Meenakshi Ilayaraja delivers ‘Amman’ from the album ‘Aranmanai 4.’ Lyricist Muthamil and composer Hiphop Tamizha create a primal devotional track. Strong percussion and choral chants evoke fierce divine energy.
Amman
Meenakshi Ilayaraja • From “Aranmanai 4”
Amman Lyrics Translation (from “Aranmanai 4”)
Muthamil’s lyrics demand Amman’s presence with lines like ‘Irumbu Kudi Maariyamma’ (‘O Maari of the Iron Fort’). The goddess arrives as thunder shakes the universe, protecting devotees from evil forces.
Udukai PiranthathamaThe ‘Udukai’ drum was born.
Oruthanadu BoomiyileIn the land of Orathanadu.
Soolam PiranthathamaThe trident was born.
Soorakattu BoomiyileIn the land of Soorakattu.
Vembu PiranthathamaThe neem tree was born.
Vengai VaasalileAt the entrance of Vengai.
Bampai PiranthathamaThe ‘Pampai’ drum was born.
PaalayankotaiyileIn Palayamkottai.
Silambu PiranthathamaThe anklet was born.
Saatai PiranthathamaThe whip was born.
Kaattai SalasalakkaMaking the forest rustle.
Vettai ThodanguthammaThe hunt begins, mother.
Amma Thaaye KaaliOh Mother, Divine Mother Kali.
Irumbu Kudi MaariyammaOh Maari of the Iron Fort.
Idi Mulanga VaadiyammaCome forth as thunder roars.
Pali Mudikum KaaliyammaOh Kali who fulfills the vow.
Nee Padai Eduthu VaadiyammaCome leading your army.
Soodamenthi Vantha Pothu KaaliyaanaaWhen she came holding camphor fire, she became Kali.
Suthi Irukum Pagai Kuthi Kilikka VaraShe comes to tear apart the surrounding enemies.
Neela Megam Vannam Konda Neeli AanaaTaking the color of blue clouds, she became Neeli.
Kathi Udacha Thadai Veti Murika VaraShe comes to slash through every obstacle.
Paramasivan Meniyodu Pathi AanaShe became the other half of Lord Shiva’s body.
Bayanthu Vendum Uyirgaluku Thaayum AanaShe became a mother to those who pray in fear.
Seyum Aana Theeyum Aana Anbum AanaShe became the child, the fire, and the love.
Ava Arulum AanaShe became the divine grace.
Pirintheduthe Oli KodupaShe emerges to give light.
Arul Koduka Ava AvatharipaShe incarnates to bestow grace.
Vinai Mudika Aval Kanai ThodupalShe fires an arrow to end our karma.
Mugam Sirika Aval Thunai IrupaShe stays by our side to make us smile.
Naagam Kudai PidikaWith a cobra holding the umbrella.
Nalla Pambu ThaalataWith a good snake singing a lullaby.
Uthamiku Kaapu KattiTying the sacred protection for the righteous.
Oorellam Koodi NikkaWith the whole town gathering around.
Saata Sala SalakaWith the whip cracking loudly.
Saata Sala SalakaWith the whip cracking loudly.
Sathuramani Osai IdaWith the bells of Sathuragiri chiming.
Osai Ida Osai IdaChiming, chiming.
Vaeta ThodangiduchuThe hunt has begun.
Vaeta ThodangiduchuThe hunt has begun.
Raaniku Poosai IdaTo perform rituals for the Queen.
Poosai Ida Poosai IdaRituals, rituals.
Samaithal SamayapuramIf she creates, she is Samayapuram.
Aama SamayapuramYes, Samayapuram.
Kaali Sathipa Kanna PuramIf Kali rules, she is Kannapuram.
Thaaye Kanna PuramMother Kannapuram.
Iruntha IrukangudiIf she stays, she is Irukkankudi.
Vaadi IrukangudiCome, Irukkankudi.
Maari Eluntha Aala OorumWhen Maari rises to rule the town.
Engadi IrukaWhere are you?
Irumbu Kudi MaariyammaOh Maari of the Iron Fort.
Idi Mulanga VaadiyammaCome forth as thunder roars.
Pali Mudikum KaaliyammaOh Kali who fulfills the vow.
Nee Padai Eduthu VaadiyammaCome leading your army.
Suthi Irukum Pagai Kuthi Kilikka VaraShe comes to tear apart the surrounding enemies.
Kathi Udacha Thadai Veti Murika VaraShe comes to slash through every obstacle.
Ange Idi Mulanguthu En Thaaye VaraThunder roars there, my mother is coming.
Andam Nadu NadunguthuThe universe trembles.
Ange Idi Mulanguthu En Thaaye VaraThunder roars there, my mother is coming.
Andam Nadu NadunguthuThe universe trembles.
Mari Maga Maaye Thiri Sooliyamma NeeliyammaOh Maari, Great Maya, wielder of the trident, Goddess Neeli.
Vetiyaadi Vanthu Irangu Veera Maga KaaliyammaDescend and hunt, oh brave warrior Kali.
Maariyamma Thiri SooliyammaOh Maari, wielder of the trident.
Neeliyamma Erangu MaariyammaDescend now, Goddess Neeli, oh Maari.
Ulagalantha Naayagiye Ukirama Nee IranguOh Ruler of the World, descend in your fury.
Engal Uyir Kaaka Neeyum Vaadi Yamma Vaadi YammaCome to protect our lives, oh Mother, come!
Maariyamma Thiri SooliyammaOh Maari, wielder of the trident.
Neeliyamma Erangu MaariyammaDescend now, Goddess Neeli, oh Maari.
Thaaye Maga Maaye Muthu MaariMother, Great Maya, Pearl Maari.
Neeye Urumari Ingu VaadiTransform yourself and come here.
Thevi Karumari Enga KaaliGoddess Karumari, our Kali.
Themai Kariyakka Inga VaadiCome here to burn evil to ash.
Maariyamma Thiri SooliyammaOh Maari, wielder of the trident.
Neeliyamma Erangu MaariyammaDescend now, Goddess Neeli, oh Maari.
Thaaye VaravendumeYou must come, Mother.
Maariyamma Thiri SooliyammaOh Maari, wielder of the trident.
Neeliyamma Erangu MaariyammaDescend now, Goddess Neeli, oh Maari.
Maariyamma Thiri SooliyammaOh Maari, wielder of the trident.
Neeliyamma Erangu MaariyammaDescend now, Goddess Neeli, oh Maari.
Amma Amma Amma AmmaaaaaaMother, Mother, Mother, Mother!
Amman Music Video
Hiphop Tamizha’s composition merges folk rhythms with modern intensity. The ‘Amman’ lyrics translation reveals a direct call for divine protection through Kali’s warrior form.