- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Ilayaraja, Bhavatharani
- Music director
- Karthik Raja
- Movie name
- Ullaasam
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song reflects on the mysterious and unpredictable nature of love and human relationships. It questions destiny, asking who is fated to end up with whom and whose heart holds feelings for whom. The lyrics ponder whether love brings sweet joy like honey or trap-like suffering like a fish caught in a net, highlighting the transient, colorful nature of human bonds, much like a fleeting rainbow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kaadhal thaen thaano / Kaadhal meen thaano”
The repetition of the ending word 'thaano' across adjacent lines creates a pleasing end rhyme and rhythmic musicality.
Metaphor
“Vaanavil thanae nam sondhangal”
Human relationships are metaphorically compared to a rainbow, implying that while they are beautiful and vibrant, they are also impermanent.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaanavil thanae nam sondhangal / Vaazvinil yeno athil thunbangal”
The starting sound 'Vaa' is repeated at the beginning of consecutive lines.
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Trivia
The 1997 film 'Ullaasam' was produced by Amitabh Bachchan's production company, ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited). The music was composed by Karthik Raja, the eldest son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja. The movie is famous for casting two future Tamil cinema superstars, Ajith Kumar and Vikram, together in leading roles early in their careers.
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