[Verse 1]
On the hill, I climb to You
Cold stone steps, my feet are true
Mannikattu wind on my skin
Still Your name pulls me in
In the dark, I call Your flame
My heart bows at Ayyappa's name
Every fear begins to fade
When Your grace comes close and stays
[Pre-Chorus]
Hear the drums, hear the fire
Pull my soul a little higher
Every breath, every mile
Brings me to Your holy smile
[Chorus]
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
My whole life bows at Your feet
My whole soul comes to be free
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
In Your name, I stand awake
In Your light, my fear will break
[Verse 2]
Sabari paths and lantern glow
Every pilgrim, slow and slow
Hands folded in the night air
Still I feel You meet me there
Lord of the forest, Lord of grace
Soft compassion, fearless face
When the world grows wild and loud
You lift my head above the crowd
[Pre-Chorus]
Hear the drums, hear the fire
Pull my soul a little higher
Every breath, every mile
Brings me to Your holy smile
[Chorus]
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
My whole life bows at Your feet
My whole soul comes to be free
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
In Your name, I stand awake
In Your light, my fear will break
[Bridge]
And when my road turns steep and cold
You are strength inside my bones
I was lost, but now I see
You were walking next to me
[Final Chorus]
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Thunder in my blood tonight
Peace arrives in blazing light
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
One more step, and I believe
Your mercy never leaves