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Lyrics & meaning

Aasa Vecha Manasula

From Jannal Oram · 2013

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Tippu, Haricharan, Priya Himesh, Abhirami, Priyadarshini, Velmurugan
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Jannal Oram2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aelae… nenenae…Hey... vocalizing...
Rererero raeyo…Rererero raeyo...
Raeraeraeyo… raeraeraeyo…Raeraeraeyo... raeraeraeyo...
Female
Aasa vecha manasula yesaA tune in the heart that harbored desire,
Aada vekkum vayasula yesaA tune in the age that makes one dance,
Kooda onnu koodaWhen another joined in,
Oru raagam uruvaachuA melody was born.
Oda thanni orasura yesaA tune like flowing stream water touching,
Moongi kuchi monangura yesaA tune like a bamboo stick humming,
Paada mettu paadaTo sing to a rhythm and tune,
Panivaada analaachuThe cold breeze turned into heat.
Male
Ae thodangichu kaathuHey, the wind has begun,
Thodarattum koothuLet the play continue,
Thodangichu kaathuThe wind has begun,
Thodarattum koothuLet the play continue,
Elavattam thaanae aalaachuYouth itself has taken charge now.
Chorus
Aasa vecha manasula yesaA tune in the heart that harbored desire,
Aada vekkum vayasula yesaA tune in the age that makes one dance,
Kooda onnu koodaWhen another joined in,
Oru raagam uruvaachuA melody was born.
Female
Kannu kaatchiyila kaiyo maeniyilaIn visual sight or in touch of body,
Unna pola oru thirudan illaThere is no thief like you.
Male
Andhi vaelaiyilla anbu koodayilaIn the twilight hour, in love's basket,
Sattam paesuradhu thavaru pullaTalking about rules is wrong, girl.
Female
Kannu kaatchiyila kaiyo maeniyilaIn visual sight or in touch of body,
Unna pola oru thirudan illaThere is no thief like you.
Male
Andhi vaelaiyilla anbu koodayilaIn the twilight hour, in love's basket,
Sattam paesuradhu thavaru pullaTalking about rules is wrong, girl.
Female
Manasula irukku odhattula varalaIt is in the heart but does not reach the lips,
Male
Odhattula irundhum maraikkura porulaAre you hiding something that is right on the lips?
Kalavaani payan naanaeI am a mischievous guy after all,
Female
Enna paesura kaadhula poova sutthiWhat are you talking, trying to fool me?
Male
Aasa vecha manasula yesaA tune in the heart that harbored desire,
Chorus
Aada vekkum vayasula yesaA tune in the age that makes one dance,
Kooda onnu koodaWhen another joined in,
Oru raagam uruvaachuA melody was born.
Male
Ae… ae…Hey... hey...
Female
Nitham aasaiyil ithu ponavalaTo ask a kiss from a girl who melted daily in desire,
Mutham kekkuradhu muraiyum illaIs not improper,
Male
Metha podayila satham poduriyaeWhile making a bed, you make noise,
Enna nyaayam idhu theriyavillaI do not understand what justice this is.
Female
Nitham aasaiyil ithu ponavalaTo ask a kiss from a girl who melted daily in desire,
Mutham kekkuradhu muraiyum illaIs not improper,
Male
Metha podayila satham poduriyaeWhile making a bed, you make noise,
Enna nyaayam idhu theriyavillaI do not understand what justice this is.
Female
Ho alaiyila thaniyaaOh, like foam that separates alone,
Odhungura nora thaanIn the waves,
Male
Podhaiyalu edhuvumUntil any treasure,
Edukkura vara thaanIs retrieved,
Sari thaanae sari thaanaeIt is right, isn't it? It is right, isn't it?
Female
Onna paarthida vaazhndhadhuLiving just to see you,
En thavaruWas my mistake.
Chorus
Aasa vecha manasula yesaA tune in the heart that harbored desire,
Aada vekkum vayasula yesaA tune in the age that makes one dance,
Kooda onnu koodaWhen another joined in,
Oru raagam uruvaachuA melody was born.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Aasa Vecha Manasula' is a lively, romantic folk-style duet from the movie 'Jannal Oram' (2013). The song captures a romantic interplay between two lovers expressing their affection, playful banter, and blooming passion. Using rustic imagery such as stream water, bamboo reeds, and cold winds turning warm, the lyrics depict the natural unfolding of youthful love and desire. The song alternates between romantic confession and teasing disagreement, symbolizing the sweet tension between lovers as a newly formed musical melody.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Aasa vecha manasula yesa / Aada vekkum vayasula yesa

Repetition of initial consonant/vowels in 'Aasa' and 'Aada' across consecutive lines.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thodangichu kaathu / Thodarattum koothu

Matching second letters in 'Aasa' and 'Moongi' or 'Thodangichu' and 'Thodarattum'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Oda thanni orasura yesa / Moongi kuchi monangura yesa

Comparing the passion of youth and romance to a newly created ragam (melody) and stream water touching.

Oxymoron / Paradox

Panivaada analaachu

Describing cold breeze ('panivaada') turning into heat ('analachhu') due to passion.

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Trivia

'Jannal Oram' (2013) is a Tamil remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film 'Ordinaray'. The music was composed by Aravind-Shankar, with lyrics written by Yugabharathi.

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