- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Mugen Rao
- Music director
- Hari SR
- Movie name
- Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a poignant expression of remorse, heartbreak, and guilt. The protagonist reflects on his betrayal of his partner, acknowledging her pure and boundless love which now feels like a gentle punishment against his misdeeds. He grieves the loss of the relationship and feels overwhelmed by guilt, realizing that he was never truly deserving of her affection. Throughout the track, he grapples with emotional isolation, acknowledging that his heart remains broken and tears flow endlessly like an ocean. The lyrics capture a profound emotional arc from questioning destiny to accepting personal flaws and seeking forgiveness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Edharkennai sandhithaai / Uyir kaadhal kaanbithaai”
The deliberate end-rhyming structure using the verbal suffix '-ithaai' creates a melodic flow across consecutive lines.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Iru vizhi rendum kadalaai”
The lyricist explicitly compares the tear-filled eyes to an expansive ocean ('kadalaai') to emphasize the depth of grief.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Thaviyaai thavikkiradhae”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thaviyaai', 'thavikkiradhae') enhances the rhythmic intensity and emotional weight of suffering.
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Trivia
'Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham' (2022) is a Tamil romantic drama directed by Raghav Mirdharth. The song is sung by Malaysian-Tamil artist Mugen Rao, who also played the lead role in the film following his rise to fame as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3. The soundtrack was composed by Hari S R with lyrics written by Mohan Rajan.
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