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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Chinna Kanavugal

From Vaazhthugal · 2008

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Shweta Mohan
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Vaazhthugal2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Chinna chinna kanavugalSmall small dreams
Chinna chinna kurumbugalSmall small playful mischiefs
Ellaam serndhu seidha veedu idhuThis is a home built by bringing them all together
Chinna chinna sirippugalSmall small smiles
Chinna chinna sandaigalSmall small quarrels
Sangeedhamaai maarum idam idhuThis is the place where they all turn into music
Female
Indha koottukkudumbathilIn this joint family
Vaazha sorkkam yengumaeEven heaven longs to live here
Idhu veettukkullae veadandhaangalThis is a bird sanctuary right inside a home
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Chorus
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Female
Chinna chinna kanavugalSmall small dreams
Chinna chinna kurumbugalSmall small playful mischiefs
Ellaam serndhu seidha veedu idhuThis is a home built by bringing them all together
Chinna chinna sirippugalSmall small smiles
Chinna chinna sandaigalSmall small quarrels
Sangeedhamaai maarum idam idhuThis is the place where they all turn into music
Female
Anil vandhu vilaiyaadum thaazhvaaramA veranda where squirrels come and play
Anbudhaanae naangal paadum devaaramLove itself is the sacred hymn we sing
Anil vandhu vilaiyaadum thaazhvaaramA veranda where squirrels come and play
Anbudhaane naangal paadum devaaramLove itself is the sacred hymn we sing
Aagaya vennilavil velicham konjam vaangiBorrowing a little light from the moon in the sky
Anaiyaadha vilakkeriyum engal veettu maadamAn unextinguished lamp burns in our house niche
Chorus
Idhupodhum idhupodumThis is enough, this is enough
Veru enna vendumWhat else is needed?
Ingu vaazhum naalellaam thirunaalaai maarumEvery day lived here turns into a festive day
Female
Chinna chinna kanavugalSmall small dreams
Chinna chinna kurumbugalSmall small playful mischiefs
Ellaam serndhu seidha veedu idhuThis is a home built by bringing them all together
Chinna chinna sirippugalSmall small smiles
Chinna chinna sandaigalSmall small quarrels
Sangeedhamaai maarum idam idhuThis is the place where they all turn into music
Female
Punnagaiyaal naam podum poondhottamThe flower garden we plant with our smiles
Poochedigal kadankettu kai neettumWhere flowering plants extend hands asking for a loan
Punnagaiyaal naam podum poondhottamThe flower garden we plant with our smiles
Poochedigal kadankettu kai neettumWhere flowering plants extend hands asking for a loan
Iraivanukku mugavarigal engum endru kettaalIf asked where God's address is
Ingirukkum uravugalai vandhu paarkka cholvomWe will tell them to come and see the relationships here
Chorus
Pon vendaam porul vendaamWe do not want gold, we do not want wealth
Bandhapaasam podhumBonds and affection are enough
Bboomiyilae naangal vaazhumThe life we live on this earth
Vaazhkkai arthamaagumWill become meaningful
Female
Chinna chinna kanavugalSmall small dreams
Chinna chinna kurumbugalSmall small playful mischiefs
Ellaam serndhu seidha veedu idhuThis is a home built by bringing them all together
Chinna chinna sirippugalSmall small smiles
Chinna chinna sandaigalSmall small quarrels
Sangeedhamaai maarum idam idhuThis is the place where they all turn into music
Female
Indha koottukkudumbathilIn this joint family
Vaazha sorkkam yengumaeEven heaven longs to live here
Idhu veettukkullae veadandhaangalThis is a bird sanctuary right inside a home
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Chorus
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...
Idhu dhaan sandhosam….This is happiness...
Idhu dhaan urchaagam…..This is enthusiasm...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song celebrates the joy, harmony, and togetherness found within a traditional Tamil joint family. It portrays the home as a sanctuary of love where small dreams, innocent quarrels, and shared laughter blend together like harmonious music, creating an environment so blissful that even heaven envies it.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Chinna chinna kanavugal

The words 'Chinna chinna' are repeated to emphasize innocence and delicacy.

Metaphor (Uruvagamaakkal)

Idhu veettukkullae veadandhaangal

Comparing the peaceful family household to Vedanthangal, a well-known bird sanctuary.

Personification

Poochedigal kadankettu kai neettum

Attributing human traits to flowering plants extending hands seeking a loan of smiles.

Monorhyme / Anaphora

Idhu dhaan sandhosam….

Repetition of 'Idhu dhaan' at the beginning of successive lines to create rhythmic intensity and joy.

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Trivia

The song is from the movie 'Vaazhthugal' (2008), directed by Seeman, featuring music by Yuvan Shankar Raja and lyrics by Na. Muthu Kumar. The film strongly emphasized Tamil culture and joint family values.

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