- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Anthony Daasan, Niranjana Ramanan
- Music director
- Sean Roldan
- Movie name
- Jai Bhim
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a cultural anthem celebrating the self-respect, innocence, and communal lifestyle of the Irula tribal community (referred to as Villiyar and Vettaikkaaran). Despite enduring severe poverty where their thatched huts have holes exposing them to the sky, they hold their heads high like legendary kings, living in harmony with nature and sharing whatever little they possess.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor & Contrast
“Otta kooraiyila vaanatha paakkura Raasa dhesingu naanga”
Compares living under a broken, leaky roof directly to royalty (Raja Desingu), finding glory and freedom in stargazing through poverty.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vaettakaara kootam naanga / Villiyarum naanga thaanga”
The repetitive ending 'naanga' and 'thaanga' creates a rhythmic cadence traditional to tribal folk songs.
Hyperbole
“Poo pola un ..kai thoda Bhoologamae kaanom”
Exaggerates the overwhelming feeling of love by claiming that the world vanishes upon a gentle touch.
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Trivia
The song highlights the identity and heritage of the Irula tribe, who form the backbone of the narrative in Jai Bhim (2021). Lyricist Yugabharathi used authentic local vernacular terms like 'Villiyar' and 'Ingadoi' to portray the indigenous heritage and culture of the tribe accurately.
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