- Lyricist
- Arunraja Kamaraj
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Namma Veettu Pillai
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This title track celebrates the protagonist's endearing character, courage, and unconditional love for his family and community. He is portrayed as a righteous, fearless individual comparable to an untamed bull, whose affection knows no bounds and whose name brings immense pride to his household.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Refrain
“Ivan namma veettu pillai hae”
The line 'Ivan namma veettu pillai hae' is repeated at the end of every stanza to reinforce the core theme of familial belonging.
Hyperbole
“Muttadha vaanam Ivan anbukku oru ella hae”
Exaggerating the protagonist's capacity for love by declaring that even the sky is not tall enough to bound it.
Metaphor
“Kattadha kaala Ivan namma veetu pilla hae”
Comparing the hero to an untamed bull ('Kattadha kaala') to symbolise his raw energy, spirit, and strength.
Eukai / Rhyme (Monai and Etukai)
“Geththaaga maarum / Soththaaga serum”
Use of matching internal sounds and rhyming words like 'Geththaaga' and 'Soththaaga' across alternate lines.
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Trivia
The song is the title track from the 2019 Tamil family action-drama 'Namma Veettu Pillai', starring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Pandiraj. The film's soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, and the lyrics for this track were penned by Arunraja Kamaraj.
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