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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai Anbu

From Vellikizhamai Viratham · 1974

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Vellikizhamai Viratham
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
16 Dec 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aasai anbu izhaigalinaale
Nesham ennum thariyinil
Neshavu neithathu vaazhkai
Aasai anbu izhaigalinaale
Nesham ennum thariyinil
Neshavu neithathu vaazhkai
Vannam pala minnum
Adhil pillai polavae
Vannam pala minnum
Adhil pillai polavae
Enni paarka rendu podhum
Nammai polavae
Enni paarka rendu podhum
Nammai polavae
Manakangal andha
Kanavae kaanudhae
Female :Namm kaanum inbam
Nilaiyaai thonuthae
Ennum ennam yavum
Endrum unnai patriyae
Ennum ennam yavum
Endrum unnai patriyae
Adhu inbam inbam
Endru aadum unnai sutriyae
Adhu inbam inbam
Endru aadum unnai sutriyae
Adhan chinnam thondri
Uruvam kaattudhae
Female :Adhu unnaipola
Siripai mootudhae
Aasai anbu izhaigalinaale
Nesham ennum thariyinil
Neshavu neithathu vaazhkai
Aasai anbu izhaigalinaale
Nesham ennum thariyinil
Neshavu neithathu vaazhkai
With threads of desire and love,
on the loom of affection,
our life has been woven.
With threads of desire and love,
on the loom of affection,
our life has been woven.
Many colors shine bright,
like little children,
Many colors shine bright,
like little children,
but counting them, two are enough,
just like the two of us.
Counting them, two are enough,
just like the two of us.
Our hearts now dream
that very dream!
Female: The joy we share
feels everlasting.
Every single thought of mine
is always about you.
Every single thought of mine
is always about you.
Saying, "Pure joy, pure joy!"
it dances around you.
Saying, "Pure joy, pure joy!"
it dances around you.
Its symbol appears,
taking a lovely form.
Female: Just like you,
it brings a sweet smile.
With threads of desire and love,
on the loom of affection,
our life has been woven.
With threads of desire and love,
on the loom of affection,
our life has been woven.
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974) is a tender romantic duet celebrating marital love, contentment, and family bliss. The couple poetically compares their life to a fabric delicately woven on the loom of affection using threads of love and desire. They express their deep mutual adoration and look forward to a bright future together, dreaming of raising children who resemble them and share their joy. The lyrics capture the emotional bond between the husband and wife, where every thought revolves around one another. The theme revolves around domestic harmony, romantic devotion, and the endless bliss derived from a loving union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nesham ennum thariyinil”

Compares affection to a weaver's loom ('Nesham ennum thariyinil') and love/desire to threads ('Aasai anbu izhaigalinaale') weaving the fabric of life.

Simile (Uvamaani)

“Nammai polavae”

Uses 'polavae' (like/as) to compare the upcoming child and joy to themselves.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Nesham ennum thariyinil / Neshavu neithathu vaazhkai”

Repetition of the 'Ne' sound at the beginning of consecutive words/lines ('Nesham', 'Neshavu').

Repetition for Emphasis (Adukkuthodar)

“Adhu inbam inbam”

Repetition of the word 'Inbam' to emphasize intense joy and ecstasy.

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Trivia

Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974) was a popular Tamil drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced under Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Devar's iconic Devar Films banner. The music was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, featuring timeless vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela with lyrics penned by veteran poet A. Maruthakasi.

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