Sara sara saara kaathu

Another favourite of mine in recent times. A rustic folk number, composed by debutant M Ghibran for the movie Vaagai Sooda Vaa. 

In spite of the number having a seemingly simple tune and minimal use of different instruments, it has somehow managed to become a hit song- All owing to the lovely lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, the composer who has managed to carry out the lyrics brilliantly through the blissful melody, and last but definitely not least the cute rendering by Chinmayi, filled with expressiveness, which can be seen through each and every line. Another catchy thing is the “ding dang ding” piece which can be heard almost throughout the whole song. Overall a song which leaves a great feel for the listener. 

A little about the lyrics. I met a couple of new words in this song (words which are commonly used in the village), which I was quite unfamiliar with- words such as modaketthan rasam, kammanjsoru, nongu etc. Thankfully, by the help of a friend, who was kind enough to explain some of the lines to me, I could get my doubts cleared. One of those lines were: ”Mukkannu nunga naa nikkiren, mandu nee kangai yaen kaekkure?”- meaning “I’m the three-eyed palm fruit standing here, so why are you asking for the shell (kangai = shell of the nungu)”. :)

Here is my version up for you. Please have a listen at your convenience.

Movie: Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011)

Music: M Ghibran

Lyrics: Vairamuthu

Originally sung by: Chinmayi