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Lyrics & meaning

Vasanthangal Vazhthu Solla

From Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham · 1982

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vasanthangal vaazhththu sollaAs spring arrives to offer blessings
Anbu thangai malarnthaalaeMy beloved younger sister blossomed
Manamagal kolam thannaiHer appearance as a bride
Manakkannil kanaenaeI see in my mind's eye
Manamagal kolam thannaiHer appearance as a bride
Manakkannil kandaenaeI saw in my mind's eye
Male
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...
Male
Vasanthangal vaazhththu sollaAs spring arrives to offer blessings
Anbu thangai malarnthaalaeMy beloved younger sister blossomed
Male
Aalamaramena annai iruppathu unnai seeraattaOur mother is like a banyan tree to pamper you
Chinna marakkilai naanum iruppathu kannil neeraattaI am like a small tree branch shedding tears in my eyes
Aalamaramena annai iruppathu unnai seeraattaOur mother is like a banyan tree to pamper you
Chinna marakkilai naanum iruppathu kannil neeraattaI am like a small tree branch shedding tears in my eyes
Male
Unnai vittu ponaalum ullamithu maaraathuEven if I leave you, this heart will never change
Unnai vittu ponaalum ullamithu maaraathuEven if I leave you, this heart will never change
Nizhalena eppothum unnai thedi varuvaenaeLike a shadow, I will always come seeking you
Male
Vasanthangal vaazhththu sollaAs spring arrives to offer blessings
Anbu thangai malarnthaalaeMy beloved younger sister blossomed
Manamagal kolam thannaiHer appearance as a bride
Manakkannil kandaenaeI saw in my mind's eye
Male
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...
Male
Thaaikku thalaimagan annanThe eldest brother to our mother
Namakkoru kadavul enbenaeI consider him a god to us
Annan kadamaigal melumFor the elder brother's noble duties to continue
Thodarnthida vaazhththu solvaenaeI offer my heartfelt blessings
Male
Thaaikku thalaimagan annanThe eldest brother to our mother
Namakkoru kadavul enbenaeI consider him a god to us
Annan kadamaigal melumFor the elder brother's noble duties to continue
Thodarnthida vaazhththu solvaenaeI offer my heartfelt blessings
Male
Unnai vittu ponaalum ullamithu maaraathuEven if I leave you, this heart will never change
Unnai vittu ponaalum ullamithu maaraathuEven if I leave you, this heart will never change
Nizhalena eppothum unnai thedi varuvaenaeLike a shadow, I will always come seeking you
Male
: Vasanthangal vaazhththu sollaAs spring arrives to offer blessings
Anbu thangai malarnthaalaeMy beloved younger sister blossomed
Manamagal kolam thannaiHer appearance as a bride
Manakkannil kandaenaeI saw in my mind's eye
Male
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...
Male
Enna paravaigal vinnil paranthidumWhat birds flying in the sky
Kaatchi kaangindraenI am witnessing such a sight
Mega radhaththinil sorkka ulaginaiIn a chariot of clouds, to the heavenly world
Paarkka pogindraenI am going to witness it
Male
Enna paravaigal vinnil paranthidumWhat birds flying in the sky
Kaatchi kaangindraenI am witnessing such a sight
Mega radhaththinil sorkka ulaginaiIn a chariot of clouds, to the heavenly world
Paarkka pogindraenI am going to witness it
Male
Unnai vittu ponaalum ullamithu maaraathuEven if I leave you, this heart will never change
Unnai vittu ponaalum ullamithu maaraathuEven if I leave you, this heart will never change
Nizhalena eppothum unnai thedi varuvaenaeLike a shadow, I will always come seeking you
Nizhalena eppothum unnai thedi varuvaenaeLike a shadow, I will always come seeking you
Male
Vasanthangal vaazhththu sollaAs spring arrives to offer blessings
Anbu thangai malarnthaalaeMy beloved younger sister blossomed
Manamagal kolam thannaiHer appearance as a bride
Manakkannil kandaenaeI saw in my mind's eye
Male
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai…..A caressing poem garland...
Koyil poomaalai neeYou are a temple flower garland
Konjum paamaalai….A caressing poem garland...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses deep familial affection, centered on a sister's wedding and the enduring bond among siblings. The singer envisions his sister as a bride and lovingly compares their mother to a majestic banyan tree that provides shade and care to the family. He promises that no matter how far life takes them apart, his love and presence will remain constant like a shadow. The lyrics also honor the eldest brother, elevating his sense of responsibility and guidance to a divine status within the household. With joyful imagery of birds flying and chariots of clouds, the song celebrates family unity, maternal protection, and brotherly affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Koyil poomaalai nee

The sister is directly addressed as a sacred temple garland ('Koyil poomaalai') and a tender poem ('Paamaalai'), symbolizing purity and beauty.

Simile (Upamai)

Aalamaramena annai iruppathu unnai seeraatta

The mother is compared to a protective banyan tree ('Aalamaramena') that nurtures and shelters the children.

Simile (Upamai)

Nizhalena eppothum unnai thedi varuvaenae

The speaker vows to follow the sister like a shadow ('Nizhalena'), signifying unyielding companionship.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edukai)

Aalamaramena annai iruppathu unnai seeraatta

The second consonant 'la' rhymes across successive lines ('Aalamaramena' / 'Chinna marakkilai').

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Trivia

Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh and written by lyricist Muthulingam, this emotional track from 'Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham' (1982) is sung by Malaysia Vasudevan. Sibling affection songs were a hallmark of 1980s Tamil cinema, often reflecting deep family values and sacrificial bonds.

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