- Lyricist
- Dhanush
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Maari
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The 'Maari Title Track' introduces the charismatic local Don, Maari. The song paints a picture of a fearless, unapologetic protagonist who operates by his own rules as a 'thani party' (a class apart). While he acts like a ruthless crook who disregards conventional societal morals, the lyrics highlight that deep down he is guilt-free, pure-hearted, and burdened by no sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Wordplay / Pun (Sledai)
“Maari.. konjam nalla maari / Romba vera maari”
Puns on the protagonist's name 'Maari', blending it with the colloquial Tamil suffix 'maari' (meaning 'like' or 'type'), as seen in 'nalla maari' (good person/type) and 'vera maari' (a completely different breed).
Simile (Uvamai)
“Maari.. thecha thangam maari / Moracha singam maari”
Compares the protagonist directly to polished gold ('thecha thangam') and an intimidating, glaring lion ('moracha singam').
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Per perusu.. ivan aal pudhusu / Vazhiyo dhinusu.. irukku manasu”
Uses matching rhyming suffixes across words in close proximity (perusu, pudhusu, dhinusu, manasu) to create rhythmic momentum.
Internal Rhyme (Emonic Assonance)
“Hey ullaara kuthamila suthamila bathamila”
Rhythmic repetition of '-ila' sound at the end of consecutive words.
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Trivia
The track was composed by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics written and performed by Dhanush. The phrase 'Vera Maari' used in the song turned into a hugely popular pop-culture catchphrase across Tamil Nadu following the movie's release.
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