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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai Adhigam Vechu

From Marupadiyum · 1993

Lyricist
Ravi Bharathi
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Marupadiyum1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aasa adhigam vechuHaving so much desire
Manasa adakki vekkalaamaaShould I suppress my heart?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Aala mayakipputtuAfter captivating someone,
Azhaga olichi vekkalaamaaShould beauty be hidden away?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Pudhu rosaa naan ennoduI am a fresh rose, with me
En raasaavae vandhaaduCome play, my king!
En chellakuttiMy darling!
Female
Aasa adhigam vechuHaving so much desire
Manasa adakki vekkalaamaaShould I suppress my heart?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Aala mayakipputtuAfter captivating someone,
Azhaga olichi vekkalaamaaShould beauty be hidden away?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Chinna ponnu naan oru sendhoorappoo naanI am a young girl, I am a vermillion flower
Sengamalam naan pudhu thaenkinnam naanI am a red lotus, I am a new bowl of honey
Vella katti naan nalla velliratham naanI am a jaggery block, I am a fine silver chariot
Kannu kutty naan nalla kaarkalam naanI am a little calf, I am a delightful monsoon season
Female
Oru ponn theril ullaasa oor pogalaamIn a golden chariot, we can go on a joyful ride around town
Nee ennodu sallaaba ther yeralaamYou can board the chariot of love with me
Adi ammaadi ambuttum nee kaanalaamOh my, you can experience all of this
Idhu poochudum ponn maalai thaanThis is a golden evening adorned with flowers
En chellakuttiMy darling!
Female
Aasa adhigam vechuHaving so much desire
Manasa adakki vekkalaamaaShould I suppress my heart?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Aala mayakipputtuAfter captivating someone,
Azhaga olichi vekkalaamaaShould beauty be hidden away?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Nananana nanana naana(Vocalizing musical notes)
Naanananaa nanana naanaa(Vocalizing musical notes)
Nananana nanana naana(Vocalizing musical notes)
Naanananaa Naa Naa(Vocalizing musical notes)
Female
Chinna chittu naan oru singaara poo naanI am a little bird, I am a beautiful flower
Thanga thattu naan nalla thaazhamboo naanI am a gold plate, I am a fine fragrant screwpine flower
Vaanavillum naan adhil vannangalum naanI am a rainbow, and I am the colors within it
Vaasamullai naan andhi vaanmegham naamI am fragrant jasmine, we are the evening sky clouds
Female
En machanae ennodu nee aadalaamOh my beloved, you can dance with me
En pon meni thannodu nee aadalaamYou can rejoice with my golden persona
Vaa thenpaandi themmaangu naam paadalaamCome, let us sing a southern folk melody together
Idhu thaen sindhum poonjolai dhaanThis is indeed a flower garden dripping with honey
En chella kuttyMy darling!
Female
Aasa adhigam vechuHaving so much desire
Manasa adakki vekkalaamaaShould I suppress my heart?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Aala mayakipputtuAfter captivating someone,
Azhaga olichi vekkalaamaaShould beauty be hidden away?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Pudhu rosaa naan ennoduI am a fresh rose, with me
En raasaavae vandhaaduCome play, my king!
En chellakuttiMy darling!
Female
Aasa adhigam vechuHaving so much desire
Manasa adakki vekkalaamaaShould I suppress my heart?
En maamaaOh my beloved!
Female
Aala mayakipputtuAfter captivating someone,
Azhaga olichi vekkalaamaaShould beauty be hidden away?
En maamaaOh my beloved!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Aasa Adhigam Vechu' is a playful and seductive romantic song in which the female protagonist expresses her deep longing and affection for her partner. She uses vibrant metaphors from nature—such as fresh roses, red lotuses, bowls of honey, and rainbows—to describe her beauty, freshness, and eagerness to share moments of joy and love with her beloved.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sengamalam naan pudhu thaenkinnam naan

The speaker directly equates herself to various beautiful natural objects such as a lotus flower, honey bowl, and rainbow to highlight her charm.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Aasa adhigam vechu / Manasa adakki vekkalaamaa

The second letter in adjacent lines shares a matching consonant sound ('sa' in Aasa / Manasa), creating a pleasant rhythmic flow.

Visual Imagery

Vaanavillum naan adhil vannangalum naan

Paints a vivid picture of colors, flowers, and natural elements like clouds and rainbows to evoke feelings of happiness and romantic warmth.

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Trivia

'Aasa Adhigam Vechu' is a iconic hit track composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for Balu Mahendra's critically acclaimed drama 'Marupadiyum' (1993), featuring expressive vocals by S. Janaki.

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