- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Movie name
- Kolusu
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song is a tender plea from a woman to her husband or lover ('rasa'). Styled like a gentle lullaby, she questions his anger toward her, referring to herself as a 'rose without thorns'—someone pure, harmless, and deeply devoted. She explains that he is her only family and refuge in the world, and even if he hurts her in anger, she would still run back to him for comfort.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Mullillaatha rosavukku”
'Mullillaatha rosavukku' (A rose without thorns) is a metaphor used by the female protagonist to describe her gentle and innocent nature.
Iyaibu / Rhyme (இயைபு)
“Kobam enna rasavukku / Mullillaatha rosavukku”
Line-ending rhymes using '-ukku' across consecutive lines (rasavukku / rosavukku) create a lyrical, lullaby-like rhythm.
Hyperbole / Soft Imagery
“Maman adichchaaro / Malligaipoo sendaalae”
Describing punishment using gentle flower bouquets (jasmine and oleander flowers) to emphasize soft affection despite apparent conflict.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1985 Tamil movie 'Kolusu', which features music composed by playback singer and music director Malaysia Vasudevan. The track is masterfully rendered by the legendary P. Susheela with lyrics penned by Kamakodiyan.
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