- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Vasanthi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful, philosophical song from the 1988 movie 'Vasanthi' encourages resilience and optimism in the face of life's struggles. Lyricist Vairamuthu uses vivid imagery from nature to illustrate that pain is essential for growth. Just as a coconut tree grows only when its old fronds fall, and gold turns into fine jewelry only after enduring intense heat, human character and joy are shaped through trials. The lyrics emphasize that love, kind words, and affection hold the power to melt hardship, end conflicts, and reveal the true depth of human existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Analogy (Upamāna)
“Thennaiyin keetru vizhavillai endraal / Thennaikku endrum valarchchi illai”
Uses the natural process of old leaves falling from a palm tree as an analogy for shedding past pain to achieve growth.
Metaphor
“Thangaththai theeyil sudavillai endraal / Mangaiyar sooda nagaiyum illai”
Compares human suffering and spiritual refinement to raw gold being purified in fire to become fine jewelry.
Personification
“Sangeetham paadaatha aarunudaa”
Attributes the human act of singing music to the flowing motion of a river.
Alliteration (Mohnai / Edhukai)
“Paasangal pothum paarvaigal pothum”
Rhythmic repetition of the initial consonant 'P' across consecutive lines (Paasangal, paarvaigal, paalaiyil, punnagai, poo).
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Trivia
The film 'Vasanthi' (1988) starred Mohan, Seetha, and Gautami, with music composed by Chandrabose. Sung beautifully by K. J. Yesudas, this song stands out as one of the fine philosophical tracks of late 1980s Tamil cinema, often praised for Vairamuthu's insightful lyricism.
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