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Vanthathu Vasantha Kalam

From Pudhiavan · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
V. S. Narasimhan
Movie name
Pudhiavan
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
3 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
…………………..
Vanthathu vasantha kaalam
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Boomiyin pudhiya kolam
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Sandhana marangal dhorum
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Manmadha kuyilgal paadum
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Ilamaiye ezhu azhagaiye thodu
Oru kaadhal sangeetham paadu
Vanthathu vasantha kaalam
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Boomiyin pudhiya kolam
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Sandhana marangal dhorum
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Manmadha kuyilgal paadum
Hoo ohh hoo ohh hoo oh hoo ohh
Vaa vaa vaaa….(4)
Minnalai pudikka vendum
Megathai udutha vendum
Vaanathil parakka vendum
Aayiram siragu vendum
Paruvamae padai
Siraigalai udai
Idhu kannan solladha geethai
Minnalai pudikka vendum oh
Megathai udutha vendum
Vaanathil parakka vendum oh
Aayiram siragu vendum
Hoo ohh hoo ohh hoo oh hoo ohh
Vaaliba karangal serppen
Vaazhkaiyai pizhanthu paarppen
Naalaiyai kelvi ketten
Naatiya kalaigal kaappen
Puthiyavan ivan
Ootiyil evan
Ivan aattam kaanaadha raajan
Vanthathu vasantha kaalam
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Boomiyin pudhiya kolam
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Sandhana marangal dhorum
Chorus :Vaa vaa
Male :Manmadha kuyilgal paadum
Hoo ohh hoo ohh hoo oh hoo ohh
Vaa vaa vaaa….(4)
...
Springtime has arrived
Chorus: Come, come
Male: The earth wears a brand new look
Chorus: Come, come
Male: On every sandalwood tree
Chorus: Come, come
Male: The cuckoos of love sing
Chorus: Come, come
Rise, oh youth, touch beauty
Sing a song of love
Springtime has arrived
Chorus: Come, come
Male: The earth wears a brand new look
Chorus: Come, come
Male: On every sandalwood tree
Chorus: Come, come
Male: The cuckoos of love sing
Hoo oh hoo oh hoo oh hoo oh
Come, come, come... (4)
I want to catch the lightning
I want to wear the clouds
I want to fly across the sky
I need a thousand wings
Youth is an army
Break down the prisons
This is a Gita that Krishna never taught
I want to catch the lightning, oh
I want to wear the clouds
I want to fly across the sky, oh
I need a thousand wings
Hoo oh hoo oh hoo oh hoo oh
I will join the hands of youth
I will split life open and look inside
I questioned tomorrow
I will protect the dance arts
He is a new man
Who in Ooty can match him?
He is an unshakable king
Springtime has arrived
Chorus: Come, come
Male: The earth wears a brand new look
Chorus: Come, come
Male: On every sandalwood tree
Chorus: Come, come
Male: The cuckoos of love sing
Hoo oh hoo oh hoo oh hoo oh
Come, come, come... (4)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vanthathu Vasantha Kaalam is a high-energy youth anthem that celebrates the spirit of spring, freedom, and vibrant enthusiasm. The song uses nature's awakening as a metaphor for the unbridled ambitions and romantic vigor of youth. The protagonist expresses a desire to conquer the impossible—catching lightning, wearing clouds, and soaring high with a thousand wings—symbolizing unbounded creativity and passion. Throughout the track, lyricist Vairamuthu weaves philosophical ideas with youthful rebellion, calling youth an army capable of breaking free from metaphorical prisons. The song showcases a spirited individual who embraces art, dances with royal grace, and looks toward tomorrow with fearless curiosity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Paruvamae padai”

Comparing youth to an army ('Paruvamae padai') and comparing life to something to be sliced open and observed.

Hyperbole

“Minnalai pudikka vendum”

Extravagant exaggeration of human abilities to express limitless enthusiasm ('catching lightning', 'wearing clouds').

Anaphora / Eyaipudhan (Refrain)

“Megathai udutha vendum”

Repetition of the line ending '-vendum' across multiple lines to build rhythmic momentum.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Vaaliba karangal serppen”

Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines ('Vaaliba' / 'Vaazhkaiyai', 'Naalaiyai' / 'Naatiya').

Did you know?

Trivia

The song is from the 1984 film 'Puthiyavan', starring Murali and Anitha. The musical score was composed by V. S. Narasimhan, featuring lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, highlighting the signature 1980s Tamil cinema style of youthful dance anthems set against picturesque hill-station backdrops like Ooty.

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