- Lyricist
- Sakthidass
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Madhan Thamu
- Movie name
- Urimai Thedum Uravu
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song serves as a powerful declaration of self-confidence, dignity, and loyalty to a benevolent leader. The protagonist asserts that no enemy can defeat them because they walk on a righteous path laid down by their leader. The lyrics emphasize living with head held high, fulfilling promises, standing up for the underprivileged, and showing deep reverence toward women and motherhood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Ennai vella yaaradaa”
The line asks 'Who is there to defeat me?', using a rhetorical question to boldly declare invincibility and supreme confidence.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Rajangam namathuthaan / Rajakkal naamathaan”
The second letter 'ja' in 'Rajangam' and 'Rajakkal' creates Ethugai, adding rhythmic structure to the verse.
Antimetabole / Muran (Contrasting Swap)
“Ninaiththathai mudippaen / Mudiththathai ninaippaen”
The words 'think' (Ninaiththathai) and 'accomplish' (Mudippaen) are inverted in consecutive lines to emphasize clarity of thought and action.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thaaikulam potruvom / Thaaimaiyai vananguvom”
Both lines end with the matching suffix sound '-vom', creating pleasant end-rhyme rhythm.
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Trivia
The film 'Urimai Thedum Uravu' (1984) featured musical composition by the duo Madhan - Thamu and lyrics by Sakthidass. Sung by the veteran singer Vani Jairam, this track stands out as an energetic, hero-centric anthem that borrows the stylistic elements of classic Tamil cinema's leader-praise songs.
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