- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Nilave Mugam Kaattu
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Chittu parakuthu kuthaalathil
Kottamadikuthu mathaalathil
Raasathii
Yaarumilla oru vattarathil
Neeyum naanum ulla kottarathil
Kaadhal thee
Oru mottu malaruthu rosa
Inghu muthu kulipathu raasa
Manam pithu pidikuthu aathii
Aathii aathii….
Chittu parakuthu kuthaalathil
Kottamadikuthu mathaalathil
Raasathii
:Yaarumilla oru vattarathil
Neeyum naanum ulla kottarathil
Kaadhal thee
…………………………
Vellikolusoli ketaal
Vizhigal thedum
Manam virumbi paadum
Thanga mani kural ketaal
Thavazhnthu aadum
Pongi manam thathumbi odum
Chinna chinna nenjil vantha kanavugal
Ennai mayakuthu yeno
Vanna vannakkili unnai sutri sutri
Vattamadithida thaano
Aaah.. thottu thottu vilaiyaadum kaatru
Thottil katti thaalaatu paadum
Oru chithirai pennuku maalai
Varum chithiraiyil oru olai
Chittu parakuthu kuthaalathil
Kottamadikuthu mathaalathil
Raasathii
Yaarumilla oru vattarathil
Neeyum naanum ulla kottarathil
Kaadhal thee
Oru mottu malaruthu rosa
Inghu muthu kulipathu raasa
Manam pithu pidikuthu aathii
Aathii aathii….
………………………………….
Manjal araikuthu vaanam
Enakku thaanae thinam
Enakku thaanae
Nenjai izhukuthu raagam
Unakku naanae
Ini inghu unakku naanae
Idai asaiyuthu
Isai pirakkuthu
Kodi parakkuthu melae
Mani mudigalum
Malai sigaramum
Malar adigalin keezhae
Aahh..muthu muthu
Neer thoovum megham
Sutri vanthu poo thoovi poghum
Puthu rathina kambalam podu
Muthu muthu thamizhisai paadu
Chittu parakuthu kuthaalathil
Kottamadikuthu mathaalathil
Raasathii
Yaarumilla oru vattarathil
Neeyum naanum ulla kottarathil
Kaadhal thee
Oru mottu malaruthu rosa
Inghu muthu kulipathu raasa
Male :Manam pithu pidikuthu aathii
Aathii aathii….
Chittu parakuthu kuthaalathil
Kottamadikuthu mathaalathil
Raasathii
Yaarumilla oru vattarathil
Neeyum naanum ulla kottarathil
Kaadhal thee
...
A little bird flies in Courtallam,
Celebrations drum to a lively beat,
My dear princess!
In a lonely neighborhood where nobody is around,
Inside this mansion where it is just you and me,
The fire of love burns!
A rose bud is blossoming,
And here, your king is diving for pearls!
My heart is going crazy, oh my!
Oh my, oh my...
A little bird flies in Courtallam,
Celebrations drum to a lively beat,
My dear princess!
In a lonely neighborhood where nobody is around,
Inside this mansion where it is just you and me,
The fire of love burns!
...
When the sound of silver anklets is heard,
My eyes begin to search,
And my heart gladly sings.
When hearing your sweet, golden voice,
My heart gently sways and dances,
Overflowing with joy and rushing forward.
The little dreams that entered my heart,
Why do they make me feel so enchanted?
Is it because this colorful parrot
Keeps circling all around you?
Ah, the breeze that plays by touching you
Will tie a cradle and sing a lullaby.
A wedding garland for this springtime girl,
A wedding letter arriving this coming spring!
A little bird flies in Courtallam,
Celebrations drum to a lively beat,
My dear princess!
In a lonely neighborhood where nobody is around,
Inside this mansion where it is just you and me,
The fire of love burns!
A rose bud is blossoming,
And here, your king is diving for pearls!
My heart is going crazy, oh my!
Oh my, oh my...
...
The sky is grinding golden turmeric,
Just for me every day,
Isn't it just for me?
This sweet melody pulls at my heart,
I am yours alone,
From now on, I belong only to you.
As your slender waist sways,
Sweet music is born,
And the flag flutters high above.
Jeweled royal crowns
And mountain peaks
Lie beneath your flower-soft feet.
Ah, clouds scattering
Drops of water like pearls,
Will hover around and shower flowers.
Roll out a brand new red carpet of gems,
And sing sweet, precious Tamil tunes!
A little bird flies in Courtallam,
Celebrations drum to a lively beat,
My dear princess!
In a lonely neighborhood where nobody is around,
Inside this mansion where it is just you and me,
The fire of love burns!
A rose bud is blossoming,
And here, your king is diving for pearls!
My heart is going crazy, oh my!
Oh my, oh my...
A little bird flies in Courtallam,
Celebrations drum to a lively beat,
My dear princess!
In a lonely neighborhood where nobody is around,
Inside this mansion where it is just you and me,
The fire of love burns!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Chittu Parakuthu Kuthaalathil' is a joyful, romantic duet that celebrates passion, nature, and intimate togetherness. The lyrics painterly weave elements of nature—such as flying sparrows, breezes, rain clouds, and the golden evening sky—with the intoxicating emotions of love, describing a private space where two lovers share an affectionate bond free from the rest of the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Chittu parakuthu kuthaalathil / Kottamadikuthu mathaalathil”
The second consonant sound 't' in 'Chittu' and 'Kottamadikuthu' matches, creating rhythmic harmony characteristic of classical Tamil poetry.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Oru mottu malaruthu rosa / Inghu muthu kulipathu raasa”
The line endings 'rosa' and 'raasa' rhyme harmoniously.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“Manjal araikuthu vaanam”
The evening golden sky is poetically likened to turmeric being ground, and feet are metaphorically elevated as delicate flowers ('Malar adigal').
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Nilave Mugam Kaattu' (1999) stars Karthik and Devayani and was directed by Kalanjiyam with music composed by Deva. Lyricist Mu. Metha penned the song's vivid imagery blending romantic euphoria with pastoral nature metaphors.
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