- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Maaran
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Polladha Ulagam' serves as an energetic and motivational youth anthem from the movie Maaran. It addresses the realities of a harsh and opinionated world, urging listeners not to be sidetracked by praise or criticism from others. The lyricist highlights the importance of staying sharp, carving out one's own path, and taking charge of one's own life journey regardless of setbacks.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Ethirakai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Avan rightunbaan bro / Ivan thappumbaan bro”
The second consonant 'n' in 'Avan' and 'Ivan' creates an appealing Tamil rhyming sound at the start of adjacent lines.
Metaphor
“Ada aaru ballum sixer adi daa”
Using a cricket metaphor ('hitting sixers on all six balls') to represent maximizing every opportunity that life presents.
Contrast / Anthesis
“Large aah nee jeichaathaan / Small aah nee aadi ppo”
Contrasting 'large' and 'small' to illustrate the balance between aiming big and remaining humble.
Idiomatic Metaphor
“Apram sangootha poraannu / How will you know”
The phrase 'Sangoo thara' (blowing the conch) is a colloquial Tamil idiom denoting downfall or ruin.
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Trivia
'Polladha Ulagam' is a fast-paced track from the film 'Maaran' (2022) featuring music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The track combines modern street rap style with commercial folk beats, performed by lead actor Dhanush alongside rapper-singer Arivu.
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