Vasantha Kaala Kolangal
From Thyagam · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thyagam1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vasantha kaala kolangal | Springtime decorative patterns |
| Vaanil vizhundha kodugal | Lines drawn across the sky |
| Kalaindhidum kanavugal | Dreams that fade and dissolve |
| Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal | Memories that shed tears |
| Female | |
| Vasantha kaala kolangal | Springtime decorative patterns |
| Vaanil vizhundha kodugal | Lines drawn across the sky |
| Kalaindhidum kanavugal | Dreams that fade and dissolve |
| Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal | Memories that shed tears |
| Female | |
| Vasantha kaala kolangal | Springtime decorative patterns |
| Female | |
| Alaiyil aadum kaagidham… | A piece of paper floating on the waves... |
| M… mm…mm…mm….mm… | M… mm…mm…mm….mm… |
| Female | |
| Alaiyil aadum kaagidham | A piece of paper floating on the waves |
| Adhilum enna kaaviyam | What grand epic can be written on it? |
| Nilaiyillaadha manidhargal | Fickle and inconstant human beings |
| Avarkkum enna uravugal | What real relationships can they truly hold? |
| Ullam endrum ondru | The mind is always singular |
| Adhil irandum undallavo | Yet doesn't it harbor two conflicting thoughts? |
| Kalaindhidum kanavugal | Dreams that fade and dissolve |
| Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal | Memories that shed tears |
| Female | |
| Vasantha kaala kolangal | Springtime decorative patterns |
| Vaanil vizhundha kodugal | Lines drawn across the sky |
| Kalaindhidum kanavugal | Dreams that fade and dissolve |
| Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal | Memories that shed tears |
| Female | |
| Thaeril yaerum munnamae | Before ascending the ceremonial chariot |
| Dhaevan ullam therindhadhu | The divine mind and intent became known |
| Nalla vaelai thiruvulam | Fortunately, by divine will |
| Nadakkavillai thirumanam | The marriage did not take place |
| Nandri nandri dhaevaa | Thank you, thank you, O Lord |
| Unnai marakka mudiyumaa | Can I ever forget you? |
| Kalaindhidum kanavugal | Dreams that fade and dissolve |
| Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal | Memories that shed tears |
| Female | |
| Vasantha kaala kolangal | Springtime decorative patterns |
| Vaanil vizhundha kodugal | Lines drawn across the sky |
| Kalaindhidum kanavugal | Dreams that fade and dissolve |
| Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal | Memories that shed tears |
| Female | |
| Vasantha kaala kolangal | Springtime decorative patterns |
வசந்த கால கோலங்கள்
வானில் விழுந்த கோடுகள்
கலைந்திடும் கனவுகள்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் நினைவுகள்
Springtime decorative patterns
Lines drawn across the sky
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Memories that shed tears
வசந்த கால கோலங்கள்
வானில் விழுந்த கோடுகள்
கலைந்திடும் கனவுகள்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் நினைவுகள்
Springtime decorative patterns
Lines drawn across the sky
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Memories that shed tears
வசந்த கால கோலங்கள்
Springtime decorative patterns
அலையிலாடும் காகிதம்
ம்...ம்....ம்....ம்...ம்....ம்....ம்...
A piece of paper floating on the waves...
M… mm…mm…mm….mm…
அலையிலாடும் காகிதம்
அதிலும் என்ன காவியம்
நிலையில்லாத மனிதர்கள்
அவர்க்குமென்ன உறவுகள்
உள்ளம் என்றும் ஒன்று
அதில் இரண்டும் உண்டல்லவோ
கலைந்திடும் கனவுகள்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் நினைவுகள்
A piece of paper floating on the waves
What grand epic can be written on it?
Fickle and inconstant human beings
What real relationships can they truly hold?
The mind is always singular
Yet doesn't it harbor two conflicting thoughts?
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Memories that shed tears
வசந்த கால கோலங்கள்
வானில் விழுந்த கோடுகள்
கலைந்திடும் கனவுகள்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் நினைவுகள்
Springtime decorative patterns
Lines drawn across the sky
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Memories that shed tears
தேரில் ஏறும் முன்னமே
தேவன் உள்ளம் தெரிந்தது
நல்ல வேளை திருவுளம்
நடக்கவில்லை திருமணம்
நன்றி நன்றி தேவா
உன்னை மறக்க முடியுமா
கலைந்திடும் கனவுகள்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் நினைவுகள்
Before ascending the ceremonial chariot
The divine mind and intent became known
Fortunately, by divine will
The marriage did not take place
Thank you, thank you, O Lord
Can I ever forget you?
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Memories that shed tears
வசந்த கால கோலங்கள்
வானில் விழுந்த கோடுகள்
கலைந்திடும் கனவுகள்
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் நினைவுகள்
Springtime decorative patterns
Lines drawn across the sky
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Memories that shed tears
வசந்த கால கோலங்கள்
Springtime decorative patterns
Vasantha kaala kolangal
Springtime decorative patterns
Vaanil vizhundha kodugal
Lines drawn across the sky
Kalaindhidum kanavugal
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal
Memories that shed tears
Vasantha kaala kolangal
Springtime decorative patterns
Vaanil vizhundha kodugal
Lines drawn across the sky
Kalaindhidum kanavugal
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal
Memories that shed tears
Vasantha kaala kolangal
Springtime decorative patterns
Alaiyil aadum kaagidham…
A piece of paper floating on the waves...
M… mm…mm…mm….mm…
M… mm…mm…mm….mm…
Alaiyil aadum kaagidham
A piece of paper floating on the waves
Adhilum enna kaaviyam
What grand epic can be written on it?
Nilaiyillaadha manidhargal
Fickle and inconstant human beings
Avarkkum enna uravugal
What real relationships can they truly hold?
Ullam endrum ondru
The mind is always singular
Adhil irandum undallavo
Yet doesn't it harbor two conflicting thoughts?
Kalaindhidum kanavugal
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal
Memories that shed tears
Vasantha kaala kolangal
Springtime decorative patterns
Vaanil vizhundha kodugal
Lines drawn across the sky
Kalaindhidum kanavugal
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal
Memories that shed tears
Thaeril yaerum munnamae
Before ascending the ceremonial chariot
Dhaevan ullam therindhadhu
The divine mind and intent became known
Nalla vaelai thiruvulam
Fortunately, by divine will
Nadakkavillai thirumanam
The marriage did not take place
Nandri nandri dhaevaa
Thank you, thank you, O Lord
Unnai marakka mudiyumaa
Can I ever forget you?
Kalaindhidum kanavugal
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal
Memories that shed tears
Vasantha kaala kolangal
Springtime decorative patterns
Vaanil vizhundha kodugal
Lines drawn across the sky
Kalaindhidum kanavugal
Dreams that fade and dissolve
Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal
Memories that shed tears
Vasantha kaala kolangal
Springtime decorative patterns
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Kannadasan lyric meditates on the impermanence of human joy, relationships, and expectations. The song uses vivid metaphors—such as kolam art made in spring or lines drawn across the sky—to illustrate how happiness and grand dreams can instantly vanish. It portrays human life as fragile as a piece of paper tossed on ocean waves, pointing out the fickle dual nature of the human mind.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Vasantha kaala kolangal / Alaiyil aadum kaagidham”
Comparing fleeting happiness and temporal human lives to temporary spring decorations (kolams), fading clouds in the sky, and paper tossing on ocean waves.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kalaindhidum kanavugal / Kanneer sindhum ninaivugal”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kalaindhidum' and 'Kanneer' creating a rhythmic melancholic flow.
Rhetorical Question
“Adhilum enna kaaviyam / Unnai marakka mudiyumaa”
Using questions to highlight the impossibility of finding permanence in unstable human bonds or forgetting divine grace.
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Trivia
From the 1978 movie 'Thyagam' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sujatha. Although credited here as unknown, the soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and this poignant solo was sung by S. Janaki.
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