- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Vishal Dadlani, Leon James
- Music director
- Leon James
- Movie name
- Ko-2
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This motivational track from 'Ko 2' serves as an energetic anthem encouraging determination, resilience, and righteous action against injustice. The lyricist urges the listener to break free from mediocrity, face challenges head-on like swimming against the tide, and maintain laser-like focus on their goals. Drawing inspiration from historical truths and spiritual texts like the Bhagavad Gita, the song reinforces the idea that righteousness ultimately prevails when pursued with unwavering focus and fiery courage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition / Anaphora
“Va va va / va va va va vettaiyaada”
Repetition of words like 'Va va va' and 'Po po po' creates rhythmic energy and urgency.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Asoi / Edhugai)
“Veriyodu nee ponaal / Un kaalgal vaanam erumae”
Rhyming scheme with '-odu nee ponaal' across consecutive lines creates lyrical harmony and flow.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Thaga thag thak thaka thaagathoda”
Use of the 'Th' sound iteratively throughout the line ('Thaga thag thak thaka thaagathoda').
Metaphor
“Ethir neechal neeyum adidaa”
'Ethir neechal' (swimming against the current) is used as a metaphor for overcoming difficult real-life obstacles.
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Trivia
'Ko 2' (2016) is a political thriller directed by Sarath, starring Bobby Simha and Prakash Raj. The music for the film was composed by Leon James, and the lyrics were penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar.
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