Santhosh Narayanan and Vaaheesan Rasaiya blend Tamil folk influences with modern composition in ‘Chi Pae Thu’ from the album ‘Saregama Tamil.’ The track balances playful imagery—mutton soup, balloons—against themes of divine love.

Released: July 18, 2025
Chi Pae Thu
Santhosh Narayanan | Vaaheesan Rasaiya • From “Saregama Tamil”
Chi Pae Thu Lyrics Meaning Santhosh Narayanan | Vaaheesan Rasaiya | Saregama Tamil
Vaaheesan Rasaiya pairs ‘Manasu thiggi dikilona’ (a pierced, restless heart) with drunken porch scenes. Santhosh Narayanan’s chorus merges rhythmic chants about towns and countries watching the beloved with festival-like energy.
Ettana EnganaHow many, where are they?
Pathanakku BananaTen bananas.
Mutton Ah Chicken AhMutton or chicken?
Soup Kudichi ChikunaYou drank soup and got slim.
Kathadicha Balloon AhA wind-blown balloon.
Theethannikku Ceylone AhFor the drinks, is it Ceylon?
Chinjunukka JiganaA tiny bit of sparkle.
Kannadicha RihanaRihanna winked.
Chinchithamo Tamil OoviyamoIs it a tiny Tamil painting?
Adi Maruthamoo Enthan KaviyamoOh, is it ‘Marutham’ – the poetic land of love – or is it my poem?
Valluvanoo Neeyum Vasuki OhAre you ‘Thiruvalluvar’ – the great Tamil poet – and ‘Vasuki’?
Adi Dhevathaiyo Enthan KadhaliyoOh, are you a goddess, or my sweetheart?
Annanadai Jinukku SingariThe beautiful woman with a sparkling, graceful walk.
Vangakadal Alayil MuthagiBathing in the waves of the Bay of Bengal.
Valluvan Kai Yedu Eluththani‘Thiruvalluvar’, take up your pen.
Achu Nagai Konda AlangariA beautiful woman adorned with perfect ornaments.
OoreTown.
BananaBanana.
NadeCountry.
Ceylon AhIs it Ceylon?
No NaNo, no.
Alone AhAlone?
Chee NaOh no.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Oore Unna PathuThe town looks at you.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Nade Unna PathuThe country looks at you.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Oore Unna PathuThe town looks at you.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Nade Unna PathuThe country looks at you.
Chi Chi Chee Chichi Chee CheeChi Chi Chee Chichi Chee Chee.
Chi Pe ThuuChi Pe Thu.
Chinkuchikka ChinkuchikkaChinkuchikka Chinkuchikka.
Chinukkuchikka ChiChinukkuchikka Chi.
Chinkuchikka ChinkuchikkaChinkuchikka Chinkuchikka.
Chinukkuchikka ChiChinukkuchikka Chi.
Chinkuchikka ChinukkuchikkaChinkuchikka Chinukkuchikka.
Manase Manase Manase ManaseMy heart, my heart, my heart, my heart.
Manasu Thiggi DikilonaMy heart feels pierced and disoriented.
Mukki VikkalanaI struggled and got hiccups.
Karanam Yar YarathuWho’s the reason for this?
Vetkamai Ah NadandhadhalaBecause it happened shyly.
Venmayil VizhunthathalaBecause it fell into purity.
Mozhigalum Maranthu PonathuEven words were forgotten.
Aimberum KapiyaThe five great epics.
Azhagana ValayapathiBeautiful ‘Valayapathi’.
Raja RajanumEven ‘Rajaraja’ – the great Chola king.
Ariyatha SilayamadiA sculpture he didn’t know.
Palani Andavan‘Palani Andavan’ – Lord Murugan of Palani.
Uruvana Suvai ManganiA delicious mango that manifested.
Aththanaikume Nigarananaval NeeyadiYou are equal to all of them.
Nadakkura Nadai AzhaguHer walking style is beautiful.
Aval Arai Idai AzhaguHer waist is beautiful.
Selaikal MinungidaHer sarees sparkle.
Puthu Ravikkayum Oru Thani AzhaguHer new blouse is also uniquely beautiful.
Sitikuthu Kannu Karu VizhiHer dark eyes sparkle.
Sivakkuthu Kanna Maru KuzhiHer dimple glows with a blush.
Azhagiya Avalathu MugamathuHer beautiful face.
Mayakidum Oru Thani MulumathiA unique full moon that enchants.
Eh Thanga MalarkodiOh, golden flower creeper.
Eh Mullai MalarkodiOh, wild jasmine creeper.
Eh Alli MalarkodiOh, water lily flower creeper.
Eh Malli MalarkodiOh, fragrant jasmine creeper.
Na Unna NenachandiI thought of you.
Nee Enna NenachadiDid you think of me?
Nan Yengi ThavichandiI yearned and suffered.
Nan Yengi ThavichandiI yearned and suffered.
Sarakkadichu BothayilaDrunk from liquor, in a stupor.
Marathadiyila KidanthuLying under a tree.
Na Thavakkalaya Pola IpaNow I’m floundering like a frog.
Thavaluran Di PiranduCrawling, as if reborn.
Ithu Sagala Kala MarunthuThis is a medicine for all ailments.
Arunthi Brucely Pola PparanthuHaving consumed it, I’m flying like Bruce Lee.
Antha NaragathukeEven to that hell.
Keragam Vaipan Un Nenaipil KedanthuI’ll bring good fortune, lost in your thoughts.
Oore Unna PathuThe town looks at you.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Nade Unna PathuThe country looks at you.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Oore Unna PathuThe town looks at you.
Chi Pe ThuChi Pe Thu.
Nade Unna PathuThe country looks at you.
Chi Chi Chee Chichi Chee CheeChi Chi Chee Chichi Chee Chee.
Chi Pe ThuuChi Pe Thu.
Chi Pae Thu Music Video
Daily objects gain sacred weight in Tamil lyrics meaning ‘Chi Pae Thu,’ where mutton soup and Rihanna winks coexist with temple metaphors. The Saregama Tamil album anchors this mix of earthly and mystical.