- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Sabaash Meena
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aasai Kiliye Kobamaa is a playful duet from the 1958 film Sabaash Meena. The hero playfully teases his lover, addressing her with affectionate terms like 'ornate creeper' and 'beloved parrot,' asking whether anger or shyness keeps her silent and distant from him. In response, the heroine gently grounds his idealism in reality, highlighting the stern familial opposition they face. She ponders whether mere romantic longing is enough to change his parents' minds and overcome the looming societal obstacles threatening their love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uwamai / Metaphor
“Alangaara valliyae… ae…ae…ae…”
Addressing the beloved using tender terms from nature like 'valliyae' (creeper) and 'aasai kiliyae' (desirable parrot).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Alliyae nelliyae…”
Matching ending rhyming syllables: valliyae, alliyae, nelliyae, and illiyae.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme) and Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kannaana kannaalaa”
Repetition of initial 'K' sound and matching second consonant 'n' creating poetic rhythm in Tamil.
Idiomatic Metaphor
“Karadi thalai velagi pogumaa”
Using 'karadi thalai' (bear's head) metaphorically to represent an intrusive or stubborn obstacle standing in the way of love.
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Trivia
Sabaash Meena (1958) was a major hit romantic comedy film directed by B. R. Panthulu, starring Sivaji Ganesan, J. P. Chandrababu, B. Saroja Devi, and Malini. The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa with lyrics written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, and the vocals were performed by Seerkazhi Govindarajan and P. Susheela.
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