- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thedi Vandha Raasa
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a dramatic and emotional plea for justice and accountability. The protagonist confronts a romantic partner who has abandoned their shared past, emotional promises, and a helpless child. Emphasizing public accountability ('sabaiya koottuven'), the singer pledges to remain steadfast until justice is served and the truth is exposed to society. Throughout the track, the lyrics utilize stark contrasts between light and dark, surface appearances and inner truth, as well as mythological references (such as King Dushyanta's abandonment of Shakuntala) to highlight betrayal. Ultimately, the song serves as a powerful voice against moral hypocrisy, urging the partner to accept responsibility as a parent and partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion (புராணக் குறிப்பு)
“Thushyanthanae pennaagi nee vanthaayadi”
Refers to King Dushyanta from Mahabharata, who forgot his wife Shakuntala, comparing the lover's betrayal and abandonment to Dushyanta.
Rhetorical Question (வினா அணி)
“Udambai moodum pudavai manathai moodumaa”
Asks a compelling question about whether clothing can conceal one's true thoughts and guilt, emphasizing moral exposure.
Ethugai (எதுகை - Second Letter Rhyming)
“Udambai moodum pudavai manathai moodumaa / Nadanthu pona kadhaiyai marakka koodumaa”
The second letter 'da' (ட) in 'Udambai' and 'Nadanthu' creates a rhythmic poetic harmony between the consecutive lines.
Metaphor / Contrast (உவமை / முரண்)
“Vilakkai kooda iruttil maraikka paarkkiraai / Velichcham vantha pirakum iruttil vaazhgiraai”
Uses the imagery of light (truth) and darkness (lies) to depict how the person intentionally ignores reality and lives in deceit.
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Trivia
'Thedi Vandha Raasa' (1995) is a Tamil drama film starring Ramarajan and Khushbu, directed by Bhoopathi Raja. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by the acclaimed poet Pulamaipithan. The song dynamically combines folk melody traditions with intense social narrative drama typical of 1990s rural Tamil cinema.
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