- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Movie name
- Sethupathi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This anthem from the movie 'Sethupathi' pays tribute to the tireless duty, selflessness, and resilience of a police officer. It portrays the protagonist as a steadfast protector who stands vigil day and night, unfazed by harsh weather, fierce enemies, or even the threat of death itself. The song praises the protective role of law enforcement as divine work, emphasizing that even when individual officers fall, the spirit of justice and protection endures forever like an unyielding seed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Mazhai thooralaam / Veyil vaatalaam”
The lines end with rhythmic matching suffixes like 'thooralaam', 'vaatalaam', and 'veesalam'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Iraivan vadivil / Varuvaai nee kaavalaai”
Compares the righteous protector to God in physical form ('Iraivan vadivil').
Analogy / Metaphor
“Maram saainthaalum / Vithai saayaathae”
Uses the falling tree and surviving seed as an analogy for an officer falling while his legacy and righteous duty endure.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Vidinthum vidiyaatha kaalai / Mudinthum mudiyaatha maalai”
Contrasting ideas used to highlight endless, unceasing shift duties ('dawm that never dawns', 'evening that never ends').
Did you know?
Trivia
The soundtrack for 'Sethupathi' (2016) was composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, with lyrics penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar. This title theme perfectly captures Vijay Sethupathi's impactful portrayal of an intense, honorable police inspector.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Sethupathi
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.