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Lyrics & meaning

Kannasara Aaraaro

From Malai · 2024

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Shreya Ghoshal
Music directors
D. Imman, Rajesh
Details
Malai2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kannasara AaraaroO gentle breeze singing a lullaby so eyes can sleep peacefully,
Sollum ilangkaatheSpeaks the young tender breeze.
Kai ursasi pogaathoWon't it go brushing its hands gently,
Punga mara keetheAgainst the leaf of the Pongame tree?
Female
Andharathil vatta midum ottrai iragaaiLike a single feather circling in mid-air,
Angum ingum naan aadaAs I sway here and there,
Innoruvar thunbam adhai nenjam unaraAs my heart senses the sorrow of another person,
En manadhum poradaMy mind struggles in turmoil.
Maaradho yaavum ingeWon't everything change here,
Anbin visai koodaAs the power of love increases?
Female
Kannasara AaraaroO gentle breeze singing a lullaby for restful sleep,
Sollum ilangkaatheWhispered by the soft tender breeze.
Kai ursasi pogaathoWon't it brush gently,
Punga mara keetheAgainst the leaf of the Pongame tree?
Female
Kezhe yaar mele yaar endru karudhamalWithout judging who is high or low in stature,
Udhuvum maname ulagai vellumeA helpful heart will conquer the world.
Nee vero naan vero kaigal inaindhaaleForget 'you are different, I am different'; if hands join together,
Madhme maraiya manidham enjumeReligious divides will vanish, and humanity alone will endure.
Female
Paravaigalin kootil thangiTo stay in the nest of birds,
Naan vaazhaAnd live there,
Pala piravi thevai enaketpeneI would ask to be granted multiple births.
Kadhuvugalai moodi kondu vaazhadhaNot living behind closed doors,
Palangudiyin paadham thanil serveneI will surrender at the feet of simple tribal folk.
Female
Varambe illadha ezhai paasamThe boundless affection of the poor,
Unarndhal mul meedhum veesum vaasamIf felt deeply, can make fragrance waft even from sharp thorns.
Sindhum thuli kaneerum pesumEven a single shed teardrop speaks volumes.
Female
Kannasara AaraaroO gentle breeze singing a lullaby for restful sleep,
Sollum ilangkaatheWhispered by the soft tender breeze.
Chorus :Sollum ilangkaatheChorus: Whispered by the soft tender breeze.
Female :Kai ursasi pogaathoFemale: Won't it go brushing gently,
Punga mara keetheAgainst the leaf of the Pongame tree?
Chorus :Punga mara keetheChorus: Against the leaf of the Pongame tree?
Female
Andharathil vatta midum ottrai iragaaiLike a single feather circling in mid-air,
Angum ingum naan aadaAs I sway here and there,
Chorus :Angum ingum naan aadaChorus: As I sway here and there,
Female :Innoruvar thunbam adhai nenjam unaraFemale: As my heart senses the sorrow of another person,
En manadhum poradaMy mind struggles in turmoil.
Chorus :En manadhum poradaChorus: My mind struggles in turmoil.
Female and Chorus :Maaradho yaavum ingeFemale and Chorus: Won't everything change here,
Anbin visai koodaAs the power of love increases?
Female
Humming…(Melodious humming...)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful song from the movie Malai (2024) is a gentle meditation on empathy, egalitarianism, and harmony with nature. Using soft imagery like the tender breeze, pongame leaves, and a feather drifting in mid-air, the lyrics reflect a sensitive soul that feels the deep pain of others and seeks universal oneness. The narrator longs for a simpler life rooted in nature and tribal wisdom, far removed from modern isolation behind closed doors. The core message emphasizes that true strength lies in selfless service and selfless love. When humanity moves past social hierarchies, class divisions, and religious dogmas, empathy prevails. Pure affection from the humble and poor has the transformative power to turn life's bitterest hardships into sweet experiences.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Andharathil vatta midum ottrai iragaai / Angum ingum naan aada

Compares the delicate, empathetic swaying of the soul to a single feather floating gracefully in mid-air.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Unarndhal mul meedhum veesum vaasam

Uses the metaphor of fragrance wafting from thorns to illustrate how pure love can transform pain and hardship into joy.

Alliteration (Monai)

Madhme maraiya manidham enjume

Repetition of the 'M' sound across words ('Madhme', 'maraiya', 'manidham') creates a soothing rhythmic flow.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Paravaigalin kootil thangi ... Palangudiyin paadham thanil servene

Consonance of the second letter ('la') in 'Paravaigalin' and 'Palangudiyin'.

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Trivia

The track is composed by D. Imman and Rajesh for the 2024 Tamil film 'Malai', starring Yogi Babu and Sarathkumar. Lyricist Yugabharathi penned the lines, which are beautifully rendered by acclaimed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal.

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