- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Krish, Naresh Iyer
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Bheema
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This title theme from the movie 'Bheema' serves as a high-octane character introduction describing the dual nature of the protagonist (played by Vikram). The lyrics depict a man who is both captivating and lethal—possessing a handsome, rose-like exterior alongside a fierce, roaring inner nature. He operates fearlessly in the high-stakes underworld, making split-second decisions and walking through danger like fire. Through intense imagery, lyricist Pa. Vijay paints him as an enigma who sleeps in the lap of thunder, devours hostility like daily bread, yet maintains a sense of personal justice and charm. The song establishes the hero's invincibility, speed, and complex morality as a ruler of the night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Nodiyil nodyil / Mudiveduppaan / Idiyin madiyil dhinam / Paduppaan”
The second consonant 'di' (டி) repeats across lines 11-14 creating a strong rhythmic structure.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Isai pudikkum / Manam pudikkum / Oli pudikkum”
The phrase 'pudikkum' repeats at the end of lines 47, 49, and 51 to form a catchy end rhyme.
Simile / Metaphor
“Neruppaai nadappaan”
Compares the protagonist's fierce walk and presence directly to fire ('walks like fire').
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Ivan seyal nyayam / Maru samayam / Ivan seyal maayam”
Contrasts 'nyayam' (justice/righteousness) with 'maayam' (illusion/mystery) to portray the dual character of the protagonist.
Hyperbole
“Dhinam pagaiyai / Unavena unbaan”
Exaggerates the protagonist's combativeness by describing him devouring enmity like daily food.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although the music director is noted as Unknown in the context, the soundtrack for 'Bheema' (2008) was composed by Harris Jayaraj, marking one of his celebrated action-score collaborations with director N. Lingusamy and actor Vikram. The energetic title theme uses heavy vocal scatting and rock-infused beats to establish Vikram's tough gangster persona.
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