Thoranam Aayiram
From Aramm · 2017
- Lyricist
- Uma Devi
- Singer
- Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
- Music director
- M. Ghibran
- Details
- Aramm2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thoranam ayiram | A thousand decorative festoons |
| Paarvaiyil thondridum | Appear in the line of sight |
| Katchiyil enna irukku…uu.. | What is really there in the grand sight? |
| Female | |
| Sendhazham poovukku | For the fragrant red screw-pine flower |
| Senthooram edhukku | Why does it need red vermilion? |
| Ullathil vannam irukku..uu | There is rich color already in the heart |
| Female | |
| Annadan sothukku | For the simple food earned by labor |
| Aaramai edhukku | Why is a grand feast required? |
| Mannilae selvam irukku..uu.. | True wealth exists within the soil itself |
| Female | |
| Unnalae asaigal | Because of you, these desires |
| Sagamal irukku | Remain alive without perishing |
| Muththangal podhum adhukku..uu… | Gentle kisses are enough for that |
| Female | |
| Polladha kaalangal | These cruel times |
| Polladha gnyayangal | These harsh, unfair rules |
| Vellatta puli pol | Like a fierce tiger chasing a goat |
| Thurathudhae | Pursue us relentlessly |
| Female | |
| Kollamal sagindrom | Without dying, we endure suffering |
| Vazhamal vazhgindrom | We exist without truly living |
| Unadhu karunai | Your ironic mercy |
| Mirattudhae | Only threatens and intimidates us |
| Female | |
| Thoranam ayiram | A thousand decorative festoons |
| Paarvaiyil thondridum | Appear in the line of sight |
| Katchiyil enna irukku…uu.. | What is really there in the grand sight? |
| Female | |
| Sendhazham poovukku | For the fragrant red screw-pine flower |
| Senthooram edhukku | Why does it need red vermilion? |
| Ullathil vannam irukku..uu | There is rich color already in the heart |
| Female | |
| Annadan sothukku | For the simple food earned by labor |
| Aaramai edhukku | Why is a grand feast required? |
| Mannilae selvam irukku..uu.. | True wealth exists within the soil itself |
| Female | |
| Vaasalil kaalneeti | Sitting at the doorway with legs stretched out |
| Pesidum gnyayaththil | In the everyday justice spoken |
| Pathuma vaanam namakku..uu.. | The vast sky itself becomes our canopy |
| Female | |
| Seyin mayathilae | In the deep affection for a child |
| Kayangal sugamai maridudhae | All painful wounds turn into sweet relief |
| Thoyum asaigalai | Desires that fade away |
| Anbil kodhidum viralgal | Fingers running through with love |
| Aatridudhae | Soothe and heal them completely |
| Female | |
| Vanamazhaiyil nanaiyum nadhikku | For a river drenched in celestial rain |
| Thadaigal poda alillai | There is no one to place obstacles |
| Vasal veesum uravin vasam | The warm fragrance of affection at the doorstep |
| Kadandhu ulagil poovillai | No flower in the world can surpass it |
| Female | |
| Aaa…aa | Aaa...aa |
| Thoranam ayiram | A thousand decorative festoons |
| Paarvaiyil thondridum | Appear in the line of sight |
| Katchiyil enna irukku…uu.. | What is really there in the grand sight? |
| Female | |
| Sendhazham poovukku | For the fragrant red screw-pine flower |
| Senthooram edhukku | Why does it need red vermilion? |
| Ullathil vannam irukku..uu | There is rich color already in the heart |
| Female | |
| Vazhum megathilae | In the floating living clouds |
| Madhavan nilavum moozhgidudhae | The bright moon sinks and hides |
| Kaalam thozhamaiyai | Time, through its quiet companionship |
| Kolathin mudivai matridudhae | Changes the ultimate outcome of the design |
| Female | |
| Thedum undhan karangal kori | Seeking and reaching for your searching hands |
| Koba kannil parkkiren | I look with anger in my eyes |
| Thoondil podum tharunam vendi | Waiting for the right moment to drop the hook |
| Meenai polae agindren | I become trapped like a fish |
| Female | |
| Polladha kaalangal | These cruel times |
| Polladha gnyayangal | These harsh, unfair rules |
| Vellatta puli pol | Like a fierce tiger chasing a goat |
| Thurathudhae | Pursue us relentlessly |
| Female | |
| Kollamal sagindrom | Without dying, we endure suffering |
| Vazhamal vazhgindrom | We exist without truly living |
| Unadhu karunai | Your ironic mercy |
| Mirattudhae | Only threatens and intimidates us |
| Female | |
| Thoranam ayiram | A thousand decorative festoons |
| Paarvaiyil thondridum | Appear in the line of sight |
| Katchiyil enna irukku…uu.. | What is really there in the grand sight? |
| Female | |
| Sendhazham poovukku | For the fragrant red screw-pine flower |
| Senthooram edhukku | Why does it need red vermilion? |
| Ullathil vannam irukku..uu | There is rich color already in the heart |
| Female | |
| Annadan sothukku | For the simple food earned by labor |
| Aaramai edhukku | Why is a grand feast required? |
| Mannilae selvam irukku..uu.. | True wealth exists within the soil itself |
| Female | |
| Vaasalil kaalneeti | Sitting at the doorway with legs stretched out |
| Pesidum gnyayaththil | In the everyday justice spoken |
| Pathuma vaanam namakku..uu.. | The vast sky itself becomes our canopy |
தோரணம் ஆயிரம்
பார்வையில் தோன்றிடும்
காட்சியில் என்ன இருக்கு
A thousand decorative festoons
Appear in the line of sight
What is really there in the grand sight?
செந்தாழம் பூவுக்கு
செந்தூரம் எதுக்கு உள்ளத்தில்
வண்ணம் இருக்கு
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Why does it need red vermilion?
There is rich color already in the heart
அன்னாடன் சோத்துக்கு
ஆராமை எதுக்கு மண்ணிலே
செல்வம் இருக்கு
For the simple food earned by labor
Why is a grand feast required?
True wealth exists within the soil itself
உன்னாலே
ஆசைகள் சாகாமல்
இருக்கு முத்தங்கள்
போதும் அதுக்கு
Because of you, these desires
Remain alive without perishing
Gentle kisses are enough for that
பொல்லாத
காலங்கள் பொல்லாத
நியாங்கள் வெள்ளாட்ட
புலிபோல் துரத்துதே
These cruel times
These harsh, unfair rules
Like a fierce tiger chasing a goat
Pursue us relentlessly
கொல்லாமல்
சாகின்றோம் வாழாமல்
வாழ்கின்றோம் உனது
கருணை மிரட்டுதே
Without dying, we endure suffering
We exist without truly living
Your ironic mercy
Only threatens and intimidates us
தோரணம் ஆயிரம்
பார்வையில் தோன்றிடும்
காட்சியில் என்ன இருக்கு
A thousand decorative festoons
Appear in the line of sight
What is really there in the grand sight?
செந்தாழம் பூவுக்கு
செந்தூரம் எதுக்கு உள்ளத்தில்
வண்ணம் இருக்கு
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Why does it need red vermilion?
There is rich color already in the heart
அன்னாடன் சோத்துக்கு
ஆராமை எதுக்கு மண்ணிலே
செல்வம் இருக்கு
For the simple food earned by labor
Why is a grand feast required?
True wealth exists within the soil itself
வாசலில் கால்நீட்டி
பேசிடும் நியாயத்தில்
பத்துமா வானம் நமக்கு
Sitting at the doorway with legs stretched out
In the everyday justice spoken
The vast sky itself becomes our canopy
சேயின் மாயத்திலே
காயங்கள் சுகமாய் மாறிடுதே
தோயும் ஆசைகளை அன்பில்
கோதிடும் விரல்கள் ஆற்றிடுதே
In the deep affection for a child
All painful wounds turn into sweet relief
Desires that fade away
Fingers running through with love
Soothe and heal them completely
வானமழையில்
நனையும் நதிக்கு தடைகள்
போட ஆளில்லை வாசல்
வீசும் உறவின் வாசம்
கடந்து உலகில் பூவில்லை
For a river drenched in celestial rain
There is no one to place obstacles
The warm fragrance of affection at the doorstep
No flower in the world can surpass it
ஆ ஆதோரணம் ஆயிரம்
பார்வையில் தோன்றிடும்
காட்சியில் என்ன இருக்கு
Aaa...aa
A thousand decorative festoons
Appear in the line of sight
What is really there in the grand sight?
செந்தாழம் பூவுக்கு
செந்தூரம் எதுக்கு உள்ளத்தில்
வண்ணம் இருக்கு
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Why does it need red vermilion?
There is rich color already in the heart
வாழும் மேகத்திலே
மாதவன் நிலவும் மூழ்கிடுதே
காலம் தோழமையாய்
கோலத்தின் முடிவை
மாற்றிடுதே
In the floating living clouds
The bright moon sinks and hides
Time, through its quiet companionship
Changes the ultimate outcome of the design
தேடும் உந்தன்
கரங்கள் கோரி கோப
கண்ணில் பார்க்கிறேன்
தூண்டில் போடும் தருணம்
வேண்டி மீனை போலே
ஆகின்றேன்
Seeking and reaching for your searching hands
I look with anger in my eyes
Waiting for the right moment to drop the hook
I become trapped like a fish
பொல்லாத
காலங்கள் பொல்லாத
நியாங்கள் வெள்ளாட்ட
புலிபோல் துரத்துதே
These cruel times
These harsh, unfair rules
Like a fierce tiger chasing a goat
Pursue us relentlessly
கொல்லாமல்
சாகின்றோம் வாழாமல்
வாழ்கின்றோம் உனது
கருணை மிரட்டுதே
Without dying, we endure suffering
We exist without truly living
Your ironic mercy
Only threatens and intimidates us
தோரணம் ஆயிரம்
பார்வையில் தோன்றிடும்
காட்சியில் என்ன இருக்கு
A thousand decorative festoons
Appear in the line of sight
What is really there in the grand sight?
செந்தாழம் பூவுக்கு
செந்தூரம் எதுக்கு உள்ளத்தில்
வண்ணம் இருக்கு
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Why does it need red vermilion?
There is rich color already in the heart
அன்னாடன் சோத்துக்கு
ஆராமை எதுக்கு மண்ணிலே
செல்வம் இருக்கு
For the simple food earned by labor
Why is a grand feast required?
True wealth exists within the soil itself
வாசலில் கால்நீட்டி
பேசிடும் நியாயத்தில்
பத்துமா வானம் நமக்கு
Sitting at the doorway with legs stretched out
In the everyday justice spoken
The vast sky itself becomes our canopy
Thoranam ayiram
A thousand decorative festoons
Paarvaiyil thondridum
Appear in the line of sight
Katchiyil enna irukku…uu..
What is really there in the grand sight?
Sendhazham poovukku
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Senthooram edhukku
Why does it need red vermilion?
Ullathil vannam irukku..uu
There is rich color already in the heart
Annadan sothukku
For the simple food earned by labor
Aaramai edhukku
Why is a grand feast required?
Mannilae selvam irukku..uu..
True wealth exists within the soil itself
Unnalae asaigal
Because of you, these desires
Sagamal irukku
Remain alive without perishing
Muththangal podhum adhukku..uu…
Gentle kisses are enough for that
Polladha kaalangal
These cruel times
Polladha gnyayangal
These harsh, unfair rules
Vellatta puli pol
Like a fierce tiger chasing a goat
Thurathudhae
Pursue us relentlessly
Kollamal sagindrom
Without dying, we endure suffering
Vazhamal vazhgindrom
We exist without truly living
Unadhu karunai
Your ironic mercy
Mirattudhae
Only threatens and intimidates us
Thoranam ayiram
A thousand decorative festoons
Paarvaiyil thondridum
Appear in the line of sight
Katchiyil enna irukku…uu..
What is really there in the grand sight?
Sendhazham poovukku
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Senthooram edhukku
Why does it need red vermilion?
Ullathil vannam irukku..uu
There is rich color already in the heart
Annadan sothukku
For the simple food earned by labor
Aaramai edhukku
Why is a grand feast required?
Mannilae selvam irukku..uu..
True wealth exists within the soil itself
Vaasalil kaalneeti
Sitting at the doorway with legs stretched out
Pesidum gnyayaththil
In the everyday justice spoken
Pathuma vaanam namakku..uu..
The vast sky itself becomes our canopy
Seyin mayathilae
In the deep affection for a child
Kayangal sugamai maridudhae
All painful wounds turn into sweet relief
Thoyum asaigalai
Desires that fade away
Anbil kodhidum viralgal
Fingers running through with love
Aatridudhae
Soothe and heal them completely
Vanamazhaiyil nanaiyum nadhikku
For a river drenched in celestial rain
Thadaigal poda alillai
There is no one to place obstacles
Vasal veesum uravin vasam
The warm fragrance of affection at the doorstep
Kadandhu ulagil poovillai
No flower in the world can surpass it
Aaa…aa
Aaa...aa
Thoranam ayiram
A thousand decorative festoons
Paarvaiyil thondridum
Appear in the line of sight
Katchiyil enna irukku…uu..
What is really there in the grand sight?
Sendhazham poovukku
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Senthooram edhukku
Why does it need red vermilion?
Ullathil vannam irukku..uu
There is rich color already in the heart
Vazhum megathilae
In the floating living clouds
Madhavan nilavum moozhgidudhae
The bright moon sinks and hides
Kaalam thozhamaiyai
Time, through its quiet companionship
Kolathin mudivai matridudhae
Changes the ultimate outcome of the design
Thedum undhan karangal kori
Seeking and reaching for your searching hands
Koba kannil parkkiren
I look with anger in my eyes
Thoondil podum tharunam vendi
Waiting for the right moment to drop the hook
Meenai polae agindren
I become trapped like a fish
Polladha kaalangal
These cruel times
Polladha gnyayangal
These harsh, unfair rules
Vellatta puli pol
Like a fierce tiger chasing a goat
Thurathudhae
Pursue us relentlessly
Kollamal sagindrom
Without dying, we endure suffering
Vazhamal vazhgindrom
We exist without truly living
Unadhu karunai
Your ironic mercy
Mirattudhae
Only threatens and intimidates us
Thoranam ayiram
A thousand decorative festoons
Paarvaiyil thondridum
Appear in the line of sight
Katchiyil enna irukku…uu..
What is really there in the grand sight?
Sendhazham poovukku
For the fragrant red screw-pine flower
Senthooram edhukku
Why does it need red vermilion?
Ullathil vannam irukku..uu
There is rich color already in the heart
Annadan sothukku
For the simple food earned by labor
Aaramai edhukku
Why is a grand feast required?
Mannilae selvam irukku..uu..
True wealth exists within the soil itself
Vaasalil kaalneeti
Sitting at the doorway with legs stretched out
Pesidum gnyayaththil
In the everyday justice spoken
Pathuma vaanam namakku..uu..
The vast sky itself becomes our canopy
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Thoranam Ayiram' from the film Aramm (2017) is a deeply philosophical and poignant song exploring themes of resilience, dignity, and the simple beauty of human relationships amidst systemic hardship. The lyrics contrast artificial displays of richness with the innate, unadorned richness of nature and love. The song questions why natural perfection needs superficial decoration, asserting that true contentment lies in honest labor, maternal care, and rural kinship. At the same time, it captures the existential pain of marginalized communities struggling against harsh realities and indifferent authority, where survival often feels like enduring oppression rather than truly living.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vellatta puli pol”
In 'Vellatta puli pol thurathudhae', cruel circumstance and systemic injustice are compared to a tiger relentlessly hunting a goat.
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Vazhamal vazhgindrom”
'Vazhamal vazhgindrom' ('We live without living') creates a striking paradoxical statement describing bare survival versus true living.
Rhetorical Question (Vina)
“Sendhazham poovukku / Senthooram edhukku”
'Sendhazham poovukku senthooram edhukku' uses a rhetorical question to highlight that natural beauty needs no artificial enhancement.
Alliteration and Rhyme (Monai & Etukai)
“Polladha kaalangal / Polladha gnyayangal”
Couplets like 'Polladha kaalangal / Polladha gnyayangal' use strict initial and second-letter Tamil poetic rhyming structures.
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Trivia
'Thoranam Ayiram' was composed by M. Ghibran for the critically acclaimed socio-political drama Aramm (2017), starring Nayanthara as a dedicated district collector dealing with a village water crisis. The song features expressive vocals by Vaikom Vijayalakshmi with lyrics penned by Dr. Uma Devi.
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