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Jessica

From Prince · 2022

Lyricist
Arivu
Singer
S. Thamam
Music director
S. Thaman
Movie name
Prince
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
4 Aug 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Humpty dumpty humpty dumpty
From the child my heart is empty
Twenty twenty aasa plenty
Solla vandhen words so empty
Hey londoon raani kandam thaandi
Pondichery theru vandhaa
Appankaaran kondu pona
Diamond aaga ava vandhaa
Candy crush-u cadbury su
Monalisa oxford rosa
Vairamuthu fan-nu ippo
Aanen wordsworth-aah
Hey jessica jessica jessica
Un boyfriend pathavi enakkaa
Hey thathakka thathakka buthakkaa
Un eyes-oh jinjinukkaa
Hey jessica jessica jessica
Un boyfriend pathavi enakkaa
Hey thathakka thathakka buthakkaa
Un eyes-oh jinjinukkaa
Oh jessica oh jessica
Avan azhagu mugam dhan raasikka
Konjam avana paththi yosikka
Nee love sollatti pechchu kaa…
Ey jinukka jinukka jin jinukka
English-la weaku basic-ah
Unga jodi romba tucker ka
Double xl manasoda yosikkaa
Jessica
A for anbe b for baby
Ellam solviyaa
Jodi serndhu yedukum selfie
Status vappiyaa
Ada da da daa un vibe
Udan varava for life
Hey kuru kuru kuru kuru look aalae
Kolaigal pannaadhae
Para para paravena en kaalum
Tharaiyil nikkaadhae
Mayilae mayilae mayilae
Maarumae kuyilae
Veyilaae veyilae mazhaiyaai
Thoorumae veyilae
Hey london bridgeum
Basim bridge um
Onnaa serndha semma gethu
Eiffel tower um anna tower um
Walking polaam kai korththu
Candy crush-u calbury su
Monalisa oxford rosa
Vairamuthu fan-nu ippo
Aanen wordsworth-aah
Hey jessica jessica jessica
Un boyfriend pathavi enakkaa
Hey thathakka thathakka buthakkaa
Un eyes-oh jinjinukkaa
Hey jessica jessica jessica
Un boyfriend pathavi enakkaa
Hey thathakka thathakka buthakkaa
Un eyes-oh jinjinukkaa….
Jessicaa..
Humpty Dumpty, Humpty Dumpty
Since childhood, my heart has been empty
Now in my twenties, my desires are plenty
I came to tell you, but my words fell empty
Hey Queen of London, crossing continents
She arrived on the streets of Pondicherry
Just like the diamond taken away long ago
She returned as that very precious jewel
Sweet like Candy Crush, delightful like Cadbury
Mona Lisa, my Oxford rose
A fan of Vairamuthu (Tamil poet)
Has now turned into Wordsworth!
Hey Jessica, Jessica, Jessica
Is the boyfriend post meant for me?
Hey thathaka thathaka puthaka
Your eyes have that dazzling charm!
Hey Jessica, Jessica, Jessica
Is the boyfriend post meant for me?
Hey thathaka thathaka puthaka
Your eyes have that dazzling charm!
Oh Jessica, oh Jessica
Just admire his handsome face
Think about him a little
If you do not say you love him, I will not talk to you!
Hey, sparkling and glittering bright
He is basically weak in English
You two make an awesome pair, girl
Think it over with an extra-large heart
Jessica
A for Anbe (my love), B for baby
Will you whisper all these sweet words?
A selfie taken together as a couple
Will you put it up as your status?
Oh my, what an amazing vibe you have
Can I come along with you for life?
Hey, with that sharp, playful glance
Do not kill me with your looks!
My feet flutter so high
They will not stay on the ground!
Oh peacock, oh peacock, oh peacock
Everything will change, oh sweet cuckoo
Even the bright sunshine
Will drizzle down just like rain!
Hey, if London Bridge
And Basin Bridge
Come together, it will be pure style!
The Eiffel Tower and Anna Tower
Can stroll together holding hands!
Sweet like Candy Crush, delightful like Cadbury
Mona Lisa, my Oxford rose
A fan of Vairamuthu (Tamil poet)
Has now turned into Wordsworth!
Hey Jessica, Jessica, Jessica
Is the boyfriend post meant for me?
Hey thathaka thathaka puthaka
Your eyes have that dazzling charm
Hey Jessica, Jessica, Jessica
Is the boyfriend post meant for me?
Hey thathaka thathaka puthaka
Your eyes have that dazzling charm...
Jessica...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Jessica' from the movie Prince (2022) is a playful, upbeat romantic track composed by S. Thaman and written by Arivu. The song captures the protagonist's goofy yet passionate attempt to woo an English woman named Jessica, blending Tanglish rhymes, popular culture references, and humorous imagery. The protagonist humorously contrasts his own background with hers, bridging cultural gaps between London and Pondicherry or Basin Bridge and London Bridge. Throughout the song, the lover expresses his deep affection and eagerness to become her partner, playfully pleading with her to accept his love despite language barriers and cultural differences.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)

“Humpty dumpty humpty dumpty / From the child my heart is empty / Twenty twenty aasa plenty / Solla vandhen words so empty”

Repetition of rhyming words and endings like 'empty', 'plenty', 'empty' across the opening lines to create a catchy nursery-rhyme rhythm.

Juxtaposition / Cultural Contrast

“Hey london bridgeum / Basim bridge um / Onnaa serndha semma gethu / Eiffel tower um anna tower um”

Contrasting famous landmarks from different cultures (London Bridge & Basin Bridge, Eiffel Tower & Anna Tower) to highlight the cross-cultural romance.

Alliteration (Monai)

“Mayilae mayilae mayilae / Maarumae kuyilae”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'm' in 'Mayilae' and 'Maarumae'.

Metaphor

“Candy crush-u cadbury su / Monalisa oxford rosa”

Comparing the heroine to famous pop culture icons, sweets, and classic art/poetry like Monalisa, Cadbury, and an Oxford rose.

Did you know?

Trivia

'Jessica' marks a fun collaboration between lyricist Arivu and composer S. Thaman in the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer 'Prince', which revolves around a cross-cultural love story between an Indian teacher and a British teacher.

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