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Anthathi Lyrics Meaning
Anthaathi is a captivating Tamil masterpiece, brought to life by the artistic prowess of Bhadra Rajin, Chinmayi, Govind Vasantha & M. Nassar. The lyrics of the song are penned by Karthik Netha, while the production credits go to Govind Vasantha. Anthaathi was released as a part of the album 96 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on August 17, 2018. “Anthathi Lyrics Meaning” has stayed with many, making it a song people naturally come back to again and again. Adding to its allure, the song features the captivating presence of Vijay Sethupathi & Trisha, enhancing the overall appeal of this musical masterpiece. Below, you’ll find the lyrics for Bhadra Rajin, Chinmayi, Govind Vasantha & M. Nassar’s “Anthaathi”, offering a glimpse into the profound artistry behind the song.
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Original: Peranbae kaadhal
Translation: Love, the immense and powerful tenderness.
Original: Ulnookki adungindra aadal, saatha
Translation: A dance that folds inward, drawn deeply by the soul’s gaze, endlessly.
Original: Aaratha aaval
Translation: A longing that never ends.
Original: Yethetho saayal yetru thiriyum kaadhal
Translation: Love that wanders in different guises, changing masks as it moves.
Original: Prathyega thedal
Translation: A unique and personal search.
Original: Theeyil theeratha kaatril
Translation: In a wind that doesn’t cool even in fire.
Original: Pul poondil puzhuvil ulathil ilathil
Translation: In grass, in thorns, in worms, in what exists and what doesn’t.
Original: Thaanae ellamum aagi
Translation: It becomes everything by itself.
Original: Naam kaanum aruvamae
Translation: The invisible form we still perceive.
Original: Ithyaathi kaadhal
Translation: Such is love — endless and layered.
Original: Illatha pothum thedum thedal, satha
Translation: A tireless quest even when it’s not there.
Original: Maarathu kadhal
Translation: Love that refuses to change.
Original: Manraadum pothum maatru karuthil mothum
Translation: It stays even in confusion, and flows through every shifting thought.
Original: Maalatha oodal
Translation: A sulk that never softens.
Original: Naam intha theeyil
Translation: We are the spark that builds homes in this fire.
Original: Veedu kattum theekuchi
Translation: The firestick that constructs shelter.
Original: Naam intha kaatril
Translation: We are the dust that swings in this breeze.
Original: Oonjal kattum thoosi
Translation: The speck that sways like a swing.
Original: Naam intha neeril
Translation: We are the water-drop that carries life.
Original: Vazhkai oottum neer poochi
Translation: The tiny insect ferrying life in its drop.
Original: Naam intha kaambil
Translation: We are the twig where love blooms.
Original: Kaamathin rusi
Translation: The taste of desire resting there.
Original: Kaadhal kanneril silanthi
Translation: Love is a spider in tears.
Original: Kaadhal vinmeenin meganthi
Translation: Love is the scent left on a falling star.
Original: Kaadhal meiyana vathanthi
Translation: Love is a truth disguised as rumour.
Original: Kaalam thorum thodarum diary
Translation: A diary that continues through every age.
Original: Kaadhal deiveega ethiri
Translation: Love, a divine enemy.
Original: Kaadhal saathaanin visiri
Translation: Love, the demon’s devotee.
Original: Kaadhal aanmavin pulari
Translation: Love, the soul’s own dawn.
Original: Vazhnthu petra degree
Translation: The degree earned by living it.
Original: Ore, vidaikullae
Translation: In one seed lies it all.
Original: Vinaavellam, pathunguthae, aa
Translation: All the questions curl up inside, hidden.
Original: Naam karainthathae
Translation: We’re what melted.
Original: Marainthathae, mudinthathae, aa
Translation: What vanished, what was finished.
Original: Konjum pooranamae vaa
Translation: Come, you little completeness.
Original: Nee konjum ezhilisaiyae
Translation: You, little melody of beauty.
Original: Panja varna bootham
Translation: A five-colour element.
Original: Nenjam niraiyuthae
Translation: You fill the heart entirely.
Original: Kaanbathellaam, kaadhaladi
Translation: Everything visible is love, dear.
Original: Kaadhalae-kaadhalae, thani perun thunaiyae
Translation: O love, love — my one great companion.
Original: Kooda vaa, kooda vaa, pothum-pothum
Translation: Come along, come close — it’s enough, just enough.
Original: Kaadhalae-kaadhalae, vazhvin neelam
Translation: O love, love — the length and colour of life.
Original: Pogalam poga vaa nee
Translation: Let’s go — come, let’s go.
Original: Aa, thigampari
Translation: Ah, you wild swirl.
Original: Valampuri, suyambu nee-nee
Translation: You, the sacred spiral, the self-born one.
Original: Aa, prahaaram nee
Translation: You are the temple corridor.
Original: Prabaavam nee, pravaaham nee-nee
Translation: You are radiance, you are the flow.
Original: Aa-aa, srungaaram nee
Translation: You are sensuality.
Original: Aangaaram nee, oangaaram nee-nee
Translation: You are fire, you are vibration.
Original: Nee, anthaathi nee
Translation: You are the endless poetic chain.
Original: Anthaathi nee, anthaathi nee-nee
Translation: You — beginning and end, you.
Original: Hmm, theda vendam
Translation: Hmm, no need to search.
Original: Mun arivi pindri varum
Translation: It will come without foreknowledge.
Original: Athan varugaiyai
Translation: Its arrival
Original: Idhayam urakka sollum
Translation: Will be gently spoken by the heart.
Original: Kaadhal
Translation: Love —
Original: Kaadhal oru naal ungalaiyum
Translation: Love will one day reach you too.
Original: Vanthu adaiyum
Translation: It will come find you.
Original: Athai alli anaithu kollungal
Translation: Hold it close and embrace it.
Original: Anbaaga paarthu kollungal
Translation: See it with kindness.
Original: Kaadhal thangum, kaadhal thayangum
Translation: Love stays, love stumbles.
Original: Kaadhal sirikkum, kaadhal inikkum
Translation: Love smiles, love sweetens.
Original: Kaadhal kavithaigal varaiyum
Translation: Love becomes poems.
Original: Kaadhal kalangum, kaadhal kuzhambum
Translation: Love gets shaken, love gets messy.
Original: Kaadhal oralavukku puriyum
Translation: Love is only partly understood.
Original: Kaadhal vilagum, kaadhal piriyum
Translation: Love will drift, love will depart.
Original: Kadhavugalai moodaamal vazhi anupungal
Translation: Don’t shut your doors — let it pass through.
Original: Kaathirungal
Translation: Wait for it.
Original: Oru velai kaadhal thirumbinaal
Translation: If love ever returns,
Original: Thoorathil thayangi nindraal
Translation: And hesitates in the distance,
Original: Arugil selungal, anbudan pesungal
Translation: Go near — speak to it with love.
Original: Pothum
Translation: That’s enough.
Original: Kaadhaal ungal vasam
Translation: Love is in your hands.
Original: Ullam kaadhal vasam
Translation: The heart belongs to love.
Original: Matrangal vinaa
Translation: No more questions.
Original: Matrangalae vidai
Translation: The answers are all love.
Original: Kaadhal
Translation: Just love.
