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Lyrics & meaning

Aariraro Aariraro

From Thayumanavan · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Swarnalatha
Music director
Vaigundavasaan
Details
Thayumanavan2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aariraaroo aariraarooLullaby chants (Aariraaroo aariraaroo)
Thaayin thalattil kan urunguSleep softly to your mother's lullaby
En aasai maganaeMy beloved son
Thelindha vanam adhu polaLike the clear sky
Thunindha nenjam konduWith a brave and courageous heart
Endrum nee thoongu maganaeSleep forever peacefully, my son
Female
Vanthai megam vandhuStorm clouds may arrive
Sila neram maraikkumAnd obscure the view for a while
Sil endra kaaatrai thazhuvumEmbracing the cool breeze
Mazhai sindha vaanam theliyumOnce the rain pours, the sky will clear up
Female
Aariraaroo aariraarooLullaby chants (Aariraaroo aariraaroo)
Thaayin thalattil kan urunguSleep softly to your mother's lullaby
En aasai maganaeMy beloved son
Male
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Female
Iruthaayin kannu kullumWithin the eyes of two mothers
Oliyana sooriyanaeYou shine like the radiant sun
Female
Un kannil eeram kandaalIf tears are seen in your eyes
Nenjam thaangumaCan my heart bear it?
Female
Pudhidhaana thaaimaikullaeInside a new form of motherhood
Karuvana chandiranaeYou are the moon born as an embryo
Un nenjin baaram kandaalSeeing the heavy burden in your heart
Boomi thangumaaCan even the earth endure it?
Female
Than balam hanumanukkaeEven Lord Hanuman did not know
TheriyadhadaHis own immense strength
Female
Un balam ulagam ariyadhadaaLikewise, the world does not yet know your strength
Female
Iru thaaikku maganaaiAs a son born to two mothers
Ingu piranthaayadaYou were born into this world
Indha kadhai kettaalIf you hear this story
Nee innum aluvaayadaaYou will cry even more
Female
Vanthai megam vandhuStorm clouds may arrive
Sila neram maraikkumAnd obscure the view for a while
Sil endra kaaatrai thazhuvumEmbracing the cool breeze
Mazhai sindha vaanam theliyumOnce the rain pours, the sky will clear up
Female
Aariraaroo aariraarooLullaby chants (Aariraaroo aariraaroo)
Thaayin thalattil kan urunguSleep softly to your mother's lullaby
En aasai maganaeMy beloved son
Female
Penn endra jeevanukkuFor a living soul called woman
Pala vanna mugamunduThere are many colored facets and roles
Oru mugamaai paarkum jeevanThe soul that sees her true self
Nee thaanadaaIs you alone
Female
Malaandhu paduthirunthaalIf you lie down looking straight up
Un boomi theriyadhuYour ground will not be visible
Punnaana nenjukku neeFor a wounded heart
MarunthaagudaaBecome a healing medicine
Female
Avizhaadha mudichuAn untieable knot
Yedhum illaiDoes not exist anywhere
Vilagadha thirai endru engum illaiThere is no curtain that cannot be lifted
Female
Kallaana paaraikullumEven inside a hard rock
Eeram undadaaThere is moisture and warmth
Edho oru uyirin dhaagmTo quench the thirst of some soul
Therrkka dhanadaaIt exists to fulfill that purpose
Female
Vanthai megam vandhuStorm clouds may arrive
Sila neram maraikkumAnd obscure the view for a while
Sil endra kaaatrai thazhuvumEmbracing the cool breeze
Mazhai sindha vaanam theliyumOnce the rain pours, the sky will clear up
Female
Aariraaroo aariraarooLullaby chants (Aariraaroo aariraaroo)
Thaayin thalattil kan urunguSleep softly to your mother's lullaby
En aasai maganaeMy beloved son
Thelindha vanam adhu polaLike the clear sky
Thunindha nenjam konduWith a brave and courageous heart
Endrum nee thoongu maganaeSleep forever peacefully, my son

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Aariraaroo is a deeply moving maternal lullaby from the movie Thayumanavan (2003), rendered by Swarnalatha. The song blends classic soothing lulling sounds with profound life lessons aimed at imparting resilience, courage, and solace to a beloved child born under complex, emotional circumstances.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Thelindha vanam adhu pola / Thunindha nenjam kondu

Compares a courageous and steady heart to the clear, open sky.

Urugavam (Metaphor)

Oliyana sooriyanae / Karuvana chandiranae

Metaphorically addresses the child as the radiant sun and the moon in the embryo.

Puranic Allusion (Mythological Reference)

Than balam hanumanukkae Theriyadhada

References Lord Hanuman's hidden strength to assure the child of his unrealized potential.

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Trivia

Thayumanavan (2003) features music composed by Vaigundavasaan. The song stands out for Swarnalatha's emotive vocal expression, delivering a poignant portrayal of motherly devotion.

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