- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Sundarayyar
- Music director
- Sean Roldan
- Movie name
- Joker
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Jasmine-nu' from the movie Joker (2016) is a quirky, rustic, and deeply emotional folk-pop song written by Yuga Bharathi and composed by Sean Roldan. Sung by Sundarayyar, the song portrays the uninhibited, heartfelt expression of love by a rustic man towards his beloved, whom he affectionately addresses as 'Jasmine'. He humorously depicts her raw beauty, imperfections, and his obsession with her, while expressing heartbreak over unrequited affection and shattered dreams of a married life together. Combining satire, rural charm, and vulnerability, the song captures both the comedy and tragic longing in the protagonist's mind.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monoreyme / Repetition (Edictal Refrain)
“Love u love u jasmine-nu”
The word 'Jasmine-nu' is repeatedly used at the end of lines as a rhythmic refrain to emphasize the protagonist's obsession with her name.
Metaphor (Uvama)
“Hokenakkal massage-iye / Nee ora kannil pannuriyae”
Comparing the girl's side-glance to a relaxing massage at Hogenakkal falls.
Hyperbole (Uyirvunavchi)
“Kaluvadha moonji enna / Azhagala yendi konna / Un yethu pallu / Nithiraiya kothuthadi”
Exaggerating how her unwashed face and prominent teeth slay his beauty standards and steal his sleep.
Folk Idioms / Imagery
“Vettukae kuthu velakku / Araikadha kolavi kallu”
Using raw rural imagery like 'Araikadha kolavi kallu' (unground pestle/rolling stone) and 'Vettukae kuthu velakku' (auspicious home lamp) to depict her character and value.
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Trivia
The song was composed by Sean Roldan and sung by folk singer Sundarayyar for Raju Murugan's critically acclaimed political satire film 'Joker' (2016). Sundarayyar won widespread appreciation for his unique vocal texture, and the film went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
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