- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Varusham Padhinaaru
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Pazhamudhir Cholai is a blissful, celebratory song that expresses deep gratitude for nature and the warmth of a loving family. The protagonist compares the abundance and beauty of nature to a personal haven created by God, where every element of the environment resonates as musical rhythm and harmony. The song expresses a desire to fly like birds across distant towns and snowy peaks, reveling in carefree freedom. In the second movement, the focus shifts to family values, portraying familial bonds as an everlasting saga where hearts merge seamlessly like milk and ghee. It celebrates parents' boundless love and the heaven-like sanctuary created by a united household that shines like timeless literature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Ilakkiyam pol engal Kudumbamum vilanga”
Compares the family to enduring literature (Ilakkiyam pol engal kudumbamum) and hearts blending like milk and ghee (paaludan neiyena kalandhidum), signifying perfect unity.
Agedhai / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Paravaigal pol naam / Paranthida vendum”
Uses initial letter rhyming (Monai) and second letter rhyming (Edhirai) across lines, such as 'Paravaigal pol naam' and 'Paranthida vendum'.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Vaanathil virisalgal Vizhuvathillai”
Compares human harmony to the sky never showing cracks, exaggerating the eternal unbroken nature of family affection.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the 1989 film 'Varusham Padhinaaru' starring Kartik and Khushbu, this song features legendary vocals by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chithra. The film was directed by Fazil and marked a major commercial success in Tamil cinema.
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