K S Chithra’s song “Vasantha Panchami Naalil” appears on the album Neelavelicham. Lyrics by P Bhaskaran and music by M S Baburaj set up a day of waiting. The verses begin with a woman who dreamt her lover would arrive on the fifth day of spring.
Vasantha Panchami Naalil
K S Chithra • From “Neelavelicham”
Neelavelicham’s Vasantha Panchami Naalil Lyrics Translation
The lyrics follow her through the day as she mistakes every footstep for his arrival. She repeatedly wipes her tears and runs to the door, only to find no one there. This cycle of rising hope and immediate letdown is central to the song’s development.
Vasantha Panchami Naalil Music Video
The song moves from an initial hopeful dream to the stark reality of the evening. The final lines confirm that no one came and no one knew of her wait. This creates a complete picture of a quiet, private vigil where a promise was broken.