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Lyrics & meaning

Ichutha Ichutha

From Run · 2004

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Devan Ekambaram
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Run2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Female
Aye ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu thaHey, give a kiss, give a kiss, give a kiss on my cheek!
Male
Hey pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu thaHey, pinch me, pinch my cheeks!
Female
Thitam potu thirudiya kollaikaaraOh robber who stole my heart with a plan!
Vetka pada vekariyae vellaikaaraOh fair-complexioned man who makes me blush!
Male
Ennai kolla unnai petha un aathaaDid your mother give birth to you just to kill me?
En ulmanasa kedayura kedayura kedayura oar mathaaYou are a lunatic churning and churning my inner heart!
Female
Ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu tha aa aaGive a kiss, give a kiss, give a kiss on my cheek, ah ah!
Male
Ho pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu tha ..aaaHo, pinch me, pinch me, pinch my cheeks.. ah!
Female
Panju mittaai kasakuthu kasakuthuCotton candy tastes bitter, tastes bitter!
Pataampoochi kadikuthu kadikuthuA butterfly bites me, bites me!
Anicham poovum uruthuthu uruthuthuEven the soft Anicham flower pricks me, pricks me!
Yenu theriyaathaDon't you know why?
Male
Thiratchai thinna eriyuthu eriyuthuEating grapes burns my throat, burns my throat!
Mullil nadanthaal valikuthu valikuthuWalking on thorns hurts, hurts!
Veyil sutaal jillunu kuliruthuWhen the hot sun shines, I feel a cool chill!
Yenu puriyaathaDon't you understand why?
Female
En vaasalilae kolamida kooti veikirenI gather powder to draw a rangoli at my doorway,
Edhir vaasalilae pulli veikirenBut I end up placing dots at the opposite house's doorway!
Male
En veetukuthaan poi vara ethanikirenI attempt to go to my own house,
Un veeta vandhu mutti nikirenBut I end up standing at your doorstep!
Female
Unnai kaadhalichu ullam moodi vechuLoving you and keeping my heart locked,
Thel kottavitu thirudanum thirudanum thirudanum ninnaeI stood like a thief stung by a scorpion!
Female
Aye ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu thaHey, give a kiss, give a kiss, give a kiss on my cheek!
Male
Hey pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu thaHey, pinch me, pinch my cheeks!
Female
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Male
Manasa manasa mariyal seiyanumShould I blockade your mind?
Vayasa vayasa kariyil neiyanumShould I weave your youth into charcoal?
Uyire uyire uliyil maatenaMy soul, am I caught on a chisel?
Yendi thimiraadiHey arrogant girl!
Female
Sirichi sirichi aviyal seiyuraSmiling and smiling, you make a mixed stew out of me!
Muraichi muraichi poriyal pannuraGlaring and glaring, you fry me up!
Udhata kadichu thovayal aakuraBiting your lips, you turn me into chutney!
Yenda kolupaadaHey proud fellow!
Male
Adi en udhatil seiga ellam seiraalaeShe does everything with her lower lip,
Aana mel udhatil vaiyuraalaeBut with her upper lip, she scolds me!
Female
Ada eppairunthu ippadi nee makaanaOh, since when did you become such a fool?
Enna purinjika maakaaneUnderstand me, you silly man!
Male
Naan achi kotti nee uchi kottiI click my tongue in frustration while you kiss my head,
Naan eppadithaanHow on earth am I...
Unnikita unnikita kuppakotta poreno ….oooGoing to live and spend my life near you?
Female
Ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu thaGive a kiss, give a kiss, give a kiss on my cheek!
Male
Hey pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu thaHey, pinch me, pinch my cheeks!
Female
Thitam potu thirudiya kollaikaaraOh robber who stole my heart with a plan!
Vetka pada vekariyae vellaikaaraOh fair-complexioned man who makes me blush!
Male
Ennai kolla unnai petha un aathaaDid your mother give birth to you just to kill me?
En ulmanasa kedayura kedayura kedayura oar mathaaYou are a lunatic churning and churning my inner heart!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet from the movie Run captures the romantic banter and passionate longing between two lovers. The heroine describes the overwhelming sensory shifts brought on by love—sweet treats tasting bitter, soft flowers feeling sharp, and heat feeling cool—illustrating how completely distracted and mesmerized she is by her lover. In response, the hero playfully complains about her mischievous charms, comparing her smiles and glares to culinary preparations that turn his feelings upside down. Together, the song portrays a vibrant, intimate relationship filled with affectionate teasing, intense attraction, and eager yearning.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Panju mittaai kasakuthu kasakuthu

Words like 'kasakuthu kasakuthu', 'kadikuthu kadikuthu', and 'uruthuthu uruthuthu' are repeated to highlight the intense sensory distortions caused by love.

Paradox / Oxymoron

Veyil sutaal jillunu kuliruthu

The lyricist juxtaposes scorching heat with a cooling sensation to express the confusing physical feelings of falling in love.

Rhyme (Edhukai / Monai)

Thitam potu thirudiya kollaikaara

Consonance and rhythmic rhyming occur across lines such as 'kollaikaara' and 'vellaikaara', enhancing the song's musicality.

Metaphor

Sirichi sirichi aviyal seiyura

Culinary dishes such as 'aviyal' (stew), 'poriyal' (stir-fry), and 'thovayal' (chutney) are used metaphorically to represent how her expressions affect his emotions.

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Trivia

Run (2002) is a blockbuster Tamil romantic action film directed by N. Lingusamy, featuring a wildly popular soundtrack composed by Vidyasagar. This song 'Ichu Tha' (popularly known as 'Panju Mittaai') became a massive hit upon release due to its catchy rhythm, upbeat orchestration, and clever romantic lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar.

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