- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singers
- A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
- Music director
- A. M. Rajah
- Movie name
- Kalyana Parisu
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aasaiyinaalae Manam is a playful, romantic duet describing the fluttery, bashful emotions of a woman deeply in love. Her heart dances between fear and longing, and her inner romance manifests through involuntary facial expressions and gestures. Nature—personified by breezes whispering songs and evening setting a mood—mirrors her playful courtship with her beloved. The song is uniquely dynamic due to the casual, humorous English interjections from the male lover that disrupt her poetic declarations, creating a charming and lighthearted romantic exchange.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Aasaiyinaalae manam / Anjudhu kenjudhu dhinam / Anbu meeri ponadhaalae / Abinayam puriyudhu mugam”
The deliberate repetition of the initial vowel 'A' in consecutive lines ('Aasaiyinaalae', 'Anjudhu', 'Anbu', 'Abinayam') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Personification
“Adhai kaanum thendral Kaadhil vanthu gaanam paadudhae”
The southern breeze (thendral) is personified as a living listener that notices her shy eyes beating rhythmically and sings a melody into her ears.
Metaphor
“Verillaadha kodi thanil... Vaalillaadha oru anil”
The playful lover grasping hands in secret is metaphorically framed like a quick, tail-less squirrel leaping onto a rootless vine.
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Trivia
This iconic track from Kalyana Parisu (1959) was composed by A. M. Rajah, who also sang the male vocals alongside P. Susheela. Written by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the song gained immense popularity for blending traditional romantic lyrics with playful, spoken English interjections like 'I see', 'Sorry', and 'Really', setting a trend for conversational duets in Tamil cinema.
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