- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- En Aasai Machan
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Soru Kondu Porappulla is a playful rural romantic duet set against an agricultural field backdrop. The male protagonist lovingly requests his sweetheart—who is bringing him food—to set down her head cushion and feed him by hand. Shy and bashful, she gently declines to linger out in the open and suggests seeking privacy and comfort under the shade of a fig tree along the riverbank. Their conversation evolves into endearing banter about their mutual affection, village gossip, and their eager anticipation for the auspicious Tamil month of Vaigaasi when they will finally wed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aasaippattu nesappattu / Oor muzhukka pesappattu / Vaanghi thaaren kooraippattu”
The repetitive suffix '-pattu' creates a catchy rhythm and end-rhyme scheme across consecutive lines.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kannipponnu chinna chittu”
The young girl is affectionately compared to a 'chinna chittu' (a tiny sparrow), symbolizing her youthfulness and innocence.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Aathangarai orathula / Oru aththi maram irukku”
The second consonant sound 'th' repeats harmoniously across lines, maintaining standard Tamil folk poetic structure.
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Trivia
This famous rural song from the 1994 Tamil hit movie En Aasai Machan features music composed by Deva, with iconic vocals rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra. The film stars Vijayakanth, Revathi, and Ranjitha.
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