- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- S. Dakshinamurthi
- Movie name
- Bhagyavathi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Vaazhvaethu nal vaazhvaethu' is a deeply emotional lamentation expressing sorrow over a life dominated by hardship, social injustice, and suffering. It highlights the plight of a devoted mother who endures false accusations, lack of family support, and homelessness while worrying endlessly about her son's future. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi criticizes a blind society that fails to see the truth, lamenting that until righteousness prevails and truth is recognized, life remains an unending struggle of tears and weariness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain (Pallavi repetition)
“Vaazhvaethu nal vaazhvaethu”
The line 'Vaazhvaethu nal vaazhvaethu' repeats throughout the song to constantly echo existential despair and questioning.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kandathae kaatchiyenum / Kondathae kolamenum”
The second consonant 'nd' matches across successive lines ('Kandathae' / 'Kondathae'), creating a melodic and poetic rhythm in Tamil.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“Oyaatha uzhaippaalae odaavathallaathu”
The term 'odai' compares a human life exhausted by relentless labor to a broken, useless shell.
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Trivia
Bhagyavathi (1957) featured iconic actors Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. Singer C. S. Jayaraman was renowned in Tamil cinema for his distinctively sharp, high-pitched, and emotionally resonant vocal delivery, which was frequently utilized for highly dramatic and philosophical solos composed by S. Dakshinamurthi.
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