Shreya Ghoshal starts the track, while Yazin Nizar joins on the chorus. B. K. Harinarayanan writes the verses, and M. Jayachandran arranges the melody. The album Maarconi Mathaai places the song in a midnight calm.
Pathiravinum
Shreya Ghoshal | Yazin Nizar • From “Maarconi Mathaai”
Pathiravinum Lyrics Translation (from “Maarconi Mathaai”)
B. K. Harinarayanan writes the line, ‘A love dove flies unseen, searching for its eyes,’ that uses a bird as a symbol. He mentions a sea inside the soul and a burning ember in the chest. The lyrics talk about midnight silence and gentle breezes that disappear.
Paathiraavinum MaunamoIs the midnight silent, too?
Mozhi Nertha Kaattinum MaunamoIs the gentle breeze silent, too?
Ariyaathe PokunnoreeThis dove of love that flies away,
Anuraagamaam Praavineunnoticed by anyone,
Thirayave Alayavewhile searching and wandering,
Mizhikaathidunnathaareyaareyaarefor whom are these eyes waiting?
Alakadalaay AathmaavilLike a surging sea within my soul,
Arikanalaay Nenchaakeand a burning ember in my chest,
Manamaake Aazhunnorathat sinks deep into my mind,
Murivinte Thennovupollike the sweet pain of a wound,
Nirayumo Pranayamewill you fill me, oh love?
Snehamazha Thoovumaa PunchiriyilWithin that smile that showers a rain of love,
Nanmayizha Neyyumaa Kannimayiland the eyelashes that weave threads of goodness,
Orardrashobha Njanarinjirunnodid I sense a tender glow?
Athenteyaathmagaanamaayi VannooIt’s become the song of my soul.
Thudu Mizhineerinullilum AanandamThere’s joy even within these fresh tears,
Chitu Neduveerppinullilum Aaveshamand excitement within every little sigh.
Sirayaakeyum PadarunneIt’s spreading through my veins;
Thirayaayithaa Pranayamthis love’s now a wave.
Daivavaramennapol VannarikeYou came close like a gift from God,
Nermozhikal Thannoralengakalebut where’s the one who spoke those honest words?
Thalodi Maanjupoyoren NilaaveOh moonlight, you caressed me and faded away,
Varaathe Vayya Ninnilekku Thaaneand I can’t help but be drawn to you.
Chirakukaleki Nammalil AavolamGiving us wings to our heart’s content,
Viralukalaal Thodunnithaa Aakshamwe’re touching the sky with our fingers.
Jaladhaarayaal OzhukunnooIt’s flowing like a stream of water,
Muriyaatheyee Pranayamthis love’s never-ending.
Paathiraavinum MaunamoIs the midnight silent, too?
Mozhi Nertha Kaattinum MaunamoIs the gentle breeze silent, too?
Pathiravinum Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Pathiravinum’ is a quiet hope that finds strength in stillness. The chemistry between the performer and the artist makes it unforgettable.