Chittu Kuruvi Song Lyrics – Chinna Veedu
From Chinna Veedu · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Chinna Veedu1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Tharathath thaththath | Rhythmic humming sounds |
| Male | |
| Tharathath thaththath | Rhythmic humming sounds |
| Female | |
| Tharathath thaththath | Rhythmic humming sounds |
| Male | |
| Thaththath thaththath | Rhythmic humming sounds |
| Female | |
| Tharathath | Rhythmic humming sound |
| Female | |
| Tharathath | Rhythmic humming sound |
| Female | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Thottu pazhagap pazhaga | As we touch and get accustomed |
| Sorgam varudhu | Heavenly bliss arrives |
| Katti thazhuva thazhuva | As we embrace tightly |
| Kattil suduthu | The bed feels warm with passion |
| Andha puramae varamae tharumae | The inner chambers grant a boon |
| Muththirai oththadam ittadhum | Once the seal of touch gives relief |
| Nithirai varumae | Peaceful sleep will arrive |
| Male | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Thottu pazhagap pazhaga | As we touch and get accustomed |
| Sorgam varudhu | Heavenly bliss arrives |
| Katti thazhuva thazhuva | As we embrace tightly |
| Kattil suduthu | The bed feels warm with passion |
| Andha puramae varamae tharumae | The inner chambers grant a boon |
| Muththirai oththadam ittadhum | Once the seal of touch gives relief |
| Nithirai varumae | Peaceful sleep will arrive |
| Female | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Male :Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | Male: The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Female | |
| Thathai thathi thavazhum | Hopping like a parrot |
| Tholai thothi thazhuvum | Hanging onto shoulders and embracing |
| Meththai yutham nigazhum.. | A battle on the mattress takes place |
| Hmm hmm hmm mm | Hmm hmm hmm mm |
| Male | |
| Niitham inbha tharunam | Daily sweet moments |
| Inbam kotti tharanum | Must shower abundant pleasure |
| Endrum saranam saranam | Surrender forever and always |
| Female | |
| Indha kattil kili dhaan | This parrot on the bed |
| Kattu padumae | Will yield in control |
| Vittu tharume ada daa | Will give in, oh my |
| Male | |
| Machcha kuruvi | The beauty-spotted bird |
| Mutham tharudhae | Gives a kiss |
| Utchandhalaiyil piththam varudhae | Frenzy rises to the crown of the head |
| Female | |
| Muththachuvadu | Traces of kisses |
| Sindhum udhadu | Spilling lips |
| Suttrupayanam engum varume | A round trip journey happens everywhere |
| Male | |
| Pattuchiragu paravai | The silk-winged bird |
| Paruva sumayai perumae | Will bear the weight of youth |
| Female | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Male :Thottu pazhagap pazhaga | Male: As we touch and get accustomed |
| Sorgam varudhu | Heavenly bliss arrives |
| Katti thazhuva thazhuva | As we embrace tightly |
| Kattil suduthu | The bed feels warm with passion |
| Female :Andha puramae varamae tharumae | Female: The inner chambers grant a boon |
| Muththirai oththadam ittadhum | Once the seal of touch gives relief |
| Nithirai varumae | Peaceful sleep will arrive |
| Male | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Female :Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | Female: The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Male | |
| Niththam echil iravu | Every night filled with sweet intimacy |
| Inbam mattum varavu | Income is purely joy |
| Muththam moththa selavu | Expense is totally kisses |
| Female | |
| Mottu kattum azagu | The beauty of a budding flower |
| Mettu kattum pozhudhu | When setting the musical tune |
| Kitta thottu pazhagu | Come close and get accustomed |
| Male | |
| Ahaa.. kalla kaniyae | Aha... stealthy fruit of sweet romance |
| Allachugamae | Complete bliss |
| Vetka paravai vittu tharumo | Will the bird of shyness give up? |
| Female | |
| Mannan magizhum | The temple tank where the king delights |
| Theppa kulamum | And the copper pot, both are her |
| Cheppu kudamum ivalae | Across the entire body |
| Male | |
| Angam muzhudhum | A golden treasure |
| Thanga pudhaiyal | A pearl dive in the sea of mattresses |
| Methai kadalil muthu kuliyal | The silk-winged bird |
| Female | |
| Pattuchiragu paravai | Will bear the weight of youth |
| Paruva sumayai perumae | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Male | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | As we touch and get accustomed |
| Thottu pazhagap pazhaga | Heavenly bliss arrives |
| Sorgam varudhu | As we embrace tightly |
| Katti thazhuva thazhuva | The bed feels warm with passion |
| Kattil suduthu | The inner chambers grant a boon |
| Andha puramae varamae tharumae | Once the seal of touch gives relief |
| Muththirai oththadam ittadhum | Peaceful sleep will arrive |
| Nithirai varumae | The little sparrow feels shy |
| Female | |
| Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu | The female bird teaches a lesson |
| Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu | As we touch and get accustomed |
| Thottu pazhagap pazhaga | Heavenly bliss arrives |
| Sorgam varudhu | As we embrace tightly |
| Katti thazhuva thazhuva | The bed feels warm with passion |
| Kattil suduthu | The inner chambers grant a boon |
| Andha puramae varamae tharumae | Once the seal of touch gives relief |
| Muththirai oththadam ittadhum | Peaceful sleep will arrive |
| Nithirai varumae | Little sparrow |
| Male | |
| Chittu kuruvi | Female: Little sparrow |
| Female :Chittu kuruvi | Male: Is feeling shy |
| Male :Vetka paduthu | Female: Is feeling shy |
| Female :Vetka paduthu | Male: Female bird |
| Male :Pettai kuruvi | Female: Female bird |
| Female :Pettai kuruvi | Male: Is teaching |
| Male :Katru tharudhu | Female: Is teaching |
| Female :Katru tharudhu | Rhythmic humming beat |
| Male | |
| {Thaththath thara | Female: Rhythmic humming beat |
| Female :Thaththath thara | Male: Rhythmic humming beat |
| Male :Thaththath thara | Female: Rhythmic humming beat |
| Female :Thaththath thara} (2) | |
தரதத் தத்தத்
Rhythmic humming sounds
தத்தத் தரதத் தத்தத்
தத்தத் தரதத் தரதத் தரதத்தா
Rhythmic humming sounds
தரதத் தத்தத்
Rhythmic humming sounds
தரதத் தத்தத்
Rhythmic humming sounds
தத்தத் தரதத்
தத்தத் தரதத் தரதத் தரதத்தா
Rhythmic humming sound
தத்தத் தத்தத்
Rhythmic humming sound
தரதத்
The little sparrow feels shy
The female bird teaches a lesson
As we touch and get accustomed
Heavenly bliss arrives
As we embrace tightly
The bed feels warm with passion
The inner chambers grant a boon
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Peaceful sleep will arrive
தத்தத் தத்தத்
The little sparrow feels shy
The female bird teaches a lesson
As we touch and get accustomed
Heavenly bliss arrives
As we embrace tightly
The bed feels warm with passion
The inner chambers grant a boon
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Peaceful sleep will arrive
தரதத்
The little sparrow feels shy
Male: The female bird teaches a lesson
தத்தத் தத்தத்
தரதத் தரதத் தரதத் தரதத்
தரதத் தரதத் தரத்தா
Hopping like a parrot
Hanging onto shoulders and embracing
A battle on the mattress takes place
Hmm hmm hmm mm
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
தொட்டுப் பழக பழக
சொர்க்கம் வருது
கட்டித்தழுவ தழுவ
கட்டில் சுடுது
அந்தப்புரமே வரமே தருமே
முத்திரை ஒத்தடம் இட்டதும்
நித்திரை வருமே
Daily sweet moments
Must shower abundant pleasure
Surrender forever and always
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
தொட்டுப் பழக பழக
சொர்க்கம் வருது
கட்டித்தழுவ தழுவ
கட்டில் சுடுது
அந்தப்புரமே வரமே தருமே
முத்திரை ஒத்தடம் இட்டதும்
நித்திரை வருமே
This parrot on the bed
Will yield in control
Will give in, oh my
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
The beauty-spotted bird
Gives a kiss
Frenzy rises to the crown of the head
தத்தை தத்தித் தவழும்
தோளை தொத்தித் தழுவும்
மெத்தை யுத்தம் நிகழும்
ஹ்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்
Traces of kisses
Spilling lips
A round trip journey happens everywhere
நித்தம் இன்பத் தருணம்
இன்பம் கொட்டித்தரனும்
என்றும் சரணம் சரணம்
The silk-winged bird
Will bear the weight of youth
இந்த கட்டில் கிளிதான்
கட்டுப்படுமே
விட்டுத் தருமே அடடா
The little sparrow feels shy
The female bird teaches a lesson
Male: As we touch and get accustomed
Heavenly bliss arrives
As we embrace tightly
The bed feels warm with passion
Female: The inner chambers grant a boon
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Peaceful sleep will arrive
மச்சக்குருவி
முத்தம் தருதே
உச்சந்தலையில் பித்தம் வருதே
The little sparrow feels shy
Female: The female bird teaches a lesson
முத்தச்சுவடு
சிந்தும் உதடு
சுற்றுப்பயணம் எங்கும் வருமே
Every night filled with sweet intimacy
Income is purely joy
Expense is totally kisses
பட்டுச்சிறகு பறவை
பருவச்சுமையை பெறுமே
The beauty of a budding flower
When setting the musical tune
Come close and get accustomed
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
தொட்டுப் பழக பழக
சொர்க்கம் வருது
கட்டித் தழுவ தழுவ
கட்டில் சுடுது
அந்தப்புரமே வரமே தருமே
முத்திரை ஒத்தடம் இட்டதும்
நித்திரை வருமே
Aha... stealthy fruit of sweet romance
Complete bliss
Will the bird of shyness give up?
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
The temple tank where the king delights
And the copper pot, both are her
Across the entire body
நித்தம் எச்சில் இரவு
இன்பம் மட்டும் வரவு
முத்தம் மொத்தச் செலவு.....
A golden treasure
A pearl dive in the sea of mattresses
The silk-winged bird
மொட்டுக்கட்டும் அழகு
மெட்டுக்கட்டும் பொழுது
கிட்டத் தொட்டுப் பழகு
Will bear the weight of youth
The little sparrow feels shy
ஆஹா கள்ளக்கனியே
அள்ளச்சுகமே
வெட்கப்பறவை விட்டுத்தருமோ
The female bird teaches a lesson
As we touch and get accustomed
Heavenly bliss arrives
As we embrace tightly
The bed feels warm with passion
The inner chambers grant a boon
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Peaceful sleep will arrive
The little sparrow feels shy
மன்னன் மகிழும்
தெப்பக்குளமும்
செப்புக்குடமும் இவளே
The female bird teaches a lesson
As we touch and get accustomed
Heavenly bliss arrives
As we embrace tightly
The bed feels warm with passion
The inner chambers grant a boon
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Peaceful sleep will arrive
Little sparrow
அங்கம் முழுதும்
தங்கப் புதையல்
மெத்தைக் கடலில் முத்துக்குளியல்
Female: Little sparrow
Male: Is feeling shy
Female: Is feeling shy
Male: Female bird
Female: Female bird
Male: Is teaching
Female: Is teaching
Rhythmic humming beat
பட்டுச்சிறகு பறவை
பருவச்சுமையை பெறுமே
Female: Rhythmic humming beat
Male: Rhythmic humming beat
Female: Rhythmic humming beat
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
தொட்டுப் பழக பழக
சொர்க்கம் வருது
கட்டித் தழுவ தழுவ
கட்டில் சுடுது
அந்தப்புரமே வரமே தருமே
முத்திரை ஒத்தடம் இட்டதும்
நித்திரை வருமே
சிட்டுக்குருவி வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி கற்றுத்தருது
தொட்டுப் பழக பழக
சொர்க்கம் வருது
கட்டித் தழுவ தழுவ
கட்டில் சுடுது
அந்தப்புரமே வரமே தருமே
முத்திரை ஒத்தடம் இட்டதும்
நித்திரை வருமே
சிட்டுக்குருவி
சிட்டுக்குருவி
வெட்கப்படுது
வெட்கப்படுது
பெட்டைக்குருவி
பெட்டைக்குருவி
கற்றுத்தருது
கற்றுத்தருது
{தத்தத் தரத
தத்தத் தரத
தத்தத் தரத
தத்தத் தரத} (2)
Tharathath thaththath
Rhythmic humming sounds
Tharathath thaththath
Rhythmic humming sounds
Tharathath thaththath
Rhythmic humming sounds
Thaththath thaththath
Rhythmic humming sounds
Tharathath
Rhythmic humming sound
Tharathath
Rhythmic humming sound
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The little sparrow feels shy
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
The female bird teaches a lesson
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
As we touch and get accustomed
Sorgam varudhu
Heavenly bliss arrives
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
As we embrace tightly
Kattil suduthu
The bed feels warm with passion
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
The inner chambers grant a boon
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Nithirai varumae
Peaceful sleep will arrive
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The little sparrow feels shy
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
The female bird teaches a lesson
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
As we touch and get accustomed
Sorgam varudhu
Heavenly bliss arrives
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
As we embrace tightly
Kattil suduthu
The bed feels warm with passion
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
The inner chambers grant a boon
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Nithirai varumae
Peaceful sleep will arrive
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The little sparrow feels shy
Male :Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Male: The female bird teaches a lesson
Thathai thathi thavazhum
Hopping like a parrot
Tholai thothi thazhuvum
Hanging onto shoulders and embracing
Meththai yutham nigazhum..
A battle on the mattress takes place
Hmm hmm hmm mm
Hmm hmm hmm mm
Niitham inbha tharunam
Daily sweet moments
Inbam kotti tharanum
Must shower abundant pleasure
Endrum saranam saranam
Surrender forever and always
Indha kattil kili dhaan
This parrot on the bed
Kattu padumae
Will yield in control
Vittu tharume ada daa
Will give in, oh my
Machcha kuruvi
The beauty-spotted bird
Mutham tharudhae
Gives a kiss
Utchandhalaiyil piththam varudhae
Frenzy rises to the crown of the head
Muththachuvadu
Traces of kisses
Sindhum udhadu
Spilling lips
Suttrupayanam engum varume
A round trip journey happens everywhere
Pattuchiragu paravai
The silk-winged bird
Paruva sumayai perumae
Will bear the weight of youth
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The little sparrow feels shy
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
The female bird teaches a lesson
Male :Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Male: As we touch and get accustomed
Sorgam varudhu
Heavenly bliss arrives
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
As we embrace tightly
Kattil suduthu
The bed feels warm with passion
Female :Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Female: The inner chambers grant a boon
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Nithirai varumae
Peaceful sleep will arrive
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The little sparrow feels shy
Female :Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
Female: The female bird teaches a lesson
Niththam echil iravu
Every night filled with sweet intimacy
Inbam mattum varavu
Income is purely joy
Muththam moththa selavu
Expense is totally kisses
Mottu kattum azagu
The beauty of a budding flower
Mettu kattum pozhudhu
When setting the musical tune
Kitta thottu pazhagu
Come close and get accustomed
Ahaa.. kalla kaniyae
Aha... stealthy fruit of sweet romance
Allachugamae
Complete bliss
Vetka paravai vittu tharumo
Will the bird of shyness give up?
Mannan magizhum
The temple tank where the king delights
Theppa kulamum
And the copper pot, both are her
Cheppu kudamum ivalae
Across the entire body
Angam muzhudhum
A golden treasure
Thanga pudhaiyal
A pearl dive in the sea of mattresses
Methai kadalil muthu kuliyal
The silk-winged bird
Pattuchiragu paravai
Will bear the weight of youth
Paruva sumayai perumae
The little sparrow feels shy
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The female bird teaches a lesson
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
As we touch and get accustomed
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Heavenly bliss arrives
Sorgam varudhu
As we embrace tightly
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
The bed feels warm with passion
Kattil suduthu
The inner chambers grant a boon
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Peaceful sleep will arrive
Nithirai varumae
The little sparrow feels shy
Chittu kuruvi vetka paduthu
The female bird teaches a lesson
Pettai kuruvi kattru tharudhu
As we touch and get accustomed
Thottu pazhagap pazhaga
Heavenly bliss arrives
Sorgam varudhu
As we embrace tightly
Katti thazhuva thazhuva
The bed feels warm with passion
Kattil suduthu
The inner chambers grant a boon
Andha puramae varamae tharumae
Once the seal of touch gives relief
Muththirai oththadam ittadhum
Peaceful sleep will arrive
Nithirai varumae
Little sparrow
Chittu kuruvi
Female: Little sparrow
Female :Chittu kuruvi
Male: Is feeling shy
Male :Vetka paduthu
Female: Is feeling shy
Female :Vetka paduthu
Male: Female bird
Male :Pettai kuruvi
Female: Female bird
Female :Pettai kuruvi
Male: Is teaching
Male :Katru tharudhu
Female: Is teaching
Female :Katru tharudhu
Rhythmic humming beat
{Thaththath thara
Female: Rhythmic humming beat
Female :Thaththath thara
Male: Rhythmic humming beat
Male :Thaththath thara
Female: Rhythmic humming beat
Female :Thaththath thara} (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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