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Lyrics & meaning

Abhyam Krishna

From Amaran · 1992

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singers
Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram, T. K. Kala
Music director
Adithyan
Details
Amaran1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
………………………………….Refuge, Oh Krishna, refuge!
Chorus
Abhayam krishna abhayamWill the troubles caused by Narakasura never end?
Naragasuran thollai theeraathooRefuge, Oh Krishna, refuge!
Chorus
Abhayam krishna abhayamWill the misery caused by this absolute sinner never end?
Padupaaviyin thollai theeraathoWill the misery caused by this absolute sinner never end?
Padupaaviyin thollai theeraathoThe divine God who protects through all ages
Kaalangal yaavilum kaathidum deivamI seek refuge at your holy feet even in dreams
Kanaa undhan thiruvadi saranamRefuge, Oh Krishna, refuge!
Chorus
Abhayam krishna abhayamI knew it beforehand
Male
Munbae theriyumI also know how it will end
Adhan mudivum theriyumWhy be agitated? To protect you
Kalakkam yeno unnai kaakkumI am Krishna!
Kannan naanaeWhy be agitated? To protect you
Kalakkam yeno unnai kaakkumI am Krishna!
Kannan naanaeI too will come
Female
Naanum varuvenI will teach a good lesson
Nalla paadam tharuvenI too will come
Naanum varuvenI will teach a good lesson
Nalla paadam tharuvenFulfilling my duty
Female
Kadamai seiyumIn the path of Lord Krishna
Kannan vazhiyilI will become the light
Oliyum aaguvenSo that sorrow leaves the entire world
Ulagam muzhudhum thuyaram pogaI will stand as a support
Thunaiyum aaguvenGaruda, come, come!
Chorus
Garudaa vaa vaaGaruda, come, come!
Garudaa vaa vaaTo witness Risham with the wind
Kaatrodu risham kaanaLet us go, come, come!
Povom vaa vaaGaruda, come, come!
Garudaa vaa vaaGaruda, come, come!
Garudaa vaa vaaMountain fortress, fire fortress
Chorus
………………………….Water fortress, wind fortress
Male
Giri dhurgam agni dhurgamMountain fortress, fire fortress
Jala dhurgam vaayu dhurgamWater fortress, wind fortress
Giri dhurgam agni dhurgamIs this truly
Jala dhurgam vaayu dhurgamThe fortress of the incarnation?
Male
Idhu thaanoHa ha ha ha...
Avathaara kottaiyaeLook, it shall be fulfilled
Haa haa haa haa…………….My hunt!
Muzhuthaagum paar
Enathu vettaiyae..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song draws a direct parallel between the mythological battle of Lord Krishna defeating the evil demon Narakasura and the protagonist's fight against evil forces in the film Amaran. It begins as a distressed prayer seeking divine protection from a ruthless sinner, before transitioning into a confident declaration by the hero who assumes the role of Krishna, riding Garuda to dismantle enemy strongholds and restore justice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor / Allegory

Naragasuran thollai theeraathoo / Kannan naanae

Compares the film's antagonist to Narakasura and the protagonist to Lord Krishna coming on Garuda to restore peace.

Emoni / Ethirukai (Rhyme)

Naanum varuven / Nalla paadam tharuven

Use of matching end rhymes 'varuven' and 'tharuven' across consecutive lines.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Garudaa vaa vaa / Garudaa vaa vaa

Rhythmic repetition of 'Garudaa vaa vaa' to build urgency and dramatic effect.

Asyndeton / Imagery

Giri dhurgam agni dhurgam / Jala dhurgam vaayu dhurgam

Listing elemental fortresses (mountain, fire, water, wind) rapidly to emphasize the formidable defense of the enemy.

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Trivia

The film Amaran (1992) featured music composed by Adithyan, marking one of his prominent early works in Tamil cinema, with actor Karthik playing the titular role of a righteous gang leader.

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