- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Rajathi Rojakili
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
En Vaazhvil Vasanthangal from Rajathi Rojakili (1985) conveys a woman's deep anguish, despair, and uncertainty about her future. Comparing herself to an innocent parrot suffering from a hunter's mistake and a fish trapped in hot water, she questions whether joy and happiness ('springtime') will ever return to her life or if her hopes will remain unfulfilled dreams. In response, a comforting male voice reassures her, promising to stay as her shadow, live within her conscience, and offer continuous support through all hardships.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Sudu neeril meen pol manam vaaduthae”
Compares the intense mental distress and suffering of the protagonist to a fish struggling in hot water.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“En vaazhvil vasanthangal varumo illai”
Uses 'Vasanthangal' (spring season) to symbolize joy, prosperity, and happy times in life.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Vana vedan seitha pizhaiyaalae indru / Kili ondru kanneer sinthuthe”
Metaphorically compares the innocent woman to a 'kili' (parrot) and the oppressor to a 'vana vedan' (forest hunter).
Assonance (Monai)
“En vaazhvil vasanthangal varumo illai / Edhirkaalam kanavaagi vidumo”
Repetition of the initial sound 'En' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic lyrical effect.
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Trivia
The film Rajathi Rojakili (1985) featured music by Chandrabose, whose compositions in this album helped solidify his standing as a major composer in mid-80s Tamil cinema. The song poignantly uses classical rhythmic solkattu phrasing alongside soulful melodies.
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