- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- K. G. Ranjith, Rita
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Samar
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from the movie Samar (2013) combines themes of fun, romance, gambling, and philosophical reflections on living life to the fullest. The lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar uses playful imagery of racing, betting, and earthly desires to describe life as an unpredictable game where true success lies in enjoyment, connection, and embracing passion without fear.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Raja-vin thottathil roja chedi / Roja-vai raja nee kattippudi”
Matching initial consonant sound 'R' across consecutive lines ('Raja-vin' and 'Roja-vai').
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Nee aadum aattathai vittuppudi / Naan aadum aattathil muthukkuli”
Matching second consonant 'tt' in 'aattathai' and 'aattathil'.
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Suththudhu suththudhu boomi”
Repetition of words like 'suththudhu' and 'thottu' to add rhythmic flair and intensity.
Metaphor
“Our whole life is a parcel”
Comparing human existence directly to a package or game of chance.
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Trivia
Samar (2013) is an action thriller directed by Thiru, starring Vishal and Trisha. The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring high-energy club and rhythm-driven tracks tailored for suspenseful and dramatic film sequences.
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