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Lyrics & meaning

Ona Suthi Suthi

From Skanda · 2023

Lyricist
Kalhapradah
Singers
K. G. Ranjith, Sameera Bharadwaj
Music director
Thaman S
Details
Skanda2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Onna suthi suthi suthiI keep revolving around you, around you, around you
Suthi varugirenI keep coming in circles around you
En kutti kutti kuttiMy tiny, tiny, tiny
Kutti nenjai ketkirenTiny heart, I ask of it
En thangakatti bommaMy golden doll
Yaaru endru ketka unna kattudhuIt points to you when asked who it belongs to
Oo thaalam poova thaandi vandhuCrossing beyond the screw-pine flower
Paada sindhu neram paakkudhuIt seeks time to sing a melody
Male
Paarvaiyil tholaindhu ponenI got lost in your look
Thedi kolladiFind me, my girl
Ithanai thayakkam ennaWhy so much hesitation
Maadhula kodiOh tender flowering vine of a girl
Male
Kalavadhi idhennadiWhat is this magic, my charming girl?
Kiranga veikkum kangaluukkul maati konduGetting trapped inside your dizzying eyes
Naanum mulikkirenI too blink helplessly
Mayakka veikkum mandhakaasamYour intoxicating, gentle smile
Maathi maathi ennai kollvadhenWhy does it kill me repeatedly?
Male
Onna suthi suthi suthiI keep revolving around you, around you, around you
Suthi varugirenI keep coming in circles around you
En kutti kutti kuttiMy tiny, tiny, tiny
Kutti nenjai ketkirenTiny heart, I ask of it
En thangakatti bommaMy golden doll
Yaaru endru ketka unna kattudhuIt points to you when asked who it belongs to
Female
Meesai adhai murukinaalum paavamEven if you twirl your mustache, poor thing
Veshangalai porupathillai naanumI won't tolerate these antics
Nee enna madikinalamEven if you try to bend me to your will
Naan madangi povenoDo you think I will fold and give in?
Sattendru kaadhal solvadhalJust because you confess love all of a sudden
Sokki povenoDo you think I will swoon away?
Female
Kann paarthum vanthidatha aasaiA desire that doesn't arise just by making eye contact
Neesam solla venum oru bashaiNeeds a true language to express affection
Vera velaiyillaiyaa konjam thallipooDon't you have any other work? Move away a little
Nee thulli thulli alaivadhalae nerunga mudiyumoJust because you hop around restlessly, can you get close to me?
Male
Ennavoo adhu yedho pola irukku en gadhiMy state feels like something I cannot describe
Sollavo enakku nirkkum unmai sangadhiShall I tell you the actual truth standing before me?
Idho oru urugum arajagamHere is a melting chaos
Currentu shocku pola vibe-uA vibe just like an electric shock
Unadhu endraal doubt ilaiyaeWhen it comes to you, there is no doubt about it
Galatta panniputtu ennaAfter creating such a fuss
Kathi kannaal kuthipottiyaeYou stabbed me with your knife-like eyes
Male
Onna suthi suthi suthiI keep revolving around you, around you, around you
Suthi varugirenI keep coming in circles around you
En kutti kutti kuttiMy tiny, tiny, tiny
Kutti nenjai ketkirenTiny heart, I ask of it
En thangakatti bommaMy golden doll
Yaaru endru ketka unna kattudhuIt points to you when asked who it belongs to
Oo thaalam poova thaandi vandhuCrossing beyond the screw-pine flower
Paada sindhu neram paakkudhuIt seeks time to sing a melody

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a lively, high-energy romantic duet featuring playful banter between the male and female leads. The hero expresses his overwhelming infatuation, describing how his heart endlessly orbits her and how her captivating gaze and sweet smile completely disarm him. He constantly tries to woo her, calling her his precious doll and confessing his deep attraction. The heroine responds with equal wit and sass, pretending to reject his advances and teasing his attempts to impress her. She playfully challenges his confidence, warning him that she won't easily fall for sudden romance or surface-level charm. Despite her playful resistance, the electric chemistry between them is unmistakable, culminating in a rhythmic celebration of modern courtship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Onna suthi suthi suthi / En kutti kutti kutti

The words 'suthi' (revolving) and 'kutti' (tiny) are repeated sequentially to emphasize intensity and create a rhythmic, catchphrase-like hook.

Metaphor

En thangakatti bomma

The speaker directly addresses his beloved as a 'thangakatti bomma' (golden doll) to express her preciousness and beauty.

Simile

Currentu shocku pola vibe-u

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the sudden, thrilling feeling of romantic chemistry to an electric shock.

Metaphor

Kathi kannaal kuthipottiyae

Compares her sharp, piercing eyes to a knife ('kathi') that stabs him emotionally.

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Trivia

'Skanda' (2023) is a Telugu-language action drama directed by Boyapati Srinu, starring Ram Pothineni and Sreeleela. The music is composed by Thaman S, known for energetic commercial soundtracks with prominent percussion. This song is the Tamil version of a high-tempo dance track designed to showcase the lead pair's energetic screen presence and complex choreography.

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