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Chithira Kili

From Chinna Devan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Swarnalatha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Chinna Devan
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
22 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa
Raaraara raaraara raaraara raaraara
Ohohoooo…..
Chithirak kili pakkam irukku
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaa
Vithaikku oru methai irukku
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaa
Achacho acha chacho
Aasai thaan pichikkicho
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaa
Chithirak kili pakkam irukku
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaa
Vithaikku oru methai irukku
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaa
Veliyae unakku vishayangal edharkku
Kili pol irukku vilaiyaadu
Nilavae irukka agal vilakkedharkku
Kadhaiyae nadathu kalippodu
Raappodhu nee ketkum
Saapaadu thaan
Soottodu naan seidha
Yerppaadu thaan
Thaappaalai naan potten
Munnaalae thaan
Thalai vaari poo vaithen
Pinnaalae thaan
Achacho acha chacho
Aasai thaan pichikkicho
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaa
Chithirak kili pakkam irukku
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaa
Vithaikku oru methai irukku
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaa
Tharanaa tharanaa
Kettadhai thaanaa
Thara maattenaa maruppenaa
Kadanaa kadanaa
Nee kodu thaenaa
Kadan kazhippenaa maattenaa
Ennangal ellaamae paattaachaiyaa
Ennendru un kaadhil pottaachaiyaa
Kaal neetti kai neetti kottaaviyaa
Paalkaaran varum neram late aachaiyaa
Achacho acha chacho
Aasai thaan pichikkicho
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaa
Chithirak kili pakkam irukku
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaa
Vithaikku oru methai irukku
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaa
Achacho acha chacho
Aasai thaan pichikkicho
Angangae kichu kicho vaangonnaa
Chithirak kili pakkam irukku
Potta pulla pol vetkam edharkku raajaa
Vithaikku oru methai irukku
Katti pudikka acham edharkku raajaa
Aaha aaha aahaha
Aaha aaha aahaha
Ra-ra-ra ra-ra-ra ra-ra-ra ra-ra-ra
Oh-ho-ho-ooh...
A picture-like parrot is right beside you,
Why are you shy like a young girl, my king?
There is a bed waiting for your playful tricks,
Why are you afraid to hold me tight, my king?
Oh my, oh dear!
Did your desire just burst open?
Feeling ticklish here and there? Come on now!
A picture-like parrot is right beside you,
Why are you shy like a young girl, my king?
There is a bed waiting for your playful tricks,
Why are you afraid to hold me tight, my king?
Why do you need anything outside?
A parrot is right here, come play!
When the moon is right here, why need an oil lamp?
Carry on with our romance with sheer joy!
The feast you ask for
in the night,
is hot and ready,
prepared just for you!
I bolted the door
well before,
and dressed my hair with flowers
right after that!
Oh my, oh dear!
Did your desire just burst open?
Feeling ticklish here and there? Come on now!
A picture-like parrot is right beside you,
Why are you shy like a young girl, my king?
There is a bed waiting for your playful tricks,
Why are you afraid to hold me tight, my king?
Should I give, should I give,
whatever you ask for?
Wouldn't I give it? Would I ever say no?
As a loan, as a loan,
give me sweet honeyed love!
Won't I repay that debt?
All my thoughts have turned into a song, my dear!
Haven't I whispered it into your ear?
Are you stretching your arms and legs with a yawn?
It's time for the milkman to arrive—is it getting late?
Oh my, oh dear!
Did your desire just burst open?
Feeling ticklish here and there? Come on now!
A picture-like parrot is right beside you,
Why are you shy like a young girl, my king?
There is a bed waiting for your playful tricks,
Why are you afraid to hold me tight, my king?
Oh my, oh dear!
Did your desire just burst open?
Feeling ticklish here and there? Come on now!
A picture-like parrot is right beside you,
Why are you shy like a young girl, my king?
There is a bed waiting for your playful tricks,
Why are you afraid to hold me tight, my king?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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