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Lyrics & meaning

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 solaiyilaeIn a fragrant flower garden,
Oru vaanampaadiA skylark,
Jodi gaanam paadidudhaeSings a duet song.
Male
Vasam migum malar solaiyilaeIn a fragrant flower garden,
Oru vaanampaadiA skylark,
Jodi gaanam paadidudhaeSings a duet song.
Female
Aasai alai modhidumAs waves of desire clash,
Kannaalae anbaaga avai pesudhaeThey speak lovingly through their eyes.
Male
Veesudhu ilan thendralThe gentle breeze blows,
Female :OhoFemale: Oho
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbamMale: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :MmhumFemale: Mmhum
Male
Veesudhu ilan thendralThe gentle breeze blows,
Female :Oho hooFemale: Oho hoo
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbamMale: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :Mm…Female: Mm...
Male
Vasam migum malar solaiyilaeIn a fragrant flower garden,
Oru vaanampaadiA skylark,
Jodi gaanam paadidudhaeSings a duet song.
Female
Oho hohohoho hohoho hohohoVocalizing (Oho hohohoho...)
Male
Ahaha hahahaha aahahaa aahahaaVocalizing (Ahaha hahahaha...)
Male
Seevi singaarichiCombed and fully decked up,
Poovum pottum vachiAdorned with flowers and a bindi,
Ponnum pinnae pogudhuThe girl walks behind,
Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhuWhile the scent of jasmine wafts ahead.
Male
Seevi singaarichiCombed and fully decked up,
Poovum pottum vachiAdorned with flowers and a bindi,
Ponnum pinnae pogudhuThe girl walks behind,
Mullai poo vaasam munnae pogudhuWhile the scent of jasmine wafts ahead.
Female
Alaiyalaiyaai neliyum thuniyilIn clothes that flow in wave-like folds,
Bush coatum thachiTailored in a bush coat style,
Azhaghaai singaarichiHandsomely dressed up,
Ambar pottum vachiAdorned with a spot of amber perfume,
Mainar pinnae pogudhuThe stylish dandy walks behind,
Javvaadhu vaasam munnae poghudhuWhile the scent of javvaadhu perfume wafts ahead.
Male
Kala kalannu valaiyal olikkumWith bangles clinking merrily 'kala-kala',
Kai veesik kondu haeiWaving her hands gracefully, hey!
Male
Seevi singaarichiCombed and fully decked up,
Poovum pottum vachiAdorned with flowers and a bindi,
Ponnum munnae pogudhuThe girl walks ahead,
Machaanin kannum pinnae pogudhuWhile her beloved's eyes follow behind.
Male
Veesudhu ilan thendralThe gentle breeze blows,
Female :OhoFemale: Oho
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbamMale: Supreme joy unfolds,
Female :MmhumFemale: Mmhum
Male
Veesudhu ilan thendralThe gentle breeze blows,
Female :Oho hooFemale: Oho hoo
Male :Vilayidhu paerinbamMale: 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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