Kaatril Aadum Deepam Lyrics Meaning – Karotiyin Kadhali | N.R. Raghunanthan | Ravi G
N.R. Raghunanthan composes ‘Kaatril Aadum Deepam’ for the ‘Karotiyin Kadhali’ album, featuring Ravi G’s vocals and Yugabharathi’s lyrics. This Tamil ballad presents love’s persistence through wind-buffeted lamp imagery. Melancholic strings underscore the fragility of remembered connection.
Released: November 18, 2022
Kaatril Aadum Deepam
N.R. Raghunanthan | Ravi G • From “Karotiyin Kadhali”
Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Composer
N. R. Raghunanthan
Kaatril Aadum Deepam Lyrics Translation N.R. Raghunanthan | Ravi G | Karotiyin Kadhali
Yugabharathi compares love to a paper flower retaining imagined fragrance, defending unconventional bonds. The lyric ‘a stone becomes deity when reaching temple’ illustrates affection’s transformative power. Ravi G’s delivery emphasizes endurance through hardship.
Kaatril Aadum Deepam PolaLike a lamp flickering in the wind,
Kannil Thondrum Uraveyou’re the soulmate who appears before my eyes.
Neelam Pootha Vanam PolaLike a sky blooming in blue,
Nenjil Neendhum Ninaiveyou’re the memory swimming in my heart.
Ezhai Veedu Ena ArindhumEven though you know it’s a poor man’s home,
Kolam Podum Nilavoliyeyou’re the moonlight that paints ‘decorative patterns’.
Mullil Thookki EriyaiyilumEven when I’m thrown onto thorns,
Poovai Agum Oru Vidhaiyeyou’re the seed that turns into a flower.
Vettaveli PadhaiyileOn this open, lonely path,
Varum Un Ninaivu Modhidudhethe thought of you comes crashing into me.
Kothugira PambenaveLike a striking snake,
Konda Nesam Uyir Vangidudhethe love I’ve held takes the very life out of me.
Kaatril Aadum Deepam PolaLike a lamp flickering in the wind,
Kannil Thondrum Uraveyou’re the soulmate who appears before my eyes.
Neelam Pootha Vanam PolaLike a sky blooming in blue,
Nenjil Neendhum Ninaiveyou’re the memory swimming in my heart.
Neerile Pal NilaLike the moon’s reflection in water,
Moozhgiye Podhilumeven though it’s submerged,
Eerame Avadhillaiyeit doesn’t actually get wet.
Kagidha PoovilumEven in a paper flower,
Vasanai Undenato believe there’s a fragrance,
Vazhvadhu Pavam Illaiyeand live that way isn’t a sin.
Kallum Oru Koyil SeraEven a stone, upon reaching a temple,
Deivamagudhebecomes a deity.
Ulle Ezhum NesathaleBecause of the love rising within,
Boomi Vazhudhethe world keeps on living.
Solla Mudiya Sondham UnaiyeYou’re a relationship I can’t put into words,
Thalli Vida Matteneand I’ll never push you away.
Ulla Varaiyil Unnai NinaitheAs long as I’m alive, I’ll think of you,
Natchathiram Parpeneand gaze at the stars.
Kodaiyil NeeraiyumLike searching for water in summer,
Vadaiyil Theeyaiyumand fire in the winter chill,
Thediye Vazhkai Ooduthelife just keeps running along.
Sambale AyinumEven if they’re just ashes,
Nettriyil Seraiyilwhen they’re placed on the forehead,
Poosaiyai Mari Poguthethey turn into a ‘sacred ritual’.
Ellaigalai Thandum KalamTime, which crosses all boundaries,
Unai Serudhereaches out to you.
Pullin Nuni Mele KoodaEven on the tip of a blade of grass,
Thooral Thengudhea drizzle of rain lingers.
Kangal Ariya ChithirangalaiWon’t my life see the paintings,
Ennuyirum Kanadhoothat the eyes haven’t yet discovered?
Suthum Ulagil Anbin AzhageIn this spinning world, won’t the beauty of love,
Sondhamena Agadhoofinally become mine?
Kaatril Aadum Deepam PolaLike a lamp flickering in the wind,
Kannil Thondrum Uraveyou’re the soulmate who appears before my eyes.
Neelam Pootha Vanam PolaLike a sky blooming in blue,
Nenjil Neendhum Ninaiveyou’re the memory swimming in my heart.
