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Lyrics & meaning

Aariraro Aariraro

From Thayumanavan · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Swarnalatha
Music director
Vaigundavasaan
Movie name
Thayumanavan
Movie release year
2003
Lyrics added on
15 Aug 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aariraaroo aariraaroo
Thaayin thalattil kan urungu
En aasai maganae
Thelindha vanam adhu pola
Thunindha nenjam kondu
Endrum nee thoongu maganae
Vanthai megam vandhu
Sila neram maraikkum
Sil endra kaaatrai thazhuvum
Mazhai sindha vaanam theliyum
Aariraaroo aariraaroo
Thaayin thalattil kan urungu
En aasai maganae
……………….
Iruthaayin kannu kullum
Oliyana sooriyanae
Un kannil eeram kandaal
Nenjam thaanguma
Pudhidhaana thaaimaikullae
Karuvana chandiranae
Un nenjin baaram kandaal
Boomi thangumaa
Than balam hanumanukkae
Theriyadhada
Un balam ulagam ariyadhadaa
Iru thaaikku maganaai
Ingu piranthaayada
Indha kadhai kettaal
Nee innum aluvaayadaa
Vanthai megam vandhu
Sila neram maraikkum
Sil endra kaaatrai thazhuvum
Mazhai sindha vaanam theliyum
Aariraaroo aariraaroo
Thaayin thalattil kan urungu
En aasai maganae
Penn endra jeevanukku
Pala vanna mugamundu
Oru mugamaai paarkum jeevan
Nee thaanadaa
Malaandhu paduthirunthaal
Un boomi theriyadhu
Punnaana nenjukku nee
Marunthaagudaa
Avizhaadha mudichu
Yedhum illai
Vilagadha thirai endru engum illai
Kallaana paaraikullum
Eeram undadaa
Edho oru uyirin dhaagm
Therrkka dhanadaa
Vanthai megam vandhu
Sila neram maraikkum
Sil endra kaaatrai thazhuvum
Mazhai sindha vaanam theliyum
Aariraaroo aariraaroo
Thaayin thalattil kan urungu
En aasai maganae
Thelindha vanam adhu pola
Thunindha nenjam kondu
Endrum nee thoongu maganae
Aariraaro, aariraaro...
Close your eyes and sleep to mother's lullaby,
my beloved son.
Like a clear sky,
with a fearless heart,
always sleep in peace, my son.
Passing clouds may gather
and hide the sky for a while,
a cool breeze will embrace you,
and as rain falls, the sky will clear again.
Aariraaro, aariraaro...
Close your eyes and sleep to mother's lullaby,
my beloved son.
...
You are the radiant sun
in the eyes of two mothers;
if there are tears in your eyes,
can our hearts bear the pain?
To this newly found motherhood,
you are the moon that took form;
if your heart carries a burden,
can the earth bear it?
Hanuman did not know
his own great strength,
and the world is yet to know yours.
You were born into this world
as a son to two mothers;
if you hear this story,
you will only weep more, my child.
Passing clouds may gather
and hide the sky for a while,
a cool breeze will embrace you,
and as rain falls, the sky will clear again.
Aariraaro, aariraaro...
Close your eyes and sleep to mother's lullaby,
my beloved son.
The soul called a woman
has many different faces,
yet you are the only one
who sees her with just one pure gaze.
If you only lie on your back,
you will not see your earth;
you must become the healing balm
for a wounded heart.
There is no knot
that cannot be untied,
and no curtain that cannot be opened.
Even deep inside a solid rock,
there is moisture,
meant to quench
the thirst of some living being.
Passing clouds may gather
and hide the sky for a while,
a cool breeze will embrace you,
and as rain falls, the sky will clear again.
Aariraaro, aariraaro...
Close your eyes and sleep to mother's lullaby,
my beloved son.
Like a clear sky,
with a fearless heart,
always sleep in peace, my son.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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