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Lyrics & meaning

Aaramuthe Durairaja

From Sabash Ramu · 1959

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Master Venu
Details
Sabash Ramu1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aaramudhae durairajaO rare divine nectar, my noble prince!
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Female
Aaramudhae durairajaO rare divine nectar, my noble prince!
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Female
Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyaeO wondrous flower! O playful art form!
Sindhaiyil uravaadum maanikka malaiyaeO precious mountain of rubies residing in my thoughts!
Female
Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyaeO wondrous flower! O playful art form!
Sindhaiyil uravaadum maanikka malaiyaeO precious mountain of rubies residing in my thoughts!
Ippaaril kuraiyaadha suvaiyurum thaenaeO sweet honey on this earth whose flavor never fades!
Iga vaazhvin deva isai saerum maniyaeO precious gem that blends divine melody into earthly life!
Endhanin jeevanae ulam kavarvonaeO my very soul! O captivator of my heart!
Female
Aaramudhae durairajaO rare divine nectar, my noble prince!
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Female
Seeradi vendi panindhen nanaeSeeking your auspicious divine feet, I bow to you.
Kann urangaaiyoo kannaana kannaWon't you sleep, O dearest one cherished like my own eyes?
Female
Seeradi vendi panindhen nanaeSeeking your auspicious divine feet, I bow to you.
Kann urangaaiyoo kannaana kannaWon't you sleep, O dearest one cherished like my own eyes?
Nilaiyaana vaazhvae inidhae endru uyiraeO my soul, declaring that a stable life is sweet!
Dhinam kaadhal nalam korum thunaiyaagum payiraeO nourishing crop serving as a companion seeking loving wellbeing daily!
Endhan jeevanae ulam kavarvonaeO my very soul! O captivator of my heart!
Female
Aaramudhae durairajaO rare divine nectar, my noble prince!
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Aanandha nithirai sevvaaiMay you enjoy a blissful, peaceful sleep.
Female
Haa..aaa..aa..Haa..aaa..aa..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Aaramudhae Durairaja is a gentle and affectionate lullaby from the 1959 film Sabash Ramu, composed by Master Venu and written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. Rendered sweetly by P. Susheela, the song is an outpouring of deep love and devotion towards a cherished loved one, addressed metaphorically as a prince, rare nectar, and a mountain of precious rubies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Aaramudhae durairaja

Compares the beloved to divine nectar (Aaramudhu), sweet honey (Thaen), and a ruby mountain (Maanikka malai).

Second-letter Rhyme (Etukai)

Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyae

The second consonant 'ndh' is repeated across successive lines (Vindhai / Sindhaiyil).

First-letter Alliteration (Monai)

Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyae

Repetition of the initial 'Vi' sound in 'Vindhai' and 'vilaiyaadum'.

Visual and Musical Imagery

Iga vaazhvin deva isai saerum maniyae

Evokes serene imagery of divine celestial music blending into earthly existence.

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Trivia

Sabash Ramu (1959) features music by Telugu cinema's renowned composer Master Venu. This soothing track remains a classic example of early P. Susheela lullabies in Tamil cinema, celebrated for her soft tone and flawless diction.

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