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Lyrics & meaning

Aasaiyudan Avar Azhaithal

From Nalvaravu · 1964

Lyricist
V. Lakshmanan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
T. Chalapathi Rao
Details
Nalvaravu1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aasaiyudan avar azhaithaal naanamalaeIf he calls you with desire, do not feel shy
Paasamum parivum kattu odaamalae.. thedaamalaeLet love and affection not run out of control or wander looking elsewhere
Aasaiyudan avar azhaithaal naanamalaeIf he calls you with desire, do not feel shy
Paasamum parivum kattu odaamalae.. thedaamalaeLet love and affection not run out of control or wander looking elsewhere
Female
Kannin mani polae en annan vaazhvilaeLike the pupil of an eye in my brother's life
Kannin thunaiyaaga nee sernthu vaazhuvaaiMay you live joined as the eye's constant companion
Kannin mani polae en annan vaazhvilaeLike the pupil of an eye in my brother's life
Kannin thunaiyaaga nee sernthu vaazhuvaaiMay you live joined as the eye's constant companion
Vinnin madhi polae nee indha veetilaeLike the moon in the sky in this home
Pennin oliyaaga vaazhvaai innaattilaeMay you live as the radiant light of womanhood in this land
Female
Sruthi seraamalae isai serathammmaWithout pitch in tune, music will not unite, my dear
Female
Sruthi seraamalae isai serathammmaWithout pitch in tune, music will not unite, my dear
Sugam kaanathammaAnd you will not experience true joy
Female
Aasaiyudan avar azhaithaal naanamalaeIf he calls you with desire, do not feel shy
Paasamum parivum kattu odaamalae… thedaamalaeLet love and affection not run out of control or wander looking elsewhere
Female
Inba kalaiyaalae ennangal koodalaamThrough the joyful art of love, thoughts can unite
Anbu mozhiyaalae ullangal seralaamThrough words of affection, hearts can join together
Inba kalaiyaalae ennangal koodalaamThrough the joyful art of love, thoughts can unite
Anbu mozhiyaalae ullangal seralaamThrough words of affection, hearts can join together
Thunbha alaiyaavum theerndhoda seiyalaamEven waves of sorrow can be made to fade away completely
Panbu nilaiyaalae per inbam kaanalaamThrough a virtuous nature, supreme happiness can be attained
Female
Idhazh pesaamalae manam koodathammaaWithout lips speaking, hearts will not unite, my dear
Female
Idhazh pesaamalae manam koodathammaaWithout lips speaking, hearts will not unite, my dear
Sugam kaanathammmaAnd you will not experience true joy
Female
Aasaiyudan avar azhaithaal naanamalaeIf he calls you with desire, do not feel shy
Paasamum parivum kattu odaamalae… thedaamalaeLet love and affection not run out of control or wander looking elsewhere

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song from Nalvaravu serves as an affectionate sisterly guidance to a new bride entering her brother's life and household. The singer gently advises the bride to overcome initial hesitation and embrace her husband's love wholeheartedly, comparing a successful marital bond to musical harmony where proper pitch alignment creates true melody.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Kannin mani polae en annan vaazhvilae

Compares the bride's presence in her husband's life to the pupil of an eye ('Kannin mani polae') and to the shining moon in the sky ('Vinnin madhi polae').

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Vinnin madhi polae nee indha veetilae / Pennin oliyaaga vaazhvaai innaattilae

The second consonant 'n' ('nn') rhymes across adjacent lines ('Vinnin' and 'Pennin').

Metaphor / Allegory

Sruthi seraamalae isai serathammma

Draws a poetic parallel between musical harmony ('sruthi') and emotional compatibility between husband and wife.

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Trivia

Composed by T. Chalapathi Rao with lyrics by V. Lakshmanan, 'Aasaiyudan Avar Azhaithaal' showcases L. R. Eswari in a soft, melodic, advice-giving role, which stood in pleasant contrast to her energetic dance tracks from the same era.

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