- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Suvi Suresh, Tanvi Shah, Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Billa II
- Movie release year
- 2012
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Billa II' sets a dark, club-vibe atmosphere that merges themes of nightlife intoxication with philosophical musings on illusion and power. On the surface, it functions as a sensual dance track encouraging listeners to shed inhibitions on the dance floor. Underneath, lyricist Na. Muthukumar weaves themes fitting the protagonist David Billa's rise—reflecting on how the perceived world is mere deception and how sheer inner intoxication and drive can make the world follow behind a man who rebuilds his broken life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ullae ullae unai ezhukkum / Ullae vanthaal nenju vazhukkum”
The second consonant 'll' is repeated across lines to create rhythmic flow ('Ullae' and 'Ullae').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Nee indrai indrai vellalam / Vendraalaae thaanalae / Intha ulagam pinaalae”
Rhyming endings in consecutive lines ('vellalam', 'thaanalae', 'pinaalae').
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Kaneerai paarthidu.. / Meiyaagum poiyae”
Juxtaposition of truth and lies ('Meiyaagum poiyae' - truth becoming illusion/lie).
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the Ajith Kumar starrer 'Billa II' (2012), this track showcases Na. Muthukumar's trademark ability to blend philosophical depth into a trendy electro-club song format. 'Billa II' served as a prequel to the 2007 blockbuster 'Billa'.
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