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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai

From Kadhale Kadhale · 2015

Lyricist
Viyan Pugazhendhi
Singer
Vishal Chandrashekhar
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aasai kaiya korthu kolla aasaiA desire, a desire to hold hands together.
Nenjil enakkulla aasai..aasaiThe desire deep within my heart... desire.
Sikkaama nikkaama pandhaaduthaeIt bounces around relentlessly without getting trapped.
Aasai mutham koduthida aasaiDesire, a desire to give you a kiss.
Katti pidithida aasai..aasaiA desire to hold you tight... desire.
Sonnaalum en pecha ketkkathadiEven if I tell it to stop, it doesn't listen to my words, girl.
Male
Neeyum kitta varaAs you come closer,
Thola thottu pakkamaaTouching my shoulders and coming near,
Izhuthu katti kolla aasai vandhadhaeA desire arose to pull you close and embrace you.
Idippil kaiya vechuPlacing hands around your waist,
Innum konjam pakkamaComing a little bit closer,
Muthangal veikka thaan theeradha aasaiAn unquenchable desire to shower you with kisses.
Male
Naanum etti nikkaWhile I stand at a distance,
Neeyum vandhu pakkamaaYou come close to me,
Urasi nikka ulla aasai vandhadhaeA deep desire arose inside to brush up against you and stand close.
Sundu vral pattu shock adicha maadhiriLike getting an electric shock when the pinky finger touches,
High voltage touchukkuFor that high voltage touch,
Line poda aasaiI desire to lay down a connection line.
Male
Thulli thulli varumLeaping and bounding,
Ottu vaangi yekkam thangiEavesdropping and holding onto longing,
Kann rendum kangaaroo pol thaavudhaeBoth my eyes leap around like a kangaroo.
Neeyum paarkka naanum paarkkaAs you look and I look,
Ullara alladudhaeEverything churns frantically inside me.
Male
Thaen sottum kaadhal podhadhadiLove dripping with honey is not enough, girl.
Tightaana huggum venumadiI also need a tight hug, girl.
Kann pesum kaadhal podhadhadiLove expressed only through eyes speaking is not enough, girl.
En aasai per aasai diMy desire is an immense desire, girl!
Male
Nee pesum bothu thallai nikkaTo stand far away when you speak,
Naan onnum buththan illaiyadiI am no Buddha, girl!
Un moochu kaathu enakkuYour warm breath, for me,
Oxygen pol venumadiIs needed like oxygen, girl.
Male
Naan unakkaaga mulusa enna maathika paathenI tried to change myself completely for your sake,
On kannu rendum en sabadham kalaikudhadiBut your two eyes break my solemn vow, girl.
Yedhyedho panna neram paaarthu kaalam paarthuWaiting for the right time and moment to do so much,
Kann rendum thoongaama paarthirukkenBoth my eyes have stayed sleeplessly watching.
Kaiyum odala kaalum odala stuck aagi nikkurendiMy hands won't move, my legs won't move, I stand completely stuck, girl!
Male
Aasai mutham koduthida aasaiDesire, a desire to give you a kiss.
Katti pidithida aasai..aasaiA desire to hold you tight... desire.
Sonnaalum en pecha ..hmm hmm hmm..Even if I tell it to stop, my words... hmm hmm hmm...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kadhale Kadhale' is an upbeat, passionate romantic expression where the protagonist describes the overwhelming depth of his desires for his beloved. He expresses how his heart refuses to stay disciplined, yearning for physical closeness, gentle touches, tight hugs, and affectionate kisses. He playfully admits that he is no saint like Buddha to stay distant when she is near. Throughout the track, the lyricist blends modern metaphors—like electric high-voltage shocks and oxygen—with traditional romantic longings. The protagonist talks about trying to stay composed, but her captivating gaze repeatedly breaks his resolves, leaving him completely spellbound and utterly consumed by love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Kann rendum kangaaroo pol thaavudhae

Compares the restless, bouncing movement of his eyes to a kangaroo's jump using 'pol'.

Simile (Uvamai)

Un moochu kaathu enakku Oxygen pol venumadi

Compares the necessity of her breath to oxygen required for survival.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Sundu vral pattu shock adicha maadhiri

Exaggerates the physical thrill of a slight pinky finger touch to a high-voltage electric shock.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Nenjil enakkulla aasai..aasai

Repeats the word 'Aasai' (Desire) multiple times to emphasize the intensity of longing.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Thaen sottum kaadhal podhadhadi

Refers to sweet love metaphorically as 'honey-dripping love' (Thaen sottum kaadhal).

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Trivia

This energetic romantic track features modern conversational lyrics paired with catchy rhythms, highlighting the contemporary style of lyricist Viyan Pugazhendhi and composer Vishal Chandrashekhar.

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