[Verse 1] I move like Velainu, no leash on my name Black-top under moonlight, fire in my frame Corner to corner, நான் ஒரு shadow Eyes on the road, but I never move shallow No gang, no cage, no chain on my wrist I disappear when the city goes quiet like this கன்னி ஆத்து night, I slip through the rain Free in my bones, never running from pain [Pre-Chorus] [Soft Kaapi gamakas, female breath texture] But then you stood there, calm like a flame அருகே வந்தாலே, the whole street changed Your smile came slow, like rain on skin And my guarded heart said, let her in [Chorus] [Layered female harmonies, rolling liquid breakbeat] Midnight feline, midnight feline I run free, but I return Midnight feline, midnight feline You showed me what I never learned வா, வா, என்னை கொஞ்சம் Hold me close, let the whole world turn Midnight feline, midnight feline I come back because I choose [Verse 2] [Relaxed talk-rap, ukulele and funk bass] I used to say, “நான் தனி” with a grin Never let the soft side underneath my skin I liked my nights long, my answers few No map, no plan, just me and the view But you came carrying a home in your hands Hot chai talk, and you understood my plans No need to catch me, no need to own Your steady voice made the wild feel known [Pre-Chorus] [Kaapi flute answers, dry claps, subtle female harmony] And I felt my restless footsteps slow For the first time, I had somewhere to go You didn’t ask, you didn’t chase You just lit up the dark with your face [Chorus] [Full groove, female call-response, layered hook] Midnight feline, midnight feline I run free, but I return Midnight feline, midnight feline You showed me what I never learned வா, வா, என்னை கொஞ்சம் Hold me close, let the whole world turn Midnight feline, midnight feline I come back because I choose [Bridge] [1–2 sec silence drop, half-time drums, intimate male vocal] I’m not made to live inside a cage I still need the night, I still need my space But if your light is waiting down the street I’ll choose that warmth, I’ll choose your heartbeat [Female whisper: “புரியுதா?”] Freedom in my bones, love in my stride I never lost myself, I just let you inside [Final Chorus] [Euphoric liquid DnB lift, female harmonies, Kaapi flute response] Midnight feline, midnight feline I run free, but I return Midnight feline, midnight feline Now I know what freedom means வா, வா, என்னை கொஞ்சம் Stay beside me, let the whole world turn Midnight feline, midnight feline I come back because I choose [Layered chant] Midnight feline… midnight feline… I come back because I choose
