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Jorthaale

From Album Songs 2021 · 2021

Lyricist
Asal Kolaar
Singer
Asal Kolaar
Music director
ofRo
Movie name
Album Songs 2021
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
8 Jul 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan irukken la soldrathukku
Antha song ah podungappa
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha
Karatha kathunu mertaadhae
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaala
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha
Karatha kathunu mertaadhae
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaala
Nee joker na spade ace-u
Sthothuramna god yesu
Local nna perti girti aadnumda dance uh
Hey maattikaadha vandhu kushtu
Paranthuduvan palchnu veshtu
Ootla moosu unda ashtu
Gundaavanum first-u
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha
Karatha kathunu mertaadhae
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaala
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha
Karatha kathunu mertaadhae
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaala
…..
Ey vaa thambi
Slice potu tharavaa dharbeesu
Vaaimaal illa en properties
Kaimaalula naa roman reigns
God promise
Muttagossu fried rice la ottikum
Athupola friends kooda othuppo
Andha figure nga dhaana
Dhuttukosom uttu povum
Evlo kaas
Vanthaalum change aava illa chance
Bandhaa laam kaataadha aaduvom dance
Chennai oda face north madras local guys
Venaam advice
Yen na ithu vaaliba vais
Ponaa varaathudaa sais
Yaarna keta kaila kudu un ice
Oruthan odu illaadha
Ootuku paakuraan poosu vela
Pinvaasal thoranthu moodra
Speed jeikkum usain bolt ah
Buldozer pola aala
Poda thedra gaaji maamsah
Koopudthu saaingaalam mela
Goindhamma video calls la
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha
Karatha kathunu mertaadhae
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaala
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha
Karatha kathunu mertaadhae
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaala
I'm right here to tell you, aren't I?
Hey, play that song!
Hey, don't go spinning wild lies!
Don't pick up a stick and chase after folks!
Don't scream at the top of your lungs and threaten anyone!
Or else you'll end up knocked flat on your back!
Hey, don't go spinning wild lies!
Don't pick up a stick and chase after folks!
Don't scream at the top of your lungs and threaten anyone!
Or else you'll end up knocked flat on your back!
If you're a Joker, I'm the Ace of Spades!
If it's praise and worship, it's Lord Jesus!
If you're local, you've got to roll on the ground and dance wild!
Hey, don't wander in and get caught in a brawl!
Your dhoti will go flying in a flash!
Eat your fill at home to your heart's content,
First, put on some weight and get strong!
Hey, don't go spinning wild lies!
Don't pick up a stick and chase after folks!
Don't scream at the top of your lungs and threaten anyone!
Or else you'll end up knocked flat on your back!
Hey, don't go spinning wild lies!
Don't pick up a stick and chase after folks!
Don't scream at the top of your lungs and threaten anyone!
Or else you'll end up knocked flat on your back!
...
Hey brother, come on over!
Shall I slice up some watermelon for you?
Empty talk isn't my style,
In a fist fight, I'm Roman Reigns!
God promise!
Cabbage blends right into fried rice,
Just like that, blend in and get along with your friends!
Those girls, on their own,
Will leave you behind for money!
No matter how much cash
Comes my way, there's no chance I'll ever change!
Drop the fake show, let's just dance!
The true face of Chennai is North Madras local boys!
We don't need any advice,
Because this is the age of youth!
Once this golden phase is gone, it won't come back!
If anyone asks, hand them an ice pop!
A guy without even tiles on his roof
Is looking around to get plaster work done!
Opening and slamming the back door shut,
Outrunning Usain Bolt in sheer speed!
A guy built massive like a bulldozer,
Running around looking for lust, my friend,
Calling you up as the evening falls,
It's Govindamma on a video call!
Hey, don't go spinning wild lies!
Don't pick up a stick and chase after folks!
Don't scream at the top of your lungs and threaten anyone!
Or else you'll end up knocked flat on your back!
Hey, don't go spinning wild lies!
Don't pick up a stick and chase after folks!
Don't scream at the top of your lungs and threaten anyone!
Or else you'll end up knocked flat on your back!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Jorthaala is a high-energy North Madras indie Gaana track by Asal Kolaar and composer ofRo. The song captures the raw street culture, youthful swagger, and unwritten rules of local life in Chennai. Through colorful slang, the track warns against bluffing ('jorthaala'), being sore losers, and showing off unnecessary attitude, while encouraging loyalty among friends, enjoying youth, and staying grounded in local identity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae / Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha

Repetition of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines creating rhythmic harmony ('jorthaalaya' / 'thortaa').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Nee joker na spade ace-u / Sthothuramna god yesu

Matching end sounds across lines ('ace-u' / 'yesu' / 'dance-uh').

Metaphor / Pop Culture Allusion

Kaimaalula naa roman reigns

Comparing personal strength in street fights to professional wrestler Roman Reigns.

Simile

Speed jeikkum usain bolt ah

Comparing speed and victory directly to world champion sprinter Usain Bolt.

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Trivia

'Jorthaala' went viral on social media platforms, cementing Asal Kolaar's rise in the Tamil indie music scene and later leading to his participation in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6.

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