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Vidai Ariya

From Seetha · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Seetha
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
10 Apr 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vidai ariyaa vidukadhai pol
Vaazhkkai maaralaam
Vidhi irundhaal varum vazhiyil
Edhuvum neralaam
Vidai ariyaa vidukadhai pol
Vaazhkkai maaralaam
Vidhi irundhaal varum vazhiyil
Edhuvum neralaam
Kanneer sindha koodaathu
Anjaamal vaazhu
Thunbam ingae thoolaagum
Poraadum bodhu
Kannaana en kanane
Un kaalam naerum pinnae
Kobam vandhaal
Pongum kadal needhanae…
Unna petha aathaa
Usura pola kaatha
Unna petha aathaa
Usura pola kaatha
Puyal adichaa vilakkanaiyum
Nilavu anaiyumaa
Idi idichaa maram saayum
Malai thaan saayumaa
Puyal adichaa vilakkanaiyum
Nilavu anaiyumaa
Idi idichaa maram saayum
Malai thaan saayumaa
Thendral alla theeyendru
Nee maara vendum
Munnaal nindru vaadhaadu
Nyaayangal thondrum
Unnaal enna aagum
Ena pesum indha oorum
Unnai kandu acham kondu
Vaai moodum
Unna petha aathaa
Usura pola kaatha
Ava ooti vitta paalum
Ava paadi vecha paattum
Un kaalam ellaam podhum
Kannae unnai kaakkum
Unna petha aathaa
Usura pola kaatha
Aariraariraaroo aariraariraaroo
Aariraariraaroo aariraariraaroo
Like a riddle with no answer,
life may take unexpected turns.
If fate decrees it, along your path,
anything can happen.
Like a riddle with no answer,
life may take unexpected turns.
If fate decrees it, along your path,
anything can happen.
You must not shed tears;
live your life without fear.
Sorrow will crumble to dust
the moment you fight back.
My precious darling,
your time will surely come.
When anger rises within you,
you are a raging sea...
The mother who gave birth to you
protected you like her very breath.
The mother who gave birth to you
protected you like her very breath.
A storm can blow out a lamp,
but can it put out the moon?
Thunder may strike down a tree,
but can it shake a mountain?
A storm can blow out a lamp,
but can it put out the moon?
Thunder may strike down a tree,
but can it shake a mountain?
Not as a gentle breeze, but like a fire,
you must rise and change.
Stand in the front and demand your rights;
justice will surely prevail.
"What can you ever accomplish?"
This town might mock,
but seeing your strength, out of fear,
it will keep its mouth shut.
The mother who gave birth to you
protected you like her very breath.
The milk she lovingly fed you
and the lullabies she sang for you
are enough for your entire lifetime;
my dear, they will protect you.
The mother who gave birth to you
protected you like her very breath.
Aariraariro, aariraariro,
Aariraariro, aariraariro.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotional lullaby-inspired song blends maternal love with empowering encouragement. It acknowledges that life is as unpredictable as an unsolved riddle, where unforeseen hardships may arise due to fate. However, it urges the listener never to lose heart or shed tears, assuring them that sorrow crumbles when faced with courage and resilience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

“Vidai ariyaa vidukadhai pol”

Comparing the unpredictable nature of life to an unsolved riddle ('Vidai ariyaa vidukadhai pol / Vaazhkkai maaralaam').

Metaphor & Metonymy

“Puyal adichaa vilakkanaiyum Nilavu anaiyumaa”

Comparing fragile things like lamps and trees to lesser challenges, contrasted against immovable elements like the moon and mountains ('Nilavu anaiyumaa', 'Malai thaan saayumaa').

Moonaai / Etukai (Rhyme & Alliteration)

“Thendral alla theeyendru / Nee maara vendum”

Repetition of sound patterns at the beginning of words across consecutive lines, such as 'Puyal' and 'Idi', and 'Thendral' and 'Munnaal'.

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Trivia

This composition by Vidyasagar showcases K. S. Chithra's expressive voice in a blending of traditional Tamil lullaby cadence ('Aariraaro') with motivational lyricism authored by the legendary poet Vaali.

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