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Lyrics & meaning

Aasaiyo Suvaiyanathu

From Madhana Maligai · 1976

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. B. Sreenivas
Movie name
Madhana Maligai
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
17 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaa….lalalalalalala lalalalalalala
Aasaiyoo suvaiyanathu
Adhil aadaiyum sumaiyaanathu
Bodhaiyoo sugamaanadhu
Adhil poovudal thadumaarudhu
Aasaiyoo suvaiyanathu
Adhil aadaiyum sumaiyaanathu
Bodhaiyoo sugamaanadhu
Adhil poovudal thadumaarudhu
Nam iruvarukkum ilamai
Naam irukkum idam thanimai..aa…aa..
Nam iruvarukkum ilamai
Naam irukkum idam thanimai..
Indru enakkumidhu pudhumai
Solla idantharumaa
Endhan penmai
Lalalalala lalalalala lalalalala lalalalala
Hmmmmm hmm hhmm
Aasaiyoo suvaiyanathu
Adhil aadaiyum sumaiyaanathu
Bodhaiyoo sugamaanadhu
Adhil poovudal thadumaarudhu
Ilamaikku azhagalla thookkam
En nenjil oru kodi yekkam
Ilamaikku azhagalla thookkam
En nenjil oru kodi yekkam
Thazhuvaamal thaniyaadhu yaarkkum
Thalladi manam thalladi
Thunai thedi paarkkum
Lalalalala lalalalala lalalalala lalalalala
Hmmmmm hmm hhmm
Aasaiyoo suvaiyanathu
Adhil aadaiyum sumaiyaanathu
Bodhaiyoo sugamaanadhu
Adhil poovudal thadumaarudhu
Idai ennum nannoolin paadam
Idhu thaanae nee ketkum kaalam
Azhagaana idam kaanum neram
Adaiyaala kuri poda vendum
Aasaiyoo suvaiyanathu
Adhil aadaiyum sumaiyaanathu
Bodhaiyoo sugamaanadhu
Adhil poovudal thadumaarudhu
Ah... la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Desire is so sweet,
and in it, even clothes feel like a burden.
This intoxication is pure bliss,
and in it, my flower-soft body sways.
Desire is so sweet,
and in it, even clothes feel like a burden.
This intoxication is pure bliss,
and in it, my flower-soft body sways.
Youth belongs to both of us,
and we are here in complete solitude... Ah... ah...
Youth belongs to both of us,
and we are here in complete solitude.
Today, this is all so new to me;
will it give me room to speak,
my womanly modesty?
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Hmmm hmm hmm
Desire is so sweet,
and in it, even clothes feel like a burden.
This intoxication is pure bliss,
and in it, my flower-soft body sways.
Sleep does not suit youth,
when my heart holds a million longings.
Sleep does not suit youth,
when my heart holds a million longings.
Without an embrace, this longing never cools for anyone;
swaying and stumbling, my heart
searches for its companion.
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Hmmm hmm hmm
Desire is so sweet,
and in it, even clothes feel like a burden.
This intoxication is pure bliss,
and in it, my flower-soft body sways.
The lesson from the fine book of my slender waist—
isn't this the right time for you to ask to learn it?
When you discover that lovely spot,
you must leave your mark upon it.
Desire is so sweet,
and in it, even clothes feel like a burden.
This intoxication is pure bliss,
and in it, my flower-soft body sways.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Aasaiyoo Suvaiyanathu' expresses intense romantic passion, youthful desire, and intimacy. The female protagonist reflects on the sweet intoxication of love, describing how even garments feel like a heavy burden in moments of profound affection and togetherness. She highlights that youth is meant for love rather than sleep, detailing her heart's deep longings and the natural attraction between two lovers in solitude. Rich in sensual imagery, the lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan vividly convey the excitement, bashfulness, and overwhelming romantic euphoria of a young woman surrendering to intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagatu)

“Adhil poovudal thadumaarudhu”

The phrase 'Poovudal' compares a delicate body directly to a soft flower to emphasize gentleness and vulnerability.

Second-letter Rhyme (Etukai)

“Idai ennum nannoolin paadam / Idhu thaanae nee ketkum kaalam”

The second consonant 'da' matches in 'Idai' and 'Idhu', creating classical Tamil lyrical harmony.

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Nam iruvarukkum ilamai / Naam irukkum idam thanimai..”

The repetitive '-mai' endings in 'ilamai', 'thanimai', 'pudhumai', and 'penmai' create a smooth internal melodic rhythm.

Literary Allusion

“Idai ennum nannoolin paadam”

The term 'Nannool' references the famous ancient Tamil grammar treatise, metaphorically comparing the slimness and beauty of her waist to fine literature.

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Trivia

Featuring lyrics by the renowned Tamil poet Pulamaipithan, 'Madhana Maligai' (1976) is a classic erotic-romantic drama film directed by K. Vijayan. The soundtrack gained cult popularity for its seductive, expressive lyrics and atmospheric classical-pop musical composition.

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