Yuvan Shankar Raja and Haricharan present ‘Lonely Lullaby’ from the album ‘Goat The Greatest Of All Time.’ Lyricist Vignesh Ramakrishna pairs minimal piano with Haricharan’s aching vocals to convey emotional isolation.
Released: October 4, 2024
Lonely Lullaby
Haricharan | Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Goat The Greatest Of All Time”
Lonely Lullaby Lyrics Translation Haricharan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Goat The Greatest Of All Time
Haricharan sings of unfulfilled connections in lines like ‘Even though I have eyes, my vision’s turned into pain.’ Vignesh Ramakrishna contrasts physical presence with emotional distance, using tactile imagery of empty hands.
Kaigal IrunthumEven though I’ve hands,
Korkkum Karam Poiyaachuthe hand to hold them has become a lie.
Kangal IrunthumEven though I’ve eyes,
Paarvai Vali Aayachumy vision’s turned into pain.
Enai Tholaitha Thaai AvalinWon’t the longing of my mother, who lost me,
Yekkam Enai Kattathaembrace and hold me tight?
Nadungum Enthan ViralgalaiyumWon’t my father’s hand lock with
Thanthai Karam Poottathamy trembling fingers?
Kaigal IrunthumEven though I’ve hands,
Korkkum Karam Poyaachahas the hand to hold them become a lie?
Kangal IrunthumEven though I’ve eyes,
Paarvai Vali Aayachahas my vision turned into pain?
Velai VarumaeThe time will come.
Naalaithodum PoongaatreOh, gentle breeze that touches tomorrow,
Theiyum Nilaveoh, waning moon,
Valarum Varai Nee Thettruconsole me until you’re full again.
Vaan Irangum Maa MazhaiyumThe great rain descending from the sky
Megham Udainthaal Thaaneonly falls when the clouds break.
Kann Nerungum InbangalumThe joys that draw near my eyes
Thunbam Mudiyum Pothewill only arrive when this sorrow ends.
Velai VarumaeThe time will come.
Naalaithodum PoongaatreOh, gentle breeze that touches tomorrow,
Theiyum Nilaveoh, waning moon,
Valarum Varai Nee Thettruconsole me until you’re full again.
Lonely Lullaby Music Video
Moon cycles in the ‘Lonely Lullaby’ lyrics meaning represent temporary sorrow before renewal. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s composition frames grief as necessary for eventual healing, balancing melancholy with cautious optimism.