- Lyricist
- Sukumar Alagarsamy
- Singer
- Cynthia Lourde
- Music director
- Deepan Chakravarthy
- Movie name
- Varnashramam
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a fierce battle cry against caste-based oppression and social hierarchy. It condemns the historical system of 'Varnashramam'—a social order that classifies human beings into rigid strata—and urges individuals to openly rebel against its creators and enforcers. The lyrics assert that even if violence and destruction occur, true love, human dignity, and equality will rise from the ashes when people stand up on the path of social justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kolai vizhum / Kalam idhu”
Repetition of the initial 'Ko/Ka' sounds across consecutive lines ('Kolai vizhum' / 'Kalam idhu') to set an urgent, rhythmic tone.
Metaphor
“Ichsaadhi theeyil theeyai moottidu”
Casteism is depicted as a destructive fire ('Ichsaadhi theeyil'), and the revolution is metaphorically described as setting another fire to consume it.
Imagery and Paradox
“Erindhidum udalgalil / Mei kaadhalum uyirthezhum”
The visual imagery of true love resurrecting ('uyirthezhum') from burning corpses ('erindhidum udalgalil') highlights hope and resilience amidst brutal social violence.
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Trivia
The song is from the 2023 Tamil social drama 'Varnashramam', directed by K. Suthakar. The film's storyline strongly critiques caste discrimination and social inequality, reflecting in its hard-hitting lyrics written by Sukumar Alagarsamy.
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