- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. A. Rajkumar, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Pudhu Vasantham
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This iconic track from 'Pudhu Vasantham' celebrates the power, omnipresence, and journey of music in human life. The song establishes how music accompanies a person from the cradle to the grave—soothing infancy, kindling romance, expressing philosophy, easing poverty and hunger, and granting spiritual connection. It highlights the struggles of aspiring musicians who sing on the streets yet dream of conquering the realm of music. The lyrics pay homage to literary and musical legends like Kalidasa, Kambar, and Kannadasan, while positioning the protagonists as humble, self-taught artists ('Ekalavya') determined to win against all odds. It serves as an anthem of resilience, passion, and belief in artistic triumph.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Sledhai / Pun (Double Meaning)
“Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu / Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu”
The word 'Sangadhi' carries a dual meaning here: it refers to 'Sangathi' (musical embellishments/phrases) as well as 'Sangathi' (events/life stories).
Ethirukku (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Roattula padikkira paattu / Naalai raajiyam pudikkira paattu paattu”
Juxtaposes humble street singing with future royal triumph, emphasizing hope and ambition.
Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Kaalidhaasan kambanoda ... Indha aegalaivan paattum kooda”
References legendary classical poets (Kalidasa, Kambar), modern lyricist Kannadasan, and the mythological self-taught archer Ekalavya.
Emoni / Anaphora
“Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu”
Repetition of the phrase 'Idhu mudhal mudhalaa' and ending lines with 'paattu' to create rhythmic insistence and lyrical unity.
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Trivia
'Pudhu Vasantham' (1990), directed by Vikraman, was a blockbuster path-breaker in Tamil cinema that redefined themes of unselfish friendship and musical struggle. Composed by S. A. Rajkumar, the movie's songs were massive chartbusters that earned him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director.
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