- Lyricist
- Vel Murugan
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- Sundaramurthy KS
- Movie name
- Rangoli
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy youth anthem advocating personal freedom, self-reliance, and breaking away from societal restrictions. It urges listeners to claim the world as their own, ignore unsolicited advice or orders, and forge their own path without fear, doubt, or hesitation. By drawing powerful imagery of fire and storms, the lyrics highlight that passion and action are fundamental to overcoming obstacles. It serves as a reminder to youth not to waste precious time or miss opportunities, emphasizing that relentless effort and self-belief lead to independence and purpose regardless of one's background.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Enga naan poganum / Enga naan vaazhanum / Enna naan thinganum”
Repetition of the rhyming suffix '-num' at the end of consecutive lines to create rhythmic flow.
Simile
“Puyalaaga nee ninnaa”
Compares a person's determination and stance directly to a storm ('Puyalaaga') using an explicit comparison.
Metaphor
“Theeyillaa theekuchi”
Compares an inactive or effortless person to a matchstick that has no fire, symbolizing uselessness.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Theeyillaa theekuchi / Thevayillathaan”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Th' across consecutive words and lines.
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Trivia
The song is from the 2023 Tamil coming-of-age school drama 'Rangoli'. Popular actor-composer G. V. Prakash Kumar lent his vocals as a playback singer for this energetic track composed by Sundaramurthy KS.
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