I started Pre-Kg in 2007, right around the time Azhagiya Tamizh Magan soundtrack came out. As a child, my world would come to a halt when Vijay appeared on our aiwa screen. To this day, before anything important, I play “Ella Pugazhum” through my headphones. My friend has it downloaded in case my device fails. Somehow, every major exam I walked into while listening to it, with the right timing, I’ve scored an S. The song is an amulet, not of luck, but of the reassurance it gave me that all I had to do was put in the work. Songs from Vijay’s movies have soundtracked my childhood. Scenes have accompanied me through numerous fevers and crying episodes. We had three cds of azhagiya tamizh magan alone, not to forget about the countless number of vijay dance mix cds. “Arjunaru Villu” was my cocomelon. I played kabaddi for my school house match because Vijay played kabaddi in Ghilli. Nanban left a deep sense of responsibility to learn something rather than just doing i...
Oh the thrill you get Knowing that you don’t Cannot beat anything That you own. Living on the edge is hell You tread carefully And struggle to choose Where to fall, where to stand tall. Because the edge teaches you That the depth on either side is same It is the max equilibrium you can achieve In the linear life to fame. You think you’re comfortable Being in the dark Until you see people around you Getting answers on the mark But the only thing you can do Is to stay calm and go ahead For this darkness is temporary And soon another will be bred.