- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Pradeep Kumar
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
Ammukuttiye is a breezy and playful romantic track from the 2017 Tamil film Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum. The protagonist sings about his infatuation with his beloved, describing how her charm and sweet speech constantly ruin his composure. He playfully expresses his desire to meet her mother to thank her for bringing such a stunning person into the world. Throughout the song, he contrasts his usual confident, tough-guy demeanor with the helpless, tottering state he finds himself in whenever she is around. From her electric reactions to his playful advances to her breath becoming entwined with his, the lyrics paint a picture of lighthearted, youthful love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi Ani)
“Seenimootta kootudhadi”
Exaggerating the sweetness of her voice by saying it accumulates entire sacks of sugar.
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Thanga selai pola”
Comparing her glowing appearance to a bright golden statue that never loses its shine.
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Minsaaram pola cut aagura”
Comparing her abrupt refusal or walking away to an electrical power cut.
Metaphor (Uvagam Ani)
“Thalluvandi pola munnala naanum thalladala”
Comparing his tottering behavior to a pushcart out of control.
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Trivia
Ammukuttiye was composed by D. Imman with lyrics by Yugabharathi and sung by Pradeep Kumar. The song became popular for its catchy acoustic folk melody and playful lyrics, serving as a standout track in the romantic comedy Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum starring Atharvaa.
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