- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singers
- Javed Ali, Simon, Priya Himesh
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Singam 2
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 29 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track from Singam 2 is a vibrant, fast-paced party song depicting playful romantic banter between the two lead characters. The heroine teases the hero, a tough police officer, telling him not to flaunt his authoritative attitude or intimidate her with his intense gaze, comparing his eyes to loaded guns. Meanwhile, the hero responds with humorous flattery and exaggerated compliments, praising her charm, modern appeal, and irresistible presence. The lyricist uses contemporary urban metaphors—such as comparing her purity to a moon washed with Dettol, his attraction to a corrupted computer restarting at a touch, and her beauty to something worth starting World War III over. Overall, the song delivers an energetic dance duel full of playful affection and high-octane entertainment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Hey dettol oothi sutham senja Vennilavaa ninnukittu”
Compares the heroine's pristine, glowing complexion to a moon washed clean with disinfectant.
Extended Metaphor / Digital Imagery
“Naan corrupt aana Computer ah maari ponenae / Un kai patta immediate-ah Restart aavenae”
Compares the hero's love-struck mind to a corrupted computer system that reboots instantly upon physical touch.
Hyperbole
“Unnakaaga varalam di Moondram world war-eh”
An extreme exaggeration stating that a full World War III could occur simply over her stunning beauty.
Rhyme / Monai & Edugai
“Nee vekkathula sirichaalae Western music-kku / Verum kaalil nadanthaalae Luck -u boomikku”
Rhyming scheme using Tamil poetic rhyme (Edugai - second letter matching) across lines like 'sirichaalae' / 'nadanthaalae' and 'music-kku' / 'boomikku'.
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Trivia
Composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) for the 2013 blockbuster cop film 'Singam 2' starring Suriya and Anushka Shetty, this high-energy dance number features lyrics penned by Viveka. DSP's signature upbeat percussion and fusion of Western dance beats with local Tamil folk elements made it a massive chartbuster in clubs and dance shows.
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