- Lyricist
- Arun Bharathi
- Singers
- Santhosh, Supriya Joshi
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Annadurai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'GST' from the 2017 Tamil movie 'Annadurai' uses a trendy, modern socio-economic metaphor to depict the sudden, overwhelming impact of falling in love. The protagonist humorously compares his beloved's unexpected effect on his life to the sudden imposition of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)—an event that disrupts routine, raises his pulse rate, and deprives him of sleep. The song blends lighthearted colloquialism with intense romantic expression. As the tracks move deeper into the verses, the tone shifts from playful taxation metaphors to profound adoration. The lyrics describe how a single moment with the beloved bestows a lifetime's worth of joy, how her eyes speak an incomparable language, and how she plays multiple roles in his life—acting as a motherly caregiver, a best friend, and an absolute reflection of his own soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“GST a maari neeyum”
Compares the beloved's sudden and overwhelming effect on the protagonist's mind to the implementation of GST (Goods and Services Tax).
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Boogambam maadhiri vandhu / Gunda thookki podura”
Exaggerates the emotional impact of the lover's presence by comparing it to an earthquake and dropping a bomb.
Antithesis (Muran Ani)
“Kondaalum kondraalum / En sondham nee..”
Contrasts opposing actions 'kondaalum' (cherishing) and 'kondraalum' (killing/destroying) to emphasize unconditional love.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thookkam pochae.. / Koodi pochae..”
The repeating end suffix 'pochae' creates rhythmic flow and musical harmony across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En nai uyir meedhu sumakkindra / En bimbam nee…”
Directly identifies the lover as his own reflection ('bimbam') carrying his life.
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Trivia
The song went viral around its release in late 2017 due to its timely reference to India's implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) earlier that year. Although the context lists the composer and singers as unknown, the music was composed by Vijay Antony himself (who also starred in a dual role in the film), and lyrics were written by Arun Bharathi. The track creatively channeled contemporary economic terminology into a catchy romantic folk-pop track.
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