Govind Vasantha’s composition for ‘Yaathri’ from the album ‘Gargi’ pairs with Ravi G’s raw vocals to depict struggle. Lyricist Karthik Netha sets a reflective tone through natural imagery, framing pain as an unavoidable teacher.
Released: July 13, 2022
Yaathri
Govind Vasantha | Ravi G • From “Gargi”
Yaathri Lyrics Translation (from “Gargi”)
Karthik Netha compares pain to essential lessons, like water teaching fish to swim. Ravi G’s delivery emphasizes measuring and crossing obstacles repeatedly, urging persistent forward movement through hardship.
Meenukku Neentha Katru Tharum NeerWater teaches the fish how to swim.
Iragirukku Parakka Katru Tharum KatruWind teaches the feather how to fly.
Manitharkku Vazha Kattru Tharum ValiPain teaches humans how to live.
Anange Madhe Yathri YathriOh traveler, traveler.
Irulil Marulil UzhandruWandering through darkness and confusion,
Therulai Arulai AdaivaiYou’ll find clarity and grace.
Yathri Yathri YathriTraveler, traveler, traveler.
Ethanai IdarNo matter the obstacles,
Ethanai ThuyarNo matter the sorrow,
Ethanai ValiNo matter the pain,
Ethanai PazhiNo matter the blame,
Ethanai KayamaiNo matter the cruelty,
Ethanai MadamaiNo matter the ignorance,
Ethanai MamadhaiNo matter the vanity,
Ethanai AgandhaiNo matter the arrogance,
Athanai AthanaiEvery single bit of it,
Alanthu Kadanthu Kadanthu PoMeasure it, cross it, and keep moving forward.
Yathri Yathri YathriTraveler, traveler, traveler.
Ethanai IdarNo matter the obstacles,
Ethanai ThuyarNo matter the sorrow,
Ethanai ValiNo matter the pain,
Ethanai PazhiNo matter the blame,
Ethanai KayamaiNo matter the cruelty,
Ethanai MadamaiNo matter the ignorance,
Ethanai MamadhaiNo matter the vanity,
Ethanai AgandhaiNo matter the arrogance,
Athanai AthanaiEvery single bit of it,
Alanthu Kadanthu Kadanthu PoMeasure it, cross it, and keep moving forward.
Yathri Yathri YathriTraveler, traveler, traveler.
Yaathri Music Video
Govind Vasantha’s melodies guide listeners through the Yaathri lyrics translation about transforming suffering into forward motion. The track balances haunting instrumentation with unwavering resolve.