Kaatril Varum Lyrics
From the movie Oru Naal Oru Kanavu
Kaatril Varum Song Lyrics is the track from Oru Naal Oru Kanavu Tamil Film – 2005, Starring Srikanth, Sonia Agarwal, Nizhalgal Ravi, Ilavarasu, Remya Nambeesan, Saranya Mohan. This song was sung by ஹரிஹரன், இளையராஜா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Singers
Star Cast
Sadhana Sargam and Shreya Ghosal
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Avan vai kulalil alagagaa Aaaaaaaa
Amutham thathumbum isayagaa Malarnthai nadanthai
Alai pol mithanthu
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Pasu ariyum antha sisu ariyum Paalai maranthu antha pambariyum
Pasu ariyum antha sisu ariyum Paalai maranthu antha pambariyum
Varunthum uyirkuuuu…uuuu Aaaaa…aaaa…
Varunthum uyirku oru Marunthagum
Isai arunthum mugam malarum Arumbagaum
Isayin payanae iraivan thaanae
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Athara sruthi antha Annai endren
Athukettra layam enthan Thanthai enben
Suthi layangal thannai sutrum Swarangal ellam
Uravaga amaintha nalla Isai kudumbam
Thirantha kathavu endrum Moodathu
Ingu sirantha isai virunthu Kuraiyathu
Ithu pol illam ethu sollu tholi
Pa ma ri ga ri ga ri ga ni tha tha ni
Pa ma ri ga ri ga ri ga ni tha tha ni
Male & Female : Ni ni ri ga ri ga ma tha ma tha ma tha ni sa
Ni ni sa ni ni sa Sa sa ni ni sa ni tha ni
Ni ni tha sa ni tha ma tha Sa sa ni ni sa ni tha ni
Ni ni tha sa ni tha ma tha Tha tha ni ma ma tha ga ga ma tha
Sa ni tha ma ga ri
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Avan vai kulalil alagagaa Amutham thathumbum isayagaa
Malarnthai nadanthai Alai pol midhanthu
Katril varum geethamae En kannanai arivayaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a soulful ode to music, personified as a divine melody carried on the wind. The singer addresses this melody, asking if it knows Kannan (Lord Krishna), implying that the music itself emanates from or is deeply connected to the divine flutist. The lyrics beautifully describe music as nectar flowing from Krishna's flute, blooming and floating like waves, captivating all beings. It highlights music's universal appeal, capable of soothing even animals and making them forget their instincts, and its profound healing power for sorrowful souls, likening it to medicine that makes faces bloom like buds. The song posits that the very essence and purpose of music is divine, equating it with God.
The song further delves into the structural beauty of music, comparing the fundamental pitch (sruthi) to a mother and rhythm (layam) to a father. The various musical notes (swaras) revolving around these foundational elements are depicted as a harmonious, kinship-bound musical family. This imagery celebrates the completeness and richness of music as a welcoming home where the feast of excellent melodies never ends. It's a devotional piece that elevates music to a spiritual experience, a direct connection to the divine, and a source of eternal joy and solace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Kaatril Varum?
Kaatril Varum is sung by ஹரிஹரன், இளையராஜா.
Which movie is Kaatril Varum from?
The song Kaatril Varum is featured in the movie Oru Naal Oru Kanavu.
Who wrote the lyrics for Kaatril Varum?
The lyrics for Kaatril Varum were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Kaatril Varum lyrics?
Yes! Kaatril Varum lyrics from Oru Naal Oru Kanavu include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Kaatril Varum lyrics?
This song is a soulful ode to music, personified as a divine melody carried on the wind. The singer addresses this melody, asking if it knows Kannan (Lord Krishna), implying that the music itself emanates from or is deeply connected to the divine flutist. The lyrics beautifully describe music as nectar flowing from Krishna's flute, blooming and floating like waves, captivating all beings. It highlights music's universal appeal, capable of soothing even animals and making them forget their instincts, and its profound healing power for sorrowful souls, likening it to medicine that makes faces bloom like buds. The song posits that the very essence and purpose of music is divine, equating it with God. The song further delves into the structural beauty of music, comparing the fundamental pitch (sruthi) to a mother and rhythm (layam) to a father. The various musical notes (swaras) revolving around these foundational elements are depicted as a harmonious, kinship-bound musical family. This imagery celebrates the completeness and richness of music as a welcoming home where the feast of excellent melodies never ends. It's a devotional piece that elevates music to a spiritual experience, a direct connection to the divine, and a source of eternal joy and solace.