Justin Prabhakaran and Yuvan Shankar Raja deliver ‘Mudhal Kaadhal’ from the album ‘Adiyae.’ Composer Prabhakaran and lyricist Bagavathy Pk craft a hazy soundscape around disorienting new affection.
Released: August 8, 2023
Mudhal Kaadhal
Justin Prabhakaran | Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Adiyae”
Adiyae’s Mudhal Kaadhal Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Bagavathy Pk describes time distortion with ‘spinning from day to night.’ Prabhakaran requests ‘a place in your heart’ as the central emotional anchor.
Kaatrinil Ival KuralHer voice is carried on the breeze,
Ithazhaadum Or Ghazalit’s a ‘ghazal’ (poetic song) playing on her lips.
Kaarmugil PiraiyinilOn the crescent of a dark cloud,
Nuthalaadum Poonkuzhalher flowery hair dances on her forehead.
Pagal Iravaaga SuzhalugireneI’m spinning until the day turns into night,
Nerungidum Neram Neeyou’re the time that’s drawing closer.
Oru Nizhalaaga NerungugireneI’m approaching you like a shadow,
Irunthumae Thooram Neeyet you’re still so far away.
Adi Yaarumae AriyaamalaeOh, without anyone even knowing,
Pari Ponadhae Manamaemy heart’s been stolen away.
Uyir Vaazhave Idam VendumaeI need a spot just to stay alive,
Un Nenjil Enakkumand I need that place in your heart.
En Kannae Enna TholachenMy dear, I’ve lost myself,
On Oyyara Punnagaiyilin your graceful smile,
Kandu PudichenI’ve finally found who I am.
En Pennae Unna NenachenMy girl, I thought of you,
Un Kallorum Kanasaivilin the mischievous blink of your eyes,
Enna TholachenI’ve lost myself.
Kaatrinil Ival KuralHer voice is carried on the breeze,
Ithazhaadum Or Ghazalit’s a ‘ghazal’ (poetic song) playing on her lips.
Kaarmugil PiraiyinilOn the crescent of a dark cloud,
Nuthalaadum Poonkuzhalher flowery hair dances on her forehead.
Yaaradhu YaaradhuWho is it? Who is it?
Kaalathin Kaatil TholaivathuWho’s getting lost in the forest of time?
Neer Edhu Thee EdhuWhat’s water and what’s fire?
Kaathalil Nee EdhuIn this love, who are you,
Naan Edhuand who am I?
Nalliravain Nilavum Nee EnilIf you’re the moon of the midnight,
Un Theriya Mugamum Naan Adhuthen I’m your hidden, unknown side.
Mudhal MeesaiyumJust like a first mustache,
Mudhal Kaadhalumand a first love,
Ariyaamalae Mulaikkumthey both sprout without us realizing.
Adhu PolavaeJust like that,
Namm Kaadhalinthe mark of our love,
Adaiyalam Irukkumit’ll always remain.
En Kannae Enna TholachenMy dear, I’ve lost myself,
On Oyyara Punnagaiyilin your graceful smile,
Kandu PudichenI’ve finally found who I am.
En Pennae Unna NenachenMy girl, I thought of you,
Un Kallorum Kanasaivilin the mischievous blink of your eyes,
Enna TholachenI’ve lost myself.
Kaatrinil Ival KuralHer voice is carried on the breeze,
Ithazhaadum Or Ghazalit’s a ‘ghazal’ (poetic song) playing on her lips.
En KannaeMy dear.
Kaarmugil PiraiyinilOn the crescent of a dark cloud,
Nuthalaadum Poonkuzhalher flowery hair dances on her forehead.
En PennaeMy girl.
Mudhal Kaadhal Music Video
The ‘Adiyae’ album’s Mudhal Kaadhal lyrics in English trace love’s earliest disorientation through natural imagery and direct confessions.