- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Vasanthi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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