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Lyrics & meaning

Aararo Paada Vanthene Male

From Poruthathu Podhum · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Poruthathu Podhum
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
31 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ooo oo ooo
Ooo oo oo ooo hoo hoo hooo hooo
Aararoo paada vandhenae
Aavaaram poovin senthaenae
Thanmaanam ponaal
Mann meedhu saayum
Pon maanin jaadhi ennaalum neeyum
Thennaattin mannan thaanae
Naan thaalattum kannan thaanae
Aararoo paada vandhenae
Aavaaram poovin senthaenae
Munnoru naal sumandhu
Moochadakki eendreduthu
Kannaaga thaai valartha
Thanga maganae
Munnaerum paadhaiyilae
Mullai vaikkum boomiyilae
Anjaamal por nadathu singa maganae
Maanam uyirunum melaaga
Vaazhum tamil magan neeyaaga
Thennadum pottrum
Unnai ennadum vaazhtha
Kanna en sandhosam unnaalae thaan
Aararoo paada vandhenae
Aavaaram poovin senthaenae
Polladha seyalai kandu
Poruthathu podhum endru
Pongi ezhum vaelai undu
Vaa vaa maganae
Nallorkku sodhanaiyum
Naalum oru vaedhanaiyum
Sollaamal varuvathundu
Vidhi thaan maganae
Naalai ethir varum kaalangal
Yaavum vasanthathin kolangal
Anjaamal modhu pazhi undaagum bodhu
Kanna en sandhosam unnaalae thaan
Aararoo paada vandhenae
Aavaaram poovin senthaenae
Thanmaanam ponaal
Mann meedhu saayum
Pon maanin jaadhi ennaalum neeyum
Thennaatin mannan thaanae
Naan thaalattum kannan thaanae
Aararoo paada vandhenae
Aavaaram poovin senthaenae
Oh-oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh hoo hoo hoo hoo
I have come to sing you a lullaby,
O sweet honey of the aavaram flower!
If self-respect is lost,
it falls to the ground and gives up life;
you belong forever to that golden deer's noble race!
Aren't you the king of the southern land?
Aren't you my little Krishna whom I sing to sleep?
I have come to sing you a lullaby,
O sweet honey of the aavaram flower!
Carrying you in her womb one day,
holding her breath in labor to give you birth,
and cherishing you like her very own eyes,
a mother raised you, my golden son!
On the path moving ahead,
in this world that lays down thorns,
fight without fear, my lion of a son!
Holding honor higher than life itself,
as you live as a true son of the Tamil land,
while this southern land praises you,
and every nation blesses you,
my dear child, my joy is only because of you!
I have come to sing you a lullaby,
O sweet honey of the aavaram flower!
Seeing evil and wicked deeds,
and declaring that enough is enough,
there comes a time to rise up in fury;
come forward, my son!
Trials for good people,
and sorrow day after day,
arrive without warning;
that is just fate, my son!
The coming days of tomorrow
will all be filled with the colors of spring!
Strike back without fear whenever injustice is done,
my dear child, my joy is only because of you!
I have come to sing you a lullaby,
O sweet honey of the aavaram flower!
If self-respect is lost,
it falls to the ground and gives up life;
you belong forever to that golden deer's noble race!
Aren't you the king of the southern land?
Aren't you my little Krishna whom I sing to sleep?
I have come to sing you a lullaby,
O sweet honey of the aavaram flower!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a poignant maternal lullaby from the 1989 film Poruthathu Podhum, written by lyricist Vaali. In it, a mother lovingly comforts her child while instilling essential values of self-respect, honor, and courage. She compares her child to the sweet honey of the Aavaaram flower and reminds him of the pain and care that went into raising him, urging him to grow up as a lion-hearted defender of justice. The lullaby blends tender maternal affection with a powerful call to fight oppression, reminding the son that trials often strike good people without warning. She encourages him to rise up fearlessly when patience runs out, promising that bright, springtime-like days lie ahead in his future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Aavaaram poovin senthaenae”

Compares the child to the sweet red honey of the Aavaaram flower, denoting purity and sweetness.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Polladha seyalai kandu / Poruthathu podhum endru”

The second consonant 'll' is repeated across consecutive lines (Polladha / Poruthathu), giving a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor

“Anjaamal por nadathu singa maganae”

Compares the child to a lion ('singa maganae') to invoke bravery and royal dignity.

Imagery

“Yaavum vasanthathin kolangal”

Paints a vivid picture of future prosperity as colorful springtime patterns (rangoli).

Did you know?

Trivia

The key lyric 'Poruthathu podhum endru pongi ezhum vaelai undu' (There comes a time to rise, saying 'enough of enduring') directly echoes the movie's title 'Poruthathu Podhum' (1989), serving as the core thematic message of rising against injustice.

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