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Lyrics & meaning

Ayyavukku Manasirukku

From Thee · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thee1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aiyaavukku manasirukkuThe gentleman has the desire in his heart,
Ammaavukku vayasirukkuThe lady has the age of youth,
Aarambam aagindrathuThe beginning is taking place now,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Female
Angae konjam idamrukkuThere is a little room over there,
Adhai nenaichaa sogamaarukkuThinking of that brings a sweet aching feeling,
Achchaaram ketkindrathuAn advance token of love is being asked,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Male
Aiyaavukku manasirukkuThe gentleman has the desire in his heart,
Ammaavukku vayasirukkuThe lady has the age of youth,
Aarambam aagindrathuThe beginning is taking place now,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Female
Angae konjam idamrukkuThere is a little room over there,
Adhai nenaichaa sogamaarukkuThinking of that brings a sweet aching feeling,
Achchaaram ketkindrathuAn advance token of love is being asked,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Female
Nenaichaa pothum inippaa maarumJust a thought is enough to turn everything sweet,
Neram idhuthaanammaaThis is the perfect time, my lady,
Anaichchaen unnai adhilae ennaiI embraced you, and within that,
Naanae maranthaenammaaI completely forgot myself, my lady,
Female
Enakkum aasai athigam aanaalI too have immense desire, but,
Naanam vidavillaiMy shyness refuses to leave me,
Irunthumkooda arugil vanthuEven so, coming close to me,
Neeyum vidavillaiyae….You too did not let me go...
Male
Aiyaavukku manasirukkuThe gentleman has the desire in his heart,
Ammaavukku vayasirukkuThe lady has the age of youth,
Aarambam aagindrathuThe beginning is taking place now,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Female
Angae konjam idamrukkuThere is a little room over there,
Adhai nenaichaa sogamaarukkuThinking of that brings a sweet aching feeling,
Achchaaram ketkindrathuAn advance token of love is being asked,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Female
Iravae pothum pagalae vendaamThe night alone is enough, no need for the day,
Inbam athuthaanaiyyaaThat true pleasure lies right there, my sir,
Idaiyae thendral nuzhianthaal koodaEven if a gentle breeze passes between us,
Yaekkam varumeyaiyyaaA deep longing arises within, my sir,
Male
Malargal thoovi padukkai pottuLet us shower flowers and make a bed,
Manjam amaippomadiWe shall set up a soft floral bed, my dear,
Mayakkam paathi mounam paathiHalf filled with intoxication, half with silence,
Konji magizhvomadiLet us cuddle and rejoice together, my dear,
Male
Aiyaavukku manasirukkuThe gentleman has the desire in his heart,
Ammaavukku vayasirukkuThe lady has the age of youth,
Aarambam aagindrathuThe beginning is taking place now,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...
Female
Angae konjam idamrukkuThere is a little room over there,
Adhai nenaichaa sogamaarukkuThinking of that brings a sweet aching feeling,
Achchaaram ketkindrathuAn advance token of love is being asked,
Ishk….ishk….ishk….ishk…..Love... love... love... love...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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