- Lyricist
- Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
- Singers
- S. Janaki, Deepan Chakravarthy
- Music directors
- Ilayaraja, Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Hello Yaar Pesurathu
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Hello Aasai Dheepamae' is an affectionate duet that portrays two lovers expressing their intense romantic devotion, yearning, and deep connection to one another. The lovers elevate their union to something sacred, addressing each other as the 'light of desire' and the 'scripture of love.' They describe how their speech sounds like classical music (Nadaswaram) and how love turns life into a new, hopeful dawn.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Hello aasai dheepamae / Kannae kadhal vaedhamae”
The beloved is metaphorically called the 'light of desire' (aasai dheepam) and 'scripture of love' (kadhal vaedham).
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Idhayam saerum naeramae / Udhayam vanthu saerumae”
The second letter 'dha' (த) matches in 'Idhayam' and 'Udhayam', creating rhythmic harmony.
Personification / Simile
“Paasa mazhaiyil paadum kuyilae neeyum isaiyae”
The lover addresses the lady as a cuckoo bird singing in the rain of affection, personifying her presence as music itself.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics written by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam for the 1985 Tamil romantic film 'Hello Yaar Pesurathu', starring Suresh and Jeevitha. The film's musical score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring vocals by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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