Aayiramthan Kavi Sonnen
From Naatpadu Theral 2 · 2022
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Iniyavan
- Details
- Naatpadu Theral 22022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aarirraaroo aariraaroo | Lullaby chant (Aarirraaroo aariraaroo) |
| Hmm mm hmm mm | Humming sound (Hmm mm hmm mm) |
| Male | |
| Aayiram thaan kavi sonnen | I recited a thousand poems |
| Azhagazhaga poi sonnen | I spoke beautiful lies |
| Pethavalae un perumai | O mother who gave birth to me, your greatness |
| Oththavari sollalaiyae | I didn't even express in a single line |
| Male | |
| Kaathellaam magan paattu | The wind carries your son's song |
| Kaagithathil avan eluthu | The paper is filled with his writing |
| Oorellaam magan pechu | The whole town talks about your son |
| Un keerthi ezhuthalaiyae | Yet I never wrote about your glory |
| Male | |
| Eluthavoo padikavo | Neither able to read nor write |
| Yelaadha thaai bakthi | Mother's devotion is beyond that |
| Eluthi enna labaminnu | Thinking what benefit lies in writing |
| Ezhudhaama ponenoo | I left it unwritten |
| Male | |
| Aayiram thaan kavi sonnen | I recited a thousand poems |
| Azhagazhaga poi sonnen | I spoke beautiful lies |
| Pethavalae un perumai | O mother who gave birth to me, your greatness |
| Oththavari sollalaiyae | I didn't even express in a single line |
| Male | |
| Kadhakadhannu kalikindi | Stirring warm ragi porridge |
| Kalikkullae kuzhi vetti | Making a small pit inside the porridge |
| Karuppetti nallenna | Palm jaggery and sesame oil |
| Kalandhu tharuvaayae | You would mix and serve it to me |
| Male | |
| Thondaiyilae adhu irangum | As it goes down the throat |
| Sugamaana ilanjoodu | That pleasant mild warmth |
| Mandaiyila innum | In my mind, even today |
| Masamsannu nikkuthamma | It remains fresh and vivid, O mother |
| Male | |
| Varumaiyila naama patta | Unable to bear the pain |
| Valithanga maattaama | We suffered in poverty |
| Penava naan eduthen | I picked up the pen |
| Prabanjam picherinjen | And tore through the universe with words |
| Male | |
| Kalyanam naan senju | When I got married |
| Kadhiyathu nikkayila | And stood helpless with nowhere to turn |
| Petha appan chennai vandhu | My father came to Chennai |
| Soth ezhuthi pona pinnae | And signed over his property before leaving |
| Male | |
| Anjaaru varusham | For five or six years |
| Un aasai mugam pakkaama | Without seeing your beloved face |
| Pillai manam pithaachae | The child's heart went crazy with longing |
| Petha manam kall aachae | Has the mother's heart turned to stone? |
| Male | |
| Paasam ulla velaiyilae | When there was affection |
| Kaasu panam koodalaiyaae | Money and wealth did not gather |
| Kaasu vandha velaiyilae | When money arrived |
| Paasam vandhu seralaiyae | Affection did not come along |
| Male | |
| Vaigaiyila oor muluga | When the whole village submerged in the Vaigai river |
| Vallarum serndhezhuga | And floodwaters rose together |
| Kaipidiyaa kootivandhu | Holding my hand and guiding me |
| Karaiserthu vittavalae | You brought me safely to the shore |
| Male | |
| Amaaaaa | Oh mother... |
| Enakkonnu aanadhunnaa | If something happens to me |
| Unakku vera pillai undu | You have another child |
| Unakkaedhum aanadhunna | If something happens to you |
| Enakku veru thaaiyirukka | Do I have another mother? |
| Enakku veru thaaiyirukka | Do I have another mother? |
| Enakku veru thaaiyirukka.. | Do I have another mother?.. |
| Female | |
| Aariraaroo | Lullaby chant (Aariraaroo) |
| Ariraraaroo | Lullaby chant (Ariraraaroo) |
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
Lullaby chant (Aarirraaroo aariraaroo)
Humming sound (Hmm mm hmm mm)
இனியவன் ஆயிரம்தான் கவிசொன்னேன்
அழகழகாப் பொய்சொன்னேன்
பெத்தவளே உன்பெருமை
ஒத்தவரி சொல்லலையே
I recited a thousand poems
I spoke beautiful lies
O mother who gave birth to me, your greatness
I didn't even express in a single line
காத்தெல்லாம் மகன் பாட்டு
காகிதத்தில் அவனெழுத்து
ஊரெல்லாம் மகன் பேச்சு
உன்கீர்த்தி எழுதலையே
The wind carries your son's song
The paper is filled with his writing
The whole town talks about your son
Yet I never wrote about your glory
எழுதவோ படிக்கவோ
ஏலாத தாய் பத்தி
எழுதி என்ன லாபமின்னு
எழுதாமப் போனேனோ
Neither able to read nor write
Mother's devotion is beyond that
Thinking what benefit lies in writing
I left it unwritten
இனியவன் ஆயிரம்தான் கவிசொன்னேன்
அழகழகாப் பொய்சொன்னேன்
பெத்தவளே உன்பெருமை
ஒத்தவரி சொல்லலையே
I recited a thousand poems
I spoke beautiful lies
O mother who gave birth to me, your greatness
I didn't even express in a single line
கதகதன்னு களிகிண்டிக்
களிக்குள்ளே குழிவெட்டி
கருப்பட்டி நல்லெண்ண
கலந்து தருவாயே
Stirring warm ragi porridge
Making a small pit inside the porridge
Palm jaggery and sesame oil
You would mix and serve it to me
தொண்டையில அது இறங்கும்
சுகமான இளஞ்சூடு
மண்டையில இன்னும்
மசமசன்னு நிக்குதம்மா
As it goes down the throat
That pleasant mild warmth
In my mind, even today
It remains fresh and vivid, O mother
வறுமையில நாமபட்ட
வலிதாங்க மாட்டாம
பேனாவ நான்எடுத்தேன்
பிரபஞ்சம் பிச்செறிஞ்சேன்
Unable to bear the pain
We suffered in poverty
I picked up the pen
And tore through the universe with words
கல்யாணம் நான் செஞ்சு
கதியத்து நிக்கையிலே
பெத்த அப்பன் சென்னை வந்து
சொத்தெழுதிப் போனபின்னே
When I got married
And stood helpless with nowhere to turn
My father came to Chennai
And signed over his property before leaving
அஞ்சாறு வருஷம்
உன் ஆசை முகம் பாக்காம
பிள்ளை மனம் பித்தாச்சே
பெத்த மனம் கல்லாச்சே
For five or six years
Without seeing your beloved face
The child's heart went crazy with longing
Has the mother's heart turned to stone?
பாசம் உள்ள வேளையிலே
காசு பணம் கூடலையே
காசு வந்த வேளையிலே
பாசம் வந்து சேரலையே
When there was affection
Money and wealth did not gather
When money arrived
Affection did not come along
வைகையில ஊர்முழுக
வல்லூறும் சேர்ந்தழுக
கைப்பிடியாக் கூட்டிவந்து
கரைசேர்த்து விட்டவளே
When the whole village submerged in the Vaigai river
And floodwaters rose together
Holding my hand and guiding me
You brought me safely to the shore
அம்மா ...
எனக்கொண்ணு ஆனதுன்னா
உனக்கு வேற பிள்ளை உண்டு
உனக்கேதும் ஆனதுன்னா
எனக்கு வேற தாயிருக்கா?
எனக்கு வேற தாயிருக்கா?
எனக்கு வேற தாயிருக்கா?
Oh mother...
If something happens to me
You have another child
If something happens to you
Do I have another mother?
Do I have another mother?
Do I have another mother?..
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ
Lullaby chant (Aariraaroo)
Lullaby chant (Ariraraaroo)
Aarirraaroo aariraaroo
Lullaby chant (Aarirraaroo aariraaroo)
Hmm mm hmm mm
Humming sound (Hmm mm hmm mm)
Aayiram thaan kavi sonnen
I recited a thousand poems
Azhagazhaga poi sonnen
I spoke beautiful lies
Pethavalae un perumai
O mother who gave birth to me, your greatness
Oththavari sollalaiyae
I didn't even express in a single line
Kaathellaam magan paattu
The wind carries your son's song
Kaagithathil avan eluthu
The paper is filled with his writing
Oorellaam magan pechu
The whole town talks about your son
Un keerthi ezhuthalaiyae
Yet I never wrote about your glory
Eluthavoo padikavo
Neither able to read nor write
Yelaadha thaai bakthi
Mother's devotion is beyond that
Eluthi enna labaminnu
Thinking what benefit lies in writing
Ezhudhaama ponenoo
I left it unwritten
Aayiram thaan kavi sonnen
I recited a thousand poems
Azhagazhaga poi sonnen
I spoke beautiful lies
Pethavalae un perumai
O mother who gave birth to me, your greatness
Oththavari sollalaiyae
I didn't even express in a single line
Kadhakadhannu kalikindi
Stirring warm ragi porridge
Kalikkullae kuzhi vetti
Making a small pit inside the porridge
Karuppetti nallenna
Palm jaggery and sesame oil
Kalandhu tharuvaayae
You would mix and serve it to me
Thondaiyilae adhu irangum
As it goes down the throat
Sugamaana ilanjoodu
That pleasant mild warmth
Mandaiyila innum
In my mind, even today
Masamsannu nikkuthamma
It remains fresh and vivid, O mother
Varumaiyila naama patta
Unable to bear the pain
Valithanga maattaama
We suffered in poverty
Penava naan eduthen
I picked up the pen
Prabanjam picherinjen
And tore through the universe with words
Kalyanam naan senju
When I got married
Kadhiyathu nikkayila
And stood helpless with nowhere to turn
Petha appan chennai vandhu
My father came to Chennai
Soth ezhuthi pona pinnae
And signed over his property before leaving
Anjaaru varusham
For five or six years
Un aasai mugam pakkaama
Without seeing your beloved face
Pillai manam pithaachae
The child's heart went crazy with longing
Petha manam kall aachae
Has the mother's heart turned to stone?
Paasam ulla velaiyilae
When there was affection
Kaasu panam koodalaiyaae
Money and wealth did not gather
Kaasu vandha velaiyilae
When money arrived
Paasam vandhu seralaiyae
Affection did not come along
Vaigaiyila oor muluga
When the whole village submerged in the Vaigai river
Vallarum serndhezhuga
And floodwaters rose together
Kaipidiyaa kootivandhu
Holding my hand and guiding me
Karaiserthu vittavalae
You brought me safely to the shore
Amaaaaa
Oh mother...
Enakkonnu aanadhunnaa
If something happens to me
Unakku vera pillai undu
You have another child
Unakkaedhum aanadhunna
If something happens to you
Enakku veru thaaiyirukka
Do I have another mother?
Enakku veru thaaiyirukka
Do I have another mother?
Enakku veru thaaiyirukka..
Do I have another mother?..
Aariraaroo
Lullaby chant (Aariraaroo)
Ariraraaroo
Lullaby chant (Ariraraaroo)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song depicts a successful poet's deep remorse and heartfelt tribute to his mother. Despite achieving fame, writing countless verses, and earning public admiration, the narrator regrets never dedicating a single line of poetry to his mother's sacrifices. He fondly recalls sensory memories from childhood, such as the warm food she lovingly prepared and how she guided him through moments of distress and floodwaters.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Imagery / Sensory Details
“Kadhakadhannu kalikindi / Kalikkullae kuzhi vetti / Karuppetti nallenna / Kalandhu tharuvaayae”
Uses tactile and gustatory imagery (warm ragi porridge, palm jaggery, sesame oil) to evoke nostalgic warmth and maternal care.
Antithesis / Irony (Maran)
“Paasam ulla velaiyilae / Kaasu panam koodalaiyaae / Kaasu vandha velaiyilae / Paasam vandhu seralaiyae”
Contrasts the availability of affection against money during different stages of life, emphasizing life's bitter trade-offs.
Rhetorical Question
“Unakkaedhum aanadhunna / Enakku veru thaaiyirukka”
Asks a rhetorical question to underscore the irreplaceable nature of a mother compared to any other relationship.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pillai manam pithaachae / Petha manam kall aachae”
The second consonant sound 'th' rhymes between lines, creating melodic flow and emotional weight.
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Trivia
This song is part of 'Naatpadu Theral', an independent musical project conceptualized by legendary Tamil poet-lyricist Vairamuthu. The track holds emotional significance as it features vocals by the iconic singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, highlighting maternal love and nostalgia.
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