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Aararo Aararo Aarudhal

From Ingeyum Manithargal · 1975

Lyricist
A. L. Narayanan
Singers
Mu. Ka. Muthu, T. K. Kala
Music director
T. S. Naresh
Movie name
Ingeyum Manithargal
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
17 Aug 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Mm….mm….mmm…
Aaraaro aaraaro aariraro
Aaruthal solvaaro
Seeraaga valarkka unnai
Sontham yaar kolvaaro
Aaraaro aariraro
Koduththavan ingirukka
Sumanthaval angirukka
Muththu magan kannaththilae
Muththaada vazhiyillai
Koduththavan ingirukka
Sumanthaval angirukka
Muththu magan kannaththilae
Muththaada vazhiyillai
Eththanaithaan deivam irunthum
Engal meal karunaiyillai
Eththanaithaan deivam irunthum
Engal meal karunaiyillai
Kanneerai tharuvathindri
Kai kodukka vithiyillai
Aaraaro aaraaro aariraro
Aaruthal solvaaro
Seeraaga valarkka unnai
Sontham yaar kolvaaro
Sontham yaar kolvaaro
Aaraaro aaraaro araaro
Aariraro aariraro aariraro
Annai ennum peyar enakku
Peyarukenna sugam irukku
Nallathai seiyyum deivam
Nampikkathaan thunaiyirukku
Mmm... mmm... mmm...
Aaraaro aaraaro aariraro,
Will anyone offer us words of comfort?
To raise you with loving care,
who will claim you as their own?
Aaraaro aariraro,
The father who gave you life is here,
while the mother who bore you is over there.
On my precious little son's cheek,
there is no way to place a kiss.
The father who gave you life is here,
while the mother who bore you is over there.
On my precious little son's cheek,
there is no way to place a kiss.
No matter how many gods there are,
they show no mercy upon us.
No matter how many gods there are,
they show no mercy upon us.
Apart from giving us endless tears,
fate offers no helping hand.
Aaraaro aaraaro aariraro,
Will anyone offer us words of comfort?
To raise you with loving care,
who will claim you as their own?
Who will claim you as their own?
Aaraaro aaraaro araaro,
Aariraro aariraro aariraro...
I carry the title of a mother,
but what joy is there in just a name?
God will surely do what is good,
and faith remains our only companion.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant lullaby expresses the deep grief and anguish of parents who are separated and unable to shower their affection directly on their child. Despite the father being present and the mother alive elsewhere, circumstances prevent them from expressing their love, leaving the child lacking familial warmth. The lyrics lament the harshness of fate and the apparent lack of divine mercy in their situation. However, despite the tragic reality of bearing the title of 'mother' without enjoying its joys, the song concludes on a resilient note of hope, placing trust in a benevolent God and faith for the future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay / Pun (Mona / Yamakam)

Muththu magan kannaththilae / Muththaada vazhiyillai

The word 'Muththu' (meaning pearl or precious) is juxtaposed with 'Muththaada' (meaning to kiss), creating a pleasing sonic harmony while emphasizing the child's preciousness.

Antithesis / Contrast

Koduththavan ingirukka / Sumanthaval angirukka

Direct contrast between 'Ingirukka' (here) and 'Angirukka' (there) highlights the tragic physical and emotional separation of the parents.

Repetition / Anaphora (Epanalepsis)

Annai ennum peyar enakku / Peyarukenna sugam irukku

The word 'Peyar' (name/title) is repeated across the line transition to accentuate the irony of holding the empty title of 'mother' without maternal bliss.

Refrain / Traditional Vocalization

Aaraaro aaraaro aariraro

Use of traditional Tamil lullaby chants 'Aaraaro Aariraro' sets a melancholic mood while soothing the child.

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Trivia

This song from the film 'Ingeyum Manithargal' (1975) features vocals by Mu. Ka. Muthu (actor and son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi) alongside T. K. Kala. Music composer T. S. Naresh crafted the melancholic melody, complemented by lyricist A. L. Narayanan's emotionally rich Tamil verse.

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