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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Going Thru Emotions

From Pudhupettai · 2006

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Pudhupettai2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
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Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhirananaOm, Lord Ganesha; Dhaam dhirana dhiranana (rhythmic musical syllables).
Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhirananaOm, Lord Ganesha; Dhaam dhirana dhiranana (rhythmic musical syllables).
Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhirananaOm, Lord Ganesha; Dhaam dhirana dhiranana (rhythmic musical syllables).
Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhirananaOm, Lord Ganesha; Dhaam dhirana dhiranana (rhythmic musical syllables).
Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhirananaOm, Lord Ganesha; Dhaam dhirana dhiranana (rhythmic musical syllables).
Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhirananaOm, Lord Ganesha; Dhaam dhirana dhiranana (rhythmic musical syllables).

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This repetitive chant acts as an energetic musical invocation to Lord Ganesha ('Om Ganapathim'), traditional in Indian culture to seek blessings before embarking on a new venture or tale. Paired with rhythmic scatting syllables ('dhaam dhirana dhiranana'), it builds an intense rhythmic momentum. In the context of the movie Pudhupettai, this dynamic hook sets a dramatic, high-adrenaline tone. It contrasts sacred invocation with the gritty, raw underworld story of the protagonist, Kokki Kumar, signaling the violent and fateful journey about to unfold.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition / Anaphora

Om ganapathim dhaam dhirana dhiranana

The entire line is repeated continuously to build a hypnotic, driving musical rhythm and heighten emotional anticipation.

Alliteration (Monai)

dhaam dhirana dhiranana

Repetition of the initial 'dh' consonant sound creates rhythmic cadence and percussion-like musicality.

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Trivia

Pudhupettai (2006), directed by Selvaraghavan and starring Dhanush, features a critically acclaimed soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was one of the first Tamil film albums to be recorded in Bangkok with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, blending grand orchestral arrangements with raw local folk elements.

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