Sid Sriram’s ethereal vocals define ‘Neerkumizho’ from the album Kolai. Lyricist Karthik Netha and composer Girishh Gopalakrishnan frame human existence as transient water bubbles through minimalist Tamil poetry.
Released: July 10, 2023
Neerkumizho
Girishh G | Karthik Netha • From “Kolai”
What is the meaning of Neerkumizho Lyrics from Kolai?
Karthik Netha contrasts freedom pleas with trapped gazes in ‘Viduthalai Ketkirai / Valiyudan Parkkirai’. The phrase ‘Edhai Edhai Nan Nan Seiya’ repeats a surrender to relational helplessness. Sid Sriram’s delivery underscores silent connections described in ‘Oomai En Nenjin Thalattum Neeyo’.
Neerkumizho NedungkanavoIs it a water bubble, or a long dream?
Theeyinil Veezhum Ponthooral IvvazhvoIs this life just a golden rain falling into fire?
Yen Pirivo Edhu MudivoWhy this separation, and what is the end?
Neerinil Moozhgum Man Bommaigal NamoAre we just clay dolls dissolving in the water?
Osai Illamal Uravum IllamalWithout a sound, without a relationship,
Oomai En Nenjin Thalattum Neeyoare you the silent lullaby of my mute heart?
Thoodhum Illamal Thanimai ThangamalWith no messages, unable to bear the loneliness,
Koondukkul Moochuvidum Thendral Neeyoare you the gentle breeze, sighing inside a cage?
Theeradha KatrilIn the unending wind,
Unai Maradha Netrilon my forehead that won’t forget you,
Adaithene ThuditheneI held you in, and I trembled,
Azhage Oh Ohmy beauty, oh.
Mayadha NokkilIn your unfading gaze,
Puyal Oyadha Pokkilin the path of a relentless storm,
Alainthene KumaintheneI’ve wandered and I’ve withered,
Uyire Oh Ohmy life, oh.
Yar Valaiyo Evar IraiyoWhose net is it, and who is the prey?
Iraichalin Ulladum Padalgal NamoAre we the songs that play within the noise?
Yar Pizhaiyo Edhu SariyoWhose mistake is it, and what is right?
Kanalin Neerukkul Vinmeengal NamoAre we just stars reflected in a mirage’s water?
Vanam SellaTo fly to the sky,
Neeyum Kettayeis what you asked for, wasn’t it?
Anbenum Thoondil ThanilWith the fish hook called ‘love’,
Nan Unnai Matti VaithenI went and got you trapped.
Viduthalai KetkiraiYou’re asking for freedom.
Valiyudan ParkkiraiYou’re looking on with pain.
Edhai Edhai Nan Nan SeiyaWhat, oh what, can I possibly do?
Theeradha KatrilIn the unending wind,
Unai Maradha Netrilon my forehead that won’t forget you,
Adaithene ThuditheneI held you in, and I trembled,
Azhage Oh Ohmy beauty, oh.
Mayadha NokkilIn your unfading gaze,
Puyal Oyadha Pokkilin the path of a relentless storm,
Alainthene KumaintheneI’ve wandered and I’ve withered,
Uyire Oh Ohmy life, oh.
Per Isaiye PerunilaveOh, great music, oh, vast moon,
Eerangal Kayatha Yegantham Neeyeyou’re the solitude where dampness never dries.
Meemisaiye MigumathiyeYou’re the melody beyond the notes, the overflowing wisdom,
Marbinil Matadha Vasangal Neeyeyou’re the fragrance that won’t fade from my heart.
Kar Irul MeleUpon the blackest darkness,
Vizhum Seeroli Neeyeyou are the perfect light that falls.
Unarndhene UnarndheneI’ve felt it, I’ve truly felt it,
Uyire Ohmy life, oh.
Neerkumizho Music Video
Kolai’s soundtrack presents water imagery to challenge permanence. English lyrics translation for ‘Neerkumizho’ examines if love survives cosmic impermanence.