- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Adithyan
- Movie name
- Amaran
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vasanthamae Arugil Vaa from the film Amaran (1992) is a soulful, romantic song that celebrates deep love and poetic devotion. The speaker addresses spring as a metaphor for his beloved, calling her closer to melt his heart with joy. He visualizes their romance as a majestic procession along the grand royal street of love, illuminated by the moon and accompanied by enchanting musical ragas and misty clouds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Vasanthamae arugil vaa”
Comparing the arrival of the beloved to the arrival of spring ('Vasantham'), bringing freshness and new life.
Imagery / Traditional Tamil Epithet (உவமை)
“Kanavai sumantha kayalvizhi”
Using 'Kayalvizhi' (fish-shaped eyes), a classical Tamil poetic imagery for beauty, carrying dreams within.
Alliteration (மோனை)
“Kanavai sumantha kayalvizhi”
Repetition of the 'K' sound at the beginning of words ('Kanavai', 'kayalvizhi') establishing a melodic cadence.
End Rhyme / Assonance (இயைபு)
“Sonthamumaagi banthamumaagi”
Repetition of the suffix '-umaagi' creating an elegant rhyming rhythm.
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Trivia
The music for Amaran (1992) was composed by Adithyan, who made a strong mark with this soundtrack. Sung by K. J. Yesudas, this song is renowned for its smooth classical-pop fusion and evocative Tamil lyrics written by lyricist Piraisoodan.
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