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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Mugamo Iru Mugamo

From Bheema · 2008

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Krish, Naresh Iyer
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Bheema2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Oru mugamo iru mugamo{Does he have one face or two faces?
Mulumugamum kalavaramoIs his entire face full of turmoil?
Bayam ariyaadhuUntouched by fear,
Ivan dhesamo..Is this his land?
Male
Ivan vizhigal kuri thaanoAre his eyes focused directly on the target?
Kan asaivil kavarvaanoWill he captivate with a mere glance?
Vali ariyaadhuUnaware of pain,
Ivan dhegamo} (2)Is this his body?} (2)
Male
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Male
Nodiyil nodyilIn a split second,
MudiveduppaanHe makes a decision.
Idiyin madiyil dhinamDaily in the lap of thunder,
PaduppaanHe sleeps.
Adiyil vediyilAmidst strikes and explosions,
Uyir eduppaanHe takes lives.
Nizhal pol iruppaanHe remains like a shadow,
Male
Edhirum pudhirumLike an opponent and a puzzle,
Pol iruppaanHe will be.
Adhirum seyalilIn earth-shattering acts,
PoopparippaanHe plucks flowers with ease.
Udhirum uyirilIn lives that fall,
KanakeduppaanHe keeps count.
Neruppaai nadappaanHe walks like fire.
Male
Ulagam adhigaalaiWhile the world in the early morning
Sombal murikkumStretches lazily,
Aanaal ivan kaiyilWhat is touched by his hands
Thottaa therikkumWill explode into pieces.
Male
Oru samayamAt one moment,
Ivan seyal nyayamHis act is righteous;
Maru samayamAt another moment,
Ivan seyal maayamHis act is an illusion.
Male
Jaga jagajoam jajoamchaJaga jagajoam jajoamcha
Jagajoam jajoamchaJagajoam jajoamcha
Jagita jagita jagitaJagita jagita jagita
Raga thagaRaga thaga
Chorus
Oru mugamo iru mugamoDoes he have one face or two faces?
Mulumugamum kalavaramoIs his entire face full of turmoil?
Bayam ariyaadhuUntouched by fear,
Ivan dhesamo..Is this his land?
Chorus
Ivan vizhigal kuri thaanoAre his eyes focused directly on the target?
Kan asaivil kavarvaanoWill he captivate with a mere glance?
Vali ariyaadhuUnaware of pain,
Ivan dhegamoIs this his body?
Chorus
……………………….......................
Male
Therikkum therikkumShattering and blasting
Isai pudikkumMusic, he likes.
Sirikkum sirikkumA smiling,
Manam pudikkumHeart, he likes.
Vedikkum vedikkumBursting and exploding
Oli pudikkumSound, he likes.
Iravin thalaivanThe master of the night,
Male
Edhayum seivaanHe will do anything.
UdanukkudanInstantly,
Thaeneer virundhuA tea feast;
AabathudanAlong with danger,
Selvaan velvaanHe goes and conquers.
VegathudanWith lightning speed,
Iyangum ilaignanA youth who operates.
Male
Rojakkal thorkkumEven roses would lose to
Ivanin mugamaeHis handsome face;
Ulsendru paarthaalIf you look deep inside,
Urumum gunamaeHe has a roaring nature.
Chorus
Ada ponaal pogatum"Ah, let it go,"
EnbaanHe will say,
Dhinam pagaiyaiYet daily, his enmity
Unavena unbaanHe devours like food.
Male
Jaga jagajoam jajoamchaJaga jagajoam jajoamcha
Jagajoam jajoamchaJagajoam jajoamcha
Jagita jagita jagitaJagita jagita jagita
Jaga jagaJaga jaga
Chorus
Oru mugamo iru mugamoDoes he have one face or two faces?
Mulumugamum kalavaramoIs his entire face full of turmoil?
Bayam ariyaadhuUntouched by fear,
Ivan dhesamo..Is this his land?
Chorus
Ivan vizhigal kuri thaanoAre his eyes focused directly on the target?
Kan asaivil kavarvaanoWill he captivate with a mere glance?
Vali ariyaadhuUnaware of pain,
Ivan dhegamoIs this his body?
Chorus
{Rappappaapa papapaapa{Rappappaapa papapaapa
Vaapappapaa paappapapaa..Vaapappapaa paappapapaa..
Vapapapapaappa raapaapapaa..} (3)Vapapapapaappa raapaapapaa..} (3)
{Sallalalalleya..{Sallalalalleya..
Sallallalaleylaley..Sallallalaleylaley..
Sallalalalleyaa..Sallalalalleyaa..
Sallallalaleylaley..} (3)Sallallalaleylaley..} (3)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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.

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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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