Aasai Aasai Ippozhudhu
From Dhool · 2003
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Details
- Dhool2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aasai aasai ippozhudhu peraasai | Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving |
| Ippozhudhu aasai theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu.. | Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied? |
| Male | |
| Kannaal unnaal ippozhudhu kaayangal | Wounds are inflicted upon me now, through your eyes and because of you |
| Ippozhudhu kaayam theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu.. | Now, when is the time that these wounds will be healed? |
| Female | |
| Malaiyaai yezhundhen naan ippozhudhu | I rose high like a mountain now |
| Manalaai virindhen naan ippozhudhu | I spread out like fine sand now |
| Suvadai padhithaai nee ippozhudhu | You have imprinted your footprint on me now |
| Female | |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa |
| Female | |
| Aasai aasai ippozhudhu peraasai | Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving |
| Ippozhudhu aasai theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu.. | Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied? |
| Female | |
| Thalai mudhal kaal varai ippozhudhu | Right now, from head to toe |
| Nee thavarugal seivadhu yeppozhudhu | When are you going to commit sweet misdeeds? |
| Male | |
| Mmm … idaiveli kuraindhadhu ippozhudhu | Mmm... the distance between us has narrowed now |
| Unn idhazhgalai thuvaipadhu yeppozhudhu | When are you going to savor and kiss my lips? |
| Female | |
| Arugampull aagiren ippozhudhu | I become Bermuda grass now |
| Adhai aadudhaan meivadhu yeppozhudhu | When will the goat graze upon it? |
| Male | |
| Thiruvizhaa aagiren ippozhudhu | I turn into a vibrant grand festival now |
| Nee yenakkul tholaivadhu yeppozhudhu | When are you going to get lost inside me? |
| Female | |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na | Nana nan aa naa naa naa nanaa na |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa |
| Female | |
| Aasai aasai aasai aasai.. | Desire, desire, desire, desire.. |
| Aasai aasai aasai… | Desire, desire, desire... |
| Male | |
| Pulveli aagiren ippozhudhu | I turn into a lush grassland now |
| Nee panithuli aavathu yeppozhudhu | When will you become the dewdrop upon it? |
| Female | |
| Aah kottum mazhai naan ippozhudhu | Ah, I am pouring rain now |
| Unn kudineer aavadhu yeppozhudhu | When will I become your drinking water? |
| Male | |
| Kinnatril suriyan ippozhudhu | I am like the sun reflected inside a well now |
| Unn kizhakkil udhippadhu yeppozhudhu | When will I rise in your eastern sky? |
| Female | |
| Pudavai karuvil ippozhudhu | I am inside the womb of the saree now |
| Nee pudhidhaai thirappathu yeppozhudhu | When will you freshly unravel it? |
| Male | |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa |
| Female | |
| Aasai aasai ippozhudhu peraasai | Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving |
| Ippozhudhu aasai theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu.. | Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied? |
| Male | |
| Kannaal unnaal ippozhudhu kaayangal | Wounds are inflicted upon me now, through your eyes and because of you |
| Ippozhudhu kaayam theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu.. | Now, when is the time that these wounds will be healed? |
| Male | |
| Malaiyaai yezhundhen naan ippozhudhu | I rose high like a mountain now |
| Female :Manalaai virindhen naan ippozhudhu | Female: I spread out like fine sand now |
| Suvadai padhithaai nee ippozhudhu | You have imprinted your footprint on me now |
| Female | |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na |
| Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa | Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa |
ஆசை ஆசை
இப்பொழுது பேராசை
இப்பொழுது ஆசை தீரும்
காலம் எப்பொழுது
Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving
Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied?
கண்ணால் உன்னால்
இப்பொழுது காயங்கள்
இப்பொழுது காயம் தீரும்
காலம் எப்பொழுது
Wounds are inflicted upon me now, through your eyes and because of you
Now, when is the time that these wounds will be healed?
மலையாய் எழுந்தேன்
நான் இப்பொழுது மணலாய்
விரிந்தேன் நான் இப்பொழுது
சுவடை பதித்தாய் நீ இப்பொழுது
I rose high like a mountain now
I spread out like fine sand now
You have imprinted your footprint on me now
...............................
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
ஆசை ஆசை
இப்பொழுது பேராசை
இப்பொழுது ஆசை தீரும்
காலம் எப்பொழுது
Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving
Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied?
தலை முதல்
கால் வரை இப்பொழுது
நீ தவறுகள் செய்வது
எப்பொழுது
Right now, from head to toe
When are you going to commit sweet misdeeds?
ம்ம்.. இடைவெளி
குறைந்தது இப்பொழுது
உன் இதழ்களை துவைப்பது
எப்பொழுது
Mmm... the distance between us has narrowed now
When are you going to savor and kiss my lips?
அருகம்புல் ஆகிறேன்
இப்பொழுது அதை ஆடு தான்
மேய்வது எப்பொழுது
I become Bermuda grass now
When will the goat graze upon it?
திருவிழா ஆகிறேன்
இப்பொழுது நீ எனக்குள்
தொலைவது எப்பொழுது
I turn into a vibrant grand festival now
When are you going to get lost inside me?
...............................
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
ஆசை ஆசை
ஆசை ஆசை ஆசை
ஆசை ஆசை
Desire, desire, desire, desire..
Desire, desire, desire...
புல்வெளி ஆகிறேன்
இப்பொழுது நீ பனித்துளி
ஆவது எப்பொழுது
I turn into a lush grassland now
When will you become the dewdrop upon it?
ஆ... கொட்டும்
மழை நான் இப்பொழுது
உன் குடிநீராவது எப்பொழுது
Ah, I am pouring rain now
When will I become your drinking water?
கிணற்றில் சூரியன்
இப்பொழுது உன் கிழக்கில்
உதிப்பது எப்பொழுது
I am like the sun reflected inside a well now
When will I rise in your eastern sky?
புடவை கருவில்
இப்பொழுது நீ புதிதாய்
திறப்பது எப்பொழுது
I am inside the womb of the saree now
When will you freshly unravel it?
...............................
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
ஆசை ஆசை
இப்பொழுது பேராசை
இப்பொழுது ஆசை தீரும்
காலம் எப்பொழுது
Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving
Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied?
கண்ணால் உன்னால்
இப்பொழுது காயங்கள்
இப்பொழுது காயம் தீரும்
காலம் எப்பொழுது
Wounds are inflicted upon me now, through your eyes and because of you
Now, when is the time that these wounds will be healed?
மலையாய் எழுந்தேன்
நான் இப்பொழுது
பெண் : மணலாய் விரிந்தேன்
நான் இப்பொழுது சுவடை
பதித்தாய் நீ இப்பொழுது
I rose high like a mountain now
Female: I spread out like fine sand now
You have imprinted your footprint on me now
...............................
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
Aasai aasai ippozhudhu peraasai
Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving
Ippozhudhu aasai theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu..
Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied?
Kannaal unnaal ippozhudhu kaayangal
Wounds are inflicted upon me now, through your eyes and because of you
Ippozhudhu kaayam theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu..
Now, when is the time that these wounds will be healed?
Malaiyaai yezhundhen naan ippozhudhu
I rose high like a mountain now
Manalaai virindhen naan ippozhudhu
I spread out like fine sand now
Suvadai padhithaai nee ippozhudhu
You have imprinted your footprint on me now
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
Aasai aasai ippozhudhu peraasai
Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving
Ippozhudhu aasai theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu..
Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied?
Thalai mudhal kaal varai ippozhudhu
Right now, from head to toe
Nee thavarugal seivadhu yeppozhudhu
When are you going to commit sweet misdeeds?
Mmm … idaiveli kuraindhadhu ippozhudhu
Mmm... the distance between us has narrowed now
Unn idhazhgalai thuvaipadhu yeppozhudhu
When are you going to savor and kiss my lips?
Arugampull aagiren ippozhudhu
I become Bermuda grass now
Adhai aadudhaan meivadhu yeppozhudhu
When will the goat graze upon it?
Thiruvizhaa aagiren ippozhudhu
I turn into a vibrant grand festival now
Nee yenakkul tholaivadhu yeppozhudhu
When are you going to get lost inside me?
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
Aasai aasai aasai aasai..
Desire, desire, desire, desire..
Aasai aasai aasai…
Desire, desire, desire...
Pulveli aagiren ippozhudhu
I turn into a lush grassland now
Nee panithuli aavathu yeppozhudhu
When will you become the dewdrop upon it?
Aah kottum mazhai naan ippozhudhu
Ah, I am pouring rain now
Unn kudineer aavadhu yeppozhudhu
When will I become your drinking water?
Kinnatril suriyan ippozhudhu
I am like the sun reflected inside a well now
Unn kizhakkil udhippadhu yeppozhudhu
When will I rise in your eastern sky?
Pudavai karuvil ippozhudhu
I am inside the womb of the saree now
Nee pudhidhaai thirappathu yeppozhudhu
When will you freshly unravel it?
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
Aasai aasai ippozhudhu peraasai
Desire, desire, now it has turned into a great craving
Ippozhudhu aasai theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu..
Now, when is the time that this desire will be satisfied?
Kannaal unnaal ippozhudhu kaayangal
Wounds are inflicted upon me now, through your eyes and because of you
Ippozhudhu kaayam theerum kaalam yeppozhudhu..
Now, when is the time that these wounds will be healed?
Malaiyaai yezhundhen naan ippozhudhu
I rose high like a mountain now
Female :Manalaai virindhen naan ippozhudhu
Female: I spread out like fine sand now
Suvadai padhithaai nee ippozhudhu
You have imprinted your footprint on me now
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na naana
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na….naaaa
Nana nan aa naa naa nanaa na....naaaa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Aasai Aasai' is a sensual and poetic expression of longing and romantic desire. The protagonist expresses an overwhelming craving for intimacy, continually contrasting present feelings ('ippozhudhu' - now) with an eager anticipation of fulfillment ('yeppozhudhu' - when). Through rich metaphors, the lyricist paints love as a force that shapes the lover—rising like a mountain, spreading like sand, and becoming a festive celebration awaiting the partner's presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Temporal Contrast
“Arugampull aagiren ippozhudhu / Adhai aadudhaan meivadhu yeppozhudhu”
Every couplet relies on the rhythmic juxtaposition of 'ippozhudhu' (now) and 'yeppozhudhu' (when) to emphasize anticipation and yearning.
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Pulveli aagiren ippozhudhu / Nee panithuli aavathu yeppozhudhu”
The speaker compares herself to elemental and natural forms such as grass, rain, and mountains to show her complete surrender to the feeling of love.
Emonai / Initial Rhyme (Tamil Rhyme Scheme)
“Malaiyaai yezhundhen naan ippozhudhu / Manalaai virindhen naan ippozhudhu”
Repetition of sound patterns at the beginning of phrases such as 'Malaiyaai' and 'Manalaai' to create melodic symmetry.
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Trivia
Although listed as unknown in the prompt, 'Aasai Aasai' from Dhool (2003) was composed by Vidyasagar and sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Sujatha Mohan. The song was a massive chartbuster upon release, known for its energetic beat mixed with sensual, vivid poetry by Pa. Vijay.
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