- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Maragathamani, Chorus
- Music director
- Maragathamani
- Movie name
- RRR
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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