Dream Baby Doll by D G Menon, Swathi Shaker

Some songs are made for a single moment. Dream Baby Doll is made for all of them. D G Menon, Swathi Shaker, Kabir Rafi sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The voice of D G Menon, Swathi Shaker carries Dream Baby Doll effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hemanth, Aashu, Rachana are at the heart of Dream Baby Doll, and Dream Baby Doll captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Dream Baby Doll was among the reasons why. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

The concision of Dream Baby Doll — just 4:35 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.