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Lyrics & meaning

Vanthene Chinna Chittu

From Sarvam Sakthi Mayam · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Ben Surendar
Details
Sarvam Sakthi Mayam1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vanthenae chinna chittu vayasu yenguthuI have come, my young bird-like age yearns
Naan thanthenae vetkam vitu aasa ponguthuI gave myself, shedding my shyness as desire overflows
Munnadi vandhaada thaan moochu vaanguthuDancing in front of you leaves me breathless
Nee munnoru mutham tharaFor you to give me three hundred kisses
Iravu muzhuvadhum paniyil naniyaTo get drenched in the dew all night long
Sugamae varumae thinamae kanni manasula neePleasure will come daily; in this maiden's heart, you...
Vanthadu kannodu ennoduCome and play, eyes to eyes, with me
Female
Yei vanthenae chinna chittu vayasu yenguthuHey, I have come, my young bird-like age yearns
Naan thanthenae vetkam vitu aasa ponguthuI gave myself, shedding my shyness as desire overflows
Munnadi vandhaada thaan moochu vaanguthuDancing in front of you leaves me breathless
Nee munnoru mutham tharaFor you to give me three hundred kisses
Iravu muzhuvadhum paniyil naniyaTo get drenched in the dew all night long
Sugamae varumae thinamae kanni manasula neePleasure will come daily; in this maiden's heart, you...
Vanthadu kannodu ennodu haei haeiCome and play, eyes to eyes, with me, hey hey
Female
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Female
Nithamoru padam solluTeach me a new lesson every day
Mullai ennai soodi kolluAdorn yourself with me like a jasmine flower
Putham pudhu poovai alluGather me like a brand-new flower
Nithiraiyil serthu kolluHold me close in sleep
Ennayaallu raaja naan singaara rojaRule over me my king, I am a beautiful rose
Kannam killu laesa thaenoorum baadhusaaPinch my cheek gently, my sweet honeydew sweetmeat
Idhama padhama sugama uravaada neeCome to bond gently, delicately, and pleasantly
Kadhavu thirkkum neram indha vayasallavaaIsn't this youth the exact time when doors open?
Ennodu vanthaadu panthaaduCome dance with me, play with me
Female
Vanna mayil vaasal vanthuA colorful peacock arrives at the doorway
Vaari vaari ponnai sindhuShower gold in abundance
Athai magal naanum inguI, your maternal uncle's daughter, am right here
Vithaigalil neeyum panguTake part in all the loving tricks
Pathuveral sera panjanaiyil koodaWhen ten fingers intertwine on the silk bed
Akkam pakkam paaru ennodu seruLook around and merge with me
Idhama padhama sugama uravaada neeCome to bond gently, delicately, and pleasantly
Sugamoo koodum vegam andha nilaiyilaeThe speed of bliss increases in that state
Aahaa eppodhum inbam thaan sorgam thaanAha, it is always happiness, it is pure heaven
Female
Vanthenae chinna chittu vayasu yenguthuI have come, my young bird-like age yearns
Naan thanthenae vetkam vitu aasa ponguthuI gave myself, shedding my shyness as desire overflows
Munnadi vandhaada thaan moochu vaanguthuDancing in front of you leaves me breathless
Nee munnoru mutham tharaFor you to give me three hundred kisses
Iravu muzhuvadhum paniyil naniyaTo get drenched in the dew all night long
Sugamae varumae thinamae kanni manasula neePleasure will come daily; in this maiden's heart, you...
Vanthadu kannodu ennoduCome and play, eyes to eyes, with me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a romantic, playful duet-style lyric where the female protagonist expresses her youthful passion, eagerness, and longing for her lover. She discards her hesitation and invites him to share moments of intimacy, comparison to flowers, and joy under the cool night sky. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of romantic pursuit, emotional warmth, and playful banter between lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vanthenae chinna chittu vayasu yenguthu

Comparing the heroine's youth and agility to a small bird ('chinna chittu') and herself to a beautiful rose ('singaara roja').

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

Nithamoru padam sollu / Mullai ennai soodi kollu

Alliteration across starting letters in lines such as 'Mullai' and 'Putham', creating a rhythmic flow in classical Tamil verse style.

Iyaibu / End Rhyme

Putham pudhu poovai allu / Nithiraiyil serthu kollu

The usage of matching end sounds ('sollu', 'kollu', 'allu') throughout the verse to enhance lyrical musicality.

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Trivia

Sarvam Sakthi Mayam (1986) is a devotional-themed Tamil film directed by P. R. Somu. Vaali, one of Tamil cinema's most prolific lyricists, penned many tracks combining sensual romantic themes with traditional folk rhythms for commercial appeal.

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