Ilaiyaraaja composes a dreamlike melody in Olathin from the album Clint. Lyricist Prabhavarmma writes about searching for a beloved as elusive as a dragonfly.
Released: May 13, 2021
Olathin
Ilaiyaraaja | Shreya Ghoshal • From “Clint”
Olathin Lyrics Translation – Clint Soundtrack
Prabhavarmma describes someone forever searching for a dragonfly to the rhythm of waves and Onam songs. He writes that the beloved’s presence transforms the sky into a garden of flowers when colors blend.
Olathin MelathalTo the rhythm of the waves,
Onappattin Thalathalto the beat of an Onam song,
Aararo Poothumbi Kaattil Nithyam Thedunnusomeone’s forever searching for a dragonfly in the wind.
Aararo Poothumbi Kaattil Nithyam Thedunnusomeone’s forever searching for a dragonfly in the wind.
Charathay Dhoorathay Maarikkavin OrathaySomewhere near, somewhere far, at the edge of a rainbow,
Neeyethum Ninnoppam Njanum Koodipporunnuwherever you arrive, I’m coming right along with you.
Nee Chayam Chalicheedunnakeel Vanam PoovanamWhen you blend the colors, the sky becomes a garden of flowers.
Then Thedi Thedi Pokunnake Thekkum ThenmaramThey’re all searching for nectar, heading for the southern honey-tree.
Aanandathal Nee Neettum PunchirithitheliyalennumIn the warm embers of the smile you offer with such joy,
Snehathin Niravathsalyam Chandanakkulirayi Ullila deep affection fills my soul with the coolness of sandalwood.
Etho Kunnin Meethe Althara Chithram ThediSearching for a painting on an altar atop some hill,
Oro Megham Thorum Nallethe Lokam Thedisearching for a better world beyond every single cloud.
Innattippadan KattathadanTo sing and dance today, to play in the wild wind,
Ennomal Poove Nee Porukillemy dearest flower, won’t you please come along?
Manchadikkattil TherileranTo ride a chariot on a wild forest breeze,
Thaithennal Chelil Nee Porillein the grace of a gentle southern wind, won’t you come?
O Nee Aararo Jeevan ThanoOh, who are you, the one who gave me this life?
Manjum Veyilum MazhayumThe mist, the sunlight, and the rain,
Ninnodoppam Ponnennodo they turn to gold when they’re with you?
Oppam PonnennoDo they turn to gold when with you?
Neeyo Kunje NeeleIt’s you, my little one, across the endless blue,
Nalloro Varnnathalewith every lovely color,
Oro Roopam Theerthumcrafting every single shape,
Pinoro Bhavam Cherthumand adding every new emotion.
Etho Moham PoleLike some beautiful desire,
Nallethe Swapnam Polelike a dream of a better tomorrow,
Oro Janmam Thorumthrough every single lifetime,
En Nenjin Choodayi Vannuyou’ve come to be the warmth in my heart.
Kallolam Thorum Nee KandathalleYou’ve seen it in every crashing wave, haven’t you?
Venmeghakkadum ChanchadukayalleThe forest of white clouds is swaying too, isn’t it?
Vellampal Pookkum Nadu KananTo see the land where white water lilies bloom,
Chittolam Pole Nee Porillewon’t you come along like a tiny wave?
O Nee Vannavo Pranan NeeyeOh, you’re the one who came, you are my very life.
Ennum Ninavum Kanavum KakkumYou’re the one who always guards my thoughts and dreams,
Nenjin Neer Polelike a stream flowing from the heart.
Nenjin Neer PoleLike a stream flowing from the heart.
Olathin Melathal Onappattin ThalathalTo the rhythm of the waves, to the beat of an Onam song,
Aararo Poothumbi Kaattil Nithyam Thedunnusomeone’s forever searching for a dragonfly in the wind.
Olathin Music Video
The Olathin lyrics meaning reflects a connection that transcends lifetimes, bringing warmth and color to the singer’s world.