Vaasamigum Malar Cholaiyile
From Yaar Paiyyan · 1957
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- A. M. Rajah, Jikki
- Music director
- S. Dakshinamurthi
- Details
- Yaar Paiyyan1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oooo…ooo…ooo…ooo..ooo…ooo…oo… | Vocalizing melody... |
| Male | |
| Vasam migum malar solaiyilae | In a fragrant flower garden, |
| Oru vaanampaadi | A skylark, |
| Jodi gaanam paadidudhae | Sings a duet song. |
| Male | |
| Vasam migum malar solaiyilae | In a fragrant flower garden, |
| Oru vaanampaadi | A skylark, |
| Jodi gaanam paadidudhae | Sings a duet song. |
| Female | |
| Aasai alai modhidum | As waves of desire clash, |
| Kannaalae anbaaga avai pesudhae | They speak lovingly through their eyes. |
| Male | |
| Veesudhu ilan thendral | The gentle breeze blows, |
| Female :Oho | Female: Oho |
| Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam | Male: Supreme joy unfolds, |
| Female :Mmhum | Female: Mmhum |
| Male | |
| Veesudhu ilan thendral | The gentle breeze blows, |
| Female :Oho hoo | Female: Oho hoo |
| Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam | Male: Supreme joy unfolds, |
| Female :Mm… | Female: Mm... |
| Male | |
| Vasam migum malar solaiyilae | In a fragrant flower garden, |
| Oru vaanampaadi | A skylark, |
| Jodi gaanam paadidudhae | Sings a duet song. |
| Female | |
| Oho hohohoho hohoho hohoho | Vocalizing (Oho hohohoho...) |
| Male | |
| Ahaha hahahaha aahahaa aahahaa | Vocalizing (Ahaha hahahaha...) |
| Male | |
| Seevi singaarichi | Combed and fully decked up, |
| Poovum pottum vachi | Adorned with flowers and a bindi, |
| Ponnum pinnae pogudhu | The girl walks behind, |
| Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhu | While the scent of jasmine wafts ahead. |
| Male | |
| Seevi singaarichi | Combed and fully decked up, |
| Poovum pottum vachi | Adorned with flowers and a bindi, |
| Ponnum pinnae pogudhu | The girl walks behind, |
| Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhu | While the scent of jasmine wafts ahead. |
| Female | |
| Alaiyalaiyaai neliyum thuniyil | In clothes that flow in wave-like folds, |
| Bush coatum thachi | Tailored in a bush coat style, |
| Azhaghaai singaarichi | Handsomely dressed up, |
| Ambar pottum vachi | Adorned with a spot of amber perfume, |
| Mainar pinnae pogudhu | The stylish dandy walks behind, |
| Javvaadhu vaasam munnae poghudhu | While the scent of javvaadhu perfume wafts ahead. |
| Male | |
| Kala kalannu valaiyal olikkum | With bangles clinking merrily 'kala-kala', |
| Kai veesik kondu haei | Waving her hands gracefully, hey! |
| Male | |
| Seevi singaarichi | Combed and fully decked up, |
| Poovum pottum vachi | Adorned with flowers and a bindi, |
| Ponnum munnae pogudhu | The girl walks ahead, |
| Machaanin kannum pinnae pogudhu | While her beloved's eyes follow behind. |
| Male | |
| Veesudhu ilan thendral | The gentle breeze blows, |
| Female :Oho | Female: Oho |
| Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam | Male: Supreme joy unfolds, |
| Female :Mmhum | Female: Mmhum |
| Male | |
| Veesudhu ilan thendral | The gentle breeze blows, |
| Female :Oho hoo | Female: Oho hoo |
| Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam | Male: Supreme joy unfolds, |
| Female :Mm… | Female: Mm... |
ஓஒ.....ஓஒ.....ஓஒ......ஓஒ....ஓஒ.....ஓஒ....ஓ.....
Vocalizing melody...
வாசம் மிகும் மலர் சோலையிலே
ஒரு வானம்பாடி
ஜோடி கானம் பாடிடுதே
In a fragrant flower garden,
A skylark,
Sings a duet song.
வாசம் மிகும் மலர் சோலையிலே
ஒரு வானம்பாடி
ஜோடி கானம் பாடிடுதே
In a fragrant flower garden,
A skylark,
Sings a duet song.
ஆசை அலை மோதிடும்
கண்ணாலே அன்பாக அவை பேசுதே
As waves of desire clash,
They speak lovingly through their eyes.
வீசுது இளந்தென்றல்
ஓஹோ
விளையுது பேரின்பம்
ம்ஹும்
The gentle breeze blows,
Female: Oho
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female: Mmhum
வீசுது இளந்தென்றல்
ஓஹோ ஹோ
விளையுது பேரின்பம்
ம்ம்.......
The gentle breeze blows,
Female: Oho hoo
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female: Mm...
ஓஒ.....ஓஒ.....ஓஒ......ஓஒ....ஓஒ.....ஓஒ....
அன்பே ஆனந்தம் பொங்கும்
அன்பே ஆனந்தம் பொங்கும்
In a fragrant flower garden,
A skylark,
Sings a duet song.
வாசம் மிகும் மலர் சோலையிலே
ஒரு வானம்பாடி
ஜோடி கானம் பாடிடுதே
Vocalizing (Oho hohohoho...)
ஒஹொஹொ ஹொஹொஹொஹோ
ஓஹொஹோ ஓஹொஹோ
Vocalizing (Ahaha hahahaha...)
அஹஹ ஹஹஹஹா
ஆஹஹா ஆஹஹா
Combed and fully decked up,
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
The girl walks behind,
While the scent of jasmine wafts ahead.
சீவி சிங்காரிச்சி
பூவும் பொட்டும் வச்சி
பொண்ணும் பின்னே போகுது
முல்லைப் பூ வாசம் முன்னே போகுது
Combed and fully decked up,
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
The girl walks behind,
While the scent of jasmine wafts ahead.
சீவி சிங்காரிச்சி
பூவும் பொட்டும் வச்சி
பொண்ணும் பின்னே போகுது
முல்லைப் பூ வாசம் முன்னே போகுது
In clothes that flow in wave-like folds,
Tailored in a bush coat style,
Handsomely dressed up,
Adorned with a spot of amber perfume,
The stylish dandy walks behind,
While the scent of javvaadhu perfume wafts ahead.
அலையலையாய்
நெளியும் துணியில்
புஷ் கோட்டும் தச்சி
அழகாய் சிங்காரிச்சி
அம்பர் பொட்டு வச்சி
மைனர் பின்னே போகுது
ஜவ்வாது வாசம் முன்னே போகுது
With bangles clinking merrily 'kala-kala',
Waving her hands gracefully, hey!
கலகலன்னு வளையல் ஒலிக்கும்
கை வீசிக் கொண்டு ஹேய்
Combed and fully decked up,
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
The girl walks ahead,
While her beloved's eyes follow behind.
சீவி சிங்காரிச்சி
பூவும் பொட்டும் வச்சி
பொண்ணும் பின்னே போகுது
மச்சானின் கண்ணும் முன்னே போகுது
The gentle breeze blows,
Female: Oho
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female: Mmhum
வாசம் மிகும் மலர் சோலையிலே
ஒரு வானம்பாடி ஜோடி கானம்
பாடிடுதே
வாசம் மிகும் மலர் சோலையிலே
ஒரு வானம்பாடி ஜோடி கானம்
பாடிடுதே
The gentle breeze blows,
Female: Oho hoo
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female: Mm...
வீசுது இளந்தென்றல்
ஓஹோ
விளையுது பேரின்பம்
ம்ஹும்
வீசுது இளந்தென்றல்
ஓஹோ ஹோ
விளையுது பேரின்பம்
ம்ம்.....
ஓஒ.....ஓஒ.....ஓஒ......ஓஒ....ஓஒ.....ஓஒ....
அன்பே ஆனந்தம் பொங்கும்
அன்பே ஆனந்தம் பொங்கும்
அன்பே ஆனந்தம் பொங்கும்
அன்பே ஆனந்தம் பொங்கும்
Oooo…ooo…ooo…ooo..ooo…ooo…oo…
Vocalizing melody...
Vasam migum malar solaiyilae
In a fragrant flower garden,
Oru vaanampaadi
A skylark,
Jodi gaanam paadidudhae
Sings a duet song.
Vasam migum malar solaiyilae
In a fragrant flower garden,
Oru vaanampaadi
A skylark,
Jodi gaanam paadidudhae
Sings a duet song.
Aasai alai modhidum
As waves of desire clash,
Kannaalae anbaaga avai pesudhae
They speak lovingly through their eyes.
Veesudhu ilan thendral
The gentle breeze blows,
Female :Oho
Female: Oho
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :Mmhum
Female: Mmhum
Veesudhu ilan thendral
The gentle breeze blows,
Female :Oho hoo
Female: Oho hoo
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :Mm…
Female: Mm...
Vasam migum malar solaiyilae
In a fragrant flower garden,
Oru vaanampaadi
A skylark,
Jodi gaanam paadidudhae
Sings a duet song.
Oho hohohoho hohoho hohoho
Vocalizing (Oho hohohoho...)
Ahaha hahahaha aahahaa aahahaa
Vocalizing (Ahaha hahahaha...)
Seevi singaarichi
Combed and fully decked up,
Poovum pottum vachi
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
Ponnum pinnae pogudhu
The girl walks behind,
Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhu
While the scent of jasmine wafts ahead.
Seevi singaarichi
Combed and fully decked up,
Poovum pottum vachi
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
Ponnum pinnae pogudhu
The girl walks behind,
Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhu
While the scent of jasmine wafts ahead.
Alaiyalaiyaai neliyum thuniyil
In clothes that flow in wave-like folds,
Bush coatum thachi
Tailored in a bush coat style,
Azhaghaai singaarichi
Handsomely dressed up,
Ambar pottum vachi
Adorned with a spot of amber perfume,
Mainar pinnae pogudhu
The stylish dandy walks behind,
Javvaadhu vaasam munnae poghudhu
While the scent of javvaadhu perfume wafts ahead.
Kala kalannu valaiyal olikkum
With bangles clinking merrily 'kala-kala',
Kai veesik kondu haei
Waving her hands gracefully, hey!
Seevi singaarichi
Combed and fully decked up,
Poovum pottum vachi
Adorned with flowers and a bindi,
Ponnum munnae pogudhu
The girl walks ahead,
Machaanin kannum pinnae pogudhu
While her beloved's eyes follow behind.
Veesudhu ilan thendral
The gentle breeze blows,
Female :Oho
Female: Oho
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :Mmhum
Female: Mmhum
Veesudhu ilan thendral
The gentle breeze blows,
Female :Oho hoo
Female: Oho hoo
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbam
Male: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :Mm…
Female: Mm...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Yaar Paiyyan (1957) is a lighthearted romantic duet portraying the joyful courtship of young lovers in a blooming garden. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi uses rich natural and sensory imagery—such as gentle breezes, clinking bangles, and lingering floral perfumes—to reflect the blossoming affection and playful exchange between the couple as their eyes meet in silent conversation. The song humorously contrasts the grooming habits and charming mannerisms of both the young woman and the stylish man. Her jasmine scent and his civet fragrance precede them as they stroll together, highlighting how love turns simple companionship into supreme bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Olfactory and Visual Imagery
“Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhu”
Evokes strong sensory experiences by contrasting the physical walking movement with the forward-wafting scent of jasmine flowers.
Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilaivi)
“Kala kalannu valaiyal olikkum”
'Kala kalannu' mimics the cheerful clinking sound made by glass bangles on a woman's wrists.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Seevi singaarichi”
Repetition of the 'Se' sound at the start of 'Seevi' and 'singaarichi' creates a rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Yaar Paiyyan (1957) is a classic Tamil comedy-drama starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. Dakshinamurthy, with playback vocals for this song performed by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Leela.
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