- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Bala Bharathi
- Movie name
- Thalaivasal
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaasal Idhu Vaasal is a vibrant, youth-centric motivational song from the 1992 Tamil film Thalaivasal. Written by lyricist Vairamuthu and composed by Bala Bharathi, the song uses the metaphor of a doorway or main entrance (Thalaivasal) to symbolise entering life's vast stage. It frames life as an experiential school where every experience is a lesson and emphasizes living fully in the present rather than dwelling on the lost yesterday or an uncertain tomorrow. The song encourages young minds to embrace nature's boundless gifts and seize their youth before it fades like a fleeting rainbow. It acknowledges that while every journey contains obstacles and thorns, there is always a way forward for those who seek it with courage and enthusiasm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaazhkai enbadhae.. Pallikoodam thaan”
Compares life directly to a school ('Vaazhkai enbadhae pallikoodam thaan') and youth to a rainbow ('Ilamai enbadhu vaanavilladaa').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naetru varapovadhillai.. / Naalai nam kaiyil illai..”
Matching initial sounds in consecutive lines like 'Naetru' and 'Naalai'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Megam vilai ketpadhillai.. / Kaatru kadan ketpadhillai..”
Matching end words 'ketpadhillai' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic cadence.
Antithesis (Muran)
“Paadhai endraalum mullum angundu.. / Mullae nindraalum paadhai ondrundu..”
Contrasting the presence of thorns on a path with the presence of a path among thorns.
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Trivia
The film Thalaivasal (1992) marked the major breakthrough for actor Vijay, who performed so notably in the film that he gained the permanent screen moniker 'Thalaivasal' Vijay. The energetic rendition by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam made the track a popular anthem in colleges across Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s.
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