- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Ramesh Vinayakam, Aswath, Divya
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Saattai
- Movie release year
- 2012
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This motivational anthem from the movie Saattai serves as an inspiring call to action for students and youth. It emphasizes that one has nothing to lose by trying, but the entire world to gain through courage, hard work, and determination. The song reminds the listener that persistent effort never fails and urges them not to rest until their aspirations are fulfilled. Furthermore, the song highlights knowledge as the ultimate weapon that protects life and elevates an individual. It stresses the value of truth, clear focus, integrity, and faith in one's actions, assuring that proper education and unyielding righteousness can positively transform generations to come.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Acham enbathu entha nodiyum / Ucham enbathu ettum varaiyil”
The second letters of 'Acham' and 'Ucham' match with 'ch', creating a rhythmic flow across lines.
Metaphor
“Arivenum aayutham”
Knowledge is compared directly to a protective weapon ('Arivenum aayutham').
Personification
“Acham enbathu entha nodiyum / Nammai vilungum maravaathae”
Fear is personified as a monster that can swallow a person at any moment ('vilungum').
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Trivia
The movie 'Saattai' (2012), starring Samuthirakani, focuses on reforms in the Indian government school education system. Composed by D. Imman with lyrics by Yugabharathi, the film's soundtrack featured powerful motivational numbers like this track that resonated strongly with students across Tamil Nadu.
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