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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Paiya Kitta

From Sathiyam Neeye · 1984

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sathiyam Neeye1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Chinna paiyaa kitta vaaiyyaaLittle boy, come closer.
Pullaiyaara suththi vaaiyyaaCome around like circumambulating Lord Ganesha.
Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarungaJust take a look at this person who looks like a shrew mouse.
Vaalu engae pochchuthu konjam kelungaAsk him where his tail went.
Chorus :Aththiri patchaa kozhukattaChorus: Oh spicy sweet dumpling!
Annakkili kitta maattikittaCaught right near the parrot!
Female
Chinna paiyaa kitta vaaiyyaaLittle boy, come closer.
PullaiyaaraLord Ganesha
Chorus :Takku takkuChorus: Takku takku
Female :Suththi vaaiyyaaFemale: Circle around and come!
Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarungaJust take a look at this person who looks like a shrew mouse.
Vaalu engae pochchuthu konjam kelungaAsk him where his tail went.
Chorus :Aththiri patchaa kozhukattaChorus: Oh spicy sweet dumpling!
Annakkili kitta maattikittaCaught right near the parrot!
Female
Korangu mugam ammaadiOh my, a face like a monkey!
Adhukku enna kannaadiWhy does it need a mirror?
Edhuththaa odappaen adhil naan killaadiIf I take it, I will smash it; I am an expert at that!
Korangu mugam ammaadiOh my, a face like a monkey!
Adhukku enna kannaadiWhy does it need a mirror?
Edhuththaa odappaen adhil naan killaadiIf I take it, I will smash it; I am an expert at that!
Female
Mogara kattaikku meesai edhukkuWhy does such an ugly mug need a mustache?
Mogara kattaikku meesai edhukkuWhy does such an ugly mug need a mustache?
Valaiyalittukko pudava kattikkoWear bangles and wrap a saree!
Vaaiyyaa vaa ration kadaiCome on over, you ration shop!
Female
Chinna paiyaa kitta vaaiyyaaLittle boy, come closer.
PullaiyaaraLord Ganesha
Chorus :Takku takkuChorus: Takku takku
Female :Suththi vaaiyyaaFemale: Circle around and come!
Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarungaJust take a look at this person who looks like a shrew mouse.
Vaalu engae pochchuthu konjam kelungaAsk him where his tail went.
Chorus :Aththiri patchaa kozhukattaChorus: Oh spicy sweet dumpling!
Annakkili kitta maattikittaCaught right near the parrot!
Female
Kaasi kadaththeruvil varavu vachchathaWhatever was earned/credited in the street markets of Kasi,
Kaasi kadaththeruvil varavu vachchathaWhatever was earned/credited in the street markets of Kasi,
Nadu theruvula selavu vaikkiraIs being squandered right in the middle of the road!
Ennaattam ponnu undaaIs there any woman quite like me?
Sollu maappillaTell me, groom!
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful, teasing track from the 1984 film Sathiyam Neeye, composed by Shankar Ganesh and penned by lyricist Pulamaipithan. Sung energetically by S. P. Sailaja, the heroine playfully mock-insults the hero with humorous comparisons, referencing Lord Ganesha's vehicle (the shrew/mouse), monkeys, ration shops, and traditional proverbs. The playful tone showcases banter between lovers or traditional teasing during a romantic setup.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarunga

Comparing the person's face/physique humorously to a shrew mouse (Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarunga) and a monkey (Korangu mugam).

Emoni / Rhyme (Monnai & Ethirai)

Korangu mugam ammaadi / Adhukku enna kannaadi

Rhyming scheme and rhythmic repetition in phrases like 'Korangu mugam' and 'Adhukku enna kannaadi'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaaiyyaa vaa ration kadai

Calling the person 'ration kadai' as a comical metaphor for distribution or clumsiness.

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Trivia

Pulamaipithan, known for his deep literary background, often infused folk idioms and playful street banter in commercial Tamil cinema songs. S.P. Sailaja, sister of S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, gave this track a vibrant, expressive vocal tone.

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