- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Christopher Stanley, Sri Rascol
- Music director
- Vishal Chandrasekhar
- Movie name
- Kee
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song playfully narrates a high-energy night out at a pub that leads to a series of comedic misadventures. The protagonist enters a club, meets a captivating girl over tequila shots, and hits the dance floor as the DJ mixes contemporary beats with classic Ilaiyaraaja tracks. The night escalates into a chaotic, intoxicated drive that ends in a car crash. Despite the car breaking down and the night ending in disaster, the protagonist remains upbeat, with the catchy melody of the 'Raaja song' continuing to play endlessly in his head.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pinnaala candy crush game a pola / Thottu thottu..”
Compares repeated casual touching during the drive to playing the mobile game Candy Crush ('candy crush game a pola thottu thottu').
Etuakai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ennoda phone model yennaannu / Yennoda kangala kokki pottu”
Rhyming of second consonant across lines to maintain cadence, seen in 'Ennoda' and 'Yennoda'.
Adukku Thodar (Iterative Repetition)
“Sikki sikki thavitheno.. / Vikki vikki meendum aditho”
Repetition of words like 'sikki sikki' and 'vikki vikki' to emphasize feeling trapped and intoxicated.
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Trivia
The song features rapid rap verses by Malaysian Tamil artist Sri Rascol. Madhan Karky's lyrics cleverly weave contemporary pop culture references—such as the popular mobile game Candy Crush—alongside nostalgic nods to veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja ('Raaja paattu'), highlighting how timeless classic melodies remain popular even in modern party settings.
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