Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Aaali Soozh Vanna

From Bhakta Prahlada · 1967

Lyricist
Trichy Thiyagarajan
Singers
P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Bhakta Prahlada1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aazhi soozh vannaOh Lord with the color of the ocean!
Neela meghaa..aaaOh blue cloud-complexioned One...
Aazhi soozh vannaOh Lord with the color of the ocean!
Chorus :Haa….aa…aa(Vocalizing chorus)
Female
Aazhi soozh vannaOh Lord with the color of the ocean!
Padintha paavathai thudaikkum devanaeOh Divine One who wipes away accumulated sins,
Kodutha jeevanai pottravaaTo praise the life that You granted,
Female
Puviyin naayagaOh Master of the earth,
Pongum aasaiyil bakthan paadalai ketkkavaDid You come to listen to the song of this devotee sung with overflowing desire?
Chorus :Haa…aaa…aaa(Vocalizing chorus)
Female and Chorus :Aazhi soozh vannaOh Lord with the color of the ocean!
Neela meghaa..aaaOh blue cloud-complexioned One...
Aazhi soozh vannaOh Lord with the color of the ocean!
Female
Dharumam kakkum thandhaiyaeOh Father who protects righteousness,
Male Chorus :Thanaiyan ennai kaakka vaaCome to protect me, Your son!
Female :Dharumam kakkum thandhaiyaeOh Father who protects righteousness,
Female Chorus :Thanikkum ennai paarkka vaaCome to see me who is standing alone!
Female :Nanmai theemai kaatiyaeBy showing the difference between good and evil,
Chorus :Unmai bakthi ootinaaiYou nourished true devotion within me.
Female :Nanmai theemai kaatiyaeBy showing the difference between good and evil,
Chorus :Unmai bakthi ootinaaiYou nourished true devotion within me.
Female
Thooya deiva thendraleOh pure divine breeze,
Chorus :Karumam neekkum annalaeOh supreme Lord who removes karmic burdens,
Female :Thooya deiva thendraleOh pure divine breeze,
Chorus :Karumam neekkum annalaeOh supreme Lord who removes karmic burdens,
All :Emmai kakka vaaCome to protect us!
Emmai kakka vaaCome to protect us!
Emmai kakka vaaCome to protect us!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a soul-stirring devotional prayer sung by young Prahlada invoking Lord Vishnu. Addressing the Almighty through His divine attributes—the ocean-colored blue Lord and the savior who wipes away sins—Prahlada expresses his profound gratitude for life and spiritual wisdom.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Thooya deiva thendrale

Compares Lord Vishnu's gentle and comforting divine presence to a soothing breeze.

Visual Imagery

Aazhi soozh vanna Neela meghaa

Uses vivid color imagery of deep ocean and blue clouds ('Neela megham') to evoke the traditional depiction of Lord Vishnu.

Emonai (Tamil Initial Rhyme)

Nanmai theemai kaatiyae / Unmai bakthi ootinaai

Rhyming structure and phonetic harmony across alternating devotional phrases.

Anaphora / Repetition

Emmai kakka vaa

The repeated imperative 'Emmai kakka vaa' underlines the urgency and depth of the devotee's surrender and plea for divine protection.

Did you know?

Trivia

This song is from the classic 1967 mythological film 'Bhakta Prahlada', produced by AVM Productions. Sung masterfully by P. Susheela, the song captures the unwavering devotion (Bhakti) of Prahlada toward Lord Vishnu, set to timeless music composed by legendary maestro S. Rajeswara Rao.

Keep listening

More from Bhakta Prahlada