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Lyrics & meaning

Uyire Song Lyrics – RRR

From RRR · 2021

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Maragathamani, Chorus
Music director
Maragathamani
Details
RRR2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Uyirae…ae…….Oh life...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The word 'Uyirae' translates to 'Oh life' or 'Oh soul' in Tamil. In the context of the movie RRR, this single evocative vocalization serves as the emotional core of the film's theme, expressing profound sacrifice, patriotism, and deep affection for one's motherland and loved ones. Sung with deep conviction by the composer Maragathamani himself, it sets a solemn and moving tone for the movie's key emotional moments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Isaiyalapedai (Musical Vocalic Elongation)

Uyirae…ae…….

The extension of the vowel sound in 'Uyirae…ae' stretches the final syllable to fill the musical rhythm and amplify the emotional intensity of the call.

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Trivia

Director S.S. Rajamouli and music composer Maragathamani (M.M. Keeravani) declared this theme song ('Uyire' in Tamil, 'Janani' in Telugu/Hindi) to be the true soul of RRR, capturing the underlying emotional drive of the narrative.

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