Santhosham Kaanaadha Female
From Vasanthi · 1988
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Vasanthi1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa…. | (Vocalizing melodies) |
| Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa…. | (Vocalizing melodies) |
| Female | |
| Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa | Is there any life that never sees happiness? |
| Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa | Is there any river that never sings music? |
| Oru thunbam vanthaal adhai inbam endru | If a sorrow comes, treating it as joy, |
| Enni vaazhnthuvittaal | If one chooses to live believing so, |
| Female | |
| Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa | Is there any life that never sees happiness? |
| Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa | Is there any river that never sings music? |
| Chorus | |
| Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa…. | (Vocalizing melodies) |
| Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa…. | (Vocalizing melodies) |
| Female | |
| Oorukku sinthum vaan mazhai thannil | In the rain pouring from the sky for the entire town, |
| Unakkendru konjam thuligal undu | There are a few drops meant exclusively for you. |
| Nambikkai meedhu nambikkai kondaal | If you keep strong faith upon faith, |
| Naalaigal indrae varuvathundu | Tomorrows have a way of arriving today itself. |
| Female | |
| Pagal vanthapothu velichcham undu | When daytime comes, light is already present, |
| Irul vanthapothu vilakku undu | When darkness comes, a lamp is available. |
| Erumbukkum kooda sugangal undu | Even tiny ants possess their own share of comforts. |
| Female | |
| Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa | Is there any life that never sees happiness? |
| Chorus | |
| …………. | ... |
| Female | |
| Kallinil vaazhum theraiyum kooda | Even the toad living deep inside a solid rock |
| Kangalil neerai vadikkavillai | Does not shed tears from its eyes. |
| Kaattiil vaazhum maangalukellaam | For all the wild deer living in the forest, |
| Naalaiyai enni nadukkamillai | There is no trembling fear about what tomorrow brings. |
| Female | |
| Aintharivellaam kalippathenna | Why do five-sensed animals celebrate life freely? |
| Aararivellaam thudippathenna | Why do six-sensed humans constantly suffer and agonize? |
| madhi kondathaalae mayakkamenna | Why be burdened by confusion just because you possess intellect? |
| Female | |
| Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa | Is there any life that never sees happiness? |
| Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa | Is there any river that never sings music? |
| Oru thunbam vanthaal adhai inbam endru | If a sorrow comes, treating it as joy, |
| Enni vaazhnthuvittaal | If one chooses to live believing so, |
| Female | |
| Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa | Is there any life that never sees happiness? |
| Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa…. | Is there any river that never sings music? |
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆ......ஆ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆ......ஆ....
(Vocalizing melodies)
(Vocalizing melodies)
சந்தோஷம் காணாத வாழ்வுண்டா
சங்கீதம் பாடாத ஆறுண்டா
ஒரு துன்பம் வந்தால் அதை இன்பம் என்று
எண்ணி வாழ்ந்துவிட்டால்
சந்தோஷம் காணாத வாழ்வுண்டா
சங்கீதம் பாடாத ஆறுண்டா
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Is there any river that never sings music?
If a sorrow comes, treating it as joy,
If one chooses to live believing so,
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆ......ஆ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆ......ஆ....
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Is there any river that never sings music?
ஊருக்கு சிந்தும் வான் மழை தன்னில்
உனக்கென்று கொஞ்சம் துளிகள் உண்டு
நம்பிக்கை மீது நம்பிக்கை கொண்டால்
நாளைகள் இன்றே வருவதுண்டு
(Vocalizing melodies)
(Vocalizing melodies)
பகல் வந்தபோது வெளிச்சம் உண்டு
இருள் வந்தபோது விளக்கு உண்டு
எறும்புக்கும் கூட சுகங்கள் உண்டு
In the rain pouring from the sky for the entire town,
There are a few drops meant exclusively for you.
If you keep strong faith upon faith,
Tomorrows have a way of arriving today itself.
சந்தோஷம் காணாத வாழ்வுண்டா
When daytime comes, light is already present,
When darkness comes, a lamp is available.
Even tiny ants possess their own share of comforts.
..........................................
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
கல்லினில் வாழும் தேரையும் கூட
கண்களில் நீரை வடிக்கவில்லை
காட்டினில் வாழும் மான்களுக்கெல்லாம்
நாளையை எண்ணி நடுக்கமில்லை
...
ஐந்தறிவெல்லாம் களிப்பதென்ன
ஆறறிவெல்லாம் துடிப்பதென்ன
மதிக் கொண்டதாலே மயக்கமென்ன
Even the toad living deep inside a solid rock
Does not shed tears from its eyes.
For all the wild deer living in the forest,
There is no trembling fear about what tomorrow brings.
சந்தோஷம் காணாத வாழ்வுண்டா
சங்கீதம் பாடாத ஆறுண்டா
ஒரு துன்பம் வந்தால் அதை இன்பம் என்று
எண்ணி வாழ்ந்துவிட்டால்
Why do five-sensed animals celebrate life freely?
Why do six-sensed humans constantly suffer and agonize?
Why be burdened by confusion just because you possess intellect?
சந்தோஷம் காணாத வாழ்வுண்டா
சங்கீதம் பாடாத ஆறுண்டா....
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Is there any river that never sings music?
If a sorrow comes, treating it as joy,
If one chooses to live believing so,
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Is there any river that never sings music?
Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa….
(Vocalizing melodies)
Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa….
(Vocalizing melodies)
Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa
Is there any river that never sings music?
Oru thunbam vanthaal adhai inbam endru
If a sorrow comes, treating it as joy,
Enni vaazhnthuvittaal
If one chooses to live believing so,
Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa
Is there any river that never sings music?
Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa….
(Vocalizing melodies)
Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa….
(Vocalizing melodies)
Oorukku sinthum vaan mazhai thannil
In the rain pouring from the sky for the entire town,
Unakkendru konjam thuligal undu
There are a few drops meant exclusively for you.
Nambikkai meedhu nambikkai kondaal
If you keep strong faith upon faith,
Naalaigal indrae varuvathundu
Tomorrows have a way of arriving today itself.
Pagal vanthapothu velichcham undu
When daytime comes, light is already present,
Irul vanthapothu vilakku undu
When darkness comes, a lamp is available.
Erumbukkum kooda sugangal undu
Even tiny ants possess their own share of comforts.
Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
………….
...
Kallinil vaazhum theraiyum kooda
Even the toad living deep inside a solid rock
Kangalil neerai vadikkavillai
Does not shed tears from its eyes.
Kaattiil vaazhum maangalukellaam
For all the wild deer living in the forest,
Naalaiyai enni nadukkamillai
There is no trembling fear about what tomorrow brings.
Aintharivellaam kalippathenna
Why do five-sensed animals celebrate life freely?
Aararivellaam thudippathenna
Why do six-sensed humans constantly suffer and agonize?
madhi kondathaalae mayakkamenna
Why be burdened by confusion just because you possess intellect?
Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa
Is there any river that never sings music?
Oru thunbam vanthaal adhai inbam endru
If a sorrow comes, treating it as joy,
Enni vaazhnthuvittaal
If one chooses to live believing so,
Santhosham kaanaatha vaazhvundaa
Is there any life that never sees happiness?
Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa….
Is there any river that never sings music?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This uplifting philosophical song from the movie Vasanthi (1988) offers a message of hope, resilience, and optimism. Lyricist Vairamuthu uses vivid imagery from nature—such as rain, rivers, ants, and wild deer—to illustrate that every living creature finds comfort and purpose without worrying endlessly about the future. He highlights the irony of human intellect: while animals with five senses live joyfully without fear of tomorrow, six-sensed humans often suffer due to overthinking and despair. The song urges listeners to view hardships as disguised blessings and maintain unwavering faith in better days ahead.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification / Metaphor
“Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa”
The line compares the natural flowing sound of a river to singing music ('Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa').
Rhetorical Question
“Aintharivellaam kalippathenna / Aararivellaam thudippathenna”
The lyrics use rhetorical questions to challenge the listener's perspective on human intellect versus animal instincts.
Edhukai (Second letter rhyming in Tamil poetry)
“Aintharivellaam kalippathenna / Aararivellaam thudippathenna”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound in 'Santhosham' and 'Sangeetham' as well as 'Aintharivellaam' and 'Aararivellaam'.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Pagal vanthapothu velichcham undu / Irul vanthapothu vilakku undu”
Juxtaposes darkness and light to emphasize that every problem comes with an inherent solution.
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Trivia
The film 'Vasanthi' (1988) starring Mohan and Seetha featured music composed by Chandrabose. Sung beautifully by K. J. Yesudas, this song stands out as one of Vairamuthu's finest motivational tracks from the late 1980s, often remembered alongside classic Tamil philosophical numbers.
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