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Lyrics & meaning

Asaipattadhu Naanalla

From Aindhu Laksham · 1969

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Aindhu Laksham1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aasaipattathu naanallaIt was not I who desired
Manathu en manathuIt was my heart, my heart
Female :Avasarapattathu naanallaFemale: It was not I who rushed in haste
Vayathu ilam vayathuIt was my age, my young age
Male
Aasaipattathu naanallaIt was not I who desired
Manathu en manathuIt was my heart, my heart
Female :Avasarapattathu naanallaFemale: It was not I who rushed in haste
Vayathu ilam vayathuIt was my age, my young age
Male
Azhagu kedaamal medhuvaaga….aaa….Gently, without ruining the beauty...
Anaikattumaa naan idhamaaga…aa….Shall I embrace you comfortably...
Azhagu kedaamal medhuvaaga…Gently, without ruining the beauty...
Anaikattumaa naan idhamaaga…Shall I embrace you comfortably...
Nenjanaiyo illai panjanaiyoIs it my chest or a bed of soft cotton?
Nenjanaiyo illai panjanaiyoIs it my chest or a bed of soft cotton?
Thuyil kolla vendum sugamaga….One should sleep pleasantly...
Female
Sevvidhazhoram pazhachchaaru…oo..Fruit juice at the edge of sweet red lips...
Saerththu vaiththaenae suvaippaaru…oo…I have saved it, taste it and see...
Nenjanaiyo illai panjanaiyoIs it my chest or a bed of soft cotton?
Saerththu vaiththaenae suvaippaaru…I have saved it, taste it and see...
Madiyinil vanthu kudiyaeruCome and make a home in my lap
Madiyinil vanthu kudiyaeruCome and make a home in my lap
Vidiya mattum nee ilaippaaruRest here until the dawn breaks
Male :Aah..Male: Ah..
Male
Aasaipattathu naanallaIt was not I who desired
Manathu en manathuIt was my heart, my heart
Female :Avasarapattathu naanallaFemale: It was not I who rushed in haste
Vayathu ilam vayathuIt was my age, my young age
Male
Munnazhagil oru thaerottam…mm….mmmA chariot procession in the beauty of the front...
Pinnazhagil oru neerottam…mm…mm…A flowing stream in the beauty of the back...
Munnazhagil oru thaerottam…A chariot procession in the beauty of the front...
Pinnazhagil oru neerottam…A flowing stream in the beauty of the back...
Ponnazhagae vanna poovazhagae….Oh golden beauty, colorful flower-like beauty...
Ponnazhagae vanna poovazhagae…Oh golden beauty, colorful flower-like beauty...
Unnarugae en uyirottam….My life force flows near you...
Female
Kangalinaalae panthalidu…ooo..oo…Erect a decorative canopy with your eyes...
Kaigalinaalae maalaiyidu…ooo..oo…Place a garland with your hands...
Kangalinaalae panthalidu…Erect a decorative canopy with your eyes...
Kaigalinaalae maalaiyidu…Place a garland with your hands...
Ilamai mudhal varum mudhumai varaiFrom youth until old age arrives
Ilamai mudhal varum mudhumai varaiFrom youth until old age arrives
Valarattumae nam kadhal kadhai…aah…Let our love story continue to grow...
Male
Aasaipattathu naanallaIt was not I who desired
Manathu en manathuIt was my heart, my heart
Female :Avasarapattathu naanallaFemale: It was not I who rushed in haste
Vayathu ilam vayathuIt was my age, my young age

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a charming romantic duet where two lovers affectionately transfer the blame of their romantic impulses onto their heart and youth. They share intimate expressions of warmth, describing soft embraces, sweet lips, and lap as a place of rest, while admiring each other's physical grace and charm. The lyricist Vaali weaves imagery of eyes forming a wedding canopy and hands placing garlands, visualizing a lifelong union that spans from youth through old age. The underlying theme celebrates romantic desire wrapped in poetic elegance and enduring companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration / Assonance)

Aasaipattathu naanalla / Female :Avasarapattathu naanalla

Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Aasaipattathu' and 'Avasarapattathu' creates a harmonious rhythmic echo.

Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Munnazhagil oru thaerottam / Pinnazhagil oru neerottam

The second consonant 'n' in 'Munnazhagil' and 'Pinnazhagil' creates a classic Tamil rhyming pair denoting front and back beauty.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nenjanaiyo illai panjanaiyo

The lover's chest is metaphorically compared to a soft cotton bed ('panjanai'), and eyes to a wedding canopy ('panthal').

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Trivia

Written by the prolific Tamil lyricist Vaali, 'Aasaipattathu Naanalla' showcases his signature style of lighthearted yet deeply poetic romantic banter. The song playfully uses personification by making 'heart' and 'age' active characters responsible for romantic longing.

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