Annai Thanthai Lyrics Meaning | Amarakavi | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar | R. Rajalakshmi
“Annai Thanthai” by M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar and R. Rajalakshmi opens with an expression of gratitude. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer G. Ramanathan present a character who never knew a parent’s love. The singer from the album Amarakavi vows to bow in deep humility to a supportive patron.
Annai Thanthai
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar | R. Rajalakshmi • From “Amarakavi”
Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Composer
G. Ramanathan
Amarakavi’s Annai Thanthai Lyrics Translation
The song then turns from worldly respect to a divine plea directed at the goddess Kalaivaani. The singer asks for a voice so powerful it would make even wielders of sharp swords shake their heads. This appeal is for an “arul vaakku,” a voice blessed with divine grace.
Annai Thandhai AnbariyadhaHaving never known a mother or father’s love
Annai Thandhai AnbariyadhaHaving never known a mother or father’s love
Ennai Adharikkum UlagamThis world that supports me
Annai Thandhai AnbariyadhaHaving never known a mother or father’s love
Ennai Adharikkum UlagamThis world that supports me
Ivar Pola Seivar UndooIs there anyone else who would do so much?
Ivar Pola Seivar UndooIs there anyone else who would do so much?
Panivodu Nan Thal PaniveneIn deep humility, I bow my head
Panivodu Nan Thal PaniveneIn deep humility, I bow my head
Thal Panindhu Avar Ullam KuliraBowing my head to please their hearts
Nanneri Nadanthu ThazhaikkumI’ll walk a righteous path and flourish
Asikku Al PadavumTo sing as a servant to their every wish
Anaithulagum AdhisiyakkaSo all the world will stand in wonder
Isaiyudan Unnarul KalandhaYour grace, blended with my music
Neel Payanthan Tamizh PadalThe Tamil song that you brought forth
Neel Payanthan Tamizh PadalThe Tamil song that you brought forth
Kadalil Madai ThiranthennaLike a floodgate opened to the sea
Nenjai Alla Val PaniyarThe wielders of sharp swords
Nenjai Alla Val PaniyarThe wielders of sharp swords
Thalai Kulungha PadavumTo make them shake their heads in awe
Nan PadavumFor me to sing
Val Paniyar Thalai KulunghaTo make the wielders of swords shake their heads
Padavum Innarul SeiGrant me that sweet grace to sing
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
Arul Vakku ThandhenaikkatharulGrant me a voice of grace and protect it
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
Arul Vakku ThandhenaikkatharulGrant me a voice of grace and protect it
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
Arul Vakku ThandhenaikkatharulGrant me a voice of grace and protect it
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
Nilai Ulagile Pugazh ParavaveSo my fame will spread across this lasting world
Nilai Ulagile Pugazh ParavaveSo my fame will spread across this lasting world
Unai Nan Ennalum VazhthavumSo I can praise your name forever
Unai Nan Ennalum VazhthavumSo I can praise your name forever
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
Arul Vakku ThandhenaikkatharulGrant me a voice of grace and protect it
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
Arul Vakku ThandhenaikkatharulGrant me a voice of grace and protect it
Kalaivani DeviOh, Kalaivani Devi
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The track unfolds as a two-part performance, moving from human deference to a celestial request. The first voice grounds the song in humility, allowing the second to elevate the appeal. The final lines build through repetition, linking artistic success directly to a protected, divine gift.
