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Vittu Vittu Thudikkudhu

From Jadikketha Moodi · 1988

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Hamsalekha
Movie name
Jadikketha Moodi
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
11 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Koo koo kukkoo koo koo
Koo koo kukkoo koo
Kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo koo
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Kannanae…ae….
Both :Pudavaikku vidumurai
Vidugindra pozhuthallavaa
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Kannanae…ae….
Both :Pudavaikku vidumurai
Vidugindra pozhuthallavaa
Hmmm mm…..hmm mm
Koo koo kukkoo koo
Kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo koo
Kaaman poojai kaana kaalam paarkkalaamaa
Muppathu naalum mukoorththam moga raaga paadalaamaa
Kanavan aana pinnum kalla kadhalthaanaa
Kadhal maangal rendum thiruttu poonaiyaagalaamaa
Ponmeni engum thaavi thaavi
Pollaatha kangal pogum
Munnaadi kangal pona pinbu
Pinnaadi kaigal pogum….ammaa….ammammmmaa….
Male :Aaa….aa….aa….aa….
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Kannanae…ae….
Both :Pudavaikku vidumurai
Vidugindra pozhuthallavaa
Koo koo kukkoo koo
Kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo koo
Tholil saainthu kondaen
Sorkkalogam porom
Aadhaam yaevaal aanom
Idaiyil aadai engu kaanom
Muththamitta pozhuthu moochchu vaagum mullai
Iravum pagalum thollai
Idaivelai yaedhum illai
Ippothu kaanum intha inbam
Eppothum vendum kannaa
Munthaanai konjam eeramaaga
Muththaada vendum mannaa….ammaa….ammammmaa
Male :Aaa….aa….aa….aa….
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu
Adi thattukettu thavikkuthu vayasu
Kannanae…ae….
Both :Pudavaikku vidumurai
Vidugindra pozhuthallavaa
Koo koo kukkoo koo
Kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo kukkoo koo
Coo, coo, cuckoo, coo, coo
Coo, coo, cuckoo, coo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, coo
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
Oh my darling...
[Both:] To give the saree a holiday...
...isn't this the perfect moment?
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
Oh my darling...
[Both:] To give the saree a holiday...
...isn't this the perfect moment?
Hmmm mm... hmmm mm
Coo, coo, cuckoo, coo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, coo
Do we need an auspicious time for the rituals of love?
All thirty days are auspicious, so shall we sing the melody of desire?
Even after being married, is our love still a stolen thrill?
Can two gentle deer of love turn into stealthy cats?
Leaping all over your golden body,
these mischievous eyes will wander.
And after the eyes lead the way ahead,
hands follow right behind... oh my... oh dear...
[Male:] Aah... aa... aa... aa...
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
Oh my darling...
[Both:] To give the saree a holiday...
...isn't this the perfect moment?
Coo, coo, cuckoo, coo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, coo
I have leaned upon your shoulder,
and we are drifting to heaven.
We have become Adam and Eve,
where did our clothes disappear?
When kissed, this jasmine flower gasps for breath,
a sweet torment day and night,
without any pause in between.
This pure bliss we feel right now,
I want it forever, my dearest.
As the end of my saree turns slightly damp,
shower me with sweet kisses, my king... oh my... oh dear...
[Male:] Aah... aa... aa... aa...
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
My heart keeps throbbing in restless bursts
Oh, youth is losing control in its yearning
Oh my darling...
[Both:] To give the saree a holiday...
...isn't this the perfect moment?
Coo, coo, cuckoo, coo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, coo
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

"Vittu Vittu Thudikkuthu Manasu" from the 1988 movie *Jadikketha Moodi* is a playful and sensual romantic duet celebrating intimacy and passion between lovers. The lyrics, written by Vairamuthu, explore the overwhelming yearning of youth, comparing the couple's intense attraction to the timeless imagery of Adam and Eve losing their attire and surrendering to primal love. Throughout the song, playful metaphors such as granting 'leave to the saree', roving eyes leading touch, and the continuous celebration of intimacy without regard for day or night express intimacy with poetic flair. The recurring cuckoo bird motifs add a cheerful and passionate rhythm to the expression of eternal romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Emoni)

“Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu”

The rhythmic phrase 'Vittu vittu thudikkuthu manasu' repeats throughout the chorus to emphasize the pounding heart and relentless desire.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Pudavaikku vidumurai / Vidugindra pozhuthallavaa”

'Pudavaikku vidumurai' (granting leave to the saree) is a playful metaphor for undressing during moments of intimacy.

Allusion (Kurippumozhi)

“Aadhaam yaevaal aanom / Idaiyil aadai engu kaanom”

Reference to 'Aadhaam yaevaal' (Adam and Eve) alludes to the primal innocence and raw desire of the first human lovers.

Emoni (Second letter rhyming)

“Munnaadi kangal pona pinbu / Pinnaadi kaigal pogum”

Rhyming of second syllables across consecutive lines: 'Munnaadi' and 'Pinnaadi'.

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Trivia

The song features classic 1988 Tamil cinema playful romantic songwriting by Vairamuthu, who frequently used western biblical references like 'Adam and Eve' alongside traditional Tamil imagery in his late 80s love tracks.

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