- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Pudhu Vasantham
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This iconic track from 'Pudhu Vasantham' celebrates the unbreakable bond among aspiring musicians who share a passion for music despite living in poverty. They find solace, sustenance, and joy in singing, viewing the sky as their roof and their hearts as their open doors. The lyrics express optimism that their shared artistic journey and mutual support will overcome all societal hurdles and bring them ultimate success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Isai ennum kadalil aazham”
Comparing music to an ocean ('Isai ennum kadalil') and the sky to a roof ('koorai adhu vaanam aagum').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Paravai pola vaazhndhom”
Comparing the group of friends living together for music to birds gathered in a nest ('Paravai pola vaazhndhom').
Mogana / Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Payanangal engae endru / Paattil koora mudiyaadhu”
Matching second consonants in Tamil poetic structure, such as 'Payanangal' and 'Isai' / 'Paattil' contextually.
Personification
“Paal nilava kaettu”
Treating the moon as a listener that can be asked permission or reached by voice ('Paal nilava kaettu').
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Trivia
'Pudhu Vasantham' (1990), directed by Vikraman, introduced S. A. Rajkumar as a composer and established the popular 'friendship film' genre in Tamil cinema. The song features vocals by K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and P. Susheela across its soundtrack versions.
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