- Lyricist
- T Suriavelan
- Singer
- Bombay Jayashree
- Music director
- Ajmal Tahseen
- Movie name
- Naam 2
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the Singaporean Tamil series 'Naam 2' serves as an emotional plea and an anthem of hope amidst suffering. It questions whether a heroic figure—someone caring like family—will step forward to wipe away tears, offer support during moments of stumbling, and fight back against oppression and injustice. Through metaphors of light, fire, and dawn, the lyrics depict a journey from dark imprisonment and despair toward righteous vengeance and salvation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Oru thaai magano / Uravaai ivano”
Asking whether the savior is a mother's son or a relative emphasizes the desperation and helplessness of the speaker.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Irul pokkida oliyagida”
Darkness represents suffering, injustice, and hopelessness, while light represents the arrival of a savior.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thee pondra sinam kondu”
Direct comparison comparing intense righteous anger to fire.
Anaphora / Alliteration (Monai)
“Va va en vidiyalae / Vidai tha en vaazhvilae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'V' across lines creates a rhythmic, urgent plea for the hero to arrive.
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Trivia
'Naam 2' is a hit Singaporean-Tamil web series created by T Suriavelan and produced by 360 Entertainment. Sung by legendary Classical singer Bombay Jayashri with music composed by Ajmal Tahseen, this track gained widespread popularity across global Tamil diaspora audiences for its rich classical vocals blended with cinematic orchestral storytelling.
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