- Lyricist
- Ra. Thanikodi
- Singer
- Velu
- Music director
- Vishal Chandrasekhar
- Movie name
- Taana
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This powerful and motivational song centers on overcoming inner fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. It personifies fear as a devil or ghost that thrives on ignorance and lack of mental clarity. The lyrics urge the listener to realize that true divinity lies in self-belief and courage rather than mere ritualistic faith, encouraging one to channel inner power, kick away fear, and walk proudly toward peak success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uragiduthal)
“Accham pisaasada”
Comparing fear to a devil (Accham pisaasada) and ignorance to a hissing snake (Pedhai ariyamai nagamaai seeridum).
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Saththam iduvadhum”
Repetition of second letter consonants across lines for rhythm (e.g., Saththam / Kaththi / Sakthiyai).
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nenjil thuninthidu”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds in adjacent lines (Nenjil / Nichaiyam).
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Yetti kadasu da / Yetti kadasu da”
Repeating words for dramatic emphasis and energy.
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Trivia
This track is featured in the 2019 Tamil action-comedy film 'Taana', starring Vaibhav and Nandita Swetha. The film's music was composed by Vishal Chandrashekhar, with lyrics crafted by Ra. Thanikodi to boost the protagonist's morale as he battles a speech disorder and fear.
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