Kalabhavan Mani stars in ‘Aararumavatha Kalathu’ from the album Chalakkudikkaran Changathi. Manithamara writes the lyrics and composes the music, creating a heartfelt story of struggle and resilience. The song dives into the life of a man who finds hope in his auto-rickshaw.
Aararumavatha Kalathu
Kalabhavan Mani • From “Chalakkudikkaran Changathi”
Chalakkudikkaran Changathi’s Aararumavatha Kalathu Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
Manithamara describes the auto-rickshaw as a savior, calling it ‘truly my God.’ The wordsmith mentions the exhaustion of pulling the kick-starter and surviving on tapioca and black tea. A key line, ‘No matter how much you scrub or try to erase it, a life story won’t fade from the heart,’ stands out.
Aaraarumaavaatha Kaalathu NjanannuBack when I was a nobody,
Oodi Nadannu VandiI hustled with my auto-rickshaw.
Ente Kudumbathin Pattini MaattiIt ended my family’s starvation,
Daivamaanotto Vandithat auto-rickshaw was truly God.
Noorinte Nottinu RappakalillatheChasing after a hundred-rupee note, day and night,
Nettottamotidumbolwhile I was running that frantic race.
Kikkar Valichente Kayyum NaduvumPulling the kick-starter wore out my hands and my back,
Thalarthiyorotto Vandithat’s the auto-rickshaw that exhausted me.
Aaraarumaavaatha Kaalathu NjanannuIn a time when I had no one,
Oodi Nadannu VandiI ran my auto-rickshaw tirelessly.
Ente Kudumbathin Pattini MaattiIt’s what ended my family’s hunger,
Daivamaanotto Vandithat auto-rickshaw was truly my God.
Noorinte Nottinu RappakalillatheFor a hundred-rupee note, without a thought for day or night,
Nettottamotidumbolas I kept up that frantic pace.
Kikkar Valichente Kayyum NaduvumYanking the kick-starter strained my hands and my back,
Thalarthiyorotto Vandithat auto-rickshaw wore me down.
Allum Muriye PaniyeduthumEven after working with all my might,
Kappa Kattan Kudicha Kaalamthere were times I survived on ‘tapioca’ and black tea.
Palla Niraykkan VazhiyillathannuBack then, there was no way to fill my stomach,
Nadannoru Kuttikkaalamthat was the childhood I walked through.
Kashtappadu Kandu Daivam ThanneSeeing my suffering, God himself,
Vidhi Mattiyeyuthiyappolrewrote my destiny.
Kashtappedunna ManasukalennumThat’s when I learned that those who suffer,
Thirichariyumennum Njaanwill always understand each other.
Allum Muriye PaniyeduthumThough I worked with every bit of my strength,
Kappa Kattan Kudicha KaalamI lived through days of just ‘tapioca’ and black tea.
Palla Niraykkan VazhiyillathannuThere was no way to satisfy my hunger then,
Nadannoru Kuttikkaalamthat’s the childhood I endured.
Kashtappadu Kandu Daivam ThanneWhen God saw my hardships,
Vidhi Mattiyeyuthiyappolhe completely rewrote my fate.
Kashtappedunna ManasukalennumAnd I’ve realized that hearts that have struggled,
Thirichariyumennum Njaanwill always recognize one another.
Aaraarumaavaatha Kaalathu NjanannuBack in the days when I was a nobody,
Oodi Nadannu VandiI drove that auto-rickshaw all over.
Ente Kudumbathin Pattini MaattiIt’s the thing that ended my family’s starvation,
Daivamaanotto Vandithat auto-rickshaw was my God.
Noorinte Nottinu RappakalillatheFor just a hundred-rupee note, without rest day or night,
NettottamotidumbolI was constantly on the run.
Kikkar Valichente Kayyum NaduvumPulling that kick-starter tired my arms and my back,
Thalarthiyorotto Vandiit was that auto-rickshaw that broke me down.
Eante Niram Pol Karuthoru PaantumA pair of black pants, the same color as me,
Mushinja Jubbayalakkiand a grimy ‘kurta’ that I’d washed,
Ottoyude Dikkiyil VachathuI kept them in the trunk of the auto.
Orthu Njaninnum KaranjupokumRemembering that still makes me cry today.
Theychaalum Maaychaalum Jeevacharithram Manaseennu MaayukillaNo matter how much you scrub or try to erase it, a life story won’t fade from the heart.
Ee ChaalakkudikkaranThis man from Chalakkudy,
Chaalakkudi Naaduvittu Pokukillawill never leave his hometown of Chalakkudy.
Eante Niram Pol Karuthoru PaantumThose black pants, as dark as my own skin,
Mushinja Jubbayalakkiand that worn-out ‘kurta’ I would wash,
Ottoyude Dikkiyil VachathuI’d keep them folded in the auto’s trunk.
Orthu Njaninnum KaranjupokumEven now, that memory brings tears to my eyes.
Theychaalum Maaychaalum Jeevacharithram Manaseennu MaayukillaYou can scrub and you can rub, but your life’s history can’t be wiped from your soul.
Ee ChaalakkudikkaranThis ‘Chalakkudy-kkaran’,
Chaalakkudi Naaduvittu Pokukillawill never, ever leave his Chalakkudy.
Aaraarumaavaatha Kaalathu NjanannuIn a time when I was completely unknown,
Oodi Nadannu VandiI hustled and bustled with that auto.
Ente Kudumbathin Pattini MaattiIt’s what finally put an end to my family’s hunger,
Daivamaanotto Vandithat auto-rickshaw was a God to me.
Noorinte Nottinu RappakalillatheChasing a hundred rupees without a break for day or night,
Nettottamotidumbolas I ran that frantic race of life.
Kikkar Valichente Kayyum NaduvumYanking the kick-starter, it wore down my hands and back,
Thalarthiyorotto Vandithat’s the auto that completely exhausted me.
Aararumavatha Kalathu Music Video
Looking for the ‘Aararumavatha Kalathu’ lyrics translation? It tells a story of hardship and the unbreakable bond with one’s roots. Kalabhavan Mani’s performance brings this emotional tale to life in Malayalam.