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Lyrics & meaning

Aararo Aariraro

From Dasarathan · 1993

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
L. Vaidyanathan
Details
Dasarathan1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Aararooo aariraarooLullaby, sweet lullaby
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavaeMy dream, my waxing crescent moon
Thangamae paadiduvenMy precious gold, I shall sing for you
Unakku aarirararaooA lullaby for you
Thoongidu tholmeedhuSleep upon my shoulder
Azhagae aarirararaooMy beautiful one, lullaby
Male
Aararooo aariraarooLullaby, sweet lullaby
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavaeMy dream, my waxing crescent moon
Thangamae paadiduvenMy precious gold, I shall sing for you
Unakku aarirararaooA lullaby for you
Thoongidu tholmeedhuSleep upon my shoulder
Azhagae aarirararaooMy beautiful one, lullaby
Male
Naalai oru kaalam varumA new day will dawn tomorrow
Nallavarkku vaazhvu varumA good life will come to good people
Nalangal ellaam namakkaagaAll good fortunes are meant for us
Male
Kai irandil thembhu unduThere is strength in both hands
Kann irandil anbu unduThere is love in both eyes
Karunai purivaai uyir vaazhaShow compassion so that life thrives
Male
Porumai irundhaal boomiyai velvaaiIf you have patience, you will conquer the world
Nambikkai meedhu nambikkai kolvaaiHave immense faith in hope itself
Vaanum mannum vaazhthumada vaaCome, heaven and earth will bless you
Male
Aararooo aariraarooLullaby, sweet lullaby
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavaeMy dream, my waxing crescent moon
Thangamae paadiduvenMy precious gold, I shall sing for you
Unakku aarirararaooA lullaby for you
Thoongidu tholmeedhuSleep upon my shoulder
Azhagae aarirararaooMy beautiful one, lullaby
Male
Undhan madi saainthirunthuLeaning on your lap
Naan arundhum thaen virundhuThe feast of honey I partake
Adhu thaan vaazhvil per inbamThat is the greatest joy in life
Male
Per azhagu poothirukkumImmense beauty has blossomed
Pen azhagu paarthirunthaalWhen beholding the beauty of a woman
Adadaa adhu thaan aanandhamAah, that indeed is supreme bliss
Male
Manaiviyin kangal mangala dheepamA wife's eyes are an auspicious lamp
Vaazhndhida vendum aayiram kaalamMay we live together for a thousand ages
Vaazhkaiyellaam sernthiruppom vaaCome, let us stay together throughout life
Male
Aararooo aariraarooLullaby, sweet lullaby
Kanaavae valarpirai nilaavaeMy dream, my waxing crescent moon
Thangamae paadiduvenMy precious gold, I shall sing for you
Unakku aarirararaooA lullaby for you
Thoongidu tholmeedhuSleep upon my shoulder
Azhagae aarirararaooMy beautiful one, lullaby
Female
Hmm mm mm[Humming]
Hmm mm mm mm[Humming]
Aararooo aariraarooLullaby, sweet lullaby
Hmm hmm hmm aariraaroo[Humming] sweet lullaby
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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