K. J. Jesudass and B. Vasantha voice ‘Aasai Vandha’ from the album Konjum Kumari, with Vaali’s lyrics set to S. Vedhachalam’s composition. Their duet frames a playful romantic exchange through alternating vocal lines.
Aasai Vandha
B. Vasantha | K. J. Jesudass • From “Konjum Kumari”
Aasai Vandha Lyrics Meaning B. Vasantha | K. J. Jesudass | Konjum Kumari
Vaali contrasts daytime longing with nighttime anticipation in ‘Kaalai Maalai Kaathirundhen.’ The lyricist compares the beloved to a ‘Thiruvilakku’ lamp illuminating mental spaces, while the singers trade questions about physical proximity.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within,
Arugil Vandha PennaeO girl who’s come close to me,
Pakkam Parkka VandhenaeI’ve come to look at you nearby,
Pazhagum Nenjai ThandheneAnd I’ve given you my devoted heart.
Kaalai Maalai KaathirundhenI’ve waited morning and evening,
Kaadhalukkae KaathirundhenI’ve waited only for love.
Kural Koduthaai Odi VandhenYou called out, and I came running,
Kuyilai Polae Paadi VandhenSinging just like a ‘kuyil’ ‘cuckoo bird’.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within.
Pakkathilae Naan VaravaShall I come closer to you?
Paadam Sollithaan TharavaShall I teach you a lesson?
Poo Pondra KannathaiyaeOn those flower-like cheeks of yours,
Kai Viralaal Naan ThodavaShall I reach out and touch you with my fingers?
Ho Paruvam Ennum MedaiyiilaeOn this stage called youth,
Paarvai Sonna JaadaiyilaeThrough the gestures of your eyes,
Pazhagi Avndha PazhakathilaeIn the bond we’ve built together,
Pagalum Illai Irabum IllaiThere’s no day and there’s no night.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within,
Arugil Vandha PennaeO girl who’s come close to me,
Pakkam Parkka VandhenaeI’ve come to look at you nearby,
Pazhagum Nenjai ThandheneAnd I’ve given you my devoted heart.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within.
Kann Paartha PodhilaeWhen our eyes finally met,
Kai Kortha KadhalaeIt was love that joined our hands.
Ennendru SollavaHow can I explain it?
En Sondham AllavaYou’re my very own, aren’t you?
Haa Ennam Ennum MaaligaikkuIn the palace of my thoughts,
Yetri Veitha ThiruvilakkuYou’re the sacred lamp that’s been lit.
Idhayam Konda KaadhalukkuFor the love held in my heart,
Ennai Thandhen Naan UnakkuI’ve given myself completely to you.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within,
Arugil Vandha PennaeO girl who’s come close to me,
Pakkam Parkka VandhenaeI’ve come to look at you nearby,
Pazhagum Nenjai ThandheneAnd I’ve given you my devoted heart.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within.
Anbu Thendral VeesudhaeThe gentle breeze of love’s blowing,
Manam PesudhaeAnd my heart’s speaking out.
Inbam Inbam EndratheIt’s saying, “Happiness, pure happiness.”
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within,
Arugil Vandha PennaeO girl who’s come close to me,
Pakkam Parkka VandhenaeI’ve come to look at you nearby,
Pazhagum Nenjai ThandheneAnd I’ve given you my devoted heart.
Kaalai Maalai KaathirundhenI’ve waited morning and evening,
Kaadhalukkae KaathirundhenI’ve waited only for love.
Kural Koduthaai Odi VandhenYou called out, and I came running,
Kuyilai Polae Paadi VandhenSinging just like a ‘kuyil’ ‘cuckoo bird’.
Aasai Vandha PinnaeOnce desire bloomed within.
Aasai Vandha Music Video
Mutual confession replaces hesitation as Jesudass and Vasantha synchronize vows of devotion. The ‘Aasai Vandha’ lyrics translation documents how two voices merge into one shared future vision.