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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai Vandha

From Konjum Kumari · 1963

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Jesudass, B. Vasantha
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Details
Konjum Kumari1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aasai vandha pinnaeAfter desire blossomed,
Arugil vandha pennaeO girl who came near,
Pakkam parkka vandhenaeI came to look nearby,
Pazhagum nenjai thandheneI gave my affectionate heart.
Female
Kaalai maalai kaathirundhenI waited morning and evening,
Kaadhalukkae kaathirundhenI waited only for love.
Kural koduthaai odi vandhenYou called out, and I came running,
Kuyilai polae paadi vandhenI came singing like a cuckoo bird.
Aasai vandha pinnaeAfter desire blossomed,
Male
Pakkathilae naan varavaShall I come near you?
Paadam sollithaan tharavaShall I teach you a lesson?
Poo pondra kannathaiyaeOn your flower-like cheeks,
Kai viralaal naan thodavaShall I touch with my fingers?
Female
Ho paruvam ennum medaiyiilaeOn the stage called youth,
Paarvai sonna jaadaiyilaeIn the gestures expressed by the eyes,
Pazhagi avndha pazhakathilaeThrough the familiarity that grew over time,
Pagalum illai irabum illaiThere is neither day nor night.
Female
Aasai vandha pinnaeAfter desire blossomed,
Male :Arugil vandha pennaeMale: O girl who came near,
Female :Pakkam parkka vandhenaeFemale: I came to look nearby,
Male :Pazhagum nenjai thandheneMale: I gave my affectionate heart,
Female :Aasai vandha pinnaeFemale: After desire blossomed,
Male
Kann paartha podhilaeWhen eyes met,
Kai kortha kadhalaeLove that joined hands,
Ennendru sollavaHow shall I describe it?
En sondham allavaAren't you my own?
Female
Haa ennam ennum maaligaikkuIn the mansion called thoughts,
Yetri veitha thiruvilakkuA holy lamp that was lit,
Idhayam konda kaadhalukkuFor the love held in the heart,
Ennai thandhen naan unakkuI gave myself to you.
Female
Aasai vandha pinnaeAfter desire blossomed,
Male :Arugil vandha pennaeMale: O girl who came near,
Female :Pakkam parkka vandhenaeFemale: I came to look nearby,
Male :Pazhagum nenjai thandheneMale: I gave my affectionate heart,
Female :Aasai vandha pinnaeFemale: After desire blossomed,
Male
Anbu thendral veesudhaeThe breeze of love blows,
Female :Manam pesudhaeFemale: The heart speaks,
Both :Inbam inbam endratheBoth: Saying bliss, bliss!
Male
Aasai vandha pinnaeAfter desire blossomed,
Arugil vandha pennaeO girl who came near,
Pakkam parkka vandhenaeI came to look nearby,
Pazhagum nenjai thandheneI gave my affectionate heart.
Female
Kaalai maalai kaathirundhenI waited morning and evening,
Kaadhalukkae kaathirundhenI waited only for love.
Kural koduthaai odi vandhenYou called out, and I came running,
Kuyilai polae paadi vandhenI came singing like a cuckoo bird.
Both Aasai vandha pinnaeBoth: After desire blossomed.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Konjum Kumari' (1963) expresses the joy of emerging love and companionship between two lovers. The protagonist and his beloved reminisce about how their mutual affection grew over time through tender gazes, gentle touches, and constant longing. The song highlights the timeless feeling of being engrossed in love to the point where time loses its meaning and day and night blur together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Kuyilai polae paadi vandhen

Compares the sweet singing voice and cheerful arrival to that of a cuckoo bird ('kuyilai polae').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ho paruvam ennum medaiyiilae

Metaphorically compares youth to a stage ('paruvam ennum medai') and mind/thoughts to a grand mansion ('ennam ennum maaligai').

Initial Rhyme (MonaI / Alliteration)

Kaalai maalai kaathirundhen

Repetition of the initial consonant 'K' across words creating rhythmic harmony.

Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

Pakkathilae naan varava / Paadam sollithaan tharava

Matching of the second consonant sound 'kka' across consecutive lines ('Pakkathilae' and 'Paadam').

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Trivia

Released in 1963, 'Konjum Kumari' is an action-comedy film directed by T. R. Ramanna. The song is notable for featuring early vocals by legendary playback singer K. J. Yesudas alongside B. Vasantha under S. Vedhachalam's music composition, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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