- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbu Chinnam
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Aathaadi Yedhyedho Aasaigal' from the 1989 film 'Anbu Chinnam' is a playful romantic duet composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Vaali. The lyrics depict a blossoming romance between lovers who exchange poetic expressions of yearning, beauty, and intimate affection. Using evocative imagery of nature such as breezes, red beetles, blooming flowers, and wave-like desires, the song vividly conveys the emotion of romantic discovery and longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Yen thirumugm malaraai alarndhadhu”
Compares the face blooming directly to a flower using the word 'malaraai' (like a flower).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaigalil padaatha kani rendu”
Metaphorically describes physical or romantic beauty as unreachable fruits ('kani').
Simile (Upamai)
“Alai pola aasai”
Compares rising romantic desires to ocean waves using 'pola'.
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kannil nindru aadudhu indru / Kaigalil padaatha kani rendu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Anbu Chinnam (1989) features a popular soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The track showcases the vibrant vocal dynamic between singers Mano and K. S. Chithra, set to poetic lyrics by veteran lyricist Vaali.
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