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Lyrics & meaning

Palakkattu Machanukku

From May Madham · 1994

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Neol James, A. R. Rahman, G. V. Prakash Kumar
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
May Madham
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
6 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sittu kuruvi sittu kuruvi
Sirikkattumae potta kuruvi
Aanadhu aagattum aanandham koodudhu
Aah haah vaazhvae sorgam
Little sparrow, little sparrow,
Let the female sparrow laugh!
Come what may, the joy is overflowing,
Ah ha, life is heaven!
Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This buoyant excerpt celebrates carefree happiness and the joy of living in the present moment. Using the playful imagery of a sparrow, the lyrics encourage letting go of anxieties and allowing happiness to overflow, declaring that life itself becomes a paradise when experienced with uninhibited joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Sittu kuruvi sittu kuruvi

The phrase 'Sittu kuruvi' is repeated successively to create a playful and rhythmic cadence.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)

Aanadhu aagattum aanandham koodudhu

The repetition of the initial 'Aa' sound in 'Aanadhu', 'aagattum', and 'aanandham' gives the line a harmonious poetic rhythm.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for May Madham (1994) was composed by A. R. Rahman, featuring iconic lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film is known for its celebrated musical album.

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