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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai Nooru Vagai

From Adutha Varisu · 1983

Lyricists
Not listed
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Adutha Varisu
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
30 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Aasai nooru vagai
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa
Podhum podhum yena
Bodhai sernthu vara vaa } (2)
Dhinam aadi paadalaam
Pala jodi seralaam
{ Manam pol vaa kondaadalaam } (2)
Hey aasai nooru vagai
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa
Podhum podhum yena
Bodhai sernthu vara vaa
Muthu ratham polae
Sutri varum pengal
Muthamazhai thaenaaga aa aa ha
Vandha varai laabam
Konda varai mogam
Ullavarai neeyaadu
Aahaa pengal naalu vagai
Inbam nooru vagai vaa … vaa
Aahaa pengal naalu vagai
Inbam nooru vagai vaa
Dhinam neeyae sendaagavae
Angu naandhaan vandaaguven
Hey aasai nooru vagai
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa
Dhinam aadi paadalaam
Pala jodi seralaam
{ Manam pol vaa kondaadalaam } (2)
Hey aasai nooru vagai
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa
Enna sugam thevai
Endha vidham thevai
Solli thara naanundu
Hey palliyilae konjam
Panjanaiyil konjam
Alli thara neeyundu
Andha sorgam mannil varum
Sondham kannil varum vaa … vaa
Andha sorgam mannil varum
Sondham kannil varum vaa
Dhinam neeyae sendaagavae
Angu naandhaan vandaaguven
Hey aasai nooru vagai
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa
Podhum podhum yena
Bodhai sernthu vara vaa
Dhinam aadi paadalaam
Pala jodi seralaam
{ Manam pol vaa kondaadalaam } (2)
Hey aasai nooru vagai
Vaazhvil nooru suvai vaa
Podhum podhum yena
Bodhai sernthu vara vaa vaa vaa vaa
There are a hundred kinds of desire,
Life has a hundred flavours, come!
Until you cry, "Enough, enough!"
As intoxication sweeps in, come!
We can dance and sing every day,
We can pair up in so many ways,
Come, let us celebrate as our hearts desire!
Hey, there are a hundred kinds of desire,
Life has a hundred flavours, come!
Until you cry, "Enough, enough!"
As intoxication sweeps in, come!
Like chariots of pearls,
Women whirl all around,
A shower of kisses sweet as honey, ah ah ha!
Take whatever joy comes your way,
Embrace the passion while it lasts,
Dance as long as you have life in you!
Aha, women are of four kinds,
Pleasures are of a hundred kinds, come... come!
Aha, women are of four kinds,
Pleasures are of a hundred kinds, come!
If you bloom like a bouquet of flowers every day,
I will be the honeybee buzzing right there!
Hey, there are a hundred kinds of desire,
Life has a hundred flavours, come!
We can dance and sing every day,
We can pair up in so many ways,
Come, let us celebrate as our hearts desire!
Hey, there are a hundred kinds of desire,
Life has a hundred flavours, come!
What kind of pleasure do you need?
In what way do you want it?
I am here to teach you!
Hey, a little in learning,
And a little on the soft bed,
You are here to give generously!
That heaven will descend to earth,
Intimacy will shine in your eyes, come... come!
That heaven will descend to earth,
Intimacy will shine in your eyes, come!
If you bloom like a bouquet of flowers every day,
I will be the honeybee buzzing right there!
Hey, there are a hundred kinds of desire,
Life has a hundred flavours, come!
Until you cry, "Enough, enough!"
As intoxication sweeps in, come!
We can dance and sing every day,
We can pair up in so many ways,
Come, let us celebrate as our hearts desire!
Hey, there are a hundred kinds of desire,
Life has a hundred flavours, come!
Until you cry, "Enough, enough!"
As intoxication sweeps in, come, come, come, come!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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