Kavita Krishnamurthy and Unnikrishnan bring life to ‘Kaatre En Vaasal,’ a song from A.R. Rahman’s album Rhythm. Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, mixing romance with the metaphor of wind. The melody flows gently, much like the wind it describes, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
Released: April 30, 2023
Kaatre En Vaasal
Kavita Krishnamurthy | Unnikrishnan • From “Rhythm”
Kaatre En Vaasal Lyrics Translation (from “Rhythm”)
The poet mentions a playful wind that dances into a lover’s life, opening doors softly and whispering its name as ‘Love.’ One standout line, ‘You said you were living in my breath,’ highlights how love lingers, invisible yet ever-present. The imagery of wind and breath ties the story of love to nature’s rhythms.
Kaatre En Vaasal VandhaaiOh wind, you came to my doorstep.
Medhuvaaga Kadhavu ThirandhaaiYou opened the door so gently.
Kaatre Un Perai Ketten Kaadhal EndraaiOh wind, I asked for your name, and you said it was ‘Love’.
Netru Nee Engu Irunthaai KaatreWhere were you yesterday, oh wind?
Nee Solvaai EndrenI asked you to tell me.
Swasathil Irunthathaaga Solli SendraaiYou said you were living in my breath, and then you moved on.
Thulli Varum Kaatre Thulli Varum KaatreOh playful wind, oh wind that comes dancing in.
Thaai Mozhi PesuSpeak in my mother tongue.
Nilavulla Varaiyil Nilamulla Varaiyil Nenjinil VeesuAs long as the moon and earth exist, blow through my heart.
Thulli Varum Kaatre Thulli Varum KaatreOh playful wind, oh wind that comes dancing in.
Thaai Mozhi PesuSpeak in my mother tongue.
Kaatre En Vaasal VandhaaiOh wind, you came to my doorstep.
Medhuvaaga Kadhavu ThirandhaaiYou opened the door so gently.
Kaatre Un Perai Ketten Kaadhal EndraaiOh wind, I asked for your name, and you said it was ‘Love’.
Kaarkalam Azhaikkum Pothu Olinthukolla Nee VendumWhen the rainy season calls out, I need you to hide me.
Thaavani Kudai PidippaayaWill you hold my ‘half-sari’ over me like an umbrella?
Anbe Naan Uranga Vendum Azhagaana Idam VendumMy love, I need to sleep, and I need a beautiful place to rest.
Kangalil Idam KoduppaayaWill you give me a place within your eyes?
Nee Ennarugil Vanthu NeliyaWhen you come close and move around me…
Naan Un Manathil Sendru OliyaAnd I go to hide inside your heart…
Nee Un Manathil Ennuruvam KandupidippaayaWill you be able to find my image within your soul?
Pookkalukkulle Thenulla Varaiyil Kaadhalar VaazhgaLong live lovers, as long as there’s honey inside the flowers.
Pookkalukkulle Thenulla Varaiyil Kaadhalar VaazhgaLong live lovers, as long as there’s honey inside the flowers.
Boomikku Mele Vaanulla Varaiyil Kaadhalum VaazhgaLong live love, as long as the sky is above the earth.
Kaatre En Vaasal VandhaaiOh wind, you came to my doorstep.
Medhuvaaga Kadhavu ThirandhaaiYou opened the door so gently.
Kaatre Un Perai Ketten Kaadhal EndraaiOh wind, I asked for your name, and you said it was ‘Love’.
Netru Nee Engu Irunthaai KaatreWhere were you yesterday, oh wind?
Nee Solvaai EndrenI asked you to tell me.
Swasathil Irunthathaaga Solli SendraaiYou said you were living in my breath, and then you moved on.
Nedungaalam Sippikkulle Urundu Nirkum Muthu PolLike a pearl that’s stayed inside a shell for a long time…
En Penmai Thirandu NirkiratheMy womanhood has gathered and matured.
Thirakkaatha Sippi Ennai Thiranthukolla SolgirathaIs this unopened shell asking me to open up now?
En Nenjam Marundu NirkiratheMy heart stands here, feeling shy and confused.
Naan Siru Kuzhanthai Endru NinaithenI thought I was still just a small child.
Un Varugaiyinaal VayatharinthenBut with your arrival, I realized I’ve grown up.
Ennai Marubadiyum Siru Pillaiyaai SeivaayaWill you make me a little child all over again?
Kattilidum Vayathil Thottilida SonnaalIf I ask for a cradle at the age when we should share a bed…
Sariya SariyaIs that right? Is that right?
Kattilidum Vayathil Thottilida SonnaalIf I ask for a cradle at the age when we should share a bed…
Sariya SariyaIs that right? Is that right?
Kattilil Iruvarum Kuzhandhaigal AanaalIf we both become children while on the bed…
Pizhaiya PizhaiyaIs that a mistake? Is that wrong?
Kaatre En Vaasal Vandhaai MedhuvaagaOh wind, you came to my doorstep so gently.
Kaatre Un Perai Ketten Kaadhal EndraaiOh wind, I asked for your name, and you said it was ‘Love’.
Thulli Varum Kaatre Thulli Varum KaatreOh playful wind, oh wind that comes dancing in.
Thaai Mozhi PesuSpeak in my mother tongue.
Nilavulla Varaiyil Nilamulla VaraiyilAs long as the moon and earth exist…
Nenjinil VeesuBlow through my heart.
Thulli Varum Kaatre Thulli Varum KaatreOh playful wind, oh wind that comes dancing in.
Thaai Mozhi PesuSpeak in my mother tongue.
Kaatre En Vaasal Music Video
‘Kaatre En Vaasal’ lyrics offer a beautiful meditation on love and longing. Featuring Kavita Krishnamurthy and Unnikrishnan, the Tamil song from Rhythm creates a timeless connection between nature and the heart.