- Lyricist
- Ra. Thanikodi
- Singer
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Movie name
- Devarattam
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-octane, hero-centric anthem centered on courage, ancestral pride, and uncompromising social justice. Incorporating the traditional Tamil war-cry invoking Lord Murugan's spear ('Vetrivel Veeravel'), the lyrics urge the protagonist and listeners to stand tall with courage, confront treachery head-on, and single-handedly right the wrongs in society.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nenju kootta nimiththi nillu / Nenjuraththa kaatti nillu / Vanjagaththa thaakki nillu”
Multiple consecutive lines end with the word 'nillu' (stand), creating a rhythmic call to action.
Upamai Ani (Simile)
“Erikkira theeya pol”
Compares standing tall with pride and intensity to a blazing, burning fire ('theeya pol').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Hey kondaadu / Hey koothaadu / Hey vanthaadu / Vegam kondu vettaiyaadu / Paattan poottan perumaiyaadu”
Lines sequentially end with the sound '-aadu', establishing a festive and energetic celebratory rhythm.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Vetrivel veeravel / Veeravel vetrivel”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Vetrivel' and 'Veeravel' used as an invigorating chant to instill courage and energy.
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