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Lyrics & meaning

Aasaiyulla Mappillaikku

From Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, Jolly Abraham
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aasaiyulla maapillaikkuFor the groom filled with desire
Thoodhu solla yaarumillaiThere is no one to send a message
Naan irukken manam irukkuI am here, my heart is ready
Naduvil enna thadai idhukkuWhat obstacle is there in between?
Edhukku edhukku edhukkuWhy, why, why?
Female
Aasaiyulla maapillaikkuFor the groom filled with desire
Thoodhu solla yaarumillaiThere is no one to send a message
Naan irukken manam irukkuI am here, my heart is ready
Naduvil enna thadai idhukkuWhat obstacle is there in between?
Female
Ahaa kulukulugudhu kaathuAh, the breeze feels pleasantly cool
Ohoo kadhakadhakudhu neruppuOh, the fire feels warm and cozy
Ahaa salasalakkudhu manasuAh, the heart rustles with excitement
Palapalakkudhu azhaguBeauty sparkles brightly
Azhagu azhagu azhaguBeauty, beauty, beauty
Female
Aasaiyulla maapillaikkuFor the groom filled with desire
Thoodhu solla yaarumillaiThere is no one to send a message
Naan irukken manam irukkuI am here, my heart is ready
Naduvil enna thadai idhukkuWhat obstacle is there in between?
Edhukku edhukku edhukkuWhy, why, why?
Male
Paaleduthu pazhameduthuCarrying milk and carrying fruit
Paruvaponnu varuvaalaWill the youthful girl arrive?
Nooleduthu idaiyinilaeWith a waist thread fine as string
Pudhu marundhu tharuvalaWill she offer a new remedy?
Kaaleduthu nadappaalaWill she take steps and walk forward?
Kaiyeduthu anaippaalaWill she open her arms and embrace?
Male
Paaleduthu pazhameduthuCarrying milk and carrying fruit
Paruvaponnu varuvaalaWill the youthful girl arrive?
Nooleduthu idaiyinilaeWith a waist thread fine as string
Pudhu marundhu tharuvalaWill she offer a new remedy?
Kaaleduthu nadappaalaWill she take steps and walk forward?
Kaiyeduthu anaippaalaWill she open her arms and embrace?
Naan irukkum nilamaiyileIn the state I am currently in
Nalla sugam koduppalaWill she bestow pure bliss?
Male
Aasaiyulla pennukingaeFor the woman filled with desire here
Thoodhu solla yaarum illaiThere is no one to send a message
Naan irukken manam irukkuI am here, my heart is ready
Naduvil enna thadai idhukkuWhat obstacle is there in between?
Edhukku edhukku edhukkuWhy, why, why?
Female
Malli sedi pootha pinnaeOnce the jasmine plant blossoms
Vasanaikku thamadhamaIs there any delay for its fragrance?
Manjal nadhi perukkeduthaWhen the turmeric river overflows
Vayalil vandhu paayadhaDoes it not rush into the field?
Solli tharum kalai illaiyaeThere is no art left to be taught
Thol kodukka thadaiyillaiyaeThere is no barrier to lean on a shoulder
Female
Malli sedi pootha pinnaeOnce the jasmine plant blossoms
Vasanaikku thamadhamaIs there any delay for its fragrance?
Manjal nadhi perukkeduthaWhen the turmeric river overflows
Vayalil vandhu paayadhaDoes it not rush into the field?
Solli tharum kalai illaiyaeThere is no art left to be taught
Thol kodukka thadaiyillaiyaeThere is no barrier to lean on a shoulder
Illaiyendru solvadharkkuTo refuse and say no
En vayasu sirusillaiyaeMy age is not too young anymore
Female
Aasaiyulla maapillaikkuFor the groom filled with desire
Thoodhu solla yaarumillaiThere is no one to send a message
Naan irukken manam irukkuI am here, my heart is ready
Naduvil enna thadai idhukkuWhat obstacle is there in between?
Edhukku edhukku edhukkuWhy, why, why?
Male
Vellakatti melae vechiIf a block of jaggery is kept on top
Erumbai konjam keezhae vechaAnd an ant is placed down below
Chinna chinna erumbhu koodaEven a tiny ant
Imayamalai yeradhooWill it not scale Mount Everest?
Female
Vellam ingae kathirukkuThe surge of flood is waiting here
Vegam innum podhalaiyaeIs the momentum still not enough?
Sollikondae thanithirundhaalIf we just talk and stay apart
Iruvarukkum sugam illaiyaeNeither of us will taste bliss
Female
Aasaiyulla maapillaikkuFor the groom filled with desire
Thoodhu solla yaarumillaiThere is no one to send a message
Naan irukken manam irukkuI am here, my heart is ready
Naduvil enna thadai idhukkuWhat obstacle is there in between?
Edhukku edhukku edhukkuWhy, why, why?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features a lovers' dialogue expressing intense romance, passion, and impatience for union. The lovers question why there should be any messenger or hesitation between two hearts that are already willing and eager. Through vivid natural imagery—like overflowing streams, blooming jasmine, and ants drawn to sweetness—they convey that attraction is an irresistible law of nature that cannot be delayed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar / Onomatopoeia

Ahaa kulukulugudhu kaathu / Ohoo kadhakadhakudhu neruppu

Rhythmic sound words used back-to-back to convey physical and emotional sensations vivid to touch and sight.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Paaleduthu pazhameduthu / Nooleduthu idaiyinilae

Rhyming second consonants across consecutive lines for melodic cadence (Paaleduthu / Nooleduthu / Kaaleduthu / Kaiyeduthu).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vellakatti melae vechi / Erumbai konjam keezhae vecha

Comparing deep romantic attraction to an ant drawn irresistibly to jaggery atop a mountain.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan for the 1979 film 'Neethikku Munn Neeya Naana', this track is a classic playful duet sung by legendary playback singer P. Susheela alongside Jolly Abraham, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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