- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- D. Imman
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Rubaai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Asaththuthae Indha Ponnu is a romantic song expressing the protagonist's profound attraction and wonder upon falling in love. He describes how her captivating eyes and grace instantly tamed his wild nature, comparing his sudden change to an untamed horse becoming still in a second. He sees her as a divine gift sent from God to reward his past good deeds. The lyricist conveys deep affection through vivid imagery, describing her presence as a fragrant breeze that makes him feel as if he holds the entire world in his hands. He wishes for his heart to become a palace where she can live rent-free forever, emphasizing his devotion and tenderness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaadhal soora kathu pola”
Compares the force of love to a whirlwind or stormy wind using 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Adangidaa kuthiraiya thirinjavan”
Directly compares his past restless self to an untamed horse.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kadavulae anupuna parisu nee”
Compares the beloved directly to a divine gift sent by God.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Asaththuthae indha ponnu ponnu”
Rhythmic repetition of words 'ponnu' and 'kannu' for emphasis and melodic cadence.
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Trivia
The song is from the 2017 Tamil film Rubaai starring Kayal Chandran and Anandhi. The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi.
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