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Lyrics & meaning

Chinnachiru Vayathinile

From Thedi Vandha Raasa · 1995

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thedi Vandha Raasa
Movie release year
1995
Lyrics added on
10 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinnachiru vayathinilae kallamattra manathinilae
Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
Chinnachiru vayathinilae kallamattra manathinilae
Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
Kanavaa kadhaigalaa edhai naan uraippathu
Kalanthu pazhaginom vizhigalaal thazhuvinom
Chinnachiru vayathinilae kallamattra manathinilae
Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
Ilang kadhal ennumvidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
………………
Enathu veettu pakkam dhinamum varuvaal
Vizhiyai thoodhu vittu thani vazhi povaal
Thavikkum aasai thannil avalai thodavae
Ennathaan saethi endru avalidam ketpaen
Nedu neram pesi kolvom vaai mozhi illaathu
Pasi thaagam ellaam nenjam maranthidum appothu
Aval paarkka naan paarkka manam engum thaen vaarkka
Pagal endru paarththomo iravendru paarththomaa
Kadhai alla kavithai agalaathu ninaivai
Kanavaa kadhaigalaa edhai naan uraippathu
Kalanthu pazhaginom vizhigalaal thazhuvinom
………………
Oru naal maalai ennai thaniyae azhaiththaal
Uyirae neethaan endru pani mozhi sonnaal
Iru kai tholil ittu medhuvaai siriththaal
Madiyil mella vanthu mayilena saainthaal
Enai meeri enthan nenjam alainthathu engengo
Ila nenjin aasai thannil nadanthathu yaedhetho
Sugam thantha pennaalae parisondru thanthaalae
Varuvaen naan endraalae enai neengi sendraalo
Thaviththaenae thaniyae enakkedhu thunaiyae
Chinnachiru vayathinilae kallamattra manathinilae
Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
Chinnachiru vayathinilae kallamattra manathinilae
Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
Kanavaa kadhaigalaa edhai naan uraippathu
Kalanthu pazhaginom vizhigalaal thazhuvinom
Chinnachiru vayathinilae kallamattra manathinilae
Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
Ilang kadhal ennumvidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
Was it a dream or a story? What can I say?
We grew close together, embracing with our eyes.
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
A young girl sowed the seed of young love.
...
She would come by my house every day,
Sending a message with her eyes, she would go on her way.
With a longing desire to touch her,
I would ask her, "What is the news?"
We would speak for a long time without saying a single word...
Back then, my heart would forget all hunger and thirst...
As she looked and I looked, sweetness filled our hearts,
Did we even care whether it was day or night?
It was not just a story, but poetry that will never fade from memory.
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
...
One evening, she called me to meet her alone,
Whispering softly, she said, "You are my life,"
She placed both hands on my shoulders and smiled gently,
And softly rested on my lap like a graceful peacock.
Beyond my control, my heart drifted far and wide...
In the longing of our young hearts, so much happened...
The girl who brought me happiness gave me a gift,
She promised, "I will return," and then walked away from me.
I was left yearning all alone; who is there by my side?
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
Was it a dream or a story? What can I say?
We grew close together, embracing with our eyes.
In my very young days, in my innocent heart,
A young girl sowed the seed of love.
A young girl sowed the seed of young love.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Chinnachiru Vayathinilae' expresses a deep sense of nostalgia, love, and heart-wrenching longing. The protagonist reminisces about a youthful romance that sprouted innocently during childhood. Through silent glances, unsaid words, and shared intimate moments, two young souls grew deeply attached, oblivious to time, hunger, or the outside world. However, the sweet memory turns poignant as the beloved, after promising her eternal presence and leaving unforgettable romantic memories, departs from his life. The protagonist is left alone in grief, questioning whether those cherished moments were merely a dream or a poetic reality, while grappling with the solitary pain of separation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

“Madiyil mella vanthu mayilena saainthaal”

Comparing the maiden's gentle leaning on his lap to the graceful movement of a peacock ('mayilena saainthaal').

Rupakam (Metaphor)

“Kadhal ennum vidhai vidhaiththaal kanni oruththi”

Describing love metaphorically as a seed sown inside an innocent mind ('Kadhal ennum vidhai').

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Nedu neram pesi kolvom vaai mozhi illaathu”

The second letter 'dhu' matches across lines ('Nedu' / 'Pasi'), establishing a rhythmic Tamil poetic cadence.

Uruvagamb (Visual Metaphor)

“Vizhiyai thoodhu vittu thani vazhi povaal”

Describing gaze as a messenger ('Vizhiyai thoodhu vittu').

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Trivia

The soundtrack for 'Thedi Vandha Raasa' (1995) was composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by the celebrated lyricist Pulamaipithan. This song showcases classic Tamil literary imagery where romantic silent communication (mouna paashai) and nature tropes are used to express childhood love and painful separation.

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