- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Nakash Aziz, Inno Genga
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Petta
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ullaallaa' from Petta is a joyful, uplifting song about embracing life and maintaining a positive attitude through ups and downs. It urges the listener to realize that happiness is all around us, and pain or tears are merely temporary state of affairs. Rather than shutting oneself in a narrow box or complaining about darkness while keeping one's eyes closed, one should open their mind and celebrate life. The lyrics advocate self-reliance, letting go of things that bring sorrow, and realizing that losing something often makes room for better things. By mastering one's desires and standing tall with courage, one can master their own destiny and conquer all challenges.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kanna kattikittu / Ellaam iruttunu / Nee koovatha”
Kanna kattikittu ellaam iruttunu nee koovatha (Don't blindfold yourself and shout that it's dark) acts as a metaphor for self-imposed ignorance and unnecessary despair.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme in Tamil)
“Unakkaaga nillu / Ethuvenum sollu”
Rhyming second letters in 'Vattam' and 'Chinna' / 'Unakkaaga' and 'Ethuvenum' across adjacent lines.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Unakkaaga nillu / Ethuvenum sollu / Edhunaalum thallu”
Matching end sounds in lines such as 'nillu', 'sollu', and 'thallu'.
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Inga ellaam kaaladiyil kedakkum”
Inga ellaam kaaladiyil kedakkum (Everything will lie at your feet) highlights total mastery over life through contentment and emotional self-control.
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Trivia
'Ullaallaa' is a vibrant track composed by Anirudh Ravichander for Rajinikanth's 2018 action drama 'Petta', directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Sung by Nakash Aziz and Inno Genga with lyrics by Vivek, the song was widely praised for its catchy rhythm, upbeat philosophy, and Rajinikanth's iconic youthful energy on screen.
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