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Lyrics & meaning

Aararo Aariraro

From Dasarathan · 1993

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
L. Vaidyanathan
Movie name
Dasarathan
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
6 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Aararooo aariraaroo
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavae
Thangamae paadiduven
Unakku aarirararaoo
Thoongidu tholmeedhu
Azhagae aarirararaoo
Aararooo aariraaroo
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavae
Thangamae paadiduven
Unakku aarirararaoo
Thoongidu tholmeedhu
Azhagae aarirararaoo
Naalai oru kaalam varum
Nallavarkku vaazhvu varum
Nalangal ellaam namakkaaga
Kai irandil thembhu undu
Kann irandil anbu undu
Karunai purivaai uyir vaazha
Porumai irundhaal boomiyai velvaai
Nambikkai meedhu nambikkai kolvaai
Vaanum mannum vaazhthumada vaa
Aararooo aariraaroo
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavae
Thangamae paadiduven
Unakku aarirararaoo
Thoongidu tholmeedhu
Azhagae aarirararaoo
Undhan madi saainthirunthu
Naan arundhum thaen virundhu
Adhu thaan vaazhvil per inbam
Per azhagu poothirukkum
Pen azhagu paarthirunthaal
Adadaa adhu thaan aanandham
Manaiviyin kangal mangala dheepam
Vaazhndhida vendum aayiram kaalam
Vaazhkaiyellaam sernthiruppom vaa
Aararooo aariraaroo
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavae
Thangamae paadiduven
Unakku aarirararaoo
Thoongidu tholmeedhu
Azhagae aarirararaoo
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Aararo aariraro
O sweet dream, O crescent moon,
My precious darling, I will sing
A lullaby for you...
Sleep gently on my shoulder,
My beautiful one, aariraro...
Aararo aariraro
O sweet dream, O crescent moon,
My precious darling, I will sing
A lullaby for you...
Sleep gently on my shoulder,
My beautiful one, aariraro...
A better time will come tomorrow,
A good life will come to good people,
All blessings will be ours.
There is strength in both our hands,
There is love in both our eyes,
Show your grace so we may live on.
With patience, you will win over the world,
Place your trust in hope itself,
The sky and the earth will bless you, come!
Aararo aariraro
O sweet dream, O crescent moon,
My precious darling, I will sing
A lullaby for you...
Sleep gently on my shoulder,
My beautiful one, aariraro...
Resting upon your lap,
Tasting the sweet feast of honey,
That is the greatest joy in life!
Where supreme beauty blossoms,
Looking at the grace of a woman,
Ah, that is true bliss!
A wife's eyes are a sacred lamp of light,
We must live on for a thousand years,
Let us stay united all our lives, come!
Aararo aariraro
O sweet dream, O crescent moon,
My precious darling, I will sing
A lullaby for you...
Sleep gently on my shoulder,
My beautiful one, aariraro...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This gentle lullaby from the film Dasarathan (1993) carries themes of affection, hope, and emotional comfort. The protagonist sings to comfort a loved one, likening them to a cherished dream and a growing crescent moon. The verses offer words of encouragement, reminding the listener that patience, strength, and love will lead to better days ahead and allow one to conquer life's struggles. The song further transitions into celebrating domestic harmony and marital devotion, comparing a wife's eyes to a sacred auspicious lamp that brings light to life. Through poetic imagery and soothing rhythms, it conveys deep optimism, compassion, and a wish for lifelong togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavae”

The speaker directly addresses the beloved as 'kanaavae' (my dream) and 'valarpirai nilaavae' (waxing crescent moon), symbolizing beauty and growing joy.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Naalai oru kaalam varum / Nallavarkku vaazhvu varum”

Repetition of the initial 'Na' sound across adjacent lines ('Naalai' and 'Nallavarkku').

Edugai (Second-letter Assonance)

“Kai irandil thembhu undu / Kann irandil anbu undu”

Matching second letter/sound structure between 'Kai' and 'Kann' in consecutive lines.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Manaiviyin kangal mangala dheepam”

Compares a wife's eyes to a 'mangala dheepam' (auspicious holy lamp), evoking warmth, holiness, and domestic prosperity.

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Trivia

Dasarathan (1993) stars Sarathkumar and Heera Rajgopal in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by L. Vaidyanathan, brother of violin virtuosos L. Shankar and L. Subramaniam, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.

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