- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Ezhaikkum Kaalam Varum
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the deep yearning, emotional turmoil, and steadfast love of a woman waiting for her beloved. Standing at the threshold of a palace—representing a stark divide in status or circumstances—she describes her mind filled with endless thoughts and imaginations. Instead of experiencing joy and luxury (rosewater), her life is drenched in tearful sorrow, yet she remains a dedicated garland awaiting the spring of her life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Oraayiram karpanai… / Nooraayiram sindhanai…”
The second letter 'raa' (ர) rhymes in 'Oraayiram' and 'Nooraayiram', creating rhythmic symmetry.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Panneeril aadaamal / Kaneeril thaan aadum”
The second letter 'n' (ன்) rhymes between 'Panneeril' and 'Kaneeril'.
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Panneeril aadaamal / Kaneeril thaan aadum”
Contrasts fragrant rosewater ('Panneer') with painful tears ('Kaneer') to highlight suffering.
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Meiyalla poi endru”
Juxtaposes truth ('Mei') and falsehood ('Poi').
Mythological Allusion (Purana Kurippu)
“Maamannan dhusyanthan / Maranthaalum kothai than”
Refers to the classical tale of King Dushyanta forgetting Shakuntala, symbolizing eternal love that perseveres despite abandonment.
Monai (First Letter Rhyme)
“Unakaaga pen ondru / Urangaadha kann kondu”
The opening letter 'U' (உ) is repeated across both lines.
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Trivia
This track was written by the legendary lyricist Vaali for the 1975 Tamil film 'Ezhaikkum Kaalam Varum'. The song incorporates classical mythological references like King Dushyanta and Shakuntala to draw parallels between timeless literary romance and the protagonist's personal anguish.
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