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Lyrics & meaning

Aasa Uchathile

From January 1 (1984 Film) · 1984

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. Janaki, Veeramani
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
January 1 (1984 Film)1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Aasai uchchaththilae raasi machchaththilaeAt the peak of desire, blessed with a lucky mole
Female :Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaaFemale: Darling, will you come? Come as a pair
Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaaDarling, will you come? Come as a pair
Male
Adi aasai uchchaththilae raasi machchaththilaeOh, at the peak of desire, blessed with a lucky mole
Female
Dhegam idhu oru adhisayamThis body is a marvel
Mogam adhu oru ragasiyam vaa vaaLust is a secret, come come
Vaegam dhinam oru vidhamPassion takes a new form every day
Neril palavidha sugam tharum vaa vaaIn person, it offers many kinds of pleasure, come come
Female
Ninaiththathai nadaththalaamWe can bring to life whatever we dream of
Nadappathai ninaikalamWe can cherish whatever comes to pass
Ennai ninaiththaalIf you think of me
Male :Sorkkam irukkuMale: Heaven is right here
Female :Ennai anaichchaaFemale: If you embrace me
Male :InbamMale: Delightful bliss
Male
Vaa roja naan rajaCome my rose, I am the king
Female :Vaasal thedi neram paarththuFemale: Seeking the doorstep at the right moment
Vaa vaa enthan vaasam paarththuCome, come, savoring my fragrance
Male
Aasai uchchaththilaeAt the peak of desire
Female :Aah….Female: Aah...
Male :Raasi machchaththilaeMale: Blessed with a lucky mole
Female :Aah….Female: Aah...
Female
Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaaDarling, will you come? Come as a pair
Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaaDarling, will you come? Come as a pair
Chorus
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Female
Aayul dhinasari kuraiyuthuLifespan diminishes day by day
Aasai manasilae varaiyuthu vaa…..vaa….Desire paints itself in the heart, come... come...
Yaedho ilamaiyai kedukkuthuSomething stirs and unsettles my youth
Thookkam kanvinai kodukkuthu vaa….vaa…Sleep brings sweet dreams, come... come...
Female
Ilamayin sarasame inimaiyil adakkamaeThe romance of youth is contained in pure sweetness
Enna nenaichaaIf you think about it
Male :Inbam pirakkumMale: Happiness will be born
Female :Solla maranthaaFemale: If you forget to speak
Male :Thunbam parrakkumMale: Sorrows will fly away
Kooraayo vaarayoWon't you say? Won't you come?
Female
Thevai enna mannan sollaLet the king express what he needs
Paavai ennai alli sellaSo he may scoop up this maiden and take her away
Male
Aasai uchchaththilaeAt the peak of desire
Female :Lalallaa…Female: Lalallaa...
Male :Raasi machchaththilaeMale: Blessed with a lucky mole
Female :Lalallaa…Female: Lalallaa...
Female
Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaaDarling, will you come? Come as a pair
Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaaDarling, will you come? Come as a pair
Male
Aasai uchchaththilaeAt the peak of desire
Female :Aah….Female: Aah...
Male :Raasi machchaththilaeMale: Blessed with a lucky mole
Female :Aah….Female: Aah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual duet from the 1984 film 'January 1' revolves around themes of youth, intimacy, and romantic yearning. The heroine tantalizes her partner by describing the fleeting nature of time and youth, urging him to seize the present moment and indulge in love. The hero eagerly reciprocates her feelings, agreeing that being together brings true heavenly bliss. Through playful lyrical exchanges, Gangai Amaran captures the fiery passion and unrestrained desire between two young lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Aasai uchchaththilae raasi machchaththilae

Matching end sounds in 'uchchaththilae' and 'machchaththilae' create a rhythmic chime.

Metaphor

Dhegam idhu oru adhisayam

The human body is metaphorically referred to as an 'adhisayam' (marvel/wonder).

Antimetabole / Chiasmus

Ninaiththathai nadaththalaam / Nadappathai ninaikalam

Inversion of words 'ninaiththathai nadaththalaam' and 'nadappathai ninaikalam' to create poetic balance.

Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

Mama vaariyaa vaa jodiyaa

Repetition of the 'V' phonetic sound across 'vaariyaa' and 'vaa'.

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Trivia

Written by Gangai Amaran for the 1984 film 'January 1', this song exemplifies the upbeat, romantic duet style that dominated mid-1980s Tamil cinema club/sensual sequences.

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