Discover the story of the song > Why This Kolaveri Di – Dhanush

The song is about a boy who is frustrated and asking why he feels so angry ('kolaveri') and down about his future. He talks about a girl he likes who seems to have a black heart, and how his life feels empty. He sings about drinking alcohol to cope with his problems and feeling like he has no other choice. Overall, the song expresses the protagonist's feelings of sadness and helplessness.