Koottu Kuyila Kaattil Vittu
From Manam Virumbuthe Unnai · 1999
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- Hariharan, Bhavatharani
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu | Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest |
| Paattu paada solvomaa | And ask it to sing a song? |
| Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu | Kissing the cluster of flowers, |
| Vaazhththu paada solvomaa | Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings? |
| Idhu oru thirunaal | This is a festive day, |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvae oru kondaattam | Life itself is a celebration! |
| Vaazhvom isai vandaattam | Let us live like beetles buzzing around music, |
| Dhinamum namakkoru thirunaal | Every day is a festival day for us! |
| Male | |
| Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu | Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest |
| Paattu paada solvomaa | And ask it to sing a song? |
| Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu | Kissing the cluster of flowers, |
| Vaazhththu paada solvomaa solvomaa | Shall we ask them to sing blessings, shall we ask? |
| Male | |
| Kallamatra oru manam thaanae | Only an innocent, pure heart |
| Pani poovai pola sirikkum | Will smile like a dew-laden flower. |
| Female :Dhanisa nidhamaaga madhamaga | Female: (Swaras) Dhanisa nidhamaaga madhamaga |
| Samagadha manidhasaa | (Swaras) Samagadha manidhasaa |
| Male | |
| Kalangam atra vizhi kondaalae | If one possesses eyes free of blemishes, |
| Andha dheivam kaatchi kodukkum | Even God will grant a divine vision. |
| Undhan manadhin agalam thaanae | Only the expanse of your heart |
| Undhan vaazhvin yellai irukkum | Will define the boundary of your life. |
| Male | |
| Nalla manidhar ulla varaikkum | As long as good people exist, |
| Andha maegam neerai thelikkum | Those clouds will shower rain. |
| Oru naesam illaamal | Without a bit of affection, |
| Endha uyirgalum ingillai | There are no living beings here. |
| Chorus | |
| Ellorum sondhangal ippodhu | Everyone is family now, |
| Kaiyodu kai saeru thappaedhu | What is wrong with joining hands together? |
| Haei haei haei haei | Hey hey hey hey! |
| Male | |
| Adadaa azhagiya uravidhu | Aha, what a beautiful relationship this is! |
| Male | |
| Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu | Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest |
| Paattu paada solvomaa | And ask it to sing a song? |
| Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu | Kissing the cluster of flowers, |
| Vaazhththu paada solvomaa | Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings? |
| Idhu oru thirunaal | This is a festive day, |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvae oru kondaattam | Life itself is a celebration! |
| Vaazhvom isai vandaattam | Let us live like beetles buzzing around music, |
| Dhinamum namakkoru thirunaal | Every day is a festival day for us! |
| Male | |
| Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu | Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest |
| Paattu paada solvomaa | And ask it to sing a song? |
| Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu | Kissing the cluster of flowers, |
| Vaazhththu paada solvomaa solvomaa | Shall we ask them to sing blessings, shall we ask? |
| Male | |
| Anbu vazhiyil ingu naam nadandhaal | If we walk on the path of love here, |
| Andha sorgam dhooram illai | That heaven is not far away. |
| Female :Thakida thaka tham thakida dhimi | Female: (Rhythmic syllables) Thakida thaka tham thakida dhimi |
| Thakka dhimi thakka junu | (Rhythmic syllables) Thakka dhimi thakka junu |
| Male :Nalla manadhu edhilum midhakkum | Male: A good heart will float over anything, |
| Adhu moozhgi povadhillai | It will never drown. |
| Male | |
| Mana kavalai valaiyil vizhundhu | Falling into the net of mental worries, |
| Adhil sorndhu kidappadhedharkku | Why lie there exhausted and defeated? |
| Mana chiragai viritthu pazhagu | Practice spreading the wings of your mind, |
| Indha ulagam virindhu kidakku | This wide world lies open before you. |
| Andha malaiyin poongaatru | The gentle breeze from that mountain |
| Nammai thazhuvi naesam sollum | Will embrace us and express its love. |
| Chorus | |
| Aagaayam bhoologam nammodu | The sky and the earth are with us, |
| Aanandham kondaadu anbodu | Celebrate happiness with love! |
| Male | |
| Adadaa azhagiya uravidhu | Aha, what a beautiful relationship this is! |
| Male :Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu | Male: Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest |
| Paattu paada solvomaa | And ask it to sing a song? |
| Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu | Kissing the cluster of flowers, |
| Vaazhththu paada solvomaa | Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings? |
| Idhu oru thirunaal | This is a festive day, |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvae oru kondaattam | Life itself is a celebration! |
| Vaazhvom isai vandaattam | Let us live like beetles buzzing around music, |
| Dhinamum namakkoru thirunaal | Every day is a festival day for us! |
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கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா
இது ஒரு திருநாள்
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
And ask it to sing a song?
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings?
This is a festive day,
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா
இது ஒரு திருநாள்
Life itself is a celebration!
Let us live like beetles buzzing around music,
Every day is a festival day for us!
வாழ்வே ஒரு கொண்டாட்டம்
வாழ்வோம் இசை வண்டாட்டம்
தினமும் நமக்கொரு திருநாள்
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
And ask it to sing a song?
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Shall we ask them to sing blessings, shall we ask?
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப்பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா சொல்வோமா
Only an innocent, pure heart
Will smile like a dew-laden flower.
Female: (Swaras) Dhanisa nidhamaaga madhamaga
(Swaras) Samagadha manidhasaa
கள்ளமற்ற ஒரு மனம் தானே
பனிப் பூவைப் போல சிரிக்கும்
தநிச நிதமாக மதமக சமகத மநிதசா
If one possesses eyes free of blemishes,
Even God will grant a divine vision.
Only the expanse of your heart
Will define the boundary of your life.
களங்கம் அற்ற விழி கொண்டாலே
அந்த தெய்வம் காட்சி கொடுக்கும்
உந்தன் மனதின் அகலம் தானே
உந்தன் வாழ்வின் எல்லை இருக்கும்
As long as good people exist,
Those clouds will shower rain.
Without a bit of affection,
There are no living beings here.
நல்ல மனிதர் உள்ள வரைக்கும்
அந்த மேகம் நீரைத் தெளிக்கும்
ஒரு நேசம் இல்லாமல்
எந்த உயிர்களும் இங்கில்லை
Everyone is family now,
What is wrong with joining hands together?
Hey hey hey hey!
எல்லோரும் சொந்தங்கள் இப்போது
கையோடு கை சேரு தப்பேது
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Aha, what a beautiful relationship this is!
அடடா அழகிய உறவிது
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
And ask it to sing a song?
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings?
This is a festive day,
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா
இது ஒரு திருநாள்
Life itself is a celebration!
Let us live like beetles buzzing around music,
Every day is a festival day for us!
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப்பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா
இது ஒரு திருநாள்
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
And ask it to sing a song?
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Shall we ask them to sing blessings, shall we ask?
வாழ்வே ஒரு கொண்டாட்டம்
வாழ்வோம் இசை வண்டாட்டம்
தினமும் நமக்கொரு திருநாள்
If we walk on the path of love here,
That heaven is not far away.
Female: (Rhythmic syllables) Thakida thaka tham thakida dhimi
(Rhythmic syllables) Thakka dhimi thakka junu
Male: A good heart will float over anything,
It will never drown.
கூட்டுக் குயில காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா சொல்வோமா
Falling into the net of mental worries,
Why lie there exhausted and defeated?
Practice spreading the wings of your mind,
This wide world lies open before you.
The gentle breeze from that mountain
Will embrace us and express its love.
அன்பு வழியில் இங்கு நாம் நடந்தால்
அந்த சொர்க்கம் தூரம் இல்லை
தகிட தக தம் தகிட திமி தகதிமி தகஜுனு
நல்ல மனது எதிலும் மிதக்கும்
அது மூழ்கிப் போவதில்லை
The sky and the earth are with us,
Celebrate happiness with love!
மனக் கவலை வலையில் விழுந்து
அதில் சோர்ந்து கிடப்பதெதற்கு
மனச் சிறகை விரித்து பழகு
இந்த உலகம் விரிந்து கிடக்கு
அந்த மலையின் பூங்காற்று
நம்மை தழுவி நேசம் சொல்லும்
Aha, what a beautiful relationship this is!
Male: Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
And ask it to sing a song?
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings?
This is a festive day,
ஆகாயம் பூலோகம் நம்மோடு
ஆனந்தம் கொண்டாடு அன்போடு
Life itself is a celebration!
Let us live like beetles buzzing around music,
Every day is a festival day for us!
அடடா அழகிய உறவிது
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா
இது ஒரு திருநாள்
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாட சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா
இது ஒரு திருநாள்
வாழ்வே ஒரு கொண்டாட்டம்
வாழ்வோம் இசை வண்டாட்டம்
தினமும் நமக்கொரு திருநாள்
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
கூட்டுக் குயிலை காட்டில் விட்டு
பாட்டு பாடச் சொல்வோமா
கொத்துப் பூவை முத்தம் வைத்து
வாழ்த்துப் பாடச் சொல்வோமா சொல்வோமா
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Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
Paattu paada solvomaa
And ask it to sing a song?
Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Vaazhththu paada solvomaa
Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings?
Idhu oru thirunaal
This is a festive day,
Vaazhvae oru kondaattam
Life itself is a celebration!
Vaazhvom isai vandaattam
Let us live like beetles buzzing around music,
Dhinamum namakkoru thirunaal
Every day is a festival day for us!
Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
Paattu paada solvomaa
And ask it to sing a song?
Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Vaazhththu paada solvomaa solvomaa
Shall we ask them to sing blessings, shall we ask?
Kallamatra oru manam thaanae
Only an innocent, pure heart
Pani poovai pola sirikkum
Will smile like a dew-laden flower.
Female :Dhanisa nidhamaaga madhamaga
Female: (Swaras) Dhanisa nidhamaaga madhamaga
Samagadha manidhasaa
(Swaras) Samagadha manidhasaa
Kalangam atra vizhi kondaalae
If one possesses eyes free of blemishes,
Andha dheivam kaatchi kodukkum
Even God will grant a divine vision.
Undhan manadhin agalam thaanae
Only the expanse of your heart
Undhan vaazhvin yellai irukkum
Will define the boundary of your life.
Nalla manidhar ulla varaikkum
As long as good people exist,
Andha maegam neerai thelikkum
Those clouds will shower rain.
Oru naesam illaamal
Without a bit of affection,
Endha uyirgalum ingillai
There are no living beings here.
Ellorum sondhangal ippodhu
Everyone is family now,
Kaiyodu kai saeru thappaedhu
What is wrong with joining hands together?
Haei haei haei haei
Hey hey hey hey!
Adadaa azhagiya uravidhu
Aha, what a beautiful relationship this is!
Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
Paattu paada solvomaa
And ask it to sing a song?
Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Vaazhththu paada solvomaa
Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings?
Idhu oru thirunaal
This is a festive day,
Vaazhvae oru kondaattam
Life itself is a celebration!
Vaazhvom isai vandaattam
Let us live like beetles buzzing around music,
Dhinamum namakkoru thirunaal
Every day is a festival day for us!
Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu
Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
Paattu paada solvomaa
And ask it to sing a song?
Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Vaazhththu paada solvomaa solvomaa
Shall we ask them to sing blessings, shall we ask?
Anbu vazhiyil ingu naam nadandhaal
If we walk on the path of love here,
Andha sorgam dhooram illai
That heaven is not far away.
Female :Thakida thaka tham thakida dhimi
Female: (Rhythmic syllables) Thakida thaka tham thakida dhimi
Thakka dhimi thakka junu
(Rhythmic syllables) Thakka dhimi thakka junu
Male :Nalla manadhu edhilum midhakkum
Male: A good heart will float over anything,
Adhu moozhgi povadhillai
It will never drown.
Mana kavalai valaiyil vizhundhu
Falling into the net of mental worries,
Adhil sorndhu kidappadhedharkku
Why lie there exhausted and defeated?
Mana chiragai viritthu pazhagu
Practice spreading the wings of your mind,
Indha ulagam virindhu kidakku
This wide world lies open before you.
Andha malaiyin poongaatru
The gentle breeze from that mountain
Nammai thazhuvi naesam sollum
Will embrace us and express its love.
Aagaayam bhoologam nammodu
The sky and the earth are with us,
Aanandham kondaadu anbodu
Celebrate happiness with love!
Adadaa azhagiya uravidhu
Aha, what a beautiful relationship this is!
Male :Koottu kuyilai kaattil vittu
Male: Shall we release the caged cuckoo into the forest
Paattu paada solvomaa
And ask it to sing a song?
Koththu poovai muththam vaitthu
Kissing the cluster of flowers,
Vaazhththu paada solvomaa
Shall we ask them to sing a song of blessings?
Idhu oru thirunaal
This is a festive day,
Vaazhvae oru kondaattam
Life itself is a celebration!
Vaazhvom isai vandaattam
Let us live like beetles buzzing around music,
Dhinamum namakkoru thirunaal
Every day is a festival day for us!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Koottu Kuyilai Kaattil Vittu from the film Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999) is an uplifting and celebratory song centered on freedom, human goodness, and living life to the fullest. Through vivid imagery of releasing caged birds, dew drops on fresh flowers, and mountain winds, the lyrics convey that true joy comes from liberation and an open, pure heart. The song emphasizes that life itself is a continuous festival when approached with optimism and love. It highlights how kindness and unity turn strangers into kin, and how a resilient heart can rise above life's tribulations rather than drowning in worry.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Koottu kuyilai / Paattu paada”
The second consonant 'tt' (ட்) rhymes across lines in the chorus.
Moonaai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Paattu paada solvomaa”
Repetition of the initial letter 'P' across adjacent words.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Pani poovai pola sirikkum”
Comparing the innocent smile of a pure heart to a flower glistening with dew drops.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Vaazhvae oru kondaattam / Mana chiragai viritthu”
Describing life directly as a grand celebration, and imagining the mind as having wings.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1999 romantic comedy-drama film Manam Virumbuthe Unnai, starring Prashanth and Meena. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocals provided by Hariharan and K. S. Chithra, and lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi.
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