- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Bharathwaj, Chorus
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Movie name
- Vattaram
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yaar Tharuvaar Indha Ariyasanam from the movie Vattaram is a high-energy, thematic song focused on power, ambition, and survival in a ruthless world. The lyrics question whether respect, stature, and authority (symbolized by the 'ariyasanam' or throne) are ever handed over freely or if one must relentlessly fight and earn them. It highlights that dreams can only be realized through action, resolve, and untamed courage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanam / Ivana peruvaan sariyasanam”
The lines end with rhyming words 'ariyasanam' (throne) and 'sariyasanam' (equal seat).
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Kanavu kandaal kaipatralaam / Thinavu kondaal theepatralaam”
The second consonant 'na' (n) matches between 'Kanavu' and 'Thinavu'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Panivu kattren / Pagai mudikkum”
Both lines start with the 'Pa' sound ('Panivu' and 'Pagai').
Metaphor
“Sarpam ondru kaathirukkum / Santharpam thaedi olinthirukkum”
Compares an ambitious person waiting patiently for their moment to strike to a hidden snake listening for footsteps.
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Trivia
Vattaram (2006) was directed by Saran, featuring Arya in the lead role. The film's music was composed by Bharadwaj, and the lyrics for this energetic song were penned by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu.
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