- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Farhad, Rama Varma
- Music director
- Jassie Gift
- Movie name
- 4 Students
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-octane revolutionary anthem calling upon the youth to stand up against social corruption and injustice. It uses powerful metaphors of awakening and transformation, comparing the dormant power of the youth to sleeping storms and roaring lions. The lyrics emphasize that a new era of justice ('Boopalam') has arrived, changing the course of history. The song highlights a dual nature: the youth prefer peace and enlightened wisdom (symbolized by the calm eyes of Buddha), but if forced into a fight for righteousness, they possess both the brain and the blade to burn like fire and destroy tyranny. Ultimately, it serves as a rallying cry for collective action and vigilance for the sake of the people.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Boopalam kaalam paadiyadhae / Pudhu needhi medai eriyadhae / Varalaaru vannam maariyadhae”
The lines end with the matching rhyming sound '-yadhae', creating a rhythmic flow.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Ada kathiyum buthiyum ulladhada / Ini sathiyam nichaiyam vellumada”
The second consonant sound 'th' ('ka-thi-yum' and 'sa-thi-yam') matches, providing structural harmony.
Allusion / Metaphor
“Nee netri kannai thirandhaal”
Refers to Lord Shiva opening his third eye of righteous fury and destruction to eradicate evil.
Juxtaposition / Contrast
“Budhan kannin amaidhi naamae / Yutham vandhaal theeyum naamae…”
Contrasts the ultimate peace of Buddha with the destructive heat of war fire to show dual capabilities.
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Trivia
'4 Students' (2004) is the Tamil dubbed version of the pathbreaking Malayalam vigilante thriller '4 The People', directed by Jayaraj. The movie's soundtrack, composed by Jassie Gift, was a massive chartbuster across South India, pioneering a new sound that blended folk fusion with modern hip-hop elements. Jassie Gift's unique vocal style in this album created a major sensation at the time.
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