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Lyrics & meaning

Ichutha Ichutha

From Run · 2004

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Devan Ekambaram
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Run
Movie release year
2004
Lyrics added on
12 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Aye ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu tha
Hey pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu tha
Thitam potu thirudiya kollaikaara
Vetka pada vekariyae vellaikaara
Ennai kolla unnai petha un aathaa
En ulmanasa kedayura kedayura kedayura oar mathaa
Ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu tha aa aa
Ho pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu tha ..aaa
Panju mittaai kasakuthu kasakuthu
Pataampoochi kadikuthu kadikuthu
Anicham poovum uruthuthu uruthuthu
Yenu theriyaatha
Thiratchai thinna eriyuthu eriyuthu
Mullil nadanthaal valikuthu valikuthu
Veyil sutaal jillunu kuliruthu
Yenu puriyaatha
En vaasalilae kolamida kooti veikiren
Edhir vaasalilae pulli veikiren
En veetukuthaan poi vara ethanikiren
Un veeta vandhu mutti nikiren
Unnai kaadhalichu ullam moodi vechu
Thel kottavitu thirudanum thirudanum thirudanum ninnae
Aye ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu tha
Hey pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu tha
…………………………………….
Manasa manasa mariyal seiyanum
Vayasa vayasa kariyil neiyanum
Uyire uyire uliyil maatena
Yendi thimiraadi
Sirichi sirichi aviyal seiyura
Muraichi muraichi poriyal pannura
Udhata kadichu thovayal aakura
Yenda kolupaada
Adi en udhatil seiga ellam seiraalae
Aana mel udhatil vaiyuraalae
Ada eppairunthu ippadi nee makaana
Enna purinjika maakaane
Naan achi kotti nee uchi kotti
Naan eppadithaan
Unnikita unnikita kuppakotta poreno ….ooo
Ichu tha ichu tha kannathula ichu tha
Hey pichu tha pichu tha kannangalai pichu tha
Thitam potu thirudiya kollaikaara
Vetka pada vekariyae vellaikaara
Ennai kolla unnai petha un aathaa
En ulmanasa kedayura kedayura kedayura oar mathaa
...
Hey, give me a kiss, give me a kiss, give me a kiss on the cheek!
Hey, pinch my cheeks, pinch them, pinch my cheeks!
You thief who stole my heart with a clever plan!
You fair charmer, you keep making me blush!
Did your mother give birth to you just to torment me?
You churn, churn, churn my inner heart like a churning rod!
Give me a kiss, give me a kiss, give me a kiss on the cheek, ah-ah!
Oh, pinch my cheeks, pinch them, pinch my cheeks, ah-ah!
Cotton candy tastes bitter and bitter,
A gentle butterfly bites and bites,
Even the soft anicham flower pricks and irritates,
Don't you know why?
Eating grapes makes my throat burn,
Walking on thorns hurts so deeply,
When the hot sun beats down, it feels chillingly cold,
Don't you understand why?
I sweep my doorway to draw a kolam (traditional floor pattern),
Yet I place the dots at the doorstep across the street!
I try to walk back into my own house,
Yet I end up bumping right into yours!
Falling in love with you and keeping it locked inside,
I stood suffering in silence like a thief stung by a scorpion!
Hey, give me a kiss, give me a kiss, give me a kiss on the cheek!
Hey, pinch my cheeks, pinch them, pinch my cheeks!
...
I want to lay siege to your heart,
I want to weave our youthful years together,
My precious life, wouldn't I willingly yield to your sculpting chisel?
Why this arrogance, girl?
With your smiles, you cook me up into a stew,
With your glares, you roast me in a frying pan,
Biting your lip, you grind me into chutney,
Why this cheeky mischief, boy?
Look, she does every playful thing with her lips,
Yet with that same upper lip, she scolds me!
Since when did you become such an innocent saint?
Just understand me, you silly fool!
With me sighing in distress and you clicking your tongue in pity,
How on earth am I ever
going to spend the rest of my days with you? Oh-oh!
Give me a kiss, give me a kiss, give me a kiss on the cheek!
Hey, pinch my cheeks, pinch them, pinch my cheeks!
You thief who stole my heart with a clever plan!
You fair charmer, you keep making me blush!
Did your mother give birth to you just to torment me?
You churn, churn, churn my inner heart like a churning rod!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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