- Lyricist
- Arun Bharathi
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Annadurai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Nov 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Odathae' from the movie 'Annadurai' is a philosophical and action-oriented track centered around the harsh realities of life. It rejects naive idealism, emphasizing that simply being a good person is not enough in a world that often ignores evil and rewards deceit. The lyrics call on the listener not to run away from problems or expect justice to be handed to them on a silver platter, but to stand tall and face life's challenges head-on. Exploring themes of morality, survival, and dualism, the song points out that joy and sorrow, virtue and vice are closely linked and often defined merely by circumstances and human needs. It inspires resilience, urging the protagonist to fight back against oppression and understand that true growth comes from standing one's ground rather than waiting for society to reform itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Needhiyum nermaiyum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ne' sound in 'Needhiyum' and 'nermaiyum'.
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Thunbam inbam vaazhvil paadhi”
Juxtaposition of opposing concepts 'Thunbam' (sorrow) and 'Inbam' (happiness) within the same line.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thoolaagum soodhu / Thimiraaga modhu”
Rhyming end sounds in 'soodhu' and 'modhu'.
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Nanmaigal theemaigal”
Direct contrast between 'Nanmaigal' (virtues/good deeds) and 'Theemaigal' (vices/evil deeds).
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Trivia
'Annadurai' (2017) is an action-drama film starring Vijay Antony in a dual role. Vijay Antony himself composed the music and edited the film. The lyrics for this track were penned by Arun Bharathi.
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