.

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