Chinthamani Chinthamani Lyrics English Meaning | Kizhakku Mugam | Adithyan | Vairamuthu
Adithyan and lyricist Vairamuthu create a lively dialogue on modernization for the album Kizhakku Mugam. Composer Adithyan pairs driving rhythms with K.S. Chithra’s bright vocals. Their collaboration frames social commentary in a playful tone.
Released: August 31, 2023
Chinthamani Chinthamani
Adithyan | Vairamuthu • From “Kizhakku Mugam”
Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Composer
Adhithyan
Kizhakku Mugam’s Chinthamani Chinthamani Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Vairamuthu compares schools to television and exams to films, questioning traditional learning. Adithyan updates classical figures like Kannagi as bomb-throwers responding to current conflicts. The lyrics replace oxen with tractors while gas replaces firewood.
Chinthamani ChinthamaniChinthamani, Chinthamani.
Chikkupukku ChinthamaniChugging like a train, Chinthamani.
Nenjil Enna Koyil ManiWhy’s a temple bell ringing in your heart?
Pavada Uduththi Powdera PottuDressed in a skirt and applying face powder,
Pallikku Pona Paththu Manishe went to school at ten o’clock.
Chinthamani ChinthamaniChinthamani, Chinthamani.
Chikkupukku ChinthamaniChugging like a train, Chinthamani.
Pavada Uduththi Powdera PottuDressed in a skirt and applying face powder,
Pallikku Pona Paththu Manishe went to school at ten o’clock.
Tv Paththatha School EdhukkuIf TV’s enough, what’s school for?
Padam Paththatha Paritchai EdhukkuIf films are enough, what’re exams for?
Chudithar Vanthachu Thavani EdhukkuSince the chudithar’s here, why wear a ‘half-saree’ anymore?
Chittukku Siraichalai EdhukkuWhy build a prison for a little bird?
Kannagi Maduraiyil Indru IrunthalIf Kannagi, the ‘legendary heroine’, were in Madurai today,
Aval Vedikundai Thirugi Erinthiruppalshe’d have unleashed her ‘fiery force’ instead.
Andru Koozhukku Padiya Avvai IrunthalIf Avvai, the ‘ancient poetess’ who sang for porridge, were here,
Indru Icecream Thankavithan Solluvalshe’d tell us to give her ice cream instead.
Dhinamthorum Dhinam MarumEvery single day, things change.
Neey Marathirunthal Mari ViduIf you haven’t changed yet, you’d better change now.
Ini Kovanam Enbathu Ration AnalIf the ‘loincloth’ ever becomes a rationed item,
Neeyum Oru Muzham Vangi Viduyou should go and buy a yard of it too.
Chinthamani ChinthamaniChinthamani, Chinthamani.
Chikkupukku ChinthamaniChugging like a train, Chinthamani.
Pavada Uduththi Powdera PottuDressed in a skirt and applying face powder,
Pallikku Pona Paththu Manishe went to school at ten o’clock.
Yeru Poyachu Tractor VanthachuThe plow’s gone and the tractor’s arrived.
Vaiththiyar Poyachu Doctor VanthachuThe traditional healer’s gone and the doctor’s arrived.
Veettukkul Cinimavum Van Vazhi VanthachuMovies have entered the home through the airwaves.
Viragu Gas Agi PochuFirewood’s turned into gas.
Chinthamani ChinthamaniChinthamani, Chinthamani.
Chikkupukku ChinthamaniChugging like a train, Chinthamani.
Pavada Uduththi Powdera PottuDressed in a skirt and applying face powder,
Pallikku Pona Paththu Manishe went to school at ten o’clock.
The Chinthamani Chinthamani lyrics meaning centers on inevitable adaptation to technology and values. Adithyan’s energetic beat supports this message about discarding outdated customs. English lyrics translations show generational shifts in education and justice systems.
