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Vasalil Poomaram

From Aayiram Muthangal · 1982

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Aayiram Muthangal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
28 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaasalil poomaram vaazhvellaam thaen tharum
Vaasalil poomaram vaazhvellaam thaen tharum
Kannukkul sogamaillai nenjukkul paaramillai
Kannukkul sogamaillai nenjukkul paaramillai
Kannaththil kanneer mazhai
Vaasalil poomaram vaazhvellaam thaen tharum
Kannukkul sogamaillai nenjukkul paaramillai
Kannaththil kanneer mazhai
Dhegam poovaaalaam mogam mullaagalaam
Endrum raththathil thiththikkum muththangal en sontham
Dhegam poovaaalaam mogam mullaagalaam
Endrum raththathil thiththikkum muththangal en sontham
Paadum bhoopaalangal yaavum poi raagangal
Paadum bhoopaalangal yaavum poi raagangal
Enthan kanneeril gangai kulikattum vazhi vidungal
Vaasalil poomaram vaazhvellaam thaen tharum
Kannukkul sogamaillai nenjukkul paaramillai
Kannaththil kanneer mazhai
Odam thallaaduthae nadhiyil kalloduthae
Engal antharangam en veettu kadhavukkum theriyaathae
Odam thallaaduthae nadhiyil kalloduthae
Engal antharangam en veettu kadhavukkum theriyaathae
Nenjil bhoogampangal kannil aananthangal
Nenjil bhoogampangal kannil aananthangal
Naan pennaaga illamal kallaaga varam thaarunal
Vaasalil poomaram vaazhvellaam thaen tharum
Kannukkul sogamaillai nenjukkul paaramillai
Kannukkul sogamaillai nenjukkul paaramillai
Kannaththil kanneer mazhai
Vaasalil poomaram vaazhvellaam thaen tharum….
The flowering tree at the doorstep brings sweetness all through life.
The flowering tree at the doorstep brings sweetness all through life.
There is no sorrow in the eyes, no burden in the heart,
There is no sorrow in the eyes, no burden in the heart,
Yet a rain of tears falls on the cheeks.
The flowering tree at the doorstep brings sweetness all through life...
There is no sorrow in the eyes, no burden in the heart,
Yet a rain of tears falls on the cheeks.
The body may turn into a flower, desire may turn into a thorn,
The kisses that sweeten my blood will forever be mine.
The body may turn into a flower, desire may turn into a thorn,
The kisses that sweeten my blood will forever be mine.
All the morning songs sung are false melodies,
All the morning songs sung are false melodies,
Let the river Ganga bathe in my tears, please make way!
The flowering tree at the doorstep brings sweetness all through life...
There is no sorrow in the eyes, no burden in the heart,
Yet a rain of tears falls on the cheeks.
The boat rocks helplessly as stones wash down the river,
Even the doors of my house do not know our private secrets.
The boat rocks helplessly as stones wash down the river,
Even the doors of my house do not know our private secrets.
Earthquakes shake my heart, yet my eyes show only joy,
Earthquakes shake my heart, yet my eyes show only joy,
Bless me to be a stone instead of a woman!
The flowering tree at the doorstep brings sweetness all through life...
There is no sorrow in the eyes, no burden in the heart,
There is no sorrow in the eyes, no burden in the heart,
Yet a rain of tears falls on the cheeks.
The flowering tree at the doorstep brings sweetness all through life...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Vaasalil Poomaram' from the movie Aayiram Muthangal (1982) presents a poignant expression of emotional duality, heartbreak, and inner turmoil experienced by a woman. Written by Vairamuthu, the lyrics contrast external beauty and sweet promises with internal suffering. Although the opening lines evoke a sense of home, beauty, and eternal sweetness ('Vaasalil poomaram'), this image quickly contrasts with the reality of unfulfilled desires and sorrowful tears overflowing despite a facade of stoicism.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagatu)

“Kannaththil kanneer mazhai”

Comparing tear drops on cheeks to rain ('kanneer mazhai') and tears to the river Ganges ('kanneeril gangai').

Contrast / Anthesis (Maranu)

“Dhegam poovaaalaam mogam mullaagalaam”

Juxtaposing 'dhegam poovaalam' (body as a flower) with 'mogam mullaagalam' (passion as thorns).

Monorhyme / Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Odam thallaaduthae nadhiyil kalloduthae”

The second consonant sound 'd' is repeated in 'Odam' and 'Engal'.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Nenjil bhoogampangal kannil aananthangal”

Experiencing earthquakes (turmoil) in the heart while maintaining joy/smile in the eyes.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1982 Tamil feature film Aayiram Muthangal starring Avinash and Radha, the music for this song was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (who also sang it alongside S. Janaki), showcasing his multifaceted talent as both singer and music director.

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