- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. H. Reddy
- Movie name
- Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses profound grief and tragic despair. The protagonist mourns how her life, once full of sweet promise like sugarcane, has unexpectedly turned bitter and collapsed into a mirage. Just as her dreams were beginning to blossom, an unwanted storm destroyed her happiness, leaving her stranded in grief.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagathani)
“Karmumbaana en vaazhvu vembaanadhae”
Compares her life to sweet sugarcane ('Karmumbu') that turned bitter ('Vembu') and her current self to a directionless boat ('Dhisai maarum padagu') and a wilting crop ('Mazhaiyindri vaadum payir').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Arumbaana aasaigal malaraagum naalil / Virumbaadha puyal vandhadheno”
The second letter consonant harmony 'ru' in 'Arumbaana' and 'Virumbaadha' creates a rhythmic poetic flow.
Moonaam/Monai (Alliteration)
“Thirumbaadho inbam theeraadho thunbam”
Initial letter alliteration ('Thi') between 'Thirumbaadho' and 'Theeraadho'.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1959 film 'Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi', this song is a classic sorrowful composition written by A. Maruthakasi and scored by K. H. Reddy. P. Susheela's expressive vocals powerfully evoke the pathos of a tragic turning point in the movie's narrative.
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