- Lyricist
- Rokesh
- Singer
- Bamba Bakya
- Music director
- Hiphop Tamizha
- Movie name
- Sivakumarin Sabadham
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Middle Class' from the film 'Sivakumarin Sabadham' is an energetic and humorous anthem celebrating the spirit, resilience, and unique lifestyle of middle-class families. Through casual slang and witty observations, it depicts how middle-class individuals face relentless daily struggles, hectic job shifts, and end-of-month financial crunches with high spirits and optimism. Rather than despairing over monetary limits, the lyrics highlight clever survival tactics—like pinning broken slippers or hunting for discount clothes—while keeping head held high with pride ('kola mass'). Ultimately, it portrays the middle class as the heart and soul of society, prioritizing genuine contentment and collective well-being over superficial fame or wealth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Naanga ellam middle classu da / Eppodhum kola massu da”
Repetition of the second consonant sound across lines to create rhythmic fluency, such as 'classu' and 'massu'.
Metaphor
“Thunbo engalukku kaal dhoosu”
Comparing sorrow to dust under the feet, emphasizing how effortlessly middle-class people brush off hardship.
Satirical Contrast
“Offeru la thuniya vaangi / Branda scene ah poduvom”
Juxtaposing budget choices with luxury posturing to humorously highlight middle-class ingenuity.
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Trivia
This track from 'Sivakumarin Sabadham' (2021) was composed by Hiphop Tamizha and written by popular Gana lyricist Rokesh. The song blends modern Tamil hip-hop beats with Madras Gana sensibilities, creating an relatable anthem that gained popularity on social media platforms like Instagram Reels.
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