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Lyrics & meaning

Chithada Uduthi Chittaana Oruthi

From Sabash (1984) · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Sailaja, B. S. Sasirekha
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sabash (1984)1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mookku muzhi ullavandiHe is a man with fine features and a sharp nose
Mookkuvaali mookkanadi avanHe is a nose-ringed handsome fellow, my dear
Maarazhagai paarpatharkkuTo admire his handsome chest
Maasam onnu venumadiIt would take a whole month, my dear
Perazh manmathaninSpeaking the name of the handsome god of love
Pera sonnaa vetkam varumBrings shyness to my face
Female
…………….[Interlude]
Female
Siththaada uduththi chittaana oruththiWearing a chintz garment, a dainty girl
Aththaana nenachchirunthaaKept thinking of her maternal cousin as her beloved
Thenam aaththoram thanichchirunthaaWas sitting alone every day by the riverbank
Female
Siththaada uduththi chittaana oruththiWearing a chintz garment, a dainty girl
Aththaana nenachchirunthaaKept thinking of her maternal cousin as her beloved
Thenam aaththoram thanichchirunthaaWas sitting alone every day by the riverbank
Female
Maman vanthaaWhen the beloved uncle/cousin arrives
Female :OhhoFemale: Ohho
Female :MallukkattuFemale: A playful wrestling match!
Female :Dhinam raaththiriyilFemale: Every night
Female :Yaehae haeFemale: Yaehae hae
Female :JallikkattuFemale: A taming of the bull!
Female :AahaahaanFemale: Aahaahaan
Female
Maman vanthaaWhen the beloved uncle/cousin arrives
Female :OhhoFemale: Ohho
Female :MallukkattuFemale: A playful wrestling match!
Female :Dhinam raaththiriyilFemale: Every night
Female :Yaehae haeFemale: Yaehae hae
Female :JallikkattuFemale: A taming of the bull!
Female :AahaahaanFemale: Aahaahaan
Female
Siththaada uduththi chittaana oruththiWearing a chintz garment, a dainty girl
Aththaana nenachchirunthaaKept thinking of her maternal cousin as her beloved
Thenam aaththoram thanichchirunthaaWas sitting alone every day by the riverbank
Male
Pollaatha vekkaththa nee oththi vachchukkaPut aside your stubborn shyness
Kalyaana viththaiyellaam kaththu vachchukkaLearn all the arts of married life
Purushana kondaikkulla suththi vachchukkaKeep your husband wrapped within your hair bun
Pooppotta selaikullae poththi vachchukkaKeep him sheltered inside your floral saree
Female
Velai varum allik koduWhen the moment arrives, give generously
Veththalaya killikoduPinch off and hand over the betel leaf
Kodhikkum udambu thudikkum narambuThe boiling body and throbbing nerves
Kodhikkum udambu thudikkum narambuThe boiling body and throbbing nerves
Female
Maman vanthaaWhen the beloved uncle/cousin arrives
Female :AhhanFemale: Ahhan
Female :MallukkattuFemale: A playful wrestling match!
Dhinam raaththiriyilEvery night
Female :Yaehae haeFemale: Yaehae hae
Female :JallikkattuFemale: A taming of the bull!
Female :HeehmmFemale: Heehmm
Chorus
Siththaada uduththi chittaana oruththiWearing a chintz garment, a dainty girl
Aththaana nenachchirunthaaKept thinking of her maternal cousin as her beloved
Thenam aaththoram thanichchirunthaaWas sitting alone every day by the riverbank
Female
Machchaana madakki un mudiva solluWin over your cousin and speak your decision
Aalaana veveraththa ariya solluTell him to understand the state of your maturity
Enpaadu irukattum odhukki thalluLeave my troubles aside, push them away
Un pollaatha paruvukku maruntha solluTell the remedy for your wicked youth
Female
Paruvaththil virunthunduYouth brings a grand feast
Paruvukkum marunthunduAnd there is also a remedy for youth
Malara thoduththu udambil uduththuStringing flowers and adorn them on the body
Malara thoduththu udambil uduththuStringing flowers and adorn them on the body
Female
Siththaada uduththi chittaana oruththiWearing a chintz garment, a dainty girl
Aththaana nenachchirunthaaKept thinking of her maternal cousin as her beloved
Thenam aaththoram thanichchirunthaaWas sitting alone every day by the riverbank
Female
Maman vanthaaWhen the beloved uncle/cousin arrives
Female :AhhanFemale: Ahhan
Female :MallukkattuFemale: A playful wrestling match!
Dhinam raaththiriyilEvery night
Female :Yaehae haeFemale: Yaehae hae
Female :JallikkattuFemale: A taming of the bull!
Female :Ohhho….Female: Ohhho…
Chorus
………………[Fade out]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful song from Sabash (1984) depicts a lighthearted, rhythmic dialogue between female companions teasing each other about love, youthfulness, and martial intimacy. The main protagonist describes her admiration for her handsome cousin (Aththaan) and her longing as she sits alone by the riverbank, while her friend offers teasing romantic advice on managing a husband and embracing youthful passions with metaphors of wrestling (Mallukkattu) and bull-taming (Jallikkattu). Written by Vaali with music by Shankar-Ganesh, the track blends energetic folk rhythms with cheeky lyrical banter, brought to life through the vibrant vocals of S. P. Sailaja and B. S. Sasirekha.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Second Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

Siththaada uduththi chittaana oruththi / Aththaana nenachchirunthaa

The repetition of 'th' consonant in the second letter creates a rhythmic flow across lines (e.g., 'Siththaada' and 'Aththaana').

Metaphor (Uruvagakani)

Female :Mallukkattu ... Dhinam raaththiriyil ... Female :Jallikkattu

Marital passion and romantic night encounters are playfully compared to traditional athletic sports like wrestling (Mallukkattu) and bull-taming (Jallikkattu).

Alliteration & Internal Rhyme (Monai / Iyaibu)

Kodhikkum udambu thudikkum narambu

Repetition of 'ku' and 'm' sound structures builds internal rhythm reflecting physical rush and excitement.

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Trivia

The song features a lively female-duet vocal performance by S. P. Sailaja and B. S. Sasirekha. Vaali's lyrics utilize traditional rural folk expressions and metaphors such as 'Mallukkattu' and 'Jallikkattu' to humorously convey romantic intimacy, characteristic of 1980s Tamil commercial folk cinema tracks.

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