Sid Sriram sings ‘Kaadhal,’ a Tamil ballad that explores the complexities of love. The wordsmith Mohan Rajan pens the heartfelt lyrics, while A. H. Kaashif arranges a soft, emotional melody. The song questions the nature of love and its impact on the heart.
Released: February 14, 2021
Kaadhal
Sid Sriram | Sreejith Edavana
Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Composer
A. H. Kaashif
Kaadhal Lyrics English Translation by Sid Sriram | Sreejith Edavana
The narrator wonders if love truly causes pain, saying, ‘Love doesn’t ever cause anyone pain, it’s all just my own mistake.’ The performer uses vivid imagery of tears and memories to describe the lingering ache of a lost relationship.
Kaadhal Yaraiyum KaayamLove doesn’t ever cause anyone pain,
Seivathu IllaiIt doesn’t do that.
Ellam En Thavaru ThaaneIt’s all just my own mistake.
Kaadhal Yarukkum KanneerLove doesn’t bring tears to anyone,
Tharuvathu IllaiIt doesn’t give them.
Ellam Ada En Kanavu ThaaneIt’s all just my dream, you see.
En Kangal Illathu IrundhalIf my eyes weren’t there at all,
Unnai Adhu Kaatathu IrundhalIf they hadn’t shown me you,
Naan Indru Naana IruppenWould I still be myself today?
Illaiya IllaiyaOr would I not? Or would I not?
Naan PennaiIf I hadn’t been born
Pirakathu IrundhalAs a woman,
Idhu Ellam Nadantha IrukkumWould all this have still happened?
Yaaru Enna SonnalumNo matter what anyone says,
Un Mele Kovam IllaiI’m not angry with you,
Illai IllaiNo, I’m not.
Ennodu Unnai VittuLeaving your memory with me,
Neeyum Than Thooram SendraiYou’ve wandered so far away.
Seriya ThavaraIs it right or wrong?
Seri ThavaraRight? Wrong?
Thavara SeriyaWrong? Right?
Kanneeril Karainthe PogumDissolving away in these tears,
Naan Kanda Kanavugal EllamAre all the dreams I once saw.
Seriya ThavaraIs it right or wrong?
Seri ThavaraRight? Wrong?
Thavara SeriyaWrong? Right?
Kaadhal Yarukum KaayamLove doesn’t cause a wound to anyone,
Seivathu IllaiIt doesn’t ever do that.
Endral Manathil Vazhigal YenoIf so, why’s there such pain in my heart?
Un Viralai Seradhu IrundhalIf I hadn’t reached for your fingers,
Un Ninaivil Vazhalathu IrundhalIf I hadn’t lived in your memories,
En Kaadhal Alintha IrukkumMy love would’ve simply perished.
Ketkiren UnnaiyeI’m asking only you.
Thooram Than Aanal KoodaEven if the distance is vast,
Vaanam Than Vendum EndruWanting only the sky,
Megam Dhan AzhuthalumEven if the clouds cry,
Yar Meedhu Thavaragum AgumWhose fault will it ultimately be?
Kaadhal Yaraiyum KaayamLove doesn’t ever cause anyone pain,
Seivathu IllaiIt doesn’t do that.
Ellam Ada En Thavaru ThaaneIt’s all just my own mistake.
Kaadhal Yarukum KanneerLove doesn’t bring tears to anyone,
Tharuvathu IllaiIt doesn’t give them.
Ellam Ada En Kanavu ThaaneIt’s all just my dream, you see.
If you want to understand ‘Kaadhal,’ the lyrics question whether love is the source of pain or if it’s our own expectations. Sid Sriram’s vocals bring depth to this Tamil song, making it a touching reflection on heartbreak.
