“Angu Vaanakkonilu” by Vaikom Vijayalakshmi appears on the soundtrack for Ajayante Randam Moshanam. The lyrics by Manu Manjith and music by Dhibu Nainan Thomas open with an image of a twinkling moon. This scene introduces a rabbit with blood-red eyes, setting a mythological tone.
Angu Vaanakkonilu
Vaikom Viajaylakshmi • From “Ajayante Randam Moshanam”
The song’s focus shifts to address a child’s future journey. It asks who will hold their hand on the long path ahead. The lyrics then offer an answer, stating fire will appear to clear the darkness and nature will serve as a guide.
Angu Vaanakkonil Minni NinnorambiliIn a corner of the sky, a twinkling moon stood still
Ambilikkalaykkullil Chorakkan MuyalInside its crescent, there’s a rabbit with blood-red eyes
Ingu Neelathuruthil Neerpparappil NizhalidumAnd here, on the blue isle, a reflection forms on the water
Ambilikkalaykkullil AamakkunjananoIs that a baby tortoise inside the moon’s reflection?
Aamakkurumbaranannu Nenjathu VettilachellavumaayThat clever little tortoise, with a ‘betel-leaf box’ on its chest
Thaane Valinjukeri Doorathil Engo PathungiyalloClimbed up all on its own and hid somewhere far away
Thaarakkoluthulloraa Chelokkum VettilachellathiloInside that beautiful ‘betel-leaf box’ with a latch shaped like a star
Bhoomiyappaade Moodum Athrayum Vettilayittu VeykkaamWe can place enough betel leaves to cover the entire world
Kunjilam Vaave Kadha Kettu Melle MizhipoottuMy little baby, hear the story and gently close your eyes
Maarin Choodil Urangu UranguIn the warmth of my chest, you’ll sleep, you’ll sleep
ponne Thalarathe OmalchiriodeMy precious one, without faltering, with a darling smile
Konji Kaliaadi Valaru ValaruCooing and playing, you’ll grow, you’ll grow
Um Um Urangu UranguMmm mmm, sleep, sleep
Um Um Urangu UranguMmm mmm, sleep, sleep
Aa AeAa Ae
Nee Nadannu Pokumaa Neendu Neenda PaathayilOn the long, long path that you will walk
Kaiviral Pidikkaan KoodeyaariniWho will be there with you now to hold your fingers?
Aa AaAa Aa
Ethire Ninnatethume Thaaneyangu NeekkuvaanTo move aside all that stands against you by yourself
Chaalu Theerthumethume NeerozhukkukalThe streams themselves will carve a path for everything
Thottuthalodikkond Kaattille Nombaram MaatteeduvaanThe wind will come with a gentle touch to take away your sorrow
Aakaashanakshathrangal Dikkellam Thettaathe KaattitharumThe stars in the sky will show you every direction without fail
Moodunniruttakattaan Theeyennum Munnil Thelinju VarumTo banish the gathering dark, a fire will always appear before you
Neeyenna Vithedukkethu Mannoru Kaadaakki MaattitharumThe earth will take the seed that is you and turn it into a forest
Kunjilam Vaave Kadha Kettu Melle MizhipoottuMy little baby, hear the story and gently close your eyes
Maarin Choodil Urangu UranguIn the warmth of my chest, you’ll sleep, you’ll sleep
ponne Thalarathe OmalchiriodeMy precious one, without faltering, with a darling smile
Konji Kaliaadi Valaru ValaruCooing and playing, you’ll grow, you’ll grow
Uyarnnu Vaa Uyarnnu VaaRise up, rise up
Thadakale Nee Udachu VaaCome, and shatter the obstacles
Uyarnnu Vaa Uyarnnu VaaRise up, rise up
Ulakine Nee Jayichu VaaCome, and conquer the world
The lullaby’s gentle requests to sleep transform into direct commands. It urges the listener to rise up and shatter all obstacles. This change provides a final blessing of strength and encouragement, preparing a child for a solitary and resilient life.
