- Lyricist
- Paal Dabba
- Singer
- Paal Dabba
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Dhruva Natchathiram
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'His Name Is John' from the film 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is a high-energy rap track performed and penned by Paal Dabba with music composed by Harris Jayaraj. The song serves as a stylish, menacing hero-introduction track for the central protagonist, John (played by Vikram). It paints him as an elite, ruthless, yet honorable agent who operates with the swagger of a don and the lethality of a wild beast.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Chakaslowkiya chikatha mullu / Sanda nu vandhaka onjidum pallu / Avan kathaila kallu nee odatha nillu”
The words ending lines 35, 36, and 37 ('mullu', 'pallu', 'nillu', 'kallu') maintain a rhythmic end rhyme typical of rap and Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Avan moratu bull’u ivan rathina kallu”
John is directly compared to a wild bull ('moratu bull') for his aggression and a precious gemstone ('rathina kallu') for his value.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Unna poda poraan kaatula / Avan kaila innu nee maatala”
Rhythmic flow established using matching vowel and consonant sounds across lines.
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Trivia
'His Name Is John' served as a breakout viral hit for independent artist and rapper Paal Dabba in mainstream Tamil cinema playback singing. Composed by Harris Jayaraj, the song blends contemporary street rap with electro-pop beats, creating a distinct modern soundscape for director Gautham Vasudev Menon's spy-thriller 'Dhruva Natchathiram'.
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