- Lyricist
- Kabilan Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Javed Ali
- Music director
- KP
- Movie name
- Indrajith
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic track from the action-adventure film 'Indrajith' serves as a motivational crusade anthem. Written by Kabilan Vairamuthu, the lyrics encourage perseverance, exploration, and the relentless search for truth and treasure despite physical pain or daunting obstacles. It compares human life to a tiny seashore shell, reminding the listener that despite our small existence, the passion and spirit within us can create a massive impact like the deep sound of a blow-conch. The song urges unified action, strategic thinking in battle, and an unwavering focus on goal-oriented discovery. It frames life's hardships as temporary setbacks and celebrates the innate primal instinct to hunt for triumph, assuring that true dedication will ultimately conquer darkness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Oru karaiyora sangu pola”
Compares human life to a small conch shell on the beach ('sangu pola'), contrasting physical insignificance with inner potential.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Irulai kooda.. iraiyaakalaam”
Metaphorically treats darkness ('irul') as prey ('irai') to be conquered and consumed.
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kalam kaanavae.. / Karam korkalaam”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines ('Kalam' / 'Karam').
Upamai (Simile)
“Ada vaalaattum naayaaga / Vaazhvodu santhosham thodaruthu..”
Compares how joy faithfully accompanies life to a happy dog wagging its tail.
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Trivia
This song is featured in the 2017 Tamil action-adventure movie 'Indrajith', starring Gautham Karthik. The movie revolves around an archaeological treasure hunt in deep forests, making the song's themes of 'searching for treasure amidst thorns' directly tied to the film's main narrative arc.
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