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Vaadi En Chittukuruvi

From Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye · 1988

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Devendran
Details
Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye1988

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Vaadi en chittukkuruviCome on, my little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuviCome embrace me and rest on my chest
Vaadi en chittukkuruviCome on, my little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuviCome embrace me and rest on my chest
Kuththaala kaaththa polaLike the breeze of Courtallam
Unnoda naanum saera melam thaalam thattu…For me to join you, play the rhythm and drums
Chorus
Thakkida thagathimi…Thakkida thagathimi...
Male
Vaadi en chittukkuruviCome on, my little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuvi yaeiCome embrace me and rest on my chest, hey
Female :Vaaraen un chittukkuruviFemale: I am coming, your little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu naan thaaraen thottuth thazhuviI will come to your chest and embrace you
Male
Manjalukkum malligaikkumFor the turmeric and the jasmine
Ippaththaan nimmathi ada ennamma sangathiNow there is peace, ah what is the matter!
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Hey hey hey
Female :Maappillaikku ponnukkittaFemale: Between the groom and the bride
Ennamo ullathu ennamthaan solluthuThere is something special, what does your mind say?
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Hey hey hey
Male
Thaaliya kattividattaa en thangaththukkuShall I tie the holy thali for my precious one
Mettiya podattaa aahhaShall I put on the toe ring, aha
Female :Raavukku vilakku vachchuFemale: Lighting a lamp for the night
Un pakkaththula raagaththai paadattaaShall I sing a melody next to you?
Male
Raasiyum nalla raasi naalum ippa nalla naaluThe sign is favorable and today is a good day
Maalikku solli vidattaa….haShall I inform the garland maker?
Female
Vaaraen un chittukkuruviI am coming, your little sparrow
Male :Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuviMale: Come embrace me and rest on my chest
Male :Adi vaadi en chittukkuruviMale: Hey come on, my little sparrow
Female :Nenjoda vanthu naan thaaraen thottuth thazhuviFemale: I will come to your chest and embrace you
Chorus
Thannaanae thannaenaanaeFolk refrain (Thannaanae thannaenaanae)
Thaanaenannaa…Folk refrain (Thaanaenannaa...)
Thannaanae thannaenaanaeFolk refrain (Thannaanae thannaenaanae)
Thaananannaa…Folk refrain (Thaananannaa...)
Thannaanae thannaenaanaeFolk refrain (Thannaanae thannaenaanae)
Thaanaenannaa…Folk refrain (Thaanaenannaa...)
Thannaanae thannaenaanaeFolk refrain (Thannaanae thannaenaanae)
Thaananannaa…Folk refrain (Thaananannaa...)
Female
Kooduvittu koodu paanjju ponathintha nenjuthaanThis heart has leaped from nest to nest
Un kooda vanthu konjuthaanIt came to cuddle with you
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Hey hey hey
Male :Jaadai solli paattukkullaMale: Giving hints inside the song
Sangathiya sonnathaan pangu kettu ninnathaanRevealing the secret and standing for a share
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Hey hey hey
Female
Chikkunnu kattikiravaaThe girl who hugs me tightly
En nenjil ulla sethiya kooravaaShall I share the secret in my heart?
Male :Koththaaga ottikiravaaMale: The girl who clings to me in a bundle
Illatti ponaa oththigai paarkkavaaOr else shall we do a rehearsal?
Female
Meththaiya pottu vachchuSpreading out the mattress
Malligaiya thoovi vachchuScattering jasmine flowers
Maththathai paarththukiravaa…aa…Shall I take care of the rest?
Male
Vaadi en chittukkuruviCome on, my little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuviCome embrace me and rest on my chest
Vaadi en chittukkuruviCome on, my little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuviCome embrace me and rest on my chest
Female :Kuththaala kaaththa polaFemale: Like the breeze of Courtallam
Machchaana naanum saera melam thaalam thattu…For me to join my beloved, play the drums and beat...
Chorus
Thakkida thagathimi…Thakkida thagathimi...
Male
Vaadi en chittukkuruviCome on, my little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu saeraendi thottuth thazhuvi yaeiCome embrace me and rest on my chest, hey
Female :Vaaraen un chittukkuruviFemale: I am coming, your little sparrow
Nenjoda vanthu naan thaaraen thottuth thazhuviI will come to your chest and embrace you
Chorus
Thannaenaanae thaananannaaFolk refrain (Thannaenaanae thaananannaa)
ThannaanaenaanaeFolk refrain (Thannaanaenaanae)
Thannaenaanae thaananannaaFolk refrain (Thannaenaanae thaananannaa)
Thannaenaanae thaananannaaFolk refrain (Thannaenaanae thaananannaa)
ThannaanaenaanaeFolk refrain (Thannaanaenaanae)
Thannaenaanae thaananannaaFolk refrain (Thannaenaanae thaananannaa)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a lively and affectionate rural folk duet between two lovers expressing their deep longing and romantic playful banter. The male lead calls his beloved a sparrow ('chittukkuruvi') and asks her to embrace him, while the female lead playfully responds that she is ready to join him as all traditional signs of marriage—turmeric, jasmine flowers, and good astrology—are aligned. Filled with traditional rhythm refrains ('Thannaanae'), the track captures the joy and playful intimacy of young love approaching matrimony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Vaadi en chittukkuruvi”

Addressing the female lover as a 'Chittukkuruvi' (little sparrow) symbolically conveys her innocence, agility, and sweetness.

Simile (Uvamaani)

“Kuththaala kaaththa pola”

Comparing the refreshing romantic feeling to 'Kuththaala kaaththu' (the cool, fragrant breeze of Courtallam waterfalls).

Alliteration (Emonai / Ethirai)

“Manjalukkum malligaikkum”

Usage of matching initial consonant sounds and rhythmic repetition ('Manjalukkum malligaikkum') enhancing folk musicality.

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Trivia

'Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye' (1988) features Vijayakanth and Radhika in lead roles, with lyrics crafted by Gangai Amaran using traditional Tamil folk idioms and playful wedding motifs.

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