- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Uthara Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Five Six Seven Eight Album
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from the dance drama series 'Five Six Seven Eight' celebrates the sheer joy and freedom of dance through the eyes of the spirited young protagonist, Semba. Rejecting mundane societal routines and the endless rat race for money, Semba treats every street corner as her stage, comparing herself to a wild deer leaping past the sky and moon.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kkurippu)
“Kalakalakala pattaasaam”
The expressive word 'Kalakalakala' imitates the bursting sound of firecrackers, evoking vivid celebration and energy.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“Naa vaanam mela moonu mela / Thaava purantha maanu”
Semba compares herself to a leapful deer born to jump beyond the sky and moon, expressing boundless ambition and energy.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aattam paaruda... Koothu joruda... Aadatha vaazhkka boruda”
The words 'paaruda', 'joruda', and 'boruda' end with matching sounds, giving the stanza a rhythmic flow.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Odu odu odu odu odu odu odu odu”
The repetitive usage of verbs like 'Odu' and 'Aadu' creates high tempo and urgent musical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Five Six Seven Eight' (2022) is a dance-centric teen drama web series directed by A.L. Vijay and Prasanna JK. Sung by National Award-winning young singer Uthara Unnikrishnan (daughter of P. Unnikrishnan), the song showcases her versatile vocal transition from classical melody to high-energy urban street beat.
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