- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Mano, Noel James
- Music director
- Mahesh Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Nammavar
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a poignant social commentary lamenting the widespread violence, hatred, and injustice plaguing society. It depicts a world where brotherly love has been replaced by war and caste-based conflict, questioning how long bloodshed and moral decay will prevail over righteousness and peace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“மண்ணில் எங்கெங்கும் ரத்தமா ரத்தமா”
The repetition of the word 'ரத்தமா' (Is it blood?) intensifies the agony and outrage over pervasive bloodshed.
Edhugai (Second-Letter Rhyme)
“மண்ணில் எங்கெங்கும் / அண்ணன் தம்பிக்குள்”
The second letter 'ண்' in 'மண்ணில்' and 'அண்ணன்' creates a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.
Rhetorical Question
“சாதி இல்லாத வீடு எங்கேனும் உள்ளதா / சண்டை இல்லாத தேதி என்றேனும் உள்ளதா”
The lyricist poses rhetorical questions to critique societal divisions and continuous violence.
Iyaibu (Internal Rhyming / Assonance)
“நெஞ்சம் எல்லாமே வஞ்சம்”
The rhyming pair 'நெஞ்சம்' (heart) and 'வஞ்சம்' (vengeance/malice) highlights the internal corruption of humanity.
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Trivia
Composer Mahesh Mahadevan received a Special Mention at the 42nd National Film Awards for his background score and musical composition in Nammavar (1994).
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