Rettaikili Lyrics
From the movie Gramatthu Minnal
Rettaikili Song Lyrics is the track from Gramatthu Minnal Tamil Film – 1987, Starring Ramarajan, Revathi, Goundamani, Senthamarai, Raja, S. N. Lakshmi. This song was sung by இளையராஜா மற்றும் சித்ரா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Gangai Amaran.
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Ae… vidiyaadha pozhudhaachu… Adiyae… vizhi kooda sumaiyaachu
Kanneeru kadalaachu Un ennam padagaachu…
Nee ulla manam thaanae Eppodhum siraiyaachu…
Retta kili suthi vandha Thoppukkulla
Othaiyila indha kili suthudhammaa Thaniyaa idhu irundhaa
Manam urangaadhu Thunaiyae unna izhandhaa
Ingu vaazhvedhu En aasa raasaa anbenna laesaa
En aasa raasaa iva anbenna laesaa
Retta kili suthi vandha Thoppukkulla
Othaiyila indha kili suthudhammaa
O… oo… hoo… oo… hoo… oo… Hoo oo oo hoo
{Kaathaalae aadi varum Siru ola kaathaadi
Kairu arundhu ponadhenna Raasaa un kaiyaalae} (2)
Ae… thaenae onnaala thaanae Punnaagi thaan ponen ippodhu naanae
Poovaana nenjam idhu Veenaachu unnaala
Poo maala veyilila sarugaachu thannaala
En veettu rosaa anbenna laesaa En veettu rosaa en anbenna laesaa
Retta kili suthi vandha Thoppukkulla
{Kanneeru vandhu vandhu Kaaveri polaachu
Kannaana pon manasu Kallaagi poyaachu} (2)
Poongaathu ippa enna paathu Vadhaikkiradhu
Enna eenna koothu Thanni konjam ootthu
Poraadum nenjukkullae Yedhaedho undaachu
Neerodum gangai nadhi Yen ippo rendaachu
En aasa raasaa anbenna laesaa En aasa raasaa iva anbenna laesaa
Retta kili suthi vandha Thoppukkulla
Othaiyila indha kili suthudhammaa Thaniyaa idhu irundhaa
Manam urangaadhu Thunaiyae unna izhandhaa
Ingu vaazhvedhu En aasa raasaa anbenna laesaa
En aasa raasaa iva anbenna laesaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a poignant lament from a heartbroken lover, expressing the profound pain of separation and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of despair, where every aspect of life has become a burden. The singer describes an "unending dawn" and eyes heavy with sorrow, tears flowing like a river, and thoughts of the beloved becoming the only means of navigation in this sea of grief. The central metaphor of a "pair of parrots" in a grove, now reduced to a single, lonely bird circling alone, beautifully encapsulates the feeling of being incomplete and lost without the partner.
The song further explores the depth of this emotional turmoil through various metaphors. The lover questions why their bond, like a kite's string, was broken by the beloved's own hands, and how their once vibrant, flower-like heart has withered. The imagery of tears turning into the Kaveri river and a golden heart turning to stone emphasizes the immense sorrow. The rhetorical questions "Is this love so trivial?" underscore the disbelief and pain of feeling abandoned. It's a heartfelt plea for understanding and a cry of anguish from a soul grappling with the void left by a lost love, questioning the very essence of their existence without their companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Rettaikili?
Rettaikili is sung by இளையராஜா மற்றும் சித்ரா.
Which movie is Rettaikili from?
The song Rettaikili is featured in the movie Gramatthu Minnal.
Who wrote the lyrics for Rettaikili?
The lyrics for Rettaikili were written by Gangai Amaran with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Rettaikili lyrics?
Yes! Rettaikili lyrics from Gramatthu Minnal include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Rettaikili lyrics?
This song is a poignant lament from a heartbroken lover, expressing the profound pain of separation and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of despair, where every aspect of life has become a burden. The singer describes an "unending dawn" and eyes heavy with sorrow, tears flowing like a river, and thoughts of the beloved becoming the only means of navigation in this sea of grief. The central metaphor of a "pair of parrots" in a grove, now reduced to a single, lonely bird circling alone, beautifully encapsulates the feeling of being incomplete and lost without the partner. The song further explores the depth of this emotional turmoil through various metaphors. The lover questions why their bond, like a kite's string, was broken by the beloved's own hands, and how their once vibrant, flower-like heart has withered. The imagery of tears turning into the Kaveri river and a golden heart turning to stone emphasizes the immense sorrow. The rhetorical questions "Is this love so trivial?" underscore the disbelief and pain of feeling abandoned. It's a heartfelt plea for understanding and a cry of anguish from a soul grappling with the void left by a lost love, questioning the very essence of their existence without their companion.