- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Shakthisree Gopalan, Bjorn Surrao
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Velaikkaran
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This anthem from the movie Velaikkaran pays a powerful tribute to the working class. It praises the unseen, tireless toil of workers who build society, elevate human lives, and sacrifice their own dreams so that others may thrive. The lyrics elevate the laborer to the status of a divine creator and true leader of the world. The song challenges the notion that Labor Day in May is the only day to honor workers, arguing that every day should celebrate their sweat and dedication. Through vivid imagery of endless labor and sacrifice, the lyricist calls for unity, dignity, and recognition for the working force.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Valigal thaangi nee.. / Vazhigal seigiraai”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry (Valigal / Vazhigal).
Metaphor
“Theivamae nee seithidum pallaakkilae”
Elevating the laborer to divinity ('Theivamae') to highlight the sacred nature of creative manual labor.
Rhetorical Question
“Un maadhama yaar sonnadhu”
Asking 'Who said May is your only month?' to emphasize that workers deserve respect every day, not just May Day.
Hyperbole
“Unadhu kai viral.. Uzhigal aagudhae”
Exaggerating fingers transforming into entire epochs ('Uzhigal') to illustrate the vast historical impact of human labor.
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