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Chinna Chinna Muthu Neerilae

From Ninaikka Therindha Maname · 1987

Lyricist
Kamakodi
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ninaikka Therindha Maname
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
23 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Bhoomi engum eeram
Neram kaadhal neram
Bhoomi engum eeram
Neram kaadhal neram
Poovirukku thaen irukku thaa
Anbu nenjamae
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Muthukkala mullai mottukala
Kottattum kottum mazhai
Muthangala moga yuthangala
Muthattum anbu kalai
Neeril aadumbodhu inbam inbam
Naeril kaanumbodhum inbam inbam
Theril yerugindra deivam deivam
Thedi ingu vandha selvam selvam
Unnai thodum ennai thodum
Thannerukkum kaadhal varum
Paadalaam aadalaam neendhalaam
Anbu neenthugindra nenjathodu
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Bhoomi engum eeram
Neram kaadhal neram
Bhoomi engum eeram
Neram kaadhal neram
Poovirukku thaen irukku vaa
Anbu nenjamae
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Udalukullae ulla kadalukullae
Oru kodi alai veesudhu
Ullukullae oorum kallukullae
Ennenna suvai serudhu
Vaana dhevan poovai thoova thoova
Bhoomi dhevi maalai sooda soda
Aasai vellam engum ooda ooda
Aadai jannalaagi poga poga
Chinna chinna chinnangalil
Sikki kondaai vannangalil
Maeniyin megalai tholiyaai
Nammai serthu vaikka kaathirukka
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Male :Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Bhoomi engum eeram
Neram kaadhal neram
Male :Bhoomi engum eeram
Neram kaadhal neram
Poovirukku thaen irukku vaa
Anbu nenjamae
Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
Female :Chinna chinna muthu neerilae
Dhegam vanna vanna kolam podudhae
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
The earth is wet everywhere,
and the time is the time for love.
The earth is wet everywhere,
and the time is the time for love.
Here is a flower, here is honey—give it to me,
my loving heart!
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
Are these pearls, or jasmine buds?
Let the pouring rain pour down!
Are these kisses, or battles of passion?
Let the art of love ripen and bloom!
When playing in the water, it is pure joy,
when seeing you in person, it is pure joy!
You are the deity riding the festival chariot,
the precious treasure that came seeking me!
Touching you, touching me,
even the water falls in love!
We can sing, we can dance, we can swim,
with hearts where love swims free.
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
The earth is wet everywhere,
and the time is the time for love.
The earth is wet everywhere,
and the time is the time for love.
Here is a flower, here is honey—come,
my loving heart!
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
Inside the body, within the inner ocean,
ten million waves are surging!
Deep inside, even in stone that begins to melt,
so many sweet tastes come together!
As the lord of the sky showers flowers,
as Mother Earth wears her garland,
as a flood of desire rushes everywhere,
as our wet clothes turn sheer like windows,
in these little subtle signs,
you got caught among the vibrant colors!
Like a close friend, the waist-ornament on your body
waits eagerly to bring us together!
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
Male: In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
The earth is wet everywhere,
and the time is the time for love.
Male: The earth is wet everywhere,
and the time is the time for love.
Here is a flower, here is honey—come,
my loving heart!
In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
Female: In the tiny pearl-like water drops,
the body draws colorful patterns.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Chinna Chinna Muthu Neerilae is a sensual and evocative rain duet from the 1987 movie Ninaikka Therindha Maname. The lyrics express the intimate passion and romantic joy shared between lovers as rain pours down on them. Raindrops clinging to the body are poetically described as pearls that form colorful rangoli patterns, reflecting the beauty of love and blooming desires. The imagery blends natural phenomena—rain, flowers, ocean waves, and streams—with human emotions, capturing a mood of romantic bliss, playfulness, and intense connection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

Chinna chinna muthu neerilae

Repetition of words like 'chinna chinna', 'vanna vanna', and 'inbam inbam' creates a melodic, rhythmic cadence while emphasizing sweetness and emotion.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Chinna chinna muthu neerilae

Raindrops are metaphorically referred to as pearls ('muthu neer'), elevating natural rain into precious jewels.

Rhyme & Assonance (Emona / Ethirai)

Muthukkala mullai mottukala

Pairing lines with matching word endings and internal rhythms such as 'Muthukkala mullai mottukala' and 'Muthangala moga yuthangala' enhances musicality.

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Trivia

Ninaikka Therindha Maname (1987) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Mohan and Radha. This track is rendered as a lush rain duet by legendary singers K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.

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