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Lyrics & meaning

Chitukuruvikenna

From Savale Samali · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Savale Samali
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
31 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chum chum chum chumchum
Chum chum chum chumchum
Chum chum chum chumchum
Lallallaa
Chittu kuruvikkenna kattuppaadu
Thendralae unakkedhu sondha veedu
Chittu kuruvikkenna kattuppaadu
Thendralae unakkedhu sondha veedu
Ulagam muzhudhum parandhu parandhu
Oorvalam vandhu vilaiyaadu
Ulagam muzhudhum parandhu parandhu
Oorvalam vandhu vilaiyaadu
Chittu kuruvikkenna kattuppaadu
Kattuppaadu….ohoo..oooo ooo
Marathil padarum kodiyae
Unnai valarthavaraa ingu padara vittaar
Daddada dadda daa dara daddada dadda daa
Marathil padarum kodiyae
Unnai valarthavaraa ingu padara vittaar
Mannil nadakkum nadhiyae
Unnai padaithavaraa indha paadhai sonnaar
Ungal vazhiyae ungal ulagu
Indha vazhi thaan endhan kanavu
Raaraaraa raaraaraaraa raaraaraa raaraaraa
Raaraaraa raaraaraaraa ree…
Raaraaraa raaraaraaraa raaraaraaraa raaraaraaraa
Raaraaraaraa raaraaraaraa raa
Chittu kuruvikkenna kattuppaadu
Kattuppaadu….ohoo..oooo ooo
Pazhathai kadikkum anilae
Indru pasikkindradho pazham rusikkindradho
Daddada dadda daa dara daddada dadda daa
Paattu padikkum kuyilae
Nee padithadhundo solli koduthadhundo
Ninaithadhellaam kidaikka vendum
Ninaitha padiyae nadakka vendum
Chittu kuruvikkenna kattuppaadu
Kattuppaadu….ohoo..oooo ooo
Valarum thennai maramae
Nee valarndhadhai pol naan nimirndhu nirppen
Daddada dadda daa dara daddada dadda daa
Valanji valaiyum naanal
Nee valaivadhai pol thalai kunivadhillai
Paarkkum kangal paniya vendum
Paavai ulagam madhikka vaendum
Female : Raaraaraa raaraaraaraa raaraaraa raaraaraa
Raaraaraa raaraaraaraa ree…
Raaraaraa raaraaraaraa raaraaraaraa raaraaraaraa
Raaraaraaraa raaraaraaraa raa
Chittu kuruvikkenna kattuppaadu
Thendralae unakkedhu sondha veedu
Ulagam muzhudhum parandhu parandhu
Oorvalam vandhu vilaiyaadu
Aa rararaara raara raa rararaara raara
Chum chum chum chum chum
Chum chum chum chum chum
Chum chum chum chum chum
La la la
What restrictions can hold a little sparrow?
Gentle breeze, do you have a home of your own?
What restrictions can hold a little sparrow?
Gentle breeze, do you have a home of your own?
Fly all across the world,
roam around freely and play!
Fly all across the world,
roam around freely and play!
What restrictions can hold a little sparrow?
Restrictions... oho... ooo oo
O vine climbing up the tree,
did the one who grew you tell you where to spread?
Thathada thatha da thara thathada thatha da
O vine climbing up the tree,
did the one who grew you tell you where to spread?
O river flowing through the earth,
did the one who created you mark this path?
Your path is your own world,
and this path of freedom is my dream!
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ree...
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
What restrictions can hold a little sparrow?
Restrictions... oho... ooo oo
O squirrel nibbling on the fruit,
are you truly hungry today, or is the fruit so sweet?
Thathada thatha da thara thathada thatha da
O cuckoo singing your song,
did you ever study music, or did someone teach you?
Everything I wish for, I must receive;
everything must happen just as I desire!
What restrictions can hold a little sparrow?
Restrictions... oho... ooo oo
O tall coconut tree reaching high,
just like you grow, I too will stand tall and proud!
Thathada thatha da thara thathada thatha da
O reed that bends and sways,
unlike how you bend, I will never bow my head!
Eyes that look at me must show respect;
the world must honor this young woman!
Female: Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ree...
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
Ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra
What restrictions can hold a little sparrow?
Gentle breeze, do you have a home of your own?
Fly all across the world,
roam around freely and play!
Aa rarara rara ra rarara rara
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Chittu Kuruvikkenna Kattuppaadu from the movie Savale Samali (1971) is a celebratory and empowering song centered on absolute freedom, individuality, and female pride. The protagonist marvels at elements of nature—sparrows, breezes, creepers, rivers, squirrels, and cuckoos—asking who dictates their movements and realizing that nature operates purely on innate instincts and boundlessness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification (Urubhavagam)

Mannil nadakkum nadhiyae / Unnai padaithavaraa indha paadhai sonnaar

Nature elements like breeze, river, creeper, and cuckoo are addressed directly as sentient beings who choose their own paths without societal boundaries.

Moonaai (First-letter Alliteration)

Ninaithadhellaam kidaikka vendum / Ninaitha padiyae nadakka vendum

Repetition of the initial letter 'Ni' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic musical flow.

Contrast & Imagery

Nee valaivadhai pol thalai kunivadhillai

Contrasting the tall coconut tree with the bending reed grass to emphasize self-respect and refusal to submit.

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Trivia

This vibrant song from Savale Samali (1971) features Jayalalithaa dancing joyously, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, vocals by P. Susheela, and lyrics written by Kannadasan. It is remembered as a classic anthem celebrating freedom and womanhood.

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