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Vallamai Thaarayo

From Vallamai Tharayo · 2008

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Bharathwaj, Suchitra Raman
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Vallamai Tharayo2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Ohmmmm…Om...
Female
Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooGrant me strength...
Vallamai thaaraayoo…Grant me strength...
Male :Sakthiyae ammaiyaeMale: O Divine Energy, O Mother
Thaaimaiyae…ae….O Motherhood...
Vallamai thaaraayoo…Grant me strength...
Vallamai thaaraayoo…Grant me strength...
Female
Manam vaadum bothumWhen the mind gets weary,
Udal sorum bothumWhen the body gets tired,
Kai korthu thunai vandhuHold my hand, come as my support,
Arul vaai ammaa…aa…And bless me, O Mother...
Male
Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooGrant me strength...
Female :Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooFemale: Grant me strength...
Male
……………………………………...
Male
Hooo…ooHooo...oo
Female :Oru podhum maravenFemale: I will never forget,
Oru podhum piriyenI will never separate,
Male :Oru podhum maravenMale: I will never forget,
Oru podhum piriyenI will never separate,
Female :Thuyar yaavum tholainthodaFemale: So that all sorrows vanish away,
Arulvaai ammaa…aaa……Bless us, O Mother...
Male
Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooGrant me strength...
Female :Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooFemale: Grant me strength...
Female
Vaasangal neeyaeYou are the fragrance,
Swaasangal neeyaeYou are the breath,
Male :Vaasangal neeyaeMale: You are the fragrance,
Swaasangal neeyaeYou are the breath,
Female :Uyirodu uyiraagaFemale: As life intertwines with life,
Arulvaai ammaa….aaa…..Bless us, O Mother...
Male
Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooGrant me strength...
Female :Vallamai thaaraayoo…oooFemale: Grant me strength...
Chorus
Ohmmmm…Om...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vallamai Tharayo' is a devotional and emotional plea addressed to the divine Mother (Sakthi) seeking mental and physical strength. It expresses a deep longing for guidance, strength, and grace during moments of physical exhaustion and mental despair. The duets in the song signify a couple praying together for lifelong unity, unwavering commitment to each other, and liberation from all worldly sorrows through divine blessings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition)

Oru podhum maraven / Oru podhum piriyen

The phrase 'Oru podhum' is repeated at the beginning of consecutive lines for dramatic emphasis on eternal commitment.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Vaasangal neeyae / Swaasangal neeyae

The divine presence or beloved is directly equated to core elements of existence like fragrance and breath.

Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)

Vaasangal neeyae / Swaasangal neeyae

Matching ending sounds in 'Vaasangal neeyae' and 'Swaasangal neeyae' create a melodious rhythmic symmetry.

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Trivia

The title phrase 'Vallamai Tharayo' is inspired by the iconic patriotic and devotional poem written by Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyar, where he prays to Parasakthi for strength and clarity of mind.

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