- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Something Something Unakkum Enakkum
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Something Something' from the 2006 film 'Something Something Unakkum Enakkum' is an upbeat, youthful, and energetic romantic track celebrating the unexplainable spark of love. The lyrics describe love as a magical feeling that defies logic and transcends age—felt by everyone from teenagers in their sixteens to elders in their sixties. The protagonist playfully coaxes his love interest ('Saroja') to join him in dancing and celebrating their blossoming connection. Throughout the stanzas, the protagonist reflects on how fate plays a role in bringing two people together among millions. He poetically compares his beloved to an angel wearing a salwar and moonlight, describing how her gaze completely disarmed him. The track combines playful multilingual phrases (Tamil, Hindi 'Suno Saroja/Aajarae Aaja', and English) with lively rhythms, capturing the euphoric phase of falling in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ono-matopoeia (இரட்டைக் கிளவி / ஒலிக்குறிப்பு)
“Hey..lap tup lap tup”
Use of rhythmic sound words like 'lap tup lap tup' and 'Dhadakku dhadakku' to mimic heartbeat and excitement.
Emona / Rhyme (எதுகை - Second Letter Rhyming)
“Edakku madakku / Ethukku ethukku”
The second letters 'da' in 'Edakku' and 'Ethukku' rhyme, creating a playful Tamil rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Hey Vennilaavae / Salwar soodum kutti thevae”
Describing the girl as 'Vennilaavae' (Moonlight) and a 'kutti thevae' (little angel).
Sol-Pinvaru Nilaimai Ani (சொல் பின்வரு நிலையணி / Repetition for Effect)
“Un mel un mel vanthu vanthu / Modhi modhi thottu sellum”
Repetition of action words like 'vanthu vanthu' and 'modhi modhi' to emphasize continuous motion.
Sollisai Alabedai / Onomatopoeic Rhythm
“Thakida thathumi / Thakida thathumi”
Use of traditional Carnatic solkattu rhythm ('Thakida thathumi') mixed into a modern pop context.
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Trivia
The film 'Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum' (2006), starring Jayam Ravi and Trisha, was a blockbuster remake of the Telugu film 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'. The soundtrack was composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), who retained his original catchy tune 'Aaha Aaja' from the Telugu version, featuring energetic vocals by Tipu.
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