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Kutti Nalla Kutti

From Annan · 1999

Lyricist
Arivumathi
Singers
Arun Mozhi, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Annan1999

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Attagaasa lootiMale: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Attagaasa lootiMale: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Kaatuda tata tataWave goodbye to the wind,
Pithala lotta lottaLike a brass vessel,
Gundu thaan potta potta heiiiDropping a bomb, hey!
Male
Iva thaanda macha kanniShe is a young maiden, mate,
Iva mogathula mulichaaIf you wake up looking at her face,
Kedaikaathu pacha thanniYou won't even get plain water!
Chorus :Ammani ammaniChorus: Oh lady, oh lady,
Azhagu bomma neeYou are a beautiful doll,
Kavani kavani theetha kambaliPay attention, pay attention, like a coarse blanket,
Nanju pinju pochuIt has torn into shreds.
Male
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Attagaasa lootiMale: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
ThalukkirukkuThere is elegance and sway,
Thaaladha kulukkirukkuThere is an unbearable shimmer,
Chorus :YehChorus: Yeah
Male :MinukkirukkuMale: There is shine,
Melaada silukuthuHer upper garment rustles,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
IduppirukkuThere is a waist,
Illaadha nadippirukkuThere is unmatched drama,
Chorus :YehChorus: Yeah
Male :KaduppirukkuMale: There is irritation,
El ellaam vedikuthuAll bones feel like bursting,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Naiyaandi paatu keluListen to the satirical song,
Nee thaan azhagaYou are the pretty one,
Naisaaga naan koduppenNicely I will give,
Koda molaga molagaCapsicum, capsicum chili!
Chorus
Naiyaandi paatu keluListen to the satirical song,
Male :Nee thaan azhaga eh ehMale: You are the pretty one, eh eh,
Chorus :Naisaaga naan koduppenChorus: Nicely I will give,
Male :Koda molaga molagaMale: Capsicum, capsicum chili!
Male
Sirikkum chittu chittuThe smiling little bird,
Sariyaaga sikkikittadhuGot caught properly,
Thavichu thattu kettuStruggling and flustered,
Thaniyaaga maatikittadhuGot trapped all alone.
Chorus :HoiChorus: Hoi
Male
Venaandi akka poru hooiNo need, sister, wait, hooi,
Unnoda romba bore-u hoiIt's so boring with you, hoi!
Male
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Attagaasa lootiMale: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Kaatuda tata tataWave goodbye to the wind,
Pithala lotta lottaLike a brass vessel,
Gundu thaan potta potta heiiiDropping a bomb, hey!
Male
Iva thaanda macha kanniShe is a young maiden, mate,
Iva mogathula mulichaaIf you wake up looking at her face,
Kedaikaathu pacha thanniYou won't even get plain water!
Chorus :Ammani ammaniChorus: Oh lady, oh lady,
Azhagu bomma neeYou are a beautiful doll,
Kavani kavani theetha kambaliPay attention, pay attention, like a coarse blanket,
Nanju pinju pochuIt has torn into shreds.
Chorus
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Male :Yeh yehMale: Yeah yeah
Chorus :Attagaasa lootiChorus: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Male :Yeh yehMale: Yeah yeah
Male
KurukkodanjaLike a bent-backed,
Kozhiya pol nadakkiriyaeHen, you walk,
Chorus :Hoo hoooChorus: Hoo hooo
Male :VerupethukkuMale: Just to annoy,
Ammaadi moraikkiraaOh girl, she glares,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Poi purattu nee solliTelling lies and deceit,
PozhaikkiriyaeYou are making a living,
Chorus :YehChorus: Yeah
Male :IrupadhellaamMale: Whatever you have,
Engeyo maraikkiraYou hide somewhere,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Kada veedhi kaludha kuttiA donkey foal in the market street,
Suram paadudhuIs singing musical notes,
Chorus :Yeh yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah yeah
Male :Gamapadhani sariya irukkaMale: Is the musical scale correct?
Nee dhaan paaruYou check it yourself,
Chorus
Kada veedhi kaludha kuttiA donkey foal in the market street,
Male :Suram paadudhuMale: Is singing musical notes,
Chorus :Gamapadhani sariya irukkaChorus: Is the musical scale correct?
Male :Nee dhaan paaruMale: You check it yourself,
Male
Eichaalae padudhaa pottuSpread out the silk cloth,
Ellamae velichamaachuthuEverything became clear and bright,
Deraava thookikittuPacking up the camp,
Korangaattam aada poguthuIt goes on to dance like a monkey.
Chorus :YehChorus: Yeah
Male
Pottaalae sakka poduIf she puts on a show, it's a huge hit,
AdatdatdattadaaAdatdatdattadaa!
Sonnalae vekka kedu..heyIf told, it's a matter of shame, hey!
Chorus :Ammani ammaniChorus: Oh lady, oh lady,
Azhagu bomma neeYou are a beautiful doll,
Kavani kavani theetha kambaliPay attention, pay attention, like a coarse blanket,
Nanju pinju pochuIt has torn into shreds.
Male
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Attagaasa lootiMale: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Chorus :Yeh yehChorus: Yeah yeah
Chorus
Kutty nalla kuttyA good girl, a fine girl,
Takkaraa vettu vettudhuShe strikes with full style and flair,
Male :Yeh yehMale: Yeah yeah
Chorus :Attagaasa lootiChorus: Mischievous and exuberant antics,
Supera adichu paakuthuShe displays them wonderfully.
Male :Hooo hoooo…..Male: Hooo hoooo...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat folk song from the 1999 movie 'Annan' is a lighthearted, playful track filled with 'Naiyaandi' (traditional Tamil folk satire). The male lead and chorus mockingly banter with and tease a charming, sassy young woman. The lyrics playfully exaggerate her gait, her dramatic flair, her antics, and her attempts at singing, creating a joyous and lively atmosphere. Using comedic metaphors involving everyday rural imagery—such as market streets, hens, and capsicum—the song captures the energetic spirit of folk theatre performances while celebrating her spirited beauty and stubborn personality.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thalukkirukku / Thaaladha kulukkirukku

Matching of the second consonant 'lu' in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic poetic pulse.

Simile (Uwamai)

Kozhiya pol nadakkiriyae

Compares her comedic walking gait directly to that of a hen ('kozhiya pol').

Onomatopoeia

Kaatuda tata tata

Use of rhythmic folk sound phrases like 'tata tata' to set an energetic dance rhythm.

Monai (Initial Letter Rhyme)

Sirikkum chittu chittu / Sariyaaga sikkikittadhu

Repetition of the initial sound 'S' across consecutive lines for poetic harmony.

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Trivia

Penned by the acclaimed lyricist Arivumathi, this track incorporates authentic Tamil 'Naiyaandi Paattu' (satirical folk song) traditions, typically performed during village street theatre and festive celebrations to engage the crowd through comedic banter.

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