- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Praniti
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Lakshmi
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 19 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This energetic song from the dance drama movie 'Lakshmi' serves as a vibrant tribute to traditional Tamil folk dance forms. It celebrates iconic dance styles such as Puliyattam (Tiger Dance), Mayilattam (Peacock Dance), Kolattam (Stick Dance), Karagattam (Pot Dance), and Poikaal Kuthirai (Dummy Horse Dance), using rhythmic onomatopoeic sounds to recreate their musical essence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia
“Puliyaattam pappara pappaa”
Use of sound-imitative words like 'pappara pappaa' and 'jinukku jikka' to evoke the lively rhythm of folk instruments and dance movements.
Rhyme / Suffix Repetition (Aattam)
“Puliyaattam pappara pappaa / Mayilaattam jinukku jikka / Kolaattam dandakkudanda / Karagaattam thaiyakuthaiya”
Repetition of the word suffix 'aattam' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic structure emphasizing various dance forms.
Personification / Apostrophe
“Thimiru pudicha kudhira”
Addressing the 'Poikaal Kuthirai' (dummy horse) directly as a fiery, spirited horse and challenging it to dance.
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Trivia
The track showcases traditional Tamil folk dances merged with contemporary beats composed by Sam C.S., emphasizing the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu within a modern dance film setting starring Ditya Bhande and Prabhu Deva.
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