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Chithirai Masathu

From Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu · 1987

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
6 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu
Kuththagai eduthu othigai nadathu
Sandhana thoppukkul maan irukku
Sandharppam kaathirukku
Chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu
Ennai vizhiyaal
Oru valai veesi pidithaayae
Yekkam varum maadhiri
Enai paathadhum sirithaayae
Kaayam theriyaamal
Kangalinaal enai adithaayae
Kangal sivapperida
Perum bodhaiyai koduthaayae
Bodhai adhu theliya
Vaithiyam ingirukku
Male :Vaithiyathai ariya
Vaalibam kaathirukku
Female :Ada raajaa undhan ennam pola
Naanum nadappen haa
Chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Hey chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu
Kuththagai eduthu othigai nadathu
Sandhana thoppukkul maan irukku
Sandharppam kaathirukku
Hey chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Hey chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu
Mangai idhazhorathu
Malai thaen thuli peralaamaa
Koondhal nizhalorathil
Kadhai pesida varlaamaa
Ingu ennai paartha pin
Edhir kelvigal edharkkaaga
Indha ilam poongodi
Aalaanadhu unakkaaga
Aasai ennum neruppil
Dhegamum kaayudhadi
Female :Mogam ennum nadhiyil
Veppamum theerumaiyaa
Male :Adi mogam theerkkum gangai
Endrum nee thaanadi hei
Chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu
Kuththagai eduthu othigai nadathu
Female :Sandhana thoppukkul maan irukku
Sandharppam kaathirukku
Hey chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Female :Chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Male :Hey chithirai maasathu poongaathu
Male & Female :Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu
The gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai,
hey, this earth leaves its seal!
Take it on lease and hold a rehearsal!
There is a deer in the sandalwood grove,
and the right moment is waiting!
The gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
The gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, this earth leaves its seal!
With your eyes,
you cast a net and caught me!
Kindling a longing inside me,
you looked at me and smiled!
Without leaving a visible wound,
you struck me with your eyes!
Making my eyes flush red,
you gave me such an intoxication!
To clear away that intoxication,
the medicine is right here!
To receive that cure,
my youth is waiting!
Oh my king, just as you wish,
I will do as you say, ha!
The gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, the gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, this earth leaves its seal!
Take it on lease and hold a rehearsal!
There is a deer in the sandalwood grove,
and the right moment is waiting!
Hey, the gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, the gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, this earth leaves its seal!
From the edge of your lips,
may I taste a drop of mountain honey?
In the shade of your hair,
may I come and talk sweet words?
Having seen me right here,
why ask these questions?
This tender flowering vine
grew into a woman just for you!
In the fire of desire,
my body is burning!
In the river of passion,
that heat will cool down, my love!
The flowing river that quenches desire,
will always be you, my girl, hey!
The gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, this earth leaves its seal!
Take it on lease and hold a rehearsal!
There is a deer in the sandalwood grove,
and the right moment is waiting!
Hey, the gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
The gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, the gentle breeze of the month of Chithirai...
Hey, this earth leaves its seal!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Chithirai Maasathu Poongaathu' is a passionate and playful romantic duet set against the pleasant spring breeze of the Tamil month of Chithirai. The lovers engage in poetic dialogue, using rich nature metaphors—such as sandalwood groves, deer, mountain honey, and rivers of desire—to articulate their physical attraction and emotional connection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Chithirai maasathu poongaathu / Ae muthirai podudhu boomi idhu

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Chithirai' and 'Muthirai'.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Aasai ennum neruppil / Dhegamum kaayudhadi

Describing intense feelings using natural elements, such as comparing desire to fire ('Aasai ennum neruppu') and passion to a river ('Mogam ennum nadhi').

Symbolism

Sandhana thoppukkul maan irukku

The 'maan' (deer) inside the 'sandhana thoppu' (sandalwood grove) symbolizes the alluring heroine tucked away in a scenic romantic setting.

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 1987 Tamil film 'Poovizhi Vasalile' starring Sathyaraj and Suhasini, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics penned by Muthulingam.

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