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Lyrics & meaning

Sakka Podu Pottane

From Daas · 2005

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
KK, Sadhana Sargam
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Daas2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sakka podu pottanae savukku kannalaHe struck a masterpiece with his whip-like eyes
Sathiyama paakkala ithukku munnalaI swear I have never seen anyone like this before
Thanga than mudiyala ayyo yennalaI just cannot bear it, oh my, I cannot
En thavani nazhuvuthu kezhae thannalaMy half-saree slips down on its own
Male
Sakka podu pottalae savukku kannalaShe struck a masterpiece with her whip-like eyes
Sathiyama paakkala ithukku munnalaI swear I have never seen anyone like this before
Thanga than mudiyala ayyo yennalaI just cannot bear it, oh my, I cannot
En thaagam than kooduthu intha ponnalaMy thirst is increasing because of this girl
Male
Kondaiyilae poovadukkiAdorning flowers in her hair bun
Gummunuthan pesuraShe talks with full charm and allure
Kendakkaala neevuraCaressing the calf of her leg
Kichu kichu moottikittaeTickling me continuously
Kirukku pudika vekkiraShe makes me go crazy
Female
Anju nodi nerathilaIn a matter of five seconds
Kodi murai paakuraShe looks at me a million times
Meenukunju pola thulliLeaping like a tiny fish
Aisalakadi kaatturaShe shows off her playful teases
Male
Echchi thottu kachithamaWetting with saliva, perfectly
Unnai ennai ottikalamWe can stick you and me together
Female :Mutham vechu mutham vechuFemale: Giving kisses upon kisses
Moochu mutta kattikalamLet us embrace tightly until breathless
Male
Kozhuthu pona pombalaOh well-endowed woman
Idupa kondadiCelebrating her slender waist
Female :Eh..konjam naanum oodinaFemale: Hey, if I run away a little
Thavipa thindadiSuffer in intense yearning for me
Female
Ullangala serthu vechuJoining palms together
Oorukaga vazhuraLiving for the sake of the village
Pambarama ooduraSpinning around like a top
Unnai enni enguranaeLonging while thinking of you
Enna seiya poguraWhat are you going to do?
Male
Ullangaiyil thookki vechuLifting you up in my palm
Uthu uthu paarkavaShall I stare intensely at you?
Urutti keezha thalliRolling down and pushing below
Ondikku ondi aadavaShall we play one-on-one?
Female
Oththa sollu sonnathilaJust by saying that single word
Pathikichu en manasuMy heart caught fire
Male :Mathapadi kannathulaMale: On the other hand, on the cheeks
Mutha kadha nee ezhuthuWrite a story of kisses
Female
Vadicha soru polathanJust like freshly cooked rice
Aavi parakuraSteam is rising from you
Male :Hey madicha selai kalaika thanMale: Hey, to unwrap the pleated saree
Koovi azhaikirenI am calling out aloud
Female
Sakka podu pottanae savukku kannalaHe struck a masterpiece with whip-like eyes
Sathiyama paakkala ithukku munnalaI swear I have never seen anyone like this before
Male :Thanga than mudiyala ayyo yennalaMale: I just cannot bear it, oh my, I cannot
En thaagam than kooduthu intha ponnalaMy thirst is increasing because of this girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy romantic duet depicts playful flirtation and intense attraction between two lovers. Using local folk imagery and sensual metaphors, the song captures the physical passion, teasing banters, and uncontrollable desire the characters feel for each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sakka podu pottanae savukku kannala

Eyes are directly compared to a whip (savukku kannala) to convey their sharp, striking impact on the lover.

Simile (Upamai)

Meenukunju pola thulli

The movement of the beloved is compared to a little fish leaping (Meenukunju pola thulli).

Simile (Upamai)

Vadicha soru polathan Aavi parakura

The rising heat/desire is compared to steam rising from freshly cooked hot rice (Vadicha soru polathan Aavi parakura).

Alliteration (Monai)

Sakka podu pottanae savukku kannala

Repetition of the initial letter 'S' across consecutive lines (Sakka / Sathiyama).

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Trivia

The track from the 2005 Tamil film 'Daas' starring Jayam Ravi and Renuka Menon was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring energetic folk-pop beats characteristic of mid-2000s Tamil cinema dance numbers.

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