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Lyrics & meaning

Kichu Kichu Tha

From Baba · 2002

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Reena Bharadwaj
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Baba2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hmm mmmMale :HelloHumming sounds.
Female
Aiyoo aiyoo aa haa ha haaMale: Hello
Male
………………….Female :………………Oh dear, oh dear, ha ha ha.
Female
Baba kichu kichu thaaFemale: ...
Adhu nooru kichu aaguthaanu paarpom vaaBaba, give me a tickle.
Baba en pakam vaaCome, let us see if that turns into a hundred tickles.
Un uchan thalaiyil macham kandu pidipom vaaBaba, come to my side.
Female
Thulludhae kolludhae nethiyil kattimudiCome, let us find the mole on the crown of your head.
Thaadiyae thayakam yen saanthamaai maaridu neeThe tied hair on your forehead bounces and captivates me.
Konjam nee maarinaal engeyo poi viduvaaiOh beard, why hesitation? Become calm and serene.
Male
Konjaadhae konjaadhae kichu kichu ketkaadhaeIf you change even a little, you will vanish far away somewhere.
Nee maara sonna maara mataan baba babaDo not coax me, do not coax me, do not ask for tickles.
Nanaaga naan irunthaal naatukae nalladhadiEven if you tell him to change, Baba will not change, Baba.
Vivagaaram illaiyadi aa haa ha haaIf I remain as I am, it is good for the whole country.
Female
Baba kichu kichu thaaThere is no controversy or trouble, my girl, ha ha ha.
Adhu nooru kichu aaguthaanu paarpom vaaBaba, give me a tickle.
Baba en pakam vaaCome, let us see if that turns into a hundred tickles.
Un uchan thalaiyil macham kandu pidipom vaaBaba, come to my side.
Female
{ Vaa vaa endru konjum bodhuCome, let us find the mole on the crown of your head.
Baba nee maaten endru sollaadhae } (2)When I affectionately coax you to come,
{ Puyal varumbodhu poochendu kodupaaiBaba, do not say 'I will not'.
Puriyaatha puthir nee baba } (2)When I affectionately coax you to come,
Male
Puthithalla puthithalla naan pudhaiyaatha pudhaiyaladiBaba, do not say 'I will not'.
Tamil nadu tamil nadu en uyir naadiWhen a storm comes, you present a bouquet of flowers;
Anbaaga nee vanthaal baba oru pillaiyadiYou are an unsolvable riddle, Baba.
Vambendru vanthu vitaalWhen a storm comes, you present a bouquet of flowers;
Female
Baba kichu kichu thaaYou are an unsolvable riddle, Baba.
Adhu nooru kichu aaguthaanu paarpom vaaI am not new, I am an unburied treasure, my girl.
Baba en pakam vaaTamil Nadu is my life force and pulse.
Un uchan thalaiyil macham kandu pidipom vaaIf you approach with love, Baba is like a child.
Female
Thulludhae kolludhae nethiyil kattimudiIf you come looking for trouble...
Thaadiyae thayakam yen saanthamaai maaridu neeBaba, give me a tickle.
Konjam nee maarinaal engeyooo poi viduvaaiCome, let us see if that turns into a hundred tickles.
Female
{ Baba unthan vaasalilae pala pengal kaathirukaBaba, come to my side.
Ennai yen therntheduthaai } (2)Come, let us find the mole on the crown of your head.
{ Un niram polae en niram maaraThe tied hair on your forehead bounces and captivates me.
Varam ondru tharuvaai baba } (2)Oh beard, why hesitation? Become calm and serene.
Male
Madhi kondu seidha villai vidhi vanthu sernthadhadiIf you change even a little, you will vanish far away somewhere.
Naan enna seivadhadi aaha aahaWhile many women wait at your doorstep, Baba,
Niram endraal niram alla varamaagi vandhadhadiWhy did you choose me?
En annai thanthadhadi aaha aahaWhile many women wait at your doorstep, Baba,
Female
Baba kichu kichu thaaWhy did you choose me?
Adhu nooru kichu aaguthaanu paarpom vaaFor my color to transform like yours,
Baba en pakam vaaGrant me a boon, Baba.
Un uchan thalaiyil macham kandu pidipom vaaFor my color to transform like yours,
Female
Thulludhae kolludhae nethiyil kattimudiGrant me a boon, Baba.
Thaadiyae thayakam yen saanthamaai maaridu neeFate came and attached itself to the bow crafted with intellect.
Konjam nee maarinaal engeyo poi viduvaaiWhat can I do, my girl? Ah ha, ah ha.
Male
Konjaadhae konjaadhae kichu kichu ketkaadhaeIt is not merely a color, it came as a divine boon.
Nee maara sonna maara mataan baba babaGiven to me by my mother, ah ha, ah ha.
Female
Aa haa ha haaBaba, give me a tickle.
Male
Nanaaga naan irunthaal naatukae nalladhadiCome, let us see if that turns into a hundred tickles.
Vivagaaram illaiyadi aaha ha haaBaba, come to my side.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Baba Kichu Kichu is a playful, romantic track from the 2002 film Baba. The song features a lively exchange between the protagonist, Baba, and his love interest. The female lead playfully teases Baba, asking for affection while expressing her fascination with his mysterious nature, unique appearance, and charismatic aura.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Puriyaatha puthir nee baba

Describing Baba as an unsolved riddle captures his mysterious persona.

Metaphor

Puthithalla puthithalla naan pudhaiyaatha pudhaiyaladi

Comparing himself to an unburied treasure highlights his enduring intrinsic value.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Puthithalla puthithalla naan pudhaiyaatha pudhaiyaladi

Repetition of the initial 'pu' sound across words creates melodic rhythm.

Personification

Thaadiyae thayakam yen saanthamaai maaridu nee

Addressing the beard directly as if it possesses hesitation and emotions.

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Trivia

Composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics written by Vairamuthu, this song features vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Reena Bhardwaj. It weaves Rajinikanth's real-life philosophical and political persona into the onscreen character of Baba.

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