Chittu Kuruvi Song Lyrics – Maaran
From Maaran · 2022
- Lyricist
- Dhanush
- Singer
- Dhanush
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Maaran2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yaar adithaaro kannamma | Who hit you, my dear Kannamma? |
| Yen indha mounam chellamma | Why this silence, my darling? |
| Kadhaigal solla naanum | I am here to tell you stories, |
| Vazhigal nindru pogum | The pain will come to a stop. |
| Male | |
| Kangal medhuvaai medhuvaai moodu | Close your eyes slowly, slowly, |
| Indha irulil amaidhi thedu ..chittu kuruvi | Find peace in this darkness... little sparrow. |
| Chittu kuruvi…. chittu kuruvi | Little sparrow... little sparrow. |
| Male | |
| Thaandi ketkum kural enge | Where is the voice that rings far beyond? |
| Seendi killum viral engae | Where are the fingers that tease and pinch? |
| Thookkam kalaikkum kurumbu engae | Where is the mischief that disturbs my sleep? |
| Kaalgal pidikkum karam engae | Where are the hands that hold my feet? |
| Male | |
| Vidindhum irulaai vaanam | Even with the dawn, the sky remains dark, |
| Idindha suvaraai naanum | I stand like a ruined, collapsed wall. |
| Udhiram unaiyae thedum | My very blood searches only for you, |
| Uruvam tholaithaai neeyum | You have lost your physical form. |
| Male | |
| Meendum pirandhu nee vara | So that you may be reborn and return, |
| Naanum vaazhgiren | I continue to live. |
| Chittu kuruvi…chittu kuruvi | Little sparrow... little sparrow. |
| Male | |
| Yaar adithaaro kannamma..yaaro | Who hit you, my dear Kannamma... oh who? |
| Yen indha mounam chellamma..yaaro.. | Why this silence, my darling... oh why? |
| Kadhaigal solla naanum | I am here to tell you stories, |
| Vazhigal nindru pogum | The pain will come to a stop. |
| Male | |
| Kangal medhuvaai medhuvaai moodu | Close your eyes slowly, slowly, |
| Indha irulil amaidhi thedu …chittu kuruvi | Find peace in this darkness... little sparrow. |
| Chittu kuruvi ….chittu kuruvi | Little sparrow... little sparrow. |
யார் அடித்தாரோ கண்ணம்மா
ஏன் இந்த மௌனம் செல்லம்மா
கதைகள் சொல்ல நானும்
வலிகள் நின்று போகும்
Who hit you, my dear Kannamma?
Why this silence, my darling?
I am here to tell you stories,
The pain will come to a stop.
கண்கள் மெதுவாய் மெதுவாய் மூடு
இந்த இருளில் அமைதி தேடு சிட்டு குருவி.
சிட்டு குருவி...
Close your eyes slowly, slowly,
Find peace in this darkness... little sparrow.
Little sparrow... little sparrow.
தாண்டி கேட்கும் குரல் எங்கே
சீண்டி கிள்ளும் விரல் எங்கே
தூக்கம் கலைக்கும் குறும்பெங்கே
கால்கள் பிடிக்கும் கரம் எங்கே
Where is the voice that rings far beyond?
Where are the fingers that tease and pinch?
Where is the mischief that disturbs my sleep?
Where are the hands that hold my feet?
விடிந்தும் இருளாய் வானம்
இடிந்த சுவராய் நானும்
உதிரம் உனையே தேடும்
உருவம் தொலைத்தாய் நீயும்
Even with the dawn, the sky remains dark,
I stand like a ruined, collapsed wall.
My very blood searches only for you,
You have lost your physical form.
மீண்டும் பிறந்து நீ வர
நானும் வாழ்கிறேன்
சிட்டு குருவி.... சிட்டு குருவி
So that you may be reborn and return,
I continue to live.
Little sparrow... little sparrow.
யார் அடித்தாரோ கண்ணம்மா
ஏன் இந்த மௌனம் செல்லம்மா
கதைகள் சொல்ல நானும்
வலிகள் நின்று போகும்
Who hit you, my dear Kannamma... oh who?
Why this silence, my darling... oh why?
I am here to tell you stories,
The pain will come to a stop.
கண்கள் மெதுவாய் மெதுவாய் மூடு
இந்த இருளில் அமைதி தேடு சிட்டு குருவி
சிட்டு குருவி ....சிட்டு குருவி
Close your eyes slowly, slowly,
Find peace in this darkness... little sparrow.
Little sparrow... little sparrow.
Yaar adithaaro kannamma
Who hit you, my dear Kannamma?
Yen indha mounam chellamma
Why this silence, my darling?
Kadhaigal solla naanum
I am here to tell you stories,
Vazhigal nindru pogum
The pain will come to a stop.
Kangal medhuvaai medhuvaai moodu
Close your eyes slowly, slowly,
Indha irulil amaidhi thedu ..chittu kuruvi
Find peace in this darkness... little sparrow.
Chittu kuruvi…. chittu kuruvi
Little sparrow... little sparrow.
Thaandi ketkum kural enge
Where is the voice that rings far beyond?
Seendi killum viral engae
Where are the fingers that tease and pinch?
Thookkam kalaikkum kurumbu engae
Where is the mischief that disturbs my sleep?
Kaalgal pidikkum karam engae
Where are the hands that hold my feet?
Vidindhum irulaai vaanam
Even with the dawn, the sky remains dark,
Idindha suvaraai naanum
I stand like a ruined, collapsed wall.
Udhiram unaiyae thedum
My very blood searches only for you,
Uruvam tholaithaai neeyum
You have lost your physical form.
Meendum pirandhu nee vara
So that you may be reborn and return,
Naanum vaazhgiren
I continue to live.
Chittu kuruvi…chittu kuruvi
Little sparrow... little sparrow.
Yaar adithaaro kannamma..yaaro
Who hit you, my dear Kannamma... oh who?
Yen indha mounam chellamma..yaaro..
Why this silence, my darling... oh why?
Kadhaigal solla naanum
I am here to tell you stories,
Vazhigal nindru pogum
The pain will come to a stop.
Kangal medhuvaai medhuvaai moodu
Close your eyes slowly, slowly,
Indha irulil amaidhi thedu …chittu kuruvi
Find peace in this darkness... little sparrow.
Chittu kuruvi ….chittu kuruvi
Little sparrow... little sparrow.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant lullaby from the film Maaran captures a devastated protagonist mourning the loss of his beloved younger sister. He tenderly addresses her as 'Kannamma' and 'Chittu Kuruvi' (little sparrow), questioning who inflicted harm on her and asking why she remains unresponsive. Through heartbreaking imagery, he recalls her innocent mischief, endearing touches, and lively voice that used to bring light to his world. Describing his state as a collapsed wall and his world as perpetual darkness despite the dawn, he expresses the depth of his pain. He decides to stay alive only in the hope that she will be reborn and return to him, offering her a final, peaceful lullaby in the dark.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Indha irulil amaidhi thedu ..chittu kuruvi”
The term 'Chittu kuruvi' (little sparrow) is used as an affectionate metaphor for the delicate, innocent younger sister.
Simile / Imagery (Uvamai)
“Idindha suvaraai naanum”
'Idindha suvaraai naanum' compares the protagonist's broken mental and emotional state to a collapsed wall.
Anaphora / Rhyming (Edhugai)
“Vidindhum irulaai vaanam”
Second-letter rhyming across consecutive lines (e.g., Vidindhum / Idindha / Udhiram / Uruvam).
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Kangal medhuvaai medhuvaai moodu”
Repetition of 'medhuvaai medhuvaai' creates a rhythmic, soothing lullaby effect.
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Trivia
This track marks another emotional collaboration between composer G. V. Prakash Kumar and Dhanush, who served as both the lyricist and singer for this song. The song plays at a critical emotional turning point in the movie Maaran, highlighting the intense sibling bond.
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