Aasai Konda Nenju Rendu
From Irumbu Thirai – (1960) · 1960
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Details
- Irumbu Thirai – (1960)1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aasai konda nenjirandu | When two desire-filled hearts |
| Pesugindra pothu | Speak to each other, |
| Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo | Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance? |
| Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho | Wouldn't they sing songs of joy? |
| Female | |
| Aasai konda nenjirandu | When two desire-filled hearts |
| Pesugindra pothu | Speak to each other, |
| Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo | Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance? |
| Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho | Wouldn't they sing songs of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| Aa…aa…aa…aa… | Aa…aa…aa…aa… |
| Female : Aah..aa…aa…aah…aa…aa… | Female vocalization |
| Female | |
| Aadalukkum paadalukkum | For dance and for song, |
| Oodhu kuzhal yaazhinikkum | And for the sweet flute and harp, |
| Aadhaaramaanathu thaalam | Rhythm is the foundation. |
| Aadalukkum paadalukkum | For dance and for song, |
| Oodhu kuzhal yaazhinikkum | And for the sweet flute and harp, |
| Aadhaaramaanathu thaalam | Rhythm is the foundation. |
| Female | |
| Oodalukkum kadhalukkum | For lover's quarrels and for love, |
| Unmai anbu koodalukkum | And for the union of true affection, |
| Uganthathu vaalipa kaalam | Youth is the most suitable season. |
| Oodalukkum kadhalukkum | For lover's quarrels and for love, |
| Unmai anbu koodalukkum | And for the union of true affection, |
| Uganthathu vaalipa kaalam | Youth is the most suitable season. |
| Female | |
| Aasai konda nenjirandu | When two desire-filled hearts |
| Pesugindra pothu | Speak to each other, |
| Chorus :Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo | Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance? |
| Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho | Wouldn't they sing songs of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| Aa…aa…aa…aa… | Aa…aa…aa…aa… |
| Female :Aah…aa….aa…aah…aa…aa… | Female vocalization |
| Female | |
| Vandulaavum malar solaiyilae | In a flower garden where bees hum, |
| Thendral vanthulaavugindra velaiyilae | At the hour when the gentle breeze drifts by, |
| Kaalai kandru pol uruvam konda | Taking a form like a youthful bull calf, |
| Aanoruvan nindru potta oru paarvaiyilae | With a single glance cast by a young man standing there, |
| Nindru potta oru paarvaiyilae | With a single glance cast by him standing there, |
| Ennai kondru vittaanadi maamayilae | He stole my soul, oh beautiful friend! |
| Female | |
| Aasai konda nenjirandu | When two desire-filled hearts |
| Pesugindra pothu | Speak to each other, |
| Chorus :Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo | Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance? |
| Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho | Wouldn't they sing songs of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| Aa…aa…aa…aa… | Aa…aa…aa…aa… |
| Female :Aah…aa….aa…aah…aa…aa… | Female vocalization |
| Female | |
| Idhaiyum adhaiyum kandu | Observing this and that, |
| Mathiyum mayakkam kondu | The mind grows intoxicated, |
| Idhaya kadhavai vanthu thattuthae | And comes knocking at the door of the heart. |
| Female | |
| Idhaiyum adhaiyum kandu | Observing this and that, |
| Mathiyum mayakkam kondu | The mind grows intoxicated, |
| Idhaya kadhavai vanthu thattuthae | And comes knocking at the door of the heart. |
| Ennam imaya sigaram thannai ettuthae | Thoughts reach to the peak of the Himalayas. |
| Ennam imaya sigaram thannai ettuthae | Thoughts reach to the peak of the Himalayas. |
| Female | |
| Adhiga thunivu kondu | Gathering great courage, |
| Aasai karai purandu | With desire overflowing its banks, |
| Adhira thalai suzhandru suttruthae nilavu | The moon whirls dizzily making everything tremble. |
| Female | |
| Adhiga thunivu kondu | Gathering great courage, |
| Aasai karai purandu | With desire overflowing its banks, |
| Adhira thalai suzhandru suttruthae nilavu | The moon whirls dizzily making everything tremble. |
| Analai udalil vaari kottuthae | Pouring heat all over the body. |
| Female | |
| Aasai konda nenjirandu | When two desire-filled hearts |
| Pesugindra pothu | Speak to each other, |
| Chorus :Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo | Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance? |
| Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho | Wouldn't they sing songs of joy? |
| Chorus | |
| Aasai konda nenjirandu | When two desire-filled hearts |
| Pesugindra pothu | Speak to each other, |
| Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo | Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance? |
| Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho | Wouldn't they sing songs of joy? |
ஆசை கொண்ட நெஞ்சிரண்டு
பேசுகின்ற போது
ஆடாத சிலைகளும் ஆடாதோ
ஆனந்த கீதங்கள் பாடாதோ
When two desire-filled hearts
Speak to each other,
Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
ஆசை கொண்ட நெஞ்சிரண்டு
பேசுகின்ற போது
ஆடாத சிலைகளும் ஆடாதோ
ஆனந்த கீதங்கள் பாடாதோ
When two desire-filled hearts
Speak to each other,
Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
ஆ....ஆ...ஆ....ஆ....
ஆஹ் ஆஅ...ஆ...ஆஹ்...ஆ...ஆ....
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalization
ஆடலுக்கும் பாடலுக்கும்
ஊது குழல் யாழினுக்கும்
ஆதாரமானது தாளம்
ஆடலுக்கும் பாடலுக்கும்
ஊது குழல் யாழினுக்கும்
ஆதாரமானது தாளம்
For dance and for song,
And for the sweet flute and harp,
Rhythm is the foundation.
For dance and for song,
And for the sweet flute and harp,
Rhythm is the foundation.
ஊடலுக்கும் காதலுக்கும்
உண்மை அன்புக் கூடலுக்கும்
உகந்தது வாலிபக் காலம்
ஊடலுக்கும் காதலுக்கும்
உண்மை அன்புக் கூடலுக்கும்
உகந்தது வாலிபக் காலம்
For lover's quarrels and for love,
And for the union of true affection,
Youth is the most suitable season.
For lover's quarrels and for love,
And for the union of true affection,
Youth is the most suitable season.
ஆசை கொண்ட நெஞ்சிரண்டு
பேசுகின்ற போது
குழு :
ஆடாத சிலைகளும் ஆடாதோ
ஆனந்த கீதங்கள் பாடாதோ
When two desire-filled hearts
Speak to each other,
Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
ஆ....ஆ...ஆ....ஆ....
ஆஹ் ஆஅ...ஆ...ஆஹ்...ஆ...ஆ....
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalization
வண்டுலாவும் மலர்ச் சோலையிலே
தென்றல் வந்துலாவுகின்ற வேளையிலே
காளைக் கன்று போல் உருவம் கொண்ட
ஆணொருவன் நின்று போட்ட ஒரு பார்வையிலே
நின்று போட்ட ஒரு பார்வையிலே
என்னைக் கொன்று விட்டானடி மாமயிலே...
In a flower garden where bees hum,
At the hour when the gentle breeze drifts by,
Taking a form like a youthful bull calf,
With a single glance cast by a young man standing there,
With a single glance cast by him standing there,
He stole my soul, oh beautiful friend!
ஆசை கொண்ட நெஞ்சிரண்டு
பேசுகின்ற போது
ஆடாத சிலைகளும் ஆடாதோ
ஆனந்த கீதங்கள் பாடாதோ
When two desire-filled hearts
Speak to each other,
Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
ஆ....ஆ...ஆ....ஆ....
ஆஹ் ஆஅ...ஆ...ஆஹ்...ஆ...ஆ....
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Female vocalization
இதையும் அதையும் கண்டு
மதியும் மயக்கம் கொண்டு
இதயக் கதவை வந்து தட்டுதே
Observing this and that,
The mind grows intoxicated,
And comes knocking at the door of the heart.
இதையும் அதையும் கண்டு
மதியும் மயக்கம் கொண்டு
இதயக் கதவை வந்து தட்டுதே
எண்ணம் இமயச் சிகரம் தன்னை எட்டுதே
எண்ணம் இமயச் சிகரம் தன்னை எட்டுதே
Observing this and that,
The mind grows intoxicated,
And comes knocking at the door of the heart.
Thoughts reach to the peak of the Himalayas.
Thoughts reach to the peak of the Himalayas.
அதிகத் துணிவு கொண்டு
ஆசை கரை புரண்டு
அதிரத் தலை சுழன்று சுற்றுதே நிலவு
Gathering great courage,
With desire overflowing its banks,
The moon whirls dizzily making everything tremble.
அதிகத் துணிவு கொண்டு
ஆசை கரை புரண்டு
அதிரத் தலை சுழன்று சுற்றுதே நிலவு
அனலை உடலில் வாரிக் கொட்டுதே
Gathering great courage,
With desire overflowing its banks,
The moon whirls dizzily making everything tremble.
Pouring heat all over the body.
ஆசை கொண்ட நெஞ்சிரண்டு
பேசுகின்ற போது
ஆடாத சிலைகளும் ஆடாதோ
குழு :
ஆனந்த கீதங்கள் பாடாதோ
When two desire-filled hearts
Speak to each other,
Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
ஆசை கொண்ட நெஞ்சிரண்டு
பேசுகின்ற போது
ஆடாத சிலைகளும் ஆடாதோ
ஆனந்த கீதங்கள் பாடாதோ
When two desire-filled hearts
Speak to each other,
Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Aasai konda nenjirandu
When two desire-filled hearts
Pesugindra pothu
Speak to each other,
Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo
Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Aasai konda nenjirandu
When two desire-filled hearts
Pesugindra pothu
Speak to each other,
Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo
Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Female : Aah..aa…aa…aah…aa…aa…
Female vocalization
Aadalukkum paadalukkum
For dance and for song,
Oodhu kuzhal yaazhinikkum
And for the sweet flute and harp,
Aadhaaramaanathu thaalam
Rhythm is the foundation.
Aadalukkum paadalukkum
For dance and for song,
Oodhu kuzhal yaazhinikkum
And for the sweet flute and harp,
Aadhaaramaanathu thaalam
Rhythm is the foundation.
Oodalukkum kadhalukkum
For lover's quarrels and for love,
Unmai anbu koodalukkum
And for the union of true affection,
Uganthathu vaalipa kaalam
Youth is the most suitable season.
Oodalukkum kadhalukkum
For lover's quarrels and for love,
Unmai anbu koodalukkum
And for the union of true affection,
Uganthathu vaalipa kaalam
Youth is the most suitable season.
Aasai konda nenjirandu
When two desire-filled hearts
Pesugindra pothu
Speak to each other,
Chorus :Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo
Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Female :Aah…aa….aa…aah…aa…aa…
Female vocalization
Vandulaavum malar solaiyilae
In a flower garden where bees hum,
Thendral vanthulaavugindra velaiyilae
At the hour when the gentle breeze drifts by,
Kaalai kandru pol uruvam konda
Taking a form like a youthful bull calf,
Aanoruvan nindru potta oru paarvaiyilae
With a single glance cast by a young man standing there,
Nindru potta oru paarvaiyilae
With a single glance cast by him standing there,
Ennai kondru vittaanadi maamayilae
He stole my soul, oh beautiful friend!
Aasai konda nenjirandu
When two desire-filled hearts
Pesugindra pothu
Speak to each other,
Chorus :Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo
Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Aa…aa…aa…aa…
Female :Aah…aa….aa…aah…aa…aa…
Female vocalization
Idhaiyum adhaiyum kandu
Observing this and that,
Mathiyum mayakkam kondu
The mind grows intoxicated,
Idhaya kadhavai vanthu thattuthae
And comes knocking at the door of the heart.
Idhaiyum adhaiyum kandu
Observing this and that,
Mathiyum mayakkam kondu
The mind grows intoxicated,
Idhaya kadhavai vanthu thattuthae
And comes knocking at the door of the heart.
Ennam imaya sigaram thannai ettuthae
Thoughts reach to the peak of the Himalayas.
Ennam imaya sigaram thannai ettuthae
Thoughts reach to the peak of the Himalayas.
Adhiga thunivu kondu
Gathering great courage,
Aasai karai purandu
With desire overflowing its banks,
Adhira thalai suzhandru suttruthae nilavu
The moon whirls dizzily making everything tremble.
Adhiga thunivu kondu
Gathering great courage,
Aasai karai purandu
With desire overflowing its banks,
Adhira thalai suzhandru suttruthae nilavu
The moon whirls dizzily making everything tremble.
Analai udalil vaari kottuthae
Pouring heat all over the body.
Aasai konda nenjirandu
When two desire-filled hearts
Pesugindra pothu
Speak to each other,
Chorus :Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo
Chorus: Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Aasai konda nenjirandu
When two desire-filled hearts
Pesugindra pothu
Speak to each other,
Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo
Wouldn't even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aanantha geedhangal paadaatho
Wouldn't they sing songs of joy?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from 'Irumbu Thirai' (1960) celebrates the overwhelming euphoria of love and youth. It draws a graceful parallel between the rhythmic structure required for music/dance and the harmonious timing required for youth, love, and intimacy. The narrator describes how a single captivating gaze from a handsome young man in a serene garden completely enchanted her, sending her thoughts soaring as high as the Himalayas and making the world feel electrically alive.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uvaman / Utpreksha)
“Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo”
Exaggeration that even inanimate statues would dance and sing joyfully when two loving hearts communicate ('Aadaatha silaigalum aadaathoo').
Emoni / Rhyme (Monai)
“Aadalukkum paadalukkum”
Initial rhyming/alliteration seen across lines like 'Aadalukkum', 'Oodhu kuzhal', 'Aadhaaramaanathu', 'Oodalukkum', 'Unmai', 'Uganthathu'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kaalai kandru pol uruvam konda”
Comparing the vigor and form of the young man to a spirited young calf ('Kaalai kandru pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Idhaya kadhavai vanthu thattuthae”
Describing the heart as having a door ('Idhaya kadhavai') and desire as a river overflowing its banks ('Aasai karai purandu').
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and composed by S. V. Venkatraman, this track features the rich classical vocals of P. Leela. 'Irumbu Thirai' (1960), directed by S. S. Vasan, starred Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, and B. Saroja Devi, becoming a major commercial success of that era.
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