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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Yaagam

From Baahubali 2 : The Conclusion · 2017

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Kaala Bhairava
Music director
M. M. Keeravani
Movie name
Baahubali 2 : The Conclusion
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
18 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oru yaagam
Oru thiyaagam
Kathai ondroo…
Aarambam
Irumbendrae
Mana thinmam
Neruppendrae…..
Athil vanmam
Maranam ondril
Pirakkum aruvam
Maranamthaan kudikkum
Avvaanamoo…
Vaazhthi idikkum
Vaa vaa mannavaa
Vaa vaa mannavaa
Mannellaam paadum
Un paathathai
Vettri thedum
Pazhi thaangi
Uli vaangi
Padaippaanoo…
Ethirkaalam
Uthirathil
Sinam odum
Thuli yaavum
Sivam sivam….
A sacred ritual,
A selfless sacrifice,
A story...
Has begun.
Like solid iron,
Is the strength of his resolve,
Like blazing fire...
Is the fury within.
From death,
A formless spirit is born,
It will swallow death itself,
And the heavens above...
Will thunder in blessing!
Come, O King!
Come, O King!
All the earth will sing of you,
And your footsteps,
Victory will seek.
Bearing the blame,
Taking the blows of the chisel,
Will he shape...
The future?
In his blood,
Rage runs deep,
And every single drop
Is Shiva, pure Shiva...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This powerful theme song from 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' captures the epic rise of a heroic king born from sacrifice, tragedy, and unyielding destiny. It highlights the protagonist's fierce determination—a mind as strong as iron and a vengeance that burns like fire—arising from the ashes of death and betrayal to reclaim righteousness. The lyrics portray the hero as a sculptor's art, enduring the chisel strikes of pain and injustice to sculpt a glorious future. His righteous fury is not mere violence, but a divine crusade where every drop of his blood is imbued with the sacred power of Lord Shiva, hailed by the heavens and the earth alike as he steps forward to reclaim his realm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pazhi thaangi / Uli vaangi

The second letter 'li' (ழி/லி) rhymes across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic flow.

Monai (First-letter Alliteration)

Oru yaagam / Oru thiyaagam

Repetition of the initial word/sound 'Oru' across lines establishing emphasis.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Irumbendrae mana thinmam

Comparing the hero's mental fortitude directly to unbreakable iron.

Metaphor / Cultural Allusion

Thuli yaavum Sivam sivam

Comparing drops of blood to Lord Shiva, metaphorically elevating righteous anger to a divine act.

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Trivia

This track is part of the epic background theme for 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' (2017), composed by M. M. Keeravani (credited as Maragathamani in Tamil). The lyrics were penned by renowned Tamil lyricist Madhan Karky, who also created the invented 'Kiliki' language for the franchise. The theme plays during crucial narrative turns reflecting Mahendra Baahubali's journey toward vengeance and justice.

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