- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ilangeswaran
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track poetically explores the profound nature, endurance, and binding power of human affection (Paasam). Metaphorically described as a 'golden shackle'—a restriction willingly embraced and treasured by two hearts—affection transcends geographical distance, aging, and even deep-seated enmity. Vaali illustrates how affection remains hidden like hot embers beneath smoke, waiting to reunite estranged hearts. Furthermore, the song highlights the eternal quality of affection, comparing it to ocean waves, nets, and enduring classical literature. It suggests that true affection is not confined to a single lifetime but persists as a continuous narrative across seven births, forming the very essence of living beings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu”
Affection is metaphorically equated to 'pon vilanghu' (golden shackles), indicating a precious yet binding emotional attachment.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Aazhkadalil dhinam ezhum alaigalai pol paasam”
The rising and relentless nature of affection is compared using 'pol' to waves surging in the deep ocean.
Visual Imagery & Metaphor
“Pugai naduvae thanalena maraindhirukkum paasam”
Affection lingering beneath apparent hostility is poetically compared to glowing fire embers hidden inside thick smoke.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Azhiyaa ilakkiyam pol nirandharamaai”
The eternal existence of affection across lifetimes is compared to timeless, immortal literature ('azhiyaa ilakkiyam').
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Trivia
The song is from the obscure 1987 Tamil film 'Ilangeswaran'. Lyricist Vaali weaves classical Tamil philosophical themes, such as 'Ezh pirappu' (the concept of seven rebirths) and 'Pon vilanghu' (golden fetters), to give a deep literary flavor to a film soundtrack.
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