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Lyrics & meaning

Oh Oh Aasai

From Thayumanavan · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Anuradha Sriram
Music director
Vaigundavasaan
Details
Thayumanavan2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aasai illamaa un nenjilWithout desire, into your heart
Vizhundhenae maama nee mannipaaya ooI fell, my dear, will you forgive me?
Osai kollamal en maarbil anipenaeWithout making a sound, I will wear you on my chest
En maama nee mannipaaya ohhMy dear, will you forgive me?
Female
Yeno nandri sollaIs there any other way
Verendha vazhi undo daaTo express my gratitude, my dear?
Thavaraai idhu theriyalae enakkuThis does not seem wrong to me
Thaluvikka porenI am going to embrace you
Orae odhukkum bodhuWhen everyone cast me aside
Nee vandhu adaikalam koduthaaiYou came and offered me shelter
Unakaaga edhu nadanthaalumWhatever happens for your sake
Thaangikka porenI will bear it all
Female
Veetil ini ketkumIn our home, from now on, will be heard
Konjum mozhi pechuThe babbling baby talk
Pathu maasam pathae masamTen months, just ten months
Poruthukka maamaPlease be patient, my dear
Nenjil eri kuthumEven if it pierces my heart like a thorn
Enai kodutha podhumThough I surrender myself to you
Ellamae nalladhugaagaMay everything happen
Nadakattum maamaFor the best, my dear
Female
Haaa..aasai illamaa un nenjilHaaa... without desire, into your heart
Vizhundhenae maama nee mannipaaya ooI fell, my dear, will you forgive me?
Female
Mudhan mudhalaai aan vasanaiFor the very first time, experiencing the scent of a man
Adaivathilae ivalukkoru perumai unduThis woman feels immense pride in that
Enai koduthae unakku unnai naanBy surrendering myself, giving you back to yourself
Tharuvathil sugam adaivenI will find true bliss
Female
Adhukkuthaan sonnadhu ketkaamaThat is why, without listening to anyone
Unnai naan saelaiyil madichukkittenI tucked you safely inside my saree
Indhanann naalai nenjam endrum marakathuMy heart will never forget this good day
Vidhaithavan vidhaithathai aruvadaiFor the one who sowed
SeivatharkkaeTo harvest what he sowed
Female
Haaa…aasai illamaa un nenjilHaaa... without desire, into your heart
Vizhundhenae maama nee mannipaaya ooI fell, my dear, will you forgive me?
Female
Parithavithen dhinamum naanEvery day I suffered in anguish
Thai thandhaiyai ezhandhu vittu oorukullaeHaving lost my parents in this town
Param porulaai varuvaai endruunnaiThat you would arrive like the Supreme Being
Kanavilum nenaikavillai nenjukullaeI never imagined, even in my dreams, within my heart
Un nilaiyai kandathum ennai naan thandhidaSeeing your plight, to surrender myself
Mudivu eduthenI made the decision
Female
Adhukkuthaan vennilavai keluFor that, ask the silver moon
Veesum thendralaiyum keluAsk the blowing gentle breeze
Naan unnai kalandhadhuMy uniting with you
Seri endru sollidumaeThey will say it is right
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Aasai Illamaa' from the movie 'Thayumanavan' (2003) is a poignant, emotional expression of gratitude, deep affection, and maternal warmth. The female protagonist reflects on her painful past of losing her parents and being abandoned by society. When she had nowhere to go, her beloved offered her sanctuary and compassion. Moved by his selflessness, she surrenders her life to him, seeing their bond not as worldly lust or desire, but as a noble, divine devotion. She tenderly looks forward to bringing new life into their home and asks him to wait patiently through the ten months of pregnancy. She calls upon nature—the moon and the gentle breeze—to stand as witnesses to her devotion, assuring him that their sacred union is righteous and destined.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Param porulaai varuvaai endruunnai

The speaker elevates her beloved/savior by metaphorically calling him 'Param Porul' (the Supreme Lord/God) who came into her life.

Metaphor

Unnai naan saelaiyil madichukkitten

The phrase 'tucking inside my saree' metaphorically symbolizes offering motherly protection, safety, and immense care.

Personification

Adhukkuthaan vennilavai kelu / Veesum thendralaiyum kelu / Naan unnai kalandhadhu / Seri endru sollidumae

The moon and the gentle breeze are personified as witnesses capable of speaking and confirming the righteousness of her love.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Adhukkuthaan vennilavai kelu / Veesum thendralaiyum kelu

Both lines end with the rhyming word 'kelu', creating a melodic musical cadence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Pathu maasam pathae masam / Poruthukka maama

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound ('Pathu', 'pathae', 'Poruthukka') creates poetic rhythm.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 2003 Tamil film 'Thayumanavan', featuring music composed by Vaigundavasaan. Sung by the acclaimed playback singer Anuradha Sriram, the track highlights her ability to deliver soulful, emotionally nuanced melodies alongside her famous high-energy folk songs.

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