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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai Nooru Vagai

From Adutha Varisu · 1983

Lyricists
Not listed
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Adutha Varisu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{ Aasai nooru vagaiDesires are of a hundred types,
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaaLife has a hundred flavors, come,
Podhum podhum yenaSaying 'enough, enough',
Bodhai sernthu vara vaa } (2)Come, as intoxication swells up (repeat)
Male
Dhinam aadi paadalaamWe can dance and sing every day
Pala jodi seralaamMany couples can join together
{ Manam pol vaa kondaadalaam } (2)Come, let us celebrate to our heart's content (repeat)
Male
Hey aasai nooru vagaiHey, desires are of a hundred types
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaaLife has a hundred flavors, come
Podhum podhum yenaSaying 'enough, enough'
Bodhai sernthu vara vaaCome, as intoxication swells up
Male
Muthu ratham polaeLike chariots of pearls,
Sutri varum pengalWomen surrounding us,
Muthamazhai thaenaaga aa aa haA shower of kisses sweet as honey, ah ah ha
Male
Vandha varai laabamWhatever comes is profit,
Konda varai mogamPassion lasts as long as it lasts,
Ullavarai neeyaaduDance while you still have time
Male
Aahaa pengal naalu vagaiAaha, women are of four types,
Inbam nooru vagai vaa … vaaPleasures are of a hundred types, come... come
Aahaa pengal naalu vagaiAaha, women are of four types,
Inbam nooru vagai vaaPleasures are of a hundred types, come
Male
Dhinam neeyae sendaagavaeIf you become the flower every day,
Angu naandhaan vandaaguvenI will become the bee right there
Male
Hey aasai nooru vagaiHey, desires are of a hundred types
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaaLife has a hundred flavors, come
Male
Dhinam aadi paadalaamWe can dance and sing every day
Pala jodi seralaamMany couples can join together
{ Manam pol vaa kondaadalaam } (2)Come, let us celebrate to our heart's content (repeat)
Male
Hey aasai nooru vagaiHey, desires are of a hundred types
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaaLife has a hundred flavors, come
Male
Enna sugam thevaiWhat pleasure do you need?
Endha vidham thevaiIn what manner do you need it?
Solli thara naanunduI am here to guide and teach you
Male
Hey palliyilae konjamHey, a little in learning,
Panjanaiyil konjamA little on the soft bed,
Alli thara neeyunduYou are there to give abundantly
Male
Andha sorgam mannil varumThat heaven will descend upon the earth,
Sondham kannil varum vaa … vaaA true bond will appear before your eyes, come... come
Andha sorgam mannil varumThat heaven will descend upon the earth,
Sondham kannil varum vaaA true bond will appear before your eyes, come
Male
Dhinam neeyae sendaagavaeIf you become the flower every day,
Angu naandhaan vandaaguvenI will become the bee right there
Male
Hey aasai nooru vagaiHey, desires are of a hundred types
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaaLife has a hundred flavors, come
Podhum podhum yenaSaying 'enough, enough'
Bodhai sernthu vara vaaCome, as intoxication swells up
Male
Dhinam aadi paadalaamWe can dance and sing every day
Pala jodi seralaamMany couples can join together
{ Manam pol vaa kondaadalaam } (2)Come, let us celebrate to our heart's content (repeat)
Male
Hey aasai nooru vagaiHey, desires are of a hundred types
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaaLife has a hundred flavors, come
Podhum podhum yenaSaying 'enough, enough'
Bodhai sernthu vara vaa vaa vaa vaaCome, as intoxication swells up, come come come come

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Aasai Nooru Vagai is an iconic, energetic dance anthem from the 1983 Rajinikanth film Adutha Varisu. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, written by Panchu Arunachalam, and rendered by Malaysia Vasudevan, the song celebrates youth, romance, and the pursuit of pleasure. The lyrics portray a protagonist inviting everyone to enjoy life's vast array of sensory joys, comparing love and romantic attraction to intoxicating nectar and heaven on earth. Throughout the song, poetic metaphors highlight the charm of youthful attraction, comparing women to pearl chariots and flowers while depicting the protagonist as a bee drawn to blossom. It emphasizes living fully in the moment and indulging in life's sweet experiences without hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Dhinam neeyae sendaagavae / Angu naandhaan vandaaguven

The song compares the woman to a flower ('Sendaagavae') and the man to a bee ('Vandaaguven') seeking sweet nectar.

Simile (Uvamaani)

Muthu ratham polae / Sutri varum pengal

Women moving around are poetically compared to precious pearl chariots ('Muthu ratham polae').

Hyperbole (Uruvagam / Extravagant numerical imagery)

Aasai nooru vagai / Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa

Exaggeration using numbers like 'hundred types of desires' and 'four types of women' to express endless variety and delight.

Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

Vandha varai laabam / Konda varai mogam

Matching second consonants and end-rhymes ('Sendaguven' / 'Vandaguven', 'Laabam' / 'Mogam') to enhance the rhythmic, upbeat musical quality.

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Trivia

Aasai Nooru Vagai is one of Rajinikanth's most famous party numbers from the 1980s. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by Malaysia Vasudevan, the track became a dance classic in Tamil cinema. It was later officially remixed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the 2003 film Kurumbu, introduced to a new generation of listeners.

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