- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Rajesh Murugesan
- Movie name
- Neram
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Evan Avan Avan' from the movie 'Neram' is a high-energy, motivational anthem centered around overcoming fear, confronting adversaries, and taking charge of one's fate against a ticking clock. Written by Na. Muthu Kumar, the lyrics serve as a relentless wake-up call urging the protagonist to rise up, break through obstacles, and aggressively reclaim what belongs to him instead of waiting passively. Through intense imagery of volcanoes, war, blood, and the game of Kabaddi, the song builds a rhythmic momentum emphasizing that nothing in life comes without struggle, sacrifice, and pain. It challenges the antagonist's authority ('Who is he to surpass you?') and instills an invincible mindset, driving home the core theme that time ('Neram') is running out and immediate action is required to emerge victorious.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Evan avan avan avan”
The phrase 'Evan avan avan' (Who is he) is repeatedly used at the start of multiple stanzas to build rhythmic tension and dismiss the power of opponents.
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Sudum erimalai ena / Unai thoondividu”
The protagonist's inner fire and passion are explicitly compared to a burning volcano ('Sudum erimalai ena') encouraging him to self-ignite.
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Unai vendru vida ... Mugam kandu vidu ... Bayam vendru vidu”
Lines end with the rhyming suffix 'vidu', creating a strong imperative and rhythmic tone in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Sadugudu ithu thodu / Kootai thodu”
Life and conflict are metaphorically represented as a game of Kabaddi ('Sadugudu') where one must touch the target boundary ('kodu/kootai') to score and win.
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Trivia
'Neram' (2013) is a acclaimed bilingual black comedy thriller directed by Alphonse Puthren, starring Nivin Pauly and Nazriya Nazim. The film's soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Murugesan, and this fast-paced track highlights late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar's ability to seamlessly blend aggressive motivational philosophy with colloquial Tamil urban slang.
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