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Lyrics & meaning

Rasathi Rosappoove

From Sirai · 1984

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Sirai
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
17 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Rasaththi rosappoo
Vetkkam vetkam yaeno innum
Rasavin manathil sooda
Pakkam pakkam vaa vaa innum
Rasaththi rosappoo
Vetkkam vetkam yaeno innum
Rasavin manathil sooda
Pakkam pakkam vaa vaa innum
Adiyae rathiyae adimai iniyae…..
Adiyae rathiyae adimai iniyae….
Saamaththil pooththa poovila thattupattu
Minnal ondru kalanthu odi
Ondraaga ninainthu aadi
Mogaththil mannan perai solli solli
Sontham kondu inainthu aadi
Nenjodu magizhnthu paadi
Ennai nee santhiththaai unnai naan santhiththaen
Ennai nee santhiththaai unnai naan santhiththaen
Nenjaththai thottu thottu
Konja konja thanthaalenna
Manjaththil thanjam kondu
Konja konja vanthaalenna
Azhagae varalaam anbai peralaam….
Azhagae varalaam anbai peralaam….
Aadaikkul aadum thenai enni enni
Vetkam kondu malanthu vaadi
Ennullae mayangi aadi
Kannukkul minnal vettu thottu thottu
Nenjil pattu geedham paadi
Nennjukul naalum aadi
Dhinamum thaviththaen ninaivaal thudiththaen
Dhinamum thaviththaen ninaivaal thudiththaen
Rasaththi rosappoo
Vetkkam vetkam yaeno innum
Rasavin manathil sooda
Pakkam pakkam vaa vaa innum
Adiyae rathiyae adimai iniyae…..
Adiyae rathiyae adimai iniyae….
Nenjaththai thottu thottu
Konja konja thanthaalenna
Manjaththil thanjam kondu
Konja konja vanthaalenna
Azhagae varalaam anbai peralaam….
Azhagae varalaam anbai peralaam….
My sweet princess, my rose flower,
why are you still so shy?
To be worn close to your king's heart,
come closer, come even closer to me.
My sweet princess, my rose flower,
why are you still so shy?
To be worn close to your king's heart,
come closer, come even closer to me.
Oh my lovely goddess, my sweet darling...
Oh my lovely goddess, my sweet darling...
Brushing against the flower that bloomed at midnight,
a flash of lightning joined in and ran,
getting drenched and dancing as one.
Calling out my king's name over and over in desire,
we bonded and danced together,
singing with pure joy in our hearts.
You met me, and I met you.
You met me, and I met you.
Touching your heart gently,
why not give it to me little by little?
Taking refuge on the bed,
why not come to cuddle and love?
You may come, my beauty, and receive my love...
You may come, my beauty, and receive my love...
Thinking over and over of the sweet honey swaying beneath your clothes,
I blushed with shyness, blooming and wilting,
swooning and swaying deep within me.
Flashes of lightning touched my eyes,
striking my heart and singing a melody,
dancing inside my heart day after day.
Every day I yearned, aching with your thoughts.
Every day I yearned, aching with your thoughts.
My sweet princess, my rose flower,
why are you still so shy?
To be worn close to your king's heart,
come closer, come even closer to me.
Oh my lovely goddess, my sweet darling...
Oh my lovely goddess, my sweet darling...
Touching your heart gently,
why not give it to me little by little?
Taking refuge on the bed,
why not come to cuddle and love?
You may come, my beauty, and receive my love...
You may come, my beauty, and receive my love...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Rasaththi Rosappoo is a romantic duet from the 1984 Tamil film Sirai, composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Piraisoodan. The song portrays the intimate emotional longing between two lovers. The male protagonist lovingly coaxes his beloved to shed her shyness and step closer into his embrace, affectionately addressing her as a radiant rose flower. In response, both lovers share their feelings of passion, reflecting on the moment their hearts crossed paths and the tender ache of longing for one another. Rich in sensual and poetic imagery of blooming nocturnal flowers, flashing lightning, and intimate warmth, the song beautifully encapsulates the sweet intensity of romantic romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

“Rasaththi rosappoo”

Compares the beloved woman directly to a rose blossom (rosappoo) that adorns the heart of her lover (rasa).

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Pakkam pakkam vaa vaa innum”

The repetitive use of 'pakkam pakkam' (closer and closer) and 'vaa vaa' (come, come) heightens the sense of urgency and intimate invitation.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ennai nee santhiththaai unnai naan santhiththaen”

The second letter 'n' matches across lines ('Ennai' / 'Unnai'), establishing a rhythmic balance in the song's key refrain.

Anaphora / Internal Rhyming

“Dhinamum thaviththaen ninaivaal thudiththaen”

The rhythmic play with 'thaviththaen' and 'thudiththaen' highlights the emotional ache of memory and yearning.

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Trivia

Rasaththi Rosappoo is a memorable track from the film Sirai (1984), directed by R. C. Shakti and starring Lakshmi and Rajesh. The song represents an early career highlight for lyricist Piraisoodan, whose poetic Tamil verses were set to a soulful melody by veteran composer M. S. Viswanathan and rendered by K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam.

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