- Lyricist
- ARP. Jayaraam
- Singer
- Sid Sriram
- Music director
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thamezharasan
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy celebratory anthem that honors the rich historical heritage, courage, and monumental accomplishments of the Tamil people. It asserts that Tamil valor is backed by documented historical facts rather than self-absorbed legends, citing legendary historical achievements such as bringing stones from the Himalayas to carve statues and launching naval expeditions across oceans to plant victory flags in distant lands. Beyond historical pride, the lyricist delivers philosophical advice on life and competition, urging listeners to work hard with faith, view opponents as healthy competitors rather than enemies, and maintain confidence regardless of detractors.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thamizhanoda veeram ellaam / Tharperuma kadhaigal illa”
Matching initial consonant sounds 'Th' across consecutive words in 'Thamizhanoda' and 'Tharperuma'.
Historical Allusion
“Vadakkae imayam thottu kalleduthu / Therkkae thatti thatti silaiyeduthaan”
References the historical event from the epic Silappatikaram where King Cheran Senguttuvan marched to the Himalayas to bring a stone for Kannagi's statue, and the naval conquest of Chola kings.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thittam pottaal vetri vandhiduma / Nambi sendraal vetri kai viduma”
Matching end sounds with 'vandhiduma' and 'kai viduma'.
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Trivia
The lyrics directly reference the epic exploits of ancient Tamil monarchs: Cheran Senguttuvan's expedition to the Himalayas for Kannagi's memorial stone (from the epic Silappatikaram) and Rajendra Chola I's famous naval expansion across Southeast Asia.
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