- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Suresh Peters, G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Aasai
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Shock Adikkuthu Sona is a fast-paced, highly energetic romantic track from the 1995 Tamil movie Aasai, composed by Deva and penned by Vaali. The hero expresses his instant attraction and heart-pounding thrill whenever his beloved Sona walks past him. He compares her gaze and grace to a Rajasthani deer and describes how love bloomed instantly in his heart the moment his eyes met hers. Throughout the song, playful modern colloquialisms combine with catchy Western beats. The lyrics describe the playful body language of love—biting nails, giggling, lightning-like glances, and deep affection—capturing the euphoric rush of youth and romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Yeh shock adikkuthu sona / Nee nadanthu ponaa / Heart adikkithu thaana / Nee rajasthaani maana”
The lines end with matching rhyming sounds 'sona', 'ponaa', 'thaana', and 'maana', creating a strong rhythmic flow.
Metaphor / Simile (Uvamai)
“Nee rajasthaani maana”
The singer compares the girl's grace and shy eyes to a deer from Rajasthan.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kannula minnalai paaichura”
Exaggerating the effect of the girl's gaze by describing her eyes as shooting lightning flashes.
Onomatopoeia
“Yen kalukkunnu sirikkira”
Use of 'Kalukkunnu' to phonetically mimic the sound of hearty, clear laughter/giggling.
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Trivia
Aasai (1995) was directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam, starring Ajith Kumar and Suvaluxmi. The soundtrack composed by Deva was a massive success, with 'Shock Adikkuthu Sona' (sung by Suresh Peters) becoming a major chartbuster that popularized modern dance rhythms in mid-90s Tamil cinema.
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