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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Chinna Poove

From Shankar Guru · 1987

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. Janaki, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Shankar Guru
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
13 Jan 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Lalla laala laalaa
Lalla laala laalaa
Lalla laala laala laa
Laala lallalaa
Aahahaa aahahaa
Oho ho imhumim
Chinna chinna poovae
Nee kannaal paaru podhum
Chinna chinna poovae
Nee kannaal paaru podhum
Thottu thottu pesu
En thunbam ellaam theerum
Kannae un kai pattaal
Kaanja kodi pinju vidum
Patta maram paaloorum
Paagarkaa thenoorum.. oh..oh..oho
Chinna chinna poovae
Nee kannaal paaru podhum
Thottu thottu pesu
En thunbam ellaam theerum
Ulagathil poovellaam
Un pola azhagilla
Naanum un ammaavum
Pannaadha thavamilla
Then paandi mannavano
Muzhugithaan muththeduthaan
Thaenae un ammaavoo
Muzhugaama muththeduthaa
Kannae dheivam kanden
Undhan kannil sannidhi
Un mutham pattu echil pattaa
Konjam nimmadhi
Chinna chinna poovae
Nee kannaal paaru podhum
Thottu thottu pesu
En thunbam ellaam theerum
Paappaa nee illaama
Pasi thookkam vaaradhu
Un pecha kekkaama
Oru naalum vidiyaadhu
Nee unna paal kinnam
Podhaadhu pon maanae
Nilavennum kinnaththai
Naan kondu varuvenae
Poovum poovum unna paarthu
Pesi kondathu
Indha kaattil odum odai kooda
Un per sonnadhu
Chinna chinna poovae
Nee kannaal paaru podhum
Thottu thottu pesu
En thunbam ellaam theerum
Kannae un kai pattaal
Kaanja kodi pinju vidum
Patta maram paaloorum
Paagarkaa thaenoorum.. oh..oh..oho
Chinna chinna poovae
Nee kannaal paaru podhum
Thottu thottu pesu
En thunbam ellaam theerum
Thanna naanae naanae naa
Naanae naane naa
Lalla laala laala
Lalla laala laala
Lalla laala laala la
Laala lallalaa
Aahaahaa aahaahaa
Oho ho imhum-im
Little, little flower,
just look at me, that is enough.
Little, little flower,
just look at me, that is enough.
Touch me gently and talk to me,
all my sorrows will fade away.
My darling, if your hand touches it,
a dried-up vine will bear tender fruit.
A withered tree will overflow with sweet sap,
and bitter gourd will drip with honey.. oh.. oh.. oho!
Little, little flower,
just look at me, that is enough.
Touch me gently and talk to me,
all my sorrows will fade away.
All the flowers in this world
are not as lovely as you.
There is no penance
that your mother and I have not done.
The king of the southern Pandyan land
dove deep into the sea to fetch pearls,
but my sweet honey, your mother
brought forth a pearl without ever diving.
My darling, I found God
in the shrine of your eyes.
When your wet little kiss touches me,
I find a bit of peace.
Little, little flower,
just look at me, that is enough.
Touch me gently and talk to me,
all my sorrows will fade away.
Little one, without you,
neither hunger nor sleep ever comes.
Without hearing your sweet voice,
not a single day ever dawns.
A simple bowl of milk to feed you
is not enough, my golden deer.
The shining bowl of the moon,
I shall bring down for you.
The flowers looked at you
and whispered among themselves,
even the stream flowing through this forest
called out your name.
Little, little flower,
just look at me, that is enough.
Touch me gently and talk to me,
all my sorrows will fade away.
My darling, if your hand touches it,
a dried-up vine will bear tender fruit.
A withered tree will overflow with sweet sap,
and bitter gourd will drip with honey.. oh.. oh.. oho!
Little, little flower,
just look at me, that is enough.
Touch me gently and talk to me,
all my sorrows will fade away.
Thanna naanae naanae naa
Naanae naanae naa
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soulful song captures a father's immense love and devotion toward his young child, whom he affectionately addresses as a delicate little flower. He expresses that a mere glance or touch from his child cures all his exhaustion and sorrows, bringing divine peace into his life. He compares her presence to magical miracles, such as a dead tree oozing milk or bitter gourds turning sweet.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Chinna chinna poovae”

Comparing the young child directly to a tiny flower ('Chinna chinna poovae') to highlight her innocence, softness, and beauty.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

“Patta maram paaloorum / Paagarkaa thenoorum”

Exaggerating the child's touch to demonstrate its miraculous effect, claiming a withered tree will ooze milk and bitter gourds will taste like honey.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Thottu thottu pesu”

The rhythmic doubling of words like 'Chinna chinna' and 'Thottu thottu' adds endearment and musical flow to the verse.

Personification

“Indha kaattil odum odai kooda / Un per sonnadhu”

Attributing human traits like speaking to forest streams and flowers in praise of the child.

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Trivia

'Chinna Chinna Poovae' is a heartwarming track from the 1987 action film Shankar Guru, starring Arjun Sarja. The music was composed by Chandra Bose with lyrics written by Vairamuthu and sung by K. J. Yesudas.

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