Chitra Chittugal
From En Bommakutty Ammavukku · 1988
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- En Bommakutty Ammavukku1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Lallalla lallalla laa | Lallalla lallalla laa |
| Lala lallalla laa | Lala lallalla laa |
| Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa | Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa |
| Chorus :Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa | Chorus: Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa |
| Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa | Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa |
| Female | |
| Hae chithira chittukkal | Hey, picture-perfect little sparrows |
| Sivandha mottukkal | Red flower buds |
| Sirikka kandenae | I saw them smiling |
| Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Female | |
| Aahaa hae chithira chittukkal | Aahaa, hey, picture-perfect little sparrows |
| Sivandha mottukkal | Red flower buds |
| Sirikka kandenae | I saw them smiling |
| Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Singaara pillai endraal | If it is a beautiful child |
| Kannaara unnai kandaal | Seeing you fully with my eyes |
| Sandhosham nenjil pongudhammaa..aa… | Joy overflows in my heart, oh dear... |
| Female | |
| Hae …ae…ae….chithira chittukkal | Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows |
| Sivandha mottukkal | Red flower buds |
| Sirikka kandenae | I saw them smiling |
| Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Female | |
| {Azhagaana kaigal | {When those beautiful hands |
| Asaindhaadum podhu | Sway and move |
| Aanandha rojaakkal | Roses of happiness |
| Adhai kaana yengum} (2) | Yearn to witness it} (2) |
| Female | |
| Aayiram kodi selvangal yaavum | Can thousands of crores of wealth |
| Pillaiyai polae aagumaa | Ever equal a child? |
| Unnai mella thottaalae | If I gently touch you |
| Kaiyil vaasam veesaadho | Won't fragrance emanate from my hand? |
| Chella pillai unnaalae | Darling child, because of you |
| Dheivam indru pesaadho | Won't God speak today? |
| Thendral vandhu unnai kandu | Won't the soft breeze come upon seeing you |
| Mutham konjaadho | And shower kisses? |
| Female | |
| Hae…ae…ae…. chithira chittukkal | Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows |
| Sivandha mottukkal | Red flower buds |
| Sirikka kandenae | I saw them smiling |
| Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Siragu illaamal parakkak kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Female | |
| Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa | Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa |
| Chorus :Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa | Chorus: Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa |
| Female & Chorus : | Female & Chorus: |
| Lalla lalla lalalaalaa lalla lalla lalalaalaa | Lalla lalla lalalaalaa lalla lalla lalalaalaa |
| Lalla lalla lalalaalaa laa… lallalaa | Lalla lalla lalalaalaa laa... lallalaa |
| Female | |
| {Nallorgal unnai | {Good people should |
| Paaraatta vendum | Praise you |
| Nalamaaga nooraandu | May you live healthily for a hundred years |
| Nee vaazha vendum} (2) | May you live long} (2) |
| Female | |
| Kaaviyam pesum | When seeing that flower-like face |
| Poo mugam paarthaal | Which speaks poetry |
| Oviyam kooda naanumae | Even a painting would feel shy |
| Engae naanum sendraalum | Wherever I may go |
| Endhan ullam maaraadhu | My heart will never change |
| Kannaal unnai kaanaamal | Without seeing you with my eyes |
| Thookkam ingae vaaraadhu | Sleep will not come here |
| Anbae unnaal gangai vellam | Dear one, because of you, won't a flood like the Ganges |
| Nenjil pongaadho | Overflow in my heart? |
| Female | |
| Hae …ae…ae… chithira chittukkal | Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows |
| Sivandha mottukkal | Red flower buds |
| Sirikka kandenae | I saw them smiling |
| Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Singaara pillai endraal | If it is a beautiful child |
| Kannaara unnai kandaal | Seeing you fully with my eyes |
| Sandhosham nenjil pongudhammaa | Joy overflows in my heart |
| Female | |
| Hae…ae…ae…. chithira chittukkal | Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows |
| Sivandha mottukkal | Red flower buds |
| Sirikka kandenae | I saw them smiling |
| Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
| Siragu illaamal parakkak kandenae | I saw them flying without wings |
லல்லல்ல லல்லல்ல லா
லல லல்லல்ல லா
லல்லல்ல லல்லல்ல லா லல லல்லல்ல லா
குழு :
லல்லல்ல லல்லல்ல லா லல லல்லல்ல லா
லல்லல்ல லல்லல்ல லா லல லல்லல்ல லா
Lallalla lallalla laa
Lala lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Chorus: Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
ஹே சித்திரச் சிட்டுக்கள்
சிவந்த மொட்டுக்கள்
சிரிக்க கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
Hey, picture-perfect little sparrows
Red flower buds
I saw them smiling
I saw them flying without wings
ஆஹா ஹே சித்திரச் சிட்டுக்கள்
சிவந்த மொட்டுக்கள்
சிரிக்க கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
சிங்கார பிள்ளை என்றால்
கண்ணார உன்னைக் கண்டால்
சந்தோசம் நெஞ்சில் பொங்குதம்மா...ஆ....
Aahaa, hey, picture-perfect little sparrows
Red flower buds
I saw them smiling
I saw them flying without wings
If it is a beautiful child
Seeing you fully with my eyes
Joy overflows in my heart, oh dear...
ஹே....ஏ.....ஏ....த்திரச் சிட்டுக்கள்
சிவந்த மொட்டுக்கள்
சிரிக்க கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Red flower buds
I saw them smiling
I saw them flying without wings
{அழகான கைகள்
அசைந்தாடும்போது
ஆனந்த ரோஜாக்கள்
அதைக் காண ஏங்கும் ] (2)
{When those beautiful hands
Sway and move
Roses of happiness
Yearn to witness it} (2)
ஆயிரம் கோடி செல்வங்கள் யாவும்
பிள்ளை போலே ஆகுமோ......
உன்னை மெல்ல தொட்டாலே
கை வாசம் வீசாதோ
செல்லப் பிள்ளை உன்னாலே
தெய்வம் இன்று பேசாதோ
தென்றல் வந்து உன்னைக் கண்டு
முத்தம் கொஞ்சாதோ
Can thousands of crores of wealth
Ever equal a child?
If I gently touch you
Won't fragrance emanate from my hand?
Darling child, because of you
Won't God speak today?
Won't the soft breeze come upon seeing you
And shower kisses?
ஹே....ஏ.....ஏ....த்திரச் சிட்டுக்கள்
சிவந்த மொட்டுக்கள்
சிரிக்க கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Red flower buds
I saw them smiling
I saw them flying without wings
I saw them flying without wings
லலல லல்லல லாலல லலல லலலல லா
குழு :
லலல லல்லல லாலல லலல லலலல லா
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
லல்ல லல்ல லாலாலாலா லல்ல லலல லாலாலாலா
லல்ல லல்ல லாலாலாலா லா.... லலலலா
Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa
Chorus: Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa
Female & Chorus:
Lalla lalla lalalaalaa lalla lalla lalalaalaa
Lalla lalla lalalaalaa laa... lallalaa
{நல்லோர்கள் உன்னை
பாராட்ட வேண்டும்
நலமாக நூறாண்டு
நீ வாழ வேண்டும்} (2)
{Good people should
Praise you
May you live healthily for a hundred years
May you live long} (2)
காவியம் பேசும்
பூ முகம் பார்த்தால்
ஓவியம் கூட நாணுமே
எங்கே நானும் சென்றாலும்
எந்தன் உள்ளம் மாறாது
கண்ணால் உன்னைக் காணாமல்
தூக்கம் இங்கே வாராது
அன்பே உன்னால் கங்கை வெள்ளம்
நெஞ்சில் பொங்காதோ
When seeing that flower-like face
Which speaks poetry
Even a painting would feel shy
Wherever I may go
My heart will never change
Without seeing you with my eyes
Sleep will not come here
Dear one, because of you, won't a flood like the Ganges
Overflow in my heart?
ஹே....ஏ.....ஏ....த்திரச் சிட்டுக்கள்
சிவந்த மொட்டுக்கள்
சிரிக்க கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
சிங்கார பிள்ளை என்றால்
கண்ணார உன்னைக் கண்டால்
சந்தோசம் நெஞ்சில் பொங்குதம்மா
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Red flower buds
I saw them smiling
I saw them flying without wings
If it is a beautiful child
Seeing you fully with my eyes
Joy overflows in my heart
ஹே....ஏ.....ஏ....த்திரச் சிட்டுக்கள்
சிவந்த மொட்டுக்கள்
சிரிக்க கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
சிறகு இல்லாமல் பறக்கக் கண்டேனே
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Red flower buds
I saw them smiling
I saw them flying without wings
I saw them flying without wings
Lallalla lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa
Lala lallalla laa
Lala lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Chorus :Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Chorus: Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Lallalla lallalla laa lala lallalla laa
Hae chithira chittukkal
Hey, picture-perfect little sparrows
Sivandha mottukkal
Red flower buds
Sirikka kandenae
I saw them smiling
Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Aahaa hae chithira chittukkal
Aahaa, hey, picture-perfect little sparrows
Sivandha mottukkal
Red flower buds
Sirikka kandenae
I saw them smiling
Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Singaara pillai endraal
If it is a beautiful child
Kannaara unnai kandaal
Seeing you fully with my eyes
Sandhosham nenjil pongudhammaa..aa…
Joy overflows in my heart, oh dear...
Hae …ae…ae….chithira chittukkal
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Sivandha mottukkal
Red flower buds
Sirikka kandenae
I saw them smiling
Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
{Azhagaana kaigal
{When those beautiful hands
Asaindhaadum podhu
Sway and move
Aanandha rojaakkal
Roses of happiness
Adhai kaana yengum} (2)
Yearn to witness it} (2)
Aayiram kodi selvangal yaavum
Can thousands of crores of wealth
Pillaiyai polae aagumaa
Ever equal a child?
Unnai mella thottaalae
If I gently touch you
Kaiyil vaasam veesaadho
Won't fragrance emanate from my hand?
Chella pillai unnaalae
Darling child, because of you
Dheivam indru pesaadho
Won't God speak today?
Thendral vandhu unnai kandu
Won't the soft breeze come upon seeing you
Mutham konjaadho
And shower kisses?
Hae…ae…ae…. chithira chittukkal
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Sivandha mottukkal
Red flower buds
Sirikka kandenae
I saw them smiling
Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Siragu illaamal parakkak kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa
Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa
Chorus :Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa
Chorus: Lalala lallala laalala lalala lallala laa
Female & Chorus :
Female & Chorus:
Lalla lalla lalalaalaa lalla lalla lalalaalaa
Lalla lalla lalalaalaa lalla lalla lalalaalaa
Lalla lalla lalalaalaa laa… lallalaa
Lalla lalla lalalaalaa laa... lallalaa
{Nallorgal unnai
{Good people should
Paaraatta vendum
Praise you
Nalamaaga nooraandu
May you live healthily for a hundred years
Nee vaazha vendum} (2)
May you live long} (2)
Kaaviyam pesum
When seeing that flower-like face
Poo mugam paarthaal
Which speaks poetry
Oviyam kooda naanumae
Even a painting would feel shy
Engae naanum sendraalum
Wherever I may go
Endhan ullam maaraadhu
My heart will never change
Kannaal unnai kaanaamal
Without seeing you with my eyes
Thookkam ingae vaaraadhu
Sleep will not come here
Anbae unnaal gangai vellam
Dear one, because of you, won't a flood like the Ganges
Nenjil pongaadho
Overflow in my heart?
Hae …ae…ae… chithira chittukkal
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Sivandha mottukkal
Red flower buds
Sirikka kandenae
I saw them smiling
Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Singaara pillai endraal
If it is a beautiful child
Kannaara unnai kandaal
Seeing you fully with my eyes
Sandhosham nenjil pongudhammaa
Joy overflows in my heart
Hae…ae…ae…. chithira chittukkal
Hey... ae... ae... picture-perfect little sparrows
Sivandha mottukkal
Red flower buds
Sirikka kandenae
I saw them smiling
Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Siragu illaamal parakkak kandenae
I saw them flying without wings
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Chithira Chittukkal' from the movie 'En Bommakutty Ammavukku' (1988) is a tender, affectionate lullaby and celebration of parental love and childhood innocence. The speaker compares a beloved young child to picture-perfect sparrows and blooming red buds, expressing deep joy at witnessing the child's innocent smiles and carefree play, which feels like flying without wings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Hae chithira chittukkal / Sivandha mottukkal”
Compares children to 'chithira chittukkal' (picturesque sparrows) and 'sivandha mottukkal' (red rosebuds).
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Sivandha mottukkal / Sirikka kandenae / Siragu illaamal parakka kandenae”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Si' across consecutive lines (Sivandha / Sirikka / Siragu).
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Poo mugam paarthaal / Oviyam kooda naanumae”
Describing the child's beauty as something that causes even a painting to feel shy.
Did you know?
Trivia
'En Bommakutty Ammavukku' (1988) was directed by Fazil and featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Sathyaraj, Suhasini, and Raghuvaran. The film is a remake of the superhit Malayalam film 'Nokkethadhum Kannum Nattu'.
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