T. M. Soundararajan’s commanding vocals define ‘Chinna Chinna Thottathil’ from the album Unnaithan Thambi. Lyricist Vaali and composer K. Vijaya Bhaskar craft a gentle melody about nature’s power to renew troubled souls.
Chinna Chinna Thottathil
T. M. Soundararajan • From “Unnaithan Thambi”
Chinna Chinna Thottathil Lyrics Meaning T. M. Soundararajan | Unnaithan Thambi
Vaali contrasts a green tree with a withered one, symbolizing redemption through a child’s purity. The singer declares ‘Paavi ennai maattri vittaai vettri unathu,’ crediting the child for transforming a sinner’s heart.
Chinna Chinna Thottaththil Pachai Maram OndruIn a tiny little garden, there stands a green tree.
Pachai Maram Pakkaththil Patta Maram OndruRight next to the green tree, there stands a withered one.
Pachai Mara Kaattradiththu Patta Maram ThazhaikkumWhen the breeze from the green tree hits, even the withered tree blooms again.
Paal Vadiyum Mazhalaiyil Manitha Manam ThazhaikkumIn the presence of pure, child-like innocence, the human heart flourishes.
Chinna Chinna Thottaththil Pachai Maram OndruIn a tiny little garden, there stands a green tree.
Pachai Maram Pakkaththil Patta Maram OndruRight next to the green tree, there stands a withered one.
Deivaththukku Deepam Kaattum Kuzhanthai SiriththuWhen the child smiles while lighting a lamp for the divine,
Devar Kulam Odi Varum Mazhalai AzhaiththuThe entire clan of gods comes running at the sound of its voice.
Paavangalil Vizhuvathillai Pillaigalin ManathuA child’s heart never falls into the trap of sin.
Paavi Ennai Maattri Vittaai Vettri UnathuYou’ve changed a sinner like me; this victory is truly yours.
Chinna Chinna Thottaththil Pachai Maram OndruIn a tiny little garden, there stands a green tree.
Pachai Maram Pakkaththil Patta Maram OndruRight next to the green tree, there stands a withered one.
En Varaiyil Neeyallavo En PaaramaathmaaAs far as I’m concerned, aren’t you my Supreme Soul?
Intha Gunam Kkondavarthaan Gandhi MahathmaaMahatma Gandhi was the one who possessed this noble quality.
Un Nilaiyai Kandathilae Thudikkuthu AathmaaMy soul trembles just seeing your state.
Ondrumillai ThavarivittaenIt’s nothing, I made a mistake.
Nee Azhalaama Nee AzhalaamaaShould you cry? No, you shouldn’t cry.
Thaiyathakka Thaiyaa Thaiyathakka ThaiyaaThaiyathakka thaiyaa thaiyathakka thaiyaa.
Thaiyathakka Thaiyaa Thaiyathakka ThaiyaaThaiyathakka thaiyaa thaiyathakka thaiyaa.
Thavarai Unarnthu Thirunthi Vittataal Thappu Illai AiyyaIf you realize your mistake and correct it, there’s no wrong done, sir.
Chinna Chinna Thottaththil Pachai Maram OndruIn a tiny little garden, there stands a green tree.
Pachai Maram Pakkaththil Patta Maram OndruRight next to the green tree, there stands a withered one.
Pachai Mara Kaattradiththu Patta Maram ThazhaikkumWhen the breeze from the green tree hits, even the withered tree blooms again.
Paal Vadiyum Mazhalaiyil Manitha Manam ThazhaikkumIn the presence of pure, child-like innocence, the human heart flourishes.
Chinna Chinna Thottathil Music Video
Redemption through guileless love forms the central idea of Vaali’s Chinna Chinna Thottathil lyrics translation. T. M. Soundararajan’s delivery reinforces the message that innocence holds divine transformative power.