- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singers
- Devan Ekambaram, Mark Thomas, Abhishek
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Yennai Arindhaal
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The title song of 'Yennai Arindhaal' serves as a fierce, duty-bound anthem for the protagonist, DCP Sathyadev, an uncompromising police officer. The lyrics highlight his fundamental ethos: strict adherence to duty, unwavering courage, and an absolute intolerance for crime. He warns criminals that wrongdoers will be burned to ashes as if struck by Lord Shiva's third eye, while innocent citizens find safety under his protection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Gadigaram paarthal thavaru / Nodimullai mattum nagaru”
The words 'thavaru' and 'nagaru' create a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme across consecutive lines.
Cultural Allusion / Metaphor
“Illai netri kannil nee vizhundhu / Sambal aayiruda”
Refers to the third eye ('netri kan') of Lord Shiva, metaphorically representing the protagonist's destructive rage against evil.
Metaphor / Idiom
“Kodungkoolan ellam petti paambu”
Compares ruthless tyrants ('kodungkoolan') to a caged snake ('petti paambu'), symbolizing how they become subdued and powerless in front of him.
Analogy
“Marupakkam marmam nilavukku mattum illayae”
Compares the protagonist's mysterious, hidden traits to the unseen dark side of the moon.
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Trivia
This track serves as the powerful character theme for Ajith Kumar's character, DCP Sathyadev IPS, in the Gautham Vasudev Menon directorial 'Yennai Arindhaal' (2015). The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, marking his highly anticipated reunion with director Gautham Menon after their last collaboration in 'Vaaranam Aayiram' (2008). Lyricist Thamarai penned the high-octane Tamil lines, seamlessly blending mass heroism with poetic gravity.
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