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Who Are We

From Amaran (2024) · 2024

Lyricist
K. L. Santhosh‬
Singer
S. Daniel
Music director
Suresh Mohan
Details
Amaran (2024)2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yutham seithu ratham kandaA powerful army that fought wars and saw blood,
Valimai konda porpadaiA mighty force of war.
Niththam niththam valigaloduEnduring pain every single day,
Desam kaakkum verippadaiA passionate unit protecting the nation.
Male
Kaayangal nam mudhugilaeThe wounds are on our backs,
Aniyaayangal em edhirilaeInjustice stands right in front of us.
Male
Hae who are weHey, who are we?
SoldiersSoldiers!
Hae never fall weHey, we never fall!
SoldiersSoldiers!
Male
SoldiersSoldiers!
SoldiersSoldiers!
Male
Desam meethu konda nesamThe deep love we hold for our nation,
Endrum engal nenjilaeWill forever remain in our hearts.
Paasam kondaCherishing our loved ones,
Uravai vittu pirinthathu enna pinjilaeWhy did we part from family at such a young age?
Male
Neengaatha ninaivilaeIn memories that never fade,
Thaangaatha valiyilaeThrough pain that is unbearable.
Haei thaththaaHey grandpa!
Male
Hae who are weHey, who are we?
All we soldiersAll of us are soldiers!
Hae never fall weHey, we never fall!
SoldiersSoldiers!
Male
Who is a leaderWho is a leader?
Who is a leaderWho is a leader?
Who is a leaderWho is a leader?
Male
Hae who are weHey, who are we?
All we soldiersAll of us are soldiers!
Hae never fall weHey, we never fall!
SoldiersSoldiers!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic anthem highlights the physical and emotional resilience of soldiers who dedicate their lives to protecting the nation. It contrasts the harsh realities of war— wounds, blood, continuous suffering, and early separation from family—with the unyielding pride, unity, and sense of duty that define a soldier's resolve.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Assonance)

Neengaatha ninaivilae / Thaangaatha valiyilae

The second consonant sound 'ng' (ங்) matches in 'Neengaatha' and 'Thaangaatha', creating rhythmic cohesion across consecutive lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Neengaatha ninaivilae / Thaangaatha valiyilae

Both lines end with the suffix '-ilae', establishing a rhythmic terminal rhyme.

Epizeuxis (Repetition)

Niththam niththam valigalodu

The word 'Niththam' is repeated back-to-back to emphasize the continuous, daily nature of the soldiers' pain.

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Trivia

The movie 'Amaran' (2024) is a biographical action war film inspired by the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, portrayed by Sivakarthikeyan. This track functions as a martial drill beat and chant highlighting military camaraderie and unit pride.

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