Chandrabose writes lyrics for ‘PEELINGS,’ while Devi Sri Prasad composes the tune. The song is part of the ‘Pushpa 2 The Rule’ album, blending poetic imagery with a heartfelt melody. Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa bring the words to life with their voices.
Released: December 1, 2024
PEELINGS
Laxmi Dasa | Shankarr Babu Kandukoori • From “Pushpa 2 The Rule”
PEELINGS Lyrics Translation (from “Pushpa 2 The Rule”)
The poet describes the beauty of a loved one through detailed metaphors. ‘Like a jasmine flower’s beauty, when you sneeze right in front of me,’ the lyrics capture everyday moments that become magical. Chandrabose crafts a story where love is found in the simplest gestures.
Mallika Bannante AmbukalaAre they the flower-tipped arrows of the Love God,
Kanmuna Thumukaloor the piercing glances from the corners of your eyes?
Ambili Poonila NamukaloIs it the soft glow of the bright moonlight,
Punchiri Thumbikaloor the fluttering dragonflies of your sweet smile?
Mulla Malar Mani ChundukaloOn your delicate, jasmine-like lips,
Nin Mani Chundukaloon those precious lips of yours,
Then Therenjethunna Vandukaloare they beetles buzzing in search of honey,
Poonkina Thundukaloor the beautiful fragments of a waking dream?
AaruntikosariI get this feeling once at six o’clock,
Yedintikosarionce again at seven o’clock,
Pavu Thakkuva Padintikosariand once more at a quarter to ten.
Padukunte OsariI feel it once when you’re fast asleep,
Melkunte Osarionce when you suddenly wake up,
Yemi Thosaka Koosunte Osariand once when you’re just sitting around with nothing to do.
Yelu Nokkuthunte Osari OsariI feel it every time you press my fingers,
Kaalu Thokkuthunte Osari Osariand every single time you massage my tired legs.
Nuvvu Pakkanunte PrathokkasariEvery single time you are right beside me,
Vachundayi Peelings OooI get these ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachundayi Peelings OooI get these ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachi Vachi ChampesthundayiThey keep coming and are killing me,
Peelings Peelings Ooothese ‘peelings’, these ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachundayi Peelings OooI get these ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachundayi Peelings OooI get these ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachi Vachi ChampesthundayiThey keep coming and are killing me,
Peelings Peelings Ooothese ‘peelings’, these ‘peelings’, oh.
Chee Ante OsariOnce when you playfully scold me,
Po Ante Osarionce when you tell me to go away,
Chatu Matuga Sai Anteand when you secretly agree,
Osarijust once.
Pooledthe OsariOnce when you wear flowers in your hair,
Nagaledthe Osarionce when you put on your jewelry,
Sada Seeda Cheera Kattettheand when you drape a simple sari.
OsariJust once,
Ollu Irsukunte Osari OsariWhen you stretch your body, just once, just once,
Yillu Chimmuthunte Osari Osariwhen you sweep the house, just once, just once,
Neellu Thoduthunte Nijangawhen you draw the water, truly,
Osarijust once.
Vachundayi Peelings OooI’m getting ‘peelings’ (feelings), oh,
Vachundayi Peelings OooI’m getting ‘peelings’, oh,
Vachi Vachi Champesthundayithey keep coming and are killing me,
Peelings Peelings Ooothese ‘peelings’, ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachundayi Peelings OooI’m getting ‘peelings’, oh,
Vachundayi Peelings OooI’m getting ‘peelings’, oh,
Vachi Vachi Champesthundayithey keep coming and are killing me,
Peelings Peelings Ooothese ‘peelings’, ‘peelings’, oh.
Mallika Bannante AmbukalaLike a jasmine flower’s beauty,
Kanmuna Thumukalowhen you sneeze right in front of me,
Ambili Poonila Namukalolike the bright full moon, when you smile.
Punchiri ThumbikaloIs it at the edge of your smile,
Mulla Malar Mani Chundukaloor in those jasmine-soft lips of yours,
Nin Mani Chundukaloin your beautifully adorned lips,
Then Therenjethunna Vandukalolike a bee endlessly searching for honey,
Poonkina Thundukaloor in the lovely fragments of a dream?
Roti Pachadi NuvvuWhen you’re making chutney in the stone mortar,
Nooruthunnappudu Aaintensely grinding it down,
Paitatho Semata Nuvvuand with the edge of your sari,
Thudusukunnappuduyou gently wipe away your sweat,
Dandana Nee SokkaWhen you take the shirt to the clothesline,
Aaresthunnappuduand hang it out to dry in the breeze,
Nee Vonti Vasanayour body’s intoxicating scent,
Thega Gurthochinappuduforcefully takes over my mind,
Rendu Sethula Nee JuttuWhen you gather your hair with both hands,
Mudisinappuduto tie it up into a messy knot,
Dindu KattukoniI find myself tightly hugging my pillow.
PadukunnappuduWhen you’re fast asleep,
Alasipoyi Nuvvuor when you’re so exhausted
Aavalinchinappuduthat you let out a little yawn,
Vachundayi Peelings OooI get these intense ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachundayi Peelings OooI just get these ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachi Vachi ChampesthundayiThey keep hitting me and they’re killing me,
Peelings Peelings Ooothese overwhelming ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachundayi Peelings OooI get these intense ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachundayi Peelings OooI just get these ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachi Vachi ChampesthundayiThey keep hitting me and they’re killing me,
Peelings Peelings Ooothese overwhelming ‘peelings’, oh!
Mallika Bannante AmbukalaLike sharp arrows made of jasmine flowers
Ambili Poonila Namukalogleaming in the beautiful moonlight,
Mulla Malar Mani Chundukalotowards your lips that bloom like pure buds,
Then Therenjethunna VandukaloI’m drawn like a bee searching for sweet honey.
Thuvvalu Tho NaWhen you dry my
Thalanu Thudisinappuduhair with a towel,
Naduma Naduma Nuvvu Naand occasionally, when you
Nadumu Thuriminappuduplayfully nudge my waist,
Annam Kalipi NotloWhen you mix the rice and feed me
Mudda Pettinappudua morsel from your own hand,
Yengili Moothitho Nuvvuand when you kiss me
Muddu Pettinappuduwith lips that’ve just tasted the food,
Seera Senguni NuvvuWhen you adjust the drape
Savarinchinappuduof your sari,
Sayam Setthoand when you lend a hand
Seyyesinappuduto join me in my work,
Sontha Mogudu SenthaWhen you still feel a little shy
Siggu Padinappuduin front of your own husband,
Vachundayi Peelings OooI’m getting these overwhelming ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachundayi Peelings OooI’m getting these overwhelming ‘peelings’, oh!
Vachi Vachi ChampesthundayiThey keep coming and killing me,
Peelings Peelings OooThese ‘peelings’, ‘peelings’, oh.
Vachundayi Peelings OooThese ‘peelings’ have come, oh,
Vachundayi Peelings OooThese ‘peelings’ have come, oh.
Vachi Vachi ChampesthundayiThey keep coming and killing me,
Peelings Peelings OooThese ‘peelings’, ‘peelings’, oh.
Malli Ka Bannante AmbukalaLike arrows made of jasmine blossoms,
Kanmuna ThumukaloIn the sharp glance of your eyes.
Ambili Poonila NamukaloLike the moon’s gentle glow in our midst,
Punchiri ThumbikaloIn the flutter of your dragonfly smile.
Mulla Malar Mani ChundukaloOn your ruby-red lips like jasmine petals,
Nin Mani ChundukaloYes, on those ruby lips of yours.
Then Therenjethunna VandukaloLike bees that arrive seeking honey,
Poonkina ThundukaloThey’re like fragments of a floral dream.
PEELINGS Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘PEELINGS’ explore the overwhelming emotions of love. The song features Shankarr Babu Kandukoori and Laxmi Dasa in a melody that mixes tender moments with powerful feelings.