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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
Details
Baahubali 2 : The Conclusion2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oru yaagamA sacred ritual,
Oru thiyaagamA ultimate sacrifice,
Kathai ondroo…A grand story...
AarambamBegins now.
IrumbendraeLike solid iron,
Mana thinmamThe mind's resolve is firm;
Neruppendrae…..Like blazing fire...
Athil vanmamVengeance burns within it.
Chorus
Maranam ondrilOut of a single death,
Pirakkum aruvamA formless spirit is born.
Maranamthaan kudikkumDeath itself shall drink it,
Avvaanamoo…And the vast sky...
Vaazhthi idikkumWill thunder in praise!
Chorus
Vaa vaa mannavaaCome, oh King!
Vaa vaa mannavaaCome, oh King!
Mannellaam paadumThe entire earth will sing
Un paathathaiOf your footsteps.
Vettri thedumVictory shall seek you out.
Male
Pazhi thaangiBearing the blame,
Uli vaangiEnduring the chisel's strikes,
Padaippaanoo…Will he shape...
Male
EthirkaalamThe future?
UthirathilIn his blood,
Sinam odumRage surges;
Thuli yaavumEvery single drop is
Male
Sivam sivam….Shiva himself!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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