- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Thanga Malar
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aasai Veithaal Adhu Mosam from Thanga Malar (1969) is a deeply philosophical Tamil song expressing grief and detachment over the fleeting nature of human relationships. The song laments how emotional attachments to parents, lovers, and relatives ultimately result in heartbreak and pain due to death or separation. Seeing life as a brief drama filled with alternating joy and sorrow, the protagonist longs to break free from lingering memories and seek eternal peace of mind beyond earthly bonds. Synthesizing Kannadasan's profound melancholic philosophy, P. B. Sreenivas's tender vocals, and T. G. Lingappa's poignant melody, the track remains a timeless classic.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aasai veithaal adhu mosam / Anbu veithaal adhu thunbam”
Repetition of the initial sound 'A' in consecutive lines to create a smooth poetic opening.
Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Aaduvadhellam sila naal ... Kaadhal naadagam sila naal”
Repetition of 'sila naal' at the end of multiple lines emphasizes the transient nature of human life and emotions.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Idhil kanneer sila naal punnagai sila naal”
Juxtaposition of opposing emotions like tears (kanneer) and smiles (punnagai) highlights the unpredictable dualities of existence.
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Trivia
Kannadasan was known as the Poet Laureate of philosophical cinema songs in Tamil Nadu. His lyrics in this song reflect his signature themes of Vairagya (dispassion and detachment from worldly ties), which resonated deeply with audiences navigating grief and personal tragedy.
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