Anbe Aaruyire
From Anbe Aaruyire · 2005
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- A. R. Rahman
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Anbe Aaruyire2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ah aah…. | Ah aah…. |
| Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan | One among six and a half crore people |
| Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban | I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend |
| Aana neengal avanna naanthaan | If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA' |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Male | |
| Naam iruvarum serum samayam | When the two of us come together |
| Nam kaigalilae varum imayam | Even the Himalayas will come into our hands |
| Naam kandathum ethuvum amaiyum | Whatever we look upon will be achieved |
| Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam | This is a heart united by love |
| Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam | This is a heart united by love |
| Male | |
| Naam iruvarum serum samayam | When the two of us come together |
| Nam kaigalilae varum imayam | Even the Himalayas will come into our hands |
| Naam kandathum ethuvum amaiyum | Whatever we look upon will be achieved |
| Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam | This is a heart united by love |
| Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam | This is a heart united by love |
| Male | |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyir neeyae | My beloved, you are my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyir neeyae | My beloved, you are my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyir neeyae | My beloved, you are my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae anbae aaruyirae…ae…. | My beloved, my beloved precious life… |
| Male | |
| Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan | One among six and a half crore people |
| Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban | I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend |
| Aana neengal avanna naanthaan | If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA' |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Male :Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Male: Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Male | |
| Kanneer sinthum kangaluku | For eyes that shed tears |
| Naanthaan kai kuttai | I am the handkerchief |
| Anna thamizh paatu | Sweet Tamil songs |
| Aayiram sollven ..aadavum seiven | I will sing a thousand... and I will dance too |
| Punnagai ennum ponnagayai thaan | The golden ornament called a smile |
| Male | |
| Pogum penn veetil veipen | I will place in the home of the departing bride |
| Chorus :Mmmm…mmmm | Chorus: Mmmm…mmmm |
| Male :Ungal magizhchiyai paatil vaipen… | Male: I will place your happiness in my song… |
| Chorus :Mmmm…mmmm | Chorus: Mmmm…mmmm |
| Male | |
| Vitterintha panthu polae | Like a ball thrown down |
| Chorus :Ullam thullatum | Chorus: Let the heart bounce up |
| Male :Poththi poththi vaitha | Male: Kept safely hidden |
| Parikavum illai pazhakamum illai | I have no habit of snatching things |
| Manan oru thiranthaa puthagam thaan | The mind is indeed an open book |
| Nalla manam thaan vellum dhinam thaan | A good heart alone wins every day |
| Male | |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyir neeyae | My beloved, you are my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyir neeyae | My beloved, you are my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyir neeyae | My beloved, you are my precious life |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My beloved, my precious life |
| En anbae anbae aaruyirae…ae…. | My beloved, my beloved precious life… |
| Male | |
| Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan | One among six and a half crore people |
| Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban | I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend |
| Aana neengal avanna naanthaan | If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA' |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Chorus :Ahaan…aahaan… | Chorus: Ahaan…aahaan… |
| Male | |
| Antha chanthiranum oru nanban | That moon too is a friend |
| Andha sooriyanum oru nanban | That sun too is a friend |
| Ivai yaavum padaitha oruvan | The One who created all of these |
| Ivai yaavum padaitha oruvan | The One who created all of these |
| Andha iraivan enaku nanban | That God is my friend |
| Chorus :Andha iraivan enaku nanban | Chorus: That God is my friend |
| Male :Andha iraivan enaku nanban | Male: That God is my friend |
| Male | |
| En anbae | My love |
| Chorus :Aaruyirae | Chorus: My precious life |
| Male :En anbae aaruyir neeyae | Male: My love, you are my precious life |
| Chorus :En anbae | Chorus: My love |
| Male :Aaruyirae | Male: My precious life |
| Chorus :En anbae aaruyir neeyae | Chorus: My love, you are my precious life |
| Male | |
| En anbae aaruyirae | My love, my precious life |
| Chorus :En anbae aaruyir neeyae | Chorus: My love, you are my precious life |
| Male :En anbae aaruyirae | Male: My love, my precious life |
| En anbae anbae aaruyirae…ae…. | My love, beloved precious life… |
| Chorus :Aha ah ..aha ah..aha ah… | Chorus: Aha ah ..aha ah..aha ah… |
| Male | |
| Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan | One among six and a half crore people |
| Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban | I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend |
| Aana neengal avanna naanthaan | If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA' |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee… | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist... |
| Male :Aahaan..aahaan… | Male: Aahaan..aahaan… |
| Chorus | |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist |
| Male :Aahaan..aahaan… | Male: Aahaan..aahaan… |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist |
| Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai | Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist |
| Male :Aahaan..aahaan… | Male: Aahaan..aahaan… |
ஆ ஆ ஆறரை கோடி
பேர்களில் ஒருவன் அடியேன்
தமிழன் நான் உங்கள் நண்பன்
ஆனா நீங்கள் அவன்னா நான்
தான் நீங்கள் இல்லாமல் நான்
இங்கு இல்லை இல்லை நீங்கள்
இல்லாமல் நான் இங்கு இல்லை
இல்லை
Ah aah….
One among six and a half crore people
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
நாம் இருவரும் சேரும்
சமயம் நம் கைகளிலே வரும்
இமயம் நாம் கண்டதும் எதுவும்
அமையும் இது அன்பால் இணைந்த
இதயம் இது அன்பால் இணைந்த
இதயம்
When the two of us come together
Even the Himalayas will come into our hands
Whatever we look upon will be achieved
This is a heart united by love
This is a heart united by love
நாம் இருவரும் சேரும்
சமயம் நம் கைகளிலே வரும்
இமயம் நாம் கண்டதும் எதுவும்
அமையும் இது அன்பால் இணைந்த
இதயம் இது அன்பால் இணைந்த
இதயம்
When the two of us come together
Even the Himalayas will come into our hands
Whatever we look upon will be achieved
This is a heart united by love
This is a heart united by love
என் அன்பே ஆருயிரே
என் அன்பே ஆருயிர் நீயே என்
அன்பே ஆருயிரே என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே என் அன்பே
ஆருயிரே என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே என் அன்பே
அன்பே ஆருயிரே
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, you are my precious life
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, you are my precious life
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, you are my precious life
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, my beloved precious life…
ஆறரை கோடி
பேர்களில் ஒருவன் அடியேன்
தமிழன் நான் உங்கள் நண்பன்
ஆனா நீங்கள் அவன்னா நான்
தான் நீங்கள் இல்லாமல் நான்
இங்கு இல்லை இல்லை
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஹோய் ஹோய்
நீங்கள் இல்லாமல்
நான் இங்கு இல்லை
இல்லை
One among six and a half crore people
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Male: Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
கண்ணீர் சிந்தும்
கண்களுக்கு நான் தான்
கைகுட்டை அண்ணா
தமிழ் பாட்டு ஆயிரம்
சொல்வேன் ஆடவும்
செய்வேன் புன்னகை
என்னும் பொன்னகையைத்தான்
For eyes that shed tears
I am the handkerchief
Sweet Tamil songs
I will sing a thousand... and I will dance too
The golden ornament called a smile
போகும் பெண்
வீட்டில் வைப்பேன்
குழு :
ம்ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம்
உங்கள் மகிழ்ச்சியை
பாட்டில் வைப்பேன்
குழு :
ம்ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்ம்
I will place in the home of the departing bride
Chorus: Mmmm…mmmm
Male: I will place your happiness in my song…
Chorus: Mmmm…mmmm
விட்டெரிந்த
பந்து போலே
குழு :
உள்ளம் துள்ளட்டும்
பொத்திப் பொத்தி
வைத்த பறிக்கவும் இல்லை
பழக்கமுமில்லை மனமொரு
திறந்தா புத்தகம் தான் நல்ல
மனம் தான் வெல்லும் தினம்தான்
Like a ball thrown down
Chorus: Let the heart bounce up
Male: Kept safely hidden
I have no habit of snatching things
The mind is indeed an open book
A good heart alone wins every day
என் அன்பே ஆருயிரே
என் அன்பே ஆருயிர் நீயே என்
அன்பே ஆருயிரே என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே என் அன்பே
ஆருயிரே என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே என் அன்பே
அன்பே ஆருயிரே
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, you are my precious life
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, you are my precious life
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, you are my precious life
My beloved, my precious life
My beloved, my beloved precious life…
ஆறரை கோடி
பேர்களில் ஒருவன் அடியேன்
தமிழன் நான் உங்கள் நண்பன்
ஆனா நீங்கள் அவன்னா நான்
தான் நீங்கள் இல்லாமல் நான்
இங்கு இல்லை இல்லை
குழு :
ஆஹான் ஆஹான்
One among six and a half crore people
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Chorus: Ahaan…aahaan…
அந்த சந்திரனும்
ஒரு நண்பன் அந்த சூரியனும்
ஒரு நண்பன் இவை யாவும்
படைத்த ஒருவன் இவை யாவும்
படைத்த ஒருவன் அந்த இறைவன்
எனக்கு நண்பன்
குழு :
அந்த இறைவன்
எனக்கு நண்பன்
அந்த இறைவன்
எனக்கு நண்பன்
That moon too is a friend
That sun too is a friend
The One who created all of these
The One who created all of these
That God is my friend
Chorus: That God is my friend
Male: That God is my friend
என் அன்பே
குழு :
ஆருயிரே
என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே
குழு :
என் அன்பே
ஆருயிரே
குழு :
என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே
My love
Chorus: My precious life
Male: My love, you are my precious life
Chorus: My love
Male: My precious life
Chorus: My love, you are my precious life
என் அன்பே
ஆருயிரே
குழு :
என் அன்பே
ஆருயிர் நீயே
என் அன்பே
ஆருயிரே என் அன்பே
அன்பே ஆருயிரே
குழு :
ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ
ஆ ஆ
My love, my precious life
Chorus: My love, you are my precious life
Male: My love, my precious life
My love, beloved precious life…
Chorus: Aha ah ..aha ah..aha ah…
ஆறரை கோடி
பேர்களில் ஒருவன் அடியேன்
தமிழன் நான் உங்கள் நண்பன்
ஆனா நீங்கள் அவன்னா நான்
தான் நீங்கள் இல்லாமல் நான்
இங்கு இல்லை இல்லை நீங்கள்
இல்லாமல் நான் இங்கு இல்லை
இல்லை
குழு :
ஆஹான் ஆஹான்
One among six and a half crore people
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Male: Aahaan..aahaan…
நீங்கள் இல்லாமல் நான்
இங்கு இல்லை இல்லை நீங்கள்
இல்லாமல் நான் இங்கு இல்லை
இல்லை
ஆஹான் ஆஹான்
நீங்கள் இல்லாமல் நான்
இங்கு இல்லை இல்லை நீங்கள்
இல்லாமல் நான் இங்கு இல்லை
இல்லை
ஆஹான் ஆஹான்
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Male: Aahaan..aahaan…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Male: Aahaan..aahaan…
Ah aah….
Ah aah….
Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan
One among six and a half crore people
Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
Aana neengal avanna naanthaan
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Naam iruvarum serum samayam
When the two of us come together
Nam kaigalilae varum imayam
Even the Himalayas will come into our hands
Naam kandathum ethuvum amaiyum
Whatever we look upon will be achieved
Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam
This is a heart united by love
Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam
This is a heart united by love
Naam iruvarum serum samayam
When the two of us come together
Nam kaigalilae varum imayam
Even the Himalayas will come into our hands
Naam kandathum ethuvum amaiyum
Whatever we look upon will be achieved
Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam
This is a heart united by love
Idhu anbaal inaintha idhayam
This is a heart united by love
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae aaruyir neeyae
My beloved, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae aaruyir neeyae
My beloved, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae aaruyir neeyae
My beloved, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae anbae aaruyirae…ae….
My beloved, my beloved precious life…
Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan
One among six and a half crore people
Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
Aana neengal avanna naanthaan
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Male :Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Male: Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Kanneer sinthum kangaluku
For eyes that shed tears
Naanthaan kai kuttai
I am the handkerchief
Anna thamizh paatu
Sweet Tamil songs
Aayiram sollven ..aadavum seiven
I will sing a thousand... and I will dance too
Punnagai ennum ponnagayai thaan
The golden ornament called a smile
Pogum penn veetil veipen
I will place in the home of the departing bride
Chorus :Mmmm…mmmm
Chorus: Mmmm…mmmm
Male :Ungal magizhchiyai paatil vaipen…
Male: I will place your happiness in my song…
Chorus :Mmmm…mmmm
Chorus: Mmmm…mmmm
Vitterintha panthu polae
Like a ball thrown down
Chorus :Ullam thullatum
Chorus: Let the heart bounce up
Male :Poththi poththi vaitha
Male: Kept safely hidden
Parikavum illai pazhakamum illai
I have no habit of snatching things
Manan oru thiranthaa puthagam thaan
The mind is indeed an open book
Nalla manam thaan vellum dhinam thaan
A good heart alone wins every day
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae aaruyir neeyae
My beloved, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae aaruyir neeyae
My beloved, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae aaruyir neeyae
My beloved, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My beloved, my precious life
En anbae anbae aaruyirae…ae….
My beloved, my beloved precious life…
Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan
One among six and a half crore people
Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
Aana neengal avanna naanthaan
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Chorus :Ahaan…aahaan…
Chorus: Ahaan…aahaan…
Antha chanthiranum oru nanban
That moon too is a friend
Andha sooriyanum oru nanban
That sun too is a friend
Ivai yaavum padaitha oruvan
The One who created all of these
Ivai yaavum padaitha oruvan
The One who created all of these
Andha iraivan enaku nanban
That God is my friend
Chorus :Andha iraivan enaku nanban
Chorus: That God is my friend
Male :Andha iraivan enaku nanban
Male: That God is my friend
En anbae
My love
Chorus :Aaruyirae
Chorus: My precious life
Male :En anbae aaruyir neeyae
Male: My love, you are my precious life
Chorus :En anbae
Chorus: My love
Male :Aaruyirae
Male: My precious life
Chorus :En anbae aaruyir neeyae
Chorus: My love, you are my precious life
En anbae aaruyirae
My love, my precious life
Chorus :En anbae aaruyir neeyae
Chorus: My love, you are my precious life
Male :En anbae aaruyirae
Male: My love, my precious life
En anbae anbae aaruyirae…ae….
My love, beloved precious life…
Chorus :Aha ah ..aha ah..aha ah…
Chorus: Aha ah ..aha ah..aha ah…
Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan
One among six and a half crore people
Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban
I am a humble Tamilian, I am your friend
Aana neengal avanna naanthaan
If you are the vowel 'A', I am the vowel 'AA'
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai..eee…
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist...
Male :Aahaan..aahaan…
Male: Aahaan..aahaan…
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Male :Aahaan..aahaan…
Male: Aahaan..aahaan…
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Neengal illamal nan ingu illai…illai
Without you, I do not exist here... do not exist
Male :Aahaan..aahaan…
Male: Aahaan..aahaan…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic and emotional song from 'Anbe Aaruyire' is an ode of gratitude and bond between the protagonist and his people or audience. The lyrics emphasize unity, humble roots, and the deep affection the singer holds for his people, stating that he is just one among six and a half crore Tamilians and that his existence relies entirely on their love and support.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aararai kodi pergalil oruvan / Adiyen thamizhan naan ungal nanban”
Repetition of initial vowel 'A' across consecutive lines (Aararai, Adiyen, Aana).
Metaphor
“Punnagai ennum ponnagayai thaan”
Comparing a cheerful smile directly to a golden piece of jewelry (ponnagai).
Simile
“Vitterintha panthu polae”
Comparing the lighthearted bouncing of the heart/spirit to a thrown ball.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Naam iruvarum serum samayam / Nam kaigalilae varum imayam”
Rhyming of second consonant 'm' in samayam, imayam, and amaiyum.
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Trivia
This track was composed and performed by A. R. Rahman alongside director/actor S. J. Suryah for the 2005 Tamil romantic fantasy film 'Anbe Aaruyire' (also released under the working title 'Ah Aah'). The lyrics were penned by legendary poet Vaali.
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