Thandhayum
From Thirunaal · 2016
- Lyricist
- Muthu Vijayan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Details
- Thirunaal2016
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| { Thandhaiyum yaaro | Who is the father? |
| Thaayaarum yaaro | Who is the mother? |
| Aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo} (2) | Lullaby chant (aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo) |
| Female | |
| Sondham endru solla | To call as one's own kin, |
| Sondha nizhalthaano | Is it only one's own shadow? |
| Vandha vazhi ellam | All along the path traveled, |
| Kallum mullum thaano | Has it been filled only with stones and thorns? |
| Female | |
| Pirappathum iyarkaithan | Birth is natural, |
| Irappathum iyarkaithaan | Death too is natural, |
| Idaiyilae nadappadhu | Whatever happens in between, |
| Edhuvumae seyarkaithaan | Is entirely artificial and man-made. |
| Female | |
| Thandhaiyum yaaro | Who is the father? |
| Thaayaarum yaaro | Who is the mother? |
| Aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo | Lullaby chant (aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo) |
| Female | |
| Chandiranum irukku | There is the moon, |
| Iravukku unakku | For your night, |
| Sooriyanum irukku | There is the sun, |
| Pagalukku unakku | For your day, |
| Dhevadhai irukku | There is an angel, |
| Anbukku unakku | For your love, |
| Kuraiyenna irukku | What deficiency or sorrow is there? |
| Sollaiyaa enakku…sollaiyaa enakku | Tell me, my dear... tell me, |
| Female | |
| Aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa.. | Aaa....aaa...aaa...aaa.. |
| Female | |
| Thatti vizhumbodhu | When you stumble and fall, |
| Thaangi unna pidikka | To hold and support you, |
| Kannil thanni vazhinjaa | If tears flow from your eyes, |
| Seelaiyila thudaikka | To wipe them with her saree, |
| Paalmanam padaicha | With a pure and innocent heart, |
| Pennoruthi irukka | When a woman is there by your side, |
| Innum enna kavalai | What worry is left? |
| Vaazhkkaiya thuvakka | To start living your life, |
| Vaazhkkaiya thuvakka… | To start living your life... |
| Female | |
| Aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo | Lullaby refrain (aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo) |
| Aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo | Lullaby refrain (aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo) |
| Aariro aaraaroo…aariro aaraaroo | Lullaby refrain (aariro aaraaroo…aariro aaraaroo) |
| Aariro aaraaroo…. | Lullaby refrain (aariro aaraaroo…) |
{ தந்தையும் யாரோ
தாயாரும் யாரோ ஆராரோ
ஆராரோ ஆாிராரோ } (2)
Who is the father?
Who is the mother?
Lullaby chant (aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo)
சொந்தம் என்று
சொல்ல சொந்த நிழல்தானோ
வந்த வழி எல்லாம் கல்லும்
முள்ளும் தானோ
To call as one's own kin,
Is it only one's own shadow?
All along the path traveled,
Has it been filled only with stones and thorns?
பிறப்பதும் இயற்கைதான்
இறப்பதும் இயற்கைதான் இடையிலே
நடப்பது எதுவுமே செயற்கைதான்
Birth is natural,
Death too is natural,
Whatever happens in between,
Is entirely artificial and man-made.
தந்தையும் யாரோ
தாயாரும் யாரோ ஆராரோ
ஆராரோ ஆாிராரோ
Who is the father?
Who is the mother?
Lullaby chant (aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo)
சந்திரனும் இருக்கு
இரவுக்கு உனக்கு சூாியனும்
இருக்கு பகலுக்கு உனக்கு
தேவதை இருக்கு அன்புக்கு
உனக்கு குறையென்ன இருக்கு
சொல்லையா எனக்கு
சொல்லையா எனக்கு
There is the moon,
For your night,
There is the sun,
For your day,
There is an angel,
For your love,
What deficiency or sorrow is there?
Tell me, my dear... tell me,
....................................
Aaa....aaa...aaa...aaa..
தட்டிவிழும்போது
தாங்கி உன்னப் பிடிக்க
கண்ணில் தண்ணி வழிஞ்சா
சீலையில துடைக்க பால்மனம்
படைச்ச பெண்ணொருத்தி இருக்கா
இன்னும் என்ன கவலை வாழ்க்கையத்
துவக்க வாழ்க்கையத் துவக்க
When you stumble and fall,
To hold and support you,
If tears flow from your eyes,
To wipe them with her saree,
With a pure and innocent heart,
When a woman is there by your side,
What worry is left?
To start living your life,
To start living your life...
ஆராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆாிரோ ஆராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆராரோ ஆாிரோ ஆராரோ
ஆாிரோ ஆராரோ ஆாிரோ
ஆராரோ ஆாிரோ ஆராரோ
Lullaby refrain (aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo)
Lullaby refrain (aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo)
Lullaby refrain (aariro aaraaroo…aariro aaraaroo)
Lullaby refrain (aariro aaraaroo…)
{ Thandhaiyum yaaro
Who is the father?
Thaayaarum yaaro
Who is the mother?
Aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo} (2)
Lullaby chant (aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo)
Sondham endru solla
To call as one's own kin,
Sondha nizhalthaano
Is it only one's own shadow?
Vandha vazhi ellam
All along the path traveled,
Kallum mullum thaano
Has it been filled only with stones and thorns?
Pirappathum iyarkaithan
Birth is natural,
Irappathum iyarkaithaan
Death too is natural,
Idaiyilae nadappadhu
Whatever happens in between,
Edhuvumae seyarkaithaan
Is entirely artificial and man-made.
Thandhaiyum yaaro
Who is the father?
Thaayaarum yaaro
Who is the mother?
Aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo
Lullaby chant (aararoo..aararoo..aariraaroo)
Chandiranum irukku
There is the moon,
Iravukku unakku
For your night,
Sooriyanum irukku
There is the sun,
Pagalukku unakku
For your day,
Dhevadhai irukku
There is an angel,
Anbukku unakku
For your love,
Kuraiyenna irukku
What deficiency or sorrow is there?
Sollaiyaa enakku…sollaiyaa enakku
Tell me, my dear... tell me,
Aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa..
Aaa....aaa...aaa...aaa..
Thatti vizhumbodhu
When you stumble and fall,
Thaangi unna pidikka
To hold and support you,
Kannil thanni vazhinjaa
If tears flow from your eyes,
Seelaiyila thudaikka
To wipe them with her saree,
Paalmanam padaicha
With a pure and innocent heart,
Pennoruthi irukka
When a woman is there by your side,
Innum enna kavalai
What worry is left?
Vaazhkkaiya thuvakka
To start living your life,
Vaazhkkaiya thuvakka…
To start living your life...
Aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo
Lullaby refrain (aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo)
Aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo
Lullaby refrain (aaraaro aaraaro aariro aaraaroo)
Aariro aaraaroo…aariro aaraaroo
Lullaby refrain (aariro aaraaroo…aariro aaraaroo)
Aariro aaraaroo….
Lullaby refrain (aariro aaraaroo…)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song reflects on loneliness, identity, existential reality, and the healing warmth of human affection. The protagonist questions their origins, wondering who their mother and father are, and observing that only their shadow has been a constant companion through a painful past filled with metaphorical stones and thorns. The lyrics offer deep philosophical solace by reminding us that birth and death are natural occurrences, whereas the struggles and social constructs in between are entirely artificial. Shifted into a comforting tone, the singer reassures the listener that nature provides the sun for the day and the moon for the night. More importantly, love arrives in the form of a compassionate woman ready to wipe away tears and catch them when they stumble. It serves as a gentle lullaby urging the listener to let go of past hardships and embrace a fresh start in life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pirappathum iyarkaithan / Irappathum iyarkaithaan”
The second letter 'ra' (ற) in 'Pirappathum' and 'Irappathum' rhymes, creating a rhythmic and poetic flow.
Antithesis / Philosophical Contrast
“Pirappathum iyarkaithan ... Edhuvumae seyarkaithaan”
Juxtaposes birth ('Pirappathum') against death ('Irappathum'), and natural phenomena ('Iyarkai') against artificial constructs ('Seyarkai') to highlight life's realities.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Vandha vazhi ellam / Kallum mullum thaano”
'Stones and thorns' ('Kallum mullum') metaphorically represent the painful obstacles and hardships endured on life's path.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sondham endru solla / Sondha nizhalthaano”
Repetition of the 'So' sound at the beginning of 'Sondham' and 'Sondha' enhances the musicality.
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Trivia
Thirunaal (2016) is a Tamil action drama starring Jiiva and Nayanthara. The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva. This track functions as an emotional lullaby highlighting themes of orphanhood and redemption through love.
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