- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Ezhaikkum Kalam Varum
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional, romantic lament expressed by a young woman yearning for her beloved. Standing metaphorically at the gates of a palace, she feels humble and helpless, overwhelmed by thousands of thoughts and sleepless nights. She describes herself as a flower garland bathed in tears rather than rosewater, appealing to her lover as the 'springtime' of her life to return to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Panneeril aadamal / Kanneeril thaan aadum”
Contrasts bathing in fragrant rosewater ('Panneer') with bathing in sorrowful tears ('Kanneer').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Unakaaga pen ondru / Urangaadha kann kondu”
Both lines begin with the matching vowel sound 'U'.
Allusion (Mythological Reference)
“Maamannan thusyandhan / Marandhaalum kodhai than”
Refers to the classical mythological tale of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala to highlight the enduring nature of true love despite abandonment or loss of memory.
Metaphor
“Vaazhivilae vasanthmae odivaa”
The lover is poetically addressed as 'Vasantham' (Springtime of life), symbolizing joy, blooming, and renewal.
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Trivia
'Oraayiram Karpanai' is a classic Tamil melody composed by V. Kumar, featuring lyrics by legendary poet Vaali and vocals by P. Susheela. V. Kumar was renowned for his expressive, light-classical tunes and work with director K. Balachander and major stars of the 1970s.
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