Thathi Kuthithathoru
From Manakanakku · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Manakanakku1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili | A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped |
| Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Female | |
| Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi | A jasmine plant leaped and laughed |
| Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Female | |
| Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili | A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped |
| Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi | A jasmine plant leaped and laughed |
| Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi | Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love, |
| Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae | The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute. |
| Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi | Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love, |
| Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae | The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute. |
| Female | |
| Thottu thodarnthu yaedho sontham vara | With a continuous sense of belonging touching my heart, |
| Jenmam kadanthu paasa bantham vara | A bond of affection transcending lifetimes, |
| Female | |
| Malar soodiya thaaram naanaaga | With me becoming the flower-adorned wife, |
| Madi thediya devan neeyaaga | And you becoming the lord who seeks my lap, |
| Malar soodiya thaaram naanaaga | With me becoming the flower-adorned wife, |
| Madi thediya devan neeyaaga | And you becoming the lord who seeks my lap, |
| Female | |
| Koodum sugam tharavum konjum suvai peravum | To give joining pleasure and relish caressing taste, |
| Naalum thaviththathoru chinna kuyilae | This little cuckoo bird yearned every single day. |
| Megam anaippatharkkum muththam padhippatharkkum | To be embraced by the cloud and to imprint kisses, |
| Kaaththu kidakkuthoru kanni mayilae | A maiden peacock is waiting eagerly. |
| Female | |
| Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili | A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped |
| Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Female | |
| Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi | A jasmine plant leaped and laughed |
| Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Female :Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi | Female: Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love, |
| Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae | The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute. |
| Female | |
| Thannai maraanthu aadum thogai manam | The heart of a peacock dancing, forgetting itself, |
| Chorus :Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic beat (Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam) |
| Female :Thendral anaikka vaadum poovin inam | Female: Like a species of flower wilting as the southern breeze embraces it, |
| Chorus :Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic beat (Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam) |
| Female | |
| Intha jaadaiyin vaarththai puriyaathaa | Don't you understand the meaning of these subtle gestures? |
| Vizhi naadagam paarththaal theriyaathaa | Wouldn't you know if you watched the drama of my eyes? |
| Kannil ezhuthi varum kadhal kavithaigalai | The love poems written in the eyes, |
| Kannam padippatharkku enna mayakkam | Why the intoxication for the cheek to read them? |
| Ulla kadhavugalai mella thiranthu kondu | Gently opening the inner doors of the heart, |
| Ullae varuvatharkku enna thayakkam | Why the hesitation to step inside? |
| Female | |
| Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili | A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped |
| Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Female | |
| Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi | A jasmine plant leaped and laughed |
| Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida | Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida) |
| Female :Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi | Female: Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love, |
| Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae | The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute. |
தத்தி குதித்ததொரு சித்திரக்கிளி
குழு :
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
தாவிச் சிரித்ததொரு மல்லிகைச்செடி
குழு :
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
தத்தி குதித்ததொரு சித்திரக்கிளி
தாவிச் சிரித்ததொரு மல்லிகைச்செடி
கண்ணில் தெரிந்ததடி காதல் புரிந்ததடி
வண்ணக் குழலூதும் கண்ணன் முகமே
கண்ணில் தெரிந்ததடி காதல் புரிந்ததடி
வண்ணக் குழலூதும் கண்ணன் முகமே
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
தொட்டுத் தொடர்ந்து ஏதோ சொந்தம் வர
குழு :
தகிடதாம் தகிடதாம் தாம் தாம்
ஜென்மம் கடந்து பாச பந்தம் வர
குழு :
தகிடதாம் தகிடதாம் தாம் தாம்
With a continuous sense of belonging touching my heart,
A bond of affection transcending lifetimes,
தொட்டுத் தொடர்ந்து ஏதோ சொந்தம் வர
ஜென்மம் கடந்து பாச பந்தம் வர
With me becoming the flower-adorned wife,
And you becoming the lord who seeks my lap,
With me becoming the flower-adorned wife,
And you becoming the lord who seeks my lap,
மலர் சூடிய தாரம் நானாக
மடி தேடிய தேவன் நீயாக
மலர் சூடிய தாரம் நானாக
மடி தேடிய தேவன் நீயாக
To give joining pleasure and relish caressing taste,
This little cuckoo bird yearned every single day.
To be embraced by the cloud and to imprint kisses,
A maiden peacock is waiting eagerly.
கூடும் சுகம் தரவும் கொஞ்சும் சுவை பெறவும்
நாளும் தவித்ததொரு சின்னக் குயிலே
மேகம் அணைப்பதற்கும் முத்தம் பதிப்பதற்கும்
காத்துக் கிடக்குதொரு கன்னி மயிலே
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
தத்தி குதித்ததொரு சித்திரக்கிளி
குழு :
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Female: Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
தாவிச் சிரித்ததொரு மல்லிகைச்செடி
குழு :
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
கண்ணில் தெரிந்ததடி காதல் புரிந்ததடி
வண்ணக் குழலூதும் கண்ணன் முகமே
The heart of a peacock dancing, forgetting itself,
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic beat (Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam)
Female: Like a species of flower wilting as the southern breeze embraces it,
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic beat (Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam)
தன்னை மறந்து ஆடும் தோகை மனம்
குழு :
தகிடதாம் தகிடதாம் தாம் தாம்
தென்றல் அணைக்க வாடும் பூவின் இனம்
குழு :
தகிடதாம் தகிடதாம் தாம் தாம்
Don't you understand the meaning of these subtle gestures?
Wouldn't you know if you watched the drama of my eyes?
The love poems written in the eyes,
Why the intoxication for the cheek to read them?
Gently opening the inner doors of the heart,
Why the hesitation to step inside?
இந்த ஜாடையின் வார்த்தை புரியாதா
விழி நாடகம் பார்த்தால் தெரியாதா
கண்ணில் எழுதி வரும் காதல் கவிதைகளை
கன்னம் படிப்பதற்கு என்ன மயக்கம்
உள்ளக் கதவுகளை மெல்ல திறந்து கொண்டு
உள்ளே வருவதற்கு என்ன தயக்கம்
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
தத்தி குதித்ததொரு சித்திரக்கிளி
குழு :
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Female: Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
தாவிச் சிரித்ததொரு மல்லிகைச்செடி
குழு :
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
தாங்கிடதீங்கிட தத்திதாங்கிட
கண்ணில் தெரிந்ததடி காதல் புரிந்ததடி
வண்ணக் குழலூதும் கண்ணன் முகமே....
Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi
Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi
Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
Thottu thodarnthu yaedho sontham vara
With a continuous sense of belonging touching my heart,
Jenmam kadanthu paasa bantham vara
A bond of affection transcending lifetimes,
Malar soodiya thaaram naanaaga
With me becoming the flower-adorned wife,
Madi thediya devan neeyaaga
And you becoming the lord who seeks my lap,
Malar soodiya thaaram naanaaga
With me becoming the flower-adorned wife,
Madi thediya devan neeyaaga
And you becoming the lord who seeks my lap,
Koodum sugam tharavum konjum suvai peravum
To give joining pleasure and relish caressing taste,
Naalum thaviththathoru chinna kuyilae
This little cuckoo bird yearned every single day.
Megam anaippatharkkum muththam padhippatharkkum
To be embraced by the cloud and to imprint kisses,
Kaaththu kidakkuthoru kanni mayilae
A maiden peacock is waiting eagerly.
Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Female :Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi
Female: Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
Thannai maraanthu aadum thogai manam
The heart of a peacock dancing, forgetting itself,
Chorus :Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic beat (Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam)
Female :Thendral anaikka vaadum poovin inam
Female: Like a species of flower wilting as the southern breeze embraces it,
Chorus :Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic beat (Thagidathaam thagidathaam thaam thaam)
Intha jaadaiyin vaarththai puriyaathaa
Don't you understand the meaning of these subtle gestures?
Vizhi naadagam paarththaal theriyaathaa
Wouldn't you know if you watched the drama of my eyes?
Kannil ezhuthi varum kadhal kavithaigalai
The love poems written in the eyes,
Kannam padippatharkku enna mayakkam
Why the intoxication for the cheek to read them?
Ulla kadhavugalai mella thiranthu kondu
Gently opening the inner doors of the heart,
Ullae varuvatharkku enna thayakkam
Why the hesitation to step inside?
Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili
A picturesque parrot hopped and jumped
Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi
A jasmine plant leaped and laughed
Chorus :Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Chorus: Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida
Rhythm mnemonic sound (Thaangidatheengida thaththi thaangida)
Female :Kannil therinthathathadi kadhal purinthathadi
Female: Oh friend, it appeared in my eyes and understood my love,
Vanna kuzhaloothum kannan mugamae
The face of Krishna playing his colorful flute.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic classical-fusion song expresses a woman's deep love, longing, and romantic anticipation for her beloved, equating his divine charm to Lord Krishna playing his flute. She paints her excitement through nature imagery—a hopping colorful parrot, a blooming jasmine bush, a longing cuckoo bird, and a dancing peacock. She speaks of their affection as an eternal bond transcending lifetimes, waiting to become his wife and partner. Through poetic verses, she playfully coaxes her lover to decipher the silent signals in her eyes and step through the open doors of her heart without hesitation. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali and vocals by S. Janaki, the song beautifully blends classical solkattu rhythmic syllables with expressive romantic emotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thathi kudhiththathoru / Thaavi siriththathoru”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across lines creating a rhythmic, bouncing cadence.
Uvamai (Metaphor / Personification)
“Thathi kudhiththathoru chiththirakili / Thaavi siriththathoru malligai sedi”
Comparing the heroine's joyful state to a dancing parrot, a laughing jasmine vine, and a maiden peacock.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Malar soodiya / Madi thediya”
Matching second consonants ('lla' / 'lli') enhancing melodic symmetry.
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Trivia
Manakanakku (1986) is notable for featuring Kamal Haasan in a special guest appearance as a film director alongside Vijayakanth and Radha. It is also one of the rare films in the mid-1980s where veteran maestro M. S. Viswanathan composed the music during an era predominantly ruled by Ilaiyaraaja.
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