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Chittu Kuruvi Song Lyrics – Chinna Veedu

From Chinna Veedu · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Chinna Veedu
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
29 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Tharathath thaththath
Tharathath thaththath
Tharathath thaththath
Thaththath thaththath
Tharathath
Tharathath
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Sorgam varudhu
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
Kattil suduthu
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Nithirai varumae
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Sorgam varudhu
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
Kattil suduthu
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Nithirai varumae
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Male :Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Thathai thathi thavazhum
Tholai thothi thazhuvum
Meththai yutham nigazhum..
Hmm hmm hmm mm
Niitham inbha tharunam
Inbam kotti tharanum
Endrum saranam saranam
Indha kattil kili dhaan
Kattu padumae
Vittu tharume ada daa
Machcha kuruvi
Mutham tharudhae
Utchandhalaiyil piththam varudhae
Muththachuvadu
Sindhum udhadu
Suttrupayanam engum varume
Pattuchiragu paravai
Paruva sumayai perumae
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Male :Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Sorgam varudhu
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
Kattil suduthu
Female :Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Nithirai varumae
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Female :Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Niththam echil iravu
Inbam mattum varavu
Muththam moththa selavu
Mottu kattum azagu
Mettu kattum pozhudhu
Kitta thottu pazhagu
Ahaa.. kalla kaniyae
Allachugamae
Vetka paravai vittu tharumo
Mannan magizhum
Theppa kulamum
Cheppu kudamum ivalae
Angam muzhudhum
Thanga pudhaiyal
Methai kadalil muthu kuliyal
Pattuchiragu paravai
Paruva sumayai perumae
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Sorgam varudhu
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
Kattil suduthu
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Nithirai varumae
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Sorgam varudhu
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
Kattil suduthu
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Nithirai varumae
Chittu kuruvi
Female :Chittu kuruvi
Male :Vetka paduthu
Female :Vetka paduthu
Male :Pettai kuruvi
Female :Pettai kuruvi
Male :Katru tharudhu
Female :Katru tharudhu
{Thaththath thara
Female :Thaththath thara
Male :Thaththath thara
Female :Thaththath thara} (2)
Tha-ra-dha tha-tha
Tha-ra-dha tha-tha
Tha-ra-dha tha-tha
Tha-tha tha-tha
Tha-ra-dha
Tha-ra-dha
The little sparrow feels shy,
the female bird teaches him.
As we touch and get used to each other,
heaven arrives.
As we embrace tighter and tighter,
the bed grows hot.
The bedchamber grants us blessings,
and once warm presses of kisses are given,
sweet sleep will follow.
The little sparrow feels shy,
the female bird teaches him.
As we touch and get used to each other,
heaven arrives.
As we embrace tighter and tighter,
the bed grows hot.
The bedchamber grants us blessings,
and once warm presses of kisses are given,
sweet sleep will follow.
The little sparrow feels shy,
Male: the female bird teaches him.
Like a playful parrot hopping and toddling,
snuggling against the shoulders in an embrace,
a battle on the mattress unfolds...
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Every day is a moment of joy,
sweet pleasure must be poured out,
surrendering completely forever!
This parrot of the bed
will yield,
giving in completely, ah!
The sweet bird with a beauty mark
gives a kiss,
sending a dizzying rush to the head!
Leaving trails of kisses,
these roaming lips
will journey everywhere!
The bird with silky wings
will bear the sweet weight of youth!
The little sparrow feels shy,
the female bird teaches him.
Male: As we touch and get used to each other,
heaven arrives.
As we embrace tighter and tighter,
the bed grows hot.
Female: The bedchamber grants us blessings,
and once warm presses of kisses are given,
sweet sleep will follow.
The little sparrow feels shy,
Female: the female bird teaches him.
Every night is spent in sweet kisses,
where pleasure is our only income,
and kisses are our only expense!
The beauty of a budding flower,
when set to a melody,
come close and learn by touching!
Ah... my forbidden sweet fruit,
boundless, endless joy,
will this shy bird give in?
For the king to delight in,
she is the refreshing temple pool,
and a shapely copper pot as well!
All over her body
is a golden treasure,
diving for pearls in the ocean of the bed!
The bird with silky wings
will bear the sweet weight of youth!
The little sparrow feels shy,
the female bird teaches him.
As we touch and get used to each other,
heaven arrives.
As we embrace tighter and tighter,
the bed grows hot.
The bedchamber grants us blessings,
and once warm presses of kisses are given,
sweet sleep will follow.
The little sparrow feels shy,
the female bird teaches him.
As we touch and get used to each other,
heaven arrives.
As we embrace tighter and tighter,
the bed grows hot.
The bedchamber grants us blessings,
and once warm presses of kisses are given,
sweet sleep will follow.
The little sparrow
Female: The little sparrow
Male: feels shy!
Female: feels shy!
Male: The female bird
Female: The female bird
Male: teaches him!
Female: teaches him!
{Tha-tha tha-ra
Female: Tha-tha tha-ra
Male: Tha-tha tha-ra
Female: Tha-tha tha-ra} (2)
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Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Chittu Kuruvi Vetka Paduthu' from the 1985 movie Chinna Veedu is a romantic duet full of playful sensuality and intimacy between a newlywed couple. Using metaphors of sparrows, parrots, flowers, and gentle battles on the bed, lyricist Vairamuthu articulates the innocent hesitations and passionate discoveries of intimate marital life. The song depicts the transition from shyness to complete romantic surrender. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the melody carries a lighthearted yet deeply sensual undertone. The female bird represents playful initiation and guidance in love, while the male bird expresses eagerness and admiration for his partner's beauty. The lyrics skillfully frame physical love as a peaceful harmony that culminates in deep relaxation and fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu / Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu

Using 'Chittu kuruvi' (sparrow) and 'Pettai kuruvi' (female bird) as metaphors for the timid bride and playful partner.

Edhugai (Ethugai / Second-letter Rhyme)

Thottu pazhagap pazhaga / Sorgam varudhu

Rhyming second letters across lines (e.g., 'Chittu', 'Pettai', 'Thottu', 'Katti', 'Kattil').

Iyaibu (Iyaibu / End Rhyme)

Andha puramae varamae tharumae / Muththirai oththadam ittadhum / Nithirai varumae

Consonant end rhyming across multiple lines using suffixes like '-udhu' and '-umae'.

Anuprasa / Alliteration (மோனை)

Muththam moththa selavu / Mottu kattum azagu

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'm' in 'Muththam moththa' and 'Mottu/Mettu'.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for K. Bhagyaraj's hit comedy-drama film 'Chinna Veedu' (1985). The duet sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki became one of the quintessential romantic tracks of the mid-1980s in Tamil cinema, famous for its catchy folk-pop rhythm and clever wordplay by Vairamuthu.

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