- Lyricist
- Arunraja Kamaraj
- Music director
- Ganesan Sekar
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2020
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song reflects on the chaos, pain, and ethical decline in modern human society, where people often ignore good advice, harbor hatred, and engage in verbal toxicity. Despite this bleak reality, the song transitions into a passionate plea for unity, asking humanity to respect one another, cast aside worries, protect dreams, and listen to uplifting wisdom to overcome adversity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vedhanai / Saadhanai / Sodhanai / Bodhanai”
The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic Tamil rhyme scheme.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kaadhala meetkalam / Kanavellam kaakkalam / Kavalaiya theekkalam”
Lines end with similar sound patterns ('-kalam'), producing a strong poetic cadence.
Metaphor
“Chorus :Veruppa alli / Male :Oppanaiya poosittom / Chorus :Neruppa kakkum”
Comparing words to fire-spitting elements and hatred to makeup worn on the face.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaadhala meetkalam / Kanavellam kaakkalam / Kavalaiya theekkalam”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of consecutive phrases.
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Trivia
Written by Arunraja Kamaraj, a multi-talented lyricist, singer, and director in the Tamil film industry who is known for his energetic, socio-conscious, and punchy lyricism in hit anthems like 'Neruppu Da'.
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