- Lyricist
- Arivu
- Singer
- Dhvani Bhanushali
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2022
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Candy is an energetic pop single composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by Arivu. The song is a celebration of modern, independent womanhood, depicting a protagonist who embraces contemporary lifestyle trends—such as Instagram reels, WhatsApp statuses, Netflix binging, and coffee—while breaking free from rigid 9-to-5 societal routines. Despite her modern, trendy outlook, she remains grounded and deeply connected to traditional values like motherly love. The lyrics express self-confidence, freedom, and a sweet, vibrant identity that stands out on its own terms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Thithikkum candy / Ottipen handy / Adada thaandi / Nikka porendi”
The lyrics feature a lighthearted end rhyme scheme blending English and Tamil words like candy, handy, thaandi, and porendi.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Rail vandiya pola status vaikkura oorula”
Comparing people posting long series of status updates on messaging apps to a long passenger train.
Code-Switching / Tanglish Blend
“Oru insta reel-u-kaaga coffee poda pazhaguren”
Seamless mixing of modern English digital terminology (Insta reel, Netflix, Status, Caramel popcorn) with colloquial Tamil phrasing.
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Trivia
Candy is an independent single releasing as a cross-industry collaboration between Bollywood singer Dhvani Bhanushali and South Indian hitmaker Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics by popular Tamil rapper and songwriter Arivu.
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