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Lyrics & meaning

Chithira Kili

From Chinna Devan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Swarnalatha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Chinna Devan1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaaAahaa aahaa aahaahaa
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaaAahaa aahaa aahaahaa
Raaraara raaraara raaraara raaraaraRaaraara raaraara raaraara raaraara
Ohohoooo…..Ohohoooo...
Female
Chithirak kili pakkam irukkuThe beautiful painted parrot is right beside you
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaaWhy are you so shy like a young girl, my king?
Vithaikku oru methai irukkuThere is a bed ready for the master of love arts
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaaWhy are you afraid to embrace me, my king?
Female
Achacho acha chachoOh dear, oh my goodness!
Aasai thaan pichikkichoHas desire burst forth wildly?
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaaTickles are felt everywhere, please come dear!
Female
Chithirak kili pakkam irukkuThe beautiful painted parrot is right beside you
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaaWhy are you so shy like a young girl, my king?
Vithaikku oru methai irukkuThere is a bed ready for the master of love arts
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaaWhy are you afraid to embrace me, my king?
Female
Veliyae unakku vishayangal edharkkuWhy do you need outside affairs when you are here?
Kili pol irukku vilaiyaaduI am here like a parrot, play with me
Nilavae irukka agal vilakkedharkkuWhen the full moon is here, why do you need an oil lamp?
Kadhaiyae nadathu kalippoduLead our love story with boundless joy
Female
Raappodhu nee ketkumThe late-night feast you requested
Saapaadu thaanIs right here
Soottodu naan seidhaIt is a hot preparation I made
Yerppaadu thaanWith special arrangement
Thaappaalai naan pottenI bolted the lock
Munnaalae thaanAt the front door
Thalai vaari poo vaithenI combed my hair and adorned flowers
Pinnaalae thaanAt the back
Female
Achacho acha chachoOh dear, oh my goodness!
Aasai thaan pichikkichoHas desire burst forth wildly?
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaaTickles are felt everywhere, please come dear!
Female
Chithirak kili pakkam irukkuThe beautiful painted parrot is right beside you
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaaWhy are you so shy like a young girl, my king?
Vithaikku oru methai irukkuThere is a bed ready for the master of love arts
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaaWhy are you afraid to embrace me, my king?
Female
Tharanaa tharanaaShall I give? Shall I give?
Kettadhai thaanaaWhatever you asked for
Thara maattenaa maruppenaaWould I refuse or deny giving it to you?
Kadanaa kadanaaIs it a debt, a sweet debt?
Nee kodu thaenaaGive me sweet nectar like honey
Kadan kazhippenaa maattenaaWill I clear this debt or not?
Female
Ennangal ellaamae paattaachaiyaaAll my thoughts have turned into a song, my lord
Ennendru un kaadhil pottaachaiyaaI have poured them into your ears, my lord
Kaal neetti kai neetti kottaaviyaaStretching your arms and legs and yawning?
Paalkaaran varum neram late aachaiyaaIt is getting late, almost time for the milkman to arrive, my lord
Female
Achacho acha chachoOh dear, oh my goodness!
Aasai thaan pichikkichoHas desire burst forth wildly?
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaaTickles are felt everywhere, please come dear!
Female
Chithirak kili pakkam irukkuThe beautiful painted parrot is right beside you
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaaWhy are you so shy like a young girl, my king?
Vithaikku oru methai irukkuThere is a bed ready for the master of love arts
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaaWhy are you afraid to embrace me, my king?
Female
Achacho acha chachoOh dear, oh my goodness!
Aasai thaan pichikkichoHas desire burst forth wildly?
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaaTickles are felt everywhere, please come dear!
Female
Chithirak kili pakkam irukkuThe beautiful painted parrot is right beside you
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaaWhy are you so shy like a young girl, my king?
Vithaikku oru methai irukkuThere is a bed ready for the master of love arts
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaaWhy are you afraid to embrace me, my king?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful and romantic bedtime coaxing track sung from the perspective of a young woman playfully teasing her bashful husband or lover. She compares herself to a tender, painted parrot and questions why he feels so timid and shy like a young bride on their special night. Through witty metaphors, she reassures him, asking why one would search outside when everything he desires is right inside with her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaa

Comparing the hero's shyness to that of a young girl ('Potta pulla pol vetkam').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Nilavae irukka agal vilakkedharkku

Comparing the woman to a painted parrot ('Chithirak kili') and comparing the moon to her presence versus a small lamp.

Ethirukaai (Rhyme/Monai)

Thara maattenaa maruppenaa

Playful internal rhyming with 'Kettadhai thaanaa / Thara maattenaa maruppenaa'.

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Trivia

Written by the prolific lyricist Vaali, this track showcases his characteristic playful double entendres and folk-pop rhythm patterns. 'Chinna Devan' is a rare 1993 film starring Ramki and Kasturi.

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