- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thee
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Aiyaavukku manasirukku' from the 1981 film Thee is a sultry, playful romantic duet that captures the mutual attraction, coy hesitation, and intimate yearning between two lovers. The lyrics highlight the man's eager desire and the woman's youthful shyness, blending affection with seductive tease as they anticipate moments of privacy together. Through poetic imagery of nightfall, flower beds, soft breeze, and intoxicating silence, Kannadasan captures the sensory depth of romantic passion. M. S. Viswanathan's vibrant composition, paired with vocals by P. Jayachandran and Vani Jairam, gives the track an alluring and unforgettable rhythm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aiyaavukku manasirukku / Ammaavukku vayasirukku / Aarambam aagindrathu”
Repetition of the initial letter 'A' (அ) across consecutive opening lines creating a melodious rhythmic start.
Edhugai (Second Letter Agreement)
“Nenaichaa pothum inippaa maarum / Anaichchaen unnai adhilae ennai”
Agreement of the second consonant 'na' (ன) in 'Nenaichaa' and 'Anaichchaen'.
Anaphora / Onomatopoeia
“Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..”
The rhythmic, whispered repetition of 'Ishk', derived from the Hindi/Urdu word 'Ishq' (love), creating a sensual pulse.
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Trivia
The movie 'Thee' (1981) was the official Tamil remake of the blockbuster 1975 Hindi classic 'Deewaar'. Rajinikanth reprised the iconic role originally played by Amitabh Bachchan. The soundtrack composed by M.S. Viswanathan was a major chartbuster of the era.
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