- Lyricist
- Uma Devi
- Singer
- Chinmayi Sripada
- Music director
- Govind Vasantha
- Movie name
- 96
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses deep longing, nostalgia, and the unbearable agony of emotional distance between sweethearts. The lyricist poetically contrasts the joy of spring with the bitterness of separation, depicting how past memories weigh heavily on a heart burdened by unspoken feelings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vasantha kaalangal Kasanthu poguthae”
Comparing pleasant spring seasons turning bitter ('kasanthu poguthae') to describe the souring of happy times due to separation.
Simile
“Vaarthaigal Kozhaipol”
Comparing unspoken words to a coward ('Kozhaipol') that fails to express love when needed.
Imagery
“Yaazhirunthum raagamindri Yengi poguthae”
Using a silent instrument ('Yaazhirunthum raagamindri') as an image for a heart filled with love that remains unexpressed.
Edhugai (Tamil Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vasantha kaalangal / Kasanthu poguthae”
The second consonant 'sa' matches across lines ('Vasantha' and 'Kasanthu').
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Trivia
Featured in the blockbuster romance '96' starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, with music composed by Govind Vasantha. The soundtrack was immensely popular for capturing nostalgic school-time romance and the pain of lost love.
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