P. Leela’s song “Aasai Konda Nenju Rendu” is from the 1960 film Irumbu Thirai, starring Vyjayanthimala. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram wrote the lyrics for the S. V. Venkatraman composition. The track opens with a question: when two desiring hearts speak, would even motionless statues begin to dance?
Aasai Konda Nenju Rendu
P. Leela • From “Irumbu Thirai – (1960)”
Irumbu Thirai – (1960)’s Aasai Konda Nenju Rendu Lyrics Translation
The lyrics then detail the physical impact of a single glance in a garden. The singer tells a friend that this look has completely overwhelmed her. This feeling causes her mind to grow dizzy and her thoughts to reach great heights.
Asai Konda NenjiranduWhen two desiring hearts
Pesugindra PothuFinally begin to speak
Adatha Silaigalum AdathooWouldn’t even motionless statues start to dance?
Anantha Geedhangal PadathoWouldn’t they sing ecstatic songs?
Asai Konda NenjiranduWhen two desiring hearts
Pesugindra PothuFinally begin to speak
Adatha Silaigalum AdathooWouldn’t even motionless statues start to dance?
Anantha Geedhangal PadathoWouldn’t they sing ecstatic songs?
A A A AA A A A
Ah A A Ah A AAh A A Ah A A
Adalukkum PadalukkumFor the dance and for the song
Oodhu Kuzhal YazhinikkumFor the flute’s breath and the sweet harp’s string
Adharamanathu ThalamThe rhythm is the very foundation
Adalukkum PadalukkumFor the dance and for the song
Oodhu Kuzhal YazhinikkumFor the flute’s breath and the sweet harp’s string
Adharamanathu ThalamThe rhythm is the very foundation
Oodalukkum KadhalukkumFor the playful quarrels and for love
Unmai Anbu KoodalukkumAnd for the union of true affection
Uganthathu Valipa KalamThe most perfect season is youth
Oodalukkum KadhalukkumFor the playful quarrels and for love
Unmai Anbu KoodalukkumAnd for the union of true affection
Uganthathu Valipa KalamThe most perfect season is youth
Asai Konda NenjiranduWhen two desiring hearts
Pesugindra PothuFinally begin to speak
Adatha Silaigalum AdathooWouldn’t even motionless statues start to dance?
Anantha Geedhangal PadathoWouldn’t they sing ecstatic songs?
A A A AA A A A
Ah A A Ah A AAh A A Ah A A
Vandulavum Malar SolaiyileIn a flower grove where beetles wander
Thendral Vanthulavugindra VelaiyileAt a time when a gentle breeze drifts by
Kalai Kandru Pol Uruvam KondaA man, built like a spirited young calf
Anoruvan Nindru Potta Oru ParvaiyileWith just a single glance he cast my way
Nindru Potta Oru ParvaiyileWith just a single glance he cast my way
Ennai Kondru Vittanadi MamayileHe’s completely slain me, my dear
Asai Konda NenjiranduWhen two desiring hearts
Pesugindra PothuFinally begin to speak
Adatha Silaigalum AdathooWouldn’t even motionless statues start to dance?
Anantha Geedhangal PadathoWouldn’t they sing ecstatic songs?
A A A AA A A A
Ah A A Ah A AAh A A Ah A A
Idhaiyum Adhaiyum KanduSeeing this and that around me
Mathiyum Mayakkam KonduMy mind grows utterly dizzy
Idhaya Kadhavai Vanthu ThattutheIt comes and knocks on the door of my heart
Idhaiyum Adhaiyum KanduSeeing this and that around me
Mathiyum Mayakkam KonduMy mind grows utterly dizzy
Idhaya Kadhavai Vanthu ThattutheIt comes and knocks on the door of my heart
Ennam Imaya Sigaram Thannai EttutheMy thoughts are reaching the Himalayan peaks
Ennam Imaya Sigaram Thannai EttutheMy thoughts are reaching the Himalayan peaks
Adhiga Thunivu KonduWith a great boldness taking hold
Asai Karai PuranduDesire overflows its banks
Adhira Thalai Suzhandru Suttruthe NilavuMy head spins so wildly the moon itself seems to circle
Adhiga Thunivu KonduWith a great boldness taking hold
Asai Karai PuranduDesire overflows its banks
Adhira Thalai Suzhandru Suttruthe NilavuMy head spins so wildly the moon itself seems to circle
Analai Udalil Vari KottutheAnd pours fire all over my body
Asai Konda NenjiranduWhen two desiring hearts
Pesugindra PothuFinally begin to speak
Adatha Silaigalum AdathooWouldn’t even motionless statues start to dance?
Anantha Geedhangal PadathoWouldn’t they sing ecstatic songs?
Asai Konda NenjiranduWhen two desiring hearts
Pesugindra PothuFinally begin to speak
Adatha Silaigalum AdathooWouldn’t even motionless statues start to dance?
Anantha Geedhangal PadathoWouldn’t they sing ecstatic songs?
Aasai Konda Nenju Rendu Music Video
The track takes the form of a recurring question, with verses adding more detail. The lyrics describe how desire overflows and a feverish heat spreads through the body. The meaning of the “Aasai Konda Nenju Rendu” lyrics ties the moment of attraction to specific, tangible sensations.