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Lyrics & meaning

Asathuthe

From Rubaai · 2017

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
D. Imman
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Rubaai2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Asaththuthae indha ponnu ponnuThis girl is blowing me away, girl
Izhukudhae rendu kannu kannuHer two eyes are pulling me in
Nenachae pakalayaeI never expected it
Unna pola oru devathaiyaAn angel like you
Male
Usurae pogudhadiMy life is leaving me
Nee kooda vandha thevalaiyaeWouldn't it be great if you came along?
Thangala thalalaI can't endure or bear it
Kaadhal soora kathu polaLike a stormy wind of love
Male
Asaththuthae indha ponnu ponnuThis girl is blowing me away, girl
Izhukudhae rendu kannu kannuHer two eyes are pulling me in
Male
Hmmm…mmmm…Hmmm…mmmm…
Male
Vazhiyila una ivan ariyavoTo know you along the path
Payanamum thodangurenI begin this journey
Adangidaa kuthiraiya thirinjavanI who roamed like an untamed horse
Nodiyila adangunenGot tamed in a single second
Male
Thotti poovae thottamagumA potted flower becoming a whole garden
Vindhai poothathingaeA wonder bloomed here
Adada …Oh my...
Un vasam veesidaAs your fragrance wafts over
UlagaeThe whole world
Kai serndha mathiri thonudhae…ae…..Feels like it has reached my hands
Male
Asaththuthae indha ponnu ponnuThis girl is blowing me away, girl
Izhukudhae…ae…. rendu kannu kannuHer two eyes are pulling me in
Male
Hmmmm…mmmHmmmm…mmm
Male
Kadavulae anupuna parisu neeYou are a gift sent by God
Padhukka nan nenaikurenI think of keeping you safe
Kalagamae padinjidaa nilavu neeYou are a moon untouched by any blemish
Muzhudhumae rasikkirenI admire you entirely
Male
Endro seitha nanmai ondruA good deed done long ago
Pennai vandhadhingaeHas come here as a woman
ManamaeOh my heart
Aagatho maligaiCan't it become a palace?
AdhilaeIn that
Nee vazha illaiyae vadagaiThere is no rent for you to live
Male
Asaththuthae indha ponnu ponnuThis girl is blowing me away, girl
Izhukudhae rendu kannu kannuHer two eyes are pulling me in
Nenachae pakalayaeI never expected it
Unna pola oru devathaiyaAn angel like you
Male
Usurae pogudhadiMy life is leaving me
Nee kooda vandha thevalaiyaeWouldn't it be great if you came along?
Thangala thalalaI can't endure or bear it
Kaadhal soora kathu polaLike a stormy wind of love
Male
Asaththuthae indha ponnu ponnuThis girl is blowing me away, girl
Izhukudhae rendu kannu kannuHer two eyes are pulling me in

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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