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Lyrics & meaning

Aasapattu Paatha Oru

From Enga Ooru Rasathi · 1980

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Enga Ooru Rasathi1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aasapattu paatha oru azhagana ponnuA beautiful girl looked at with desire,
Aasapadi purushan varattumaeMay a husband come as per her desires!
Aasapattu paatha oru azhagana ponnuA beautiful girl looked at with desire,
Aasapadi purushan varattumaeMay a husband come as per her desires!
Adi ammadi aayiram thaan vaangi tharattumaeOh dear girl, let him buy and give her thousands of things!
Adi ammadi aayiram thaan vaangi tharattumaeOh dear girl, let him buy and give her thousands of things!
Female
Masi maasathilae kalyanam veedhi oorkolamA wedding in the month of Masi, with a grand street procession,
Moonu mudichu poda oruthan odi varuvaandiA man will come running to tie the three sacred knots!
Masi maasathilae kalyanam veedhi oorkolamA wedding in the month of Masi, with a grand street procession,
Moonu mudichu poda oruthan odi varuvaandiA man will come running to tie the three sacred knots!
Naan paathu enna kettaalumNo matter what I look at and ask for,
Hmm hmm nnu solla mattendiHe won't refuse or say no to me!
Naga nattu saela naan ketta velaJewelry, land, or sarees, whatever price I ask,
Nenechadhu polae koduppaandi….He will give them to me just as I wished!
Female
Aasapattu paatha oru azhagana ponnuA beautiful girl looked at with desire,
Aasapadi purushan varattumaeMay a husband come as per her desires!
Adi ammadi aayiram thaan vaangi tharattumaeOh dear girl, let him buy and give her thousands of things!
Adi ammadi aayiram thaan vaangi tharattumaeOh dear girl, let him buy and give her thousands of things!
Female
Paartha oor mayangum aan pillaiA handsome man that makes the whole town swoon upon seeing him,
Vaaicha mappillaiA blessed groom!
Kaiyum azhagu kaalum azhagu kattazhagan thaandiHis hands are handsome, his feet are handsome, he is a solidly handsome man!
Paartha oor mayangum aan pillaiA handsome man that makes the whole town swoon upon seeing him,
Vaaicha mappillaiA blessed groom!
Kaiyum azhagu kaalum azhagu kattazhagan thaandiHis hands are handsome, his feet are handsome, he is a solidly handsome man!
Poopolae ennai eduppandiHe will hold me gently like a delicate flower,
Pachakkunnu onnu koduppendiAnd give me a sweet kiss!
Maalaiyodu melam koodi varum kaalamThe time when garlands and wedding drums come together,
Naalai varuminnu nenachendiI thought that tomorrow would be that day!
Female
Aasapattu paatha oru azhagana ponnuA beautiful girl looked at with desire,
Aasapadi purushan varattumaeMay a husband come as per her desires!
Adi ammadi aayiram thaan vaangi tharattumaeOh dear girl, let him buy and give her thousands of things!
Adi ammadi aayiram thaan vaangi tharattumaeOh dear girl, let him buy and give her thousands of things!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic Tamil folk-pop song from 'Enga Ooru Rasathi' (1980) expresses the joyful anticipation and romantic daydreams of a young village woman waiting for her dream groom. She imagines a grand wedding procession in the auspicious Tamil month of Masi, complete with the tying of the sacred 'Thali' (three knots). She envisions her future husband as an exceptionally handsome man who adores her, pampers her with gifts like sarees and jewelry without ever saying no, and treats her gently like a flower.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Aasapattu paatha oru azhagana ponnu / Aasapadi purushan varattumae

Rhyming of the second letter across lines, such as 'Aasapattu' and 'Aasapadi'.

Simile (Uwamai)

Poopolae ennai eduppandi

'Poopolae' compares the delicate way her husband will lift/treat her to a soft flower.

Repetition / Anaphora

Kaiyum azhagu kaalum azhagu kattazhagan thaandi

Repetition of words like 'Azhagu' emphasizing complete physical beauty and charm.

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Trivia

Enga Ooru Rasathi (1980) featured music by Gangai Amaran, who established his musical career alongside his legendary brother Ilaiyaraaja. The track sung by S. Janaki became very popular in rural Tamil Nadu for its authentic folk rhythm and playful tone.

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