Chittu Parakkuthu Lyrics Translation — Nilave Mugam Kaattu | Ilaiyaraaja | Mu. Metha

Ilaiyaraaja creates a magical tune for ‘Chittu Parakkuthu,’ blending traditional mathalam drums with romantic Tamil verses. Mu. Metha writes poetic lyrics that tell the story of a love as fiery as a flame and as delicate as a blooming rosebud. The vocal duo Shankar Mahadevan and Sujatha Mohan bring this heartfelt song to life with their enchanting voices.

Chittu Parakkuthu Lyrics Translation — Nilave Mugam Kaattu | Ilaiyaraaja | Mu. Metha
Released: July 24, 2023

Chittu Parakkuthu

Ilaiyaraaja | Mu. Metha • From “Nilave Mugam Kaattu”

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Composer
Ilayaraja

Nilave Mugam Kaattu’s Chittu Parakkuthu Tamil Lyrics English Translation

Mu. Metha describes love as a sparrow flying freely in Kutralam, a rosebud blossoming, and a pearl bathing. The songwriter mentions how the sound of silver anklets makes the heart sing and dance. ‘My heart’s going crazy, oh darling,’ perfectly captures the song’s theme of overwhelming love and desire.

Chittu Parakkuthu KuthalathilA little sparrow flies in Kutralam.
Kottamadikuthu MathalathilThe mathalam drum beats.
RasathiMy darling.
Yarumilla Oru VattarathilIn a place where there’s no one else.
Neeyum Nanum Ulla KottarathilIn a palace where it’s just you and I.
Kadhal TheeLove’s a fiery flame.
Oru Mottu Malaruthu RosaA rosebud’s blooming.
Ingu Muthu Kulipathu RasaHere, the pearl’s bathing, my love.
Manam Pithu Pidikuthu AthiMy heart’s going crazy, oh darling.
Aathi AthiOh, oh my.
Chittu Parakkuthu KuthalathilA little sparrow flies in Kutralam.
Kottamadikuthu MathalathilThe mathalam drum beats.
RasathiMy darling.
Vellikolusoli KetalIf I hear the sound of silver anklets.
Vizhigal ThedumMy eyes will search for you.
Manam Virumbi PadumMy heart will desire you and sing.
Thanga Mani Kural KetalIf I hear your sweet, golden voice.
Thavazhnthu AdumMy heart will flutter and dance.
Pongi Manam Thathumbi OdumMy overflowing heart will race with joy.
Chinna Chinna Nenjil Vantha KanavugalThe tiny dreams that filled my heart.
Ennai Mayakuthu YenoThey’re intoxicating me, I don’t know why.
Vanna Vannakkili Unnai Sutri SutriLike a colorful parrot, circling ’round you.
Vattamadithida ThanoIs it just to circle around you?
Aah Thottu Thottu Vilaiyadum KatruAh, the wind that gently plays and touches.
Thottil Katti Thalatu PadumIt’ll weave a cradle and sing a lullaby.
Oru Chithirai Pennuku MalaiA garland for a beautiful ‘Chithirai’ girl.
Varum Chithiraiyil Oru OlaiA letter will arrive in the coming ‘Chithirai’ month.
Chittu Parakkuthu KuthalathilA little sparrow flies in Kutralam.
Kottamadikuthu MathalathilThe mathalam drum beats.
RasathiMy darling.
Yarumilla Oru VattarathilIn a place where there’s no one else.
Neeyum Nanum Ulla KottarathilIn a palace where it’s just you and I.
Kadhal TheeLove’s a fiery flame.
Oru Mottu Malaruthu RosaA rosebud’s blooming.
Ingu Muthu Kulipathu RasaHere, the pearl’s bathing, my love.
Manam Pithu Pidikuthu AthiMy heart’s going crazy, oh darling.
Aathi AthiOh, oh my.
Manjal Araikuthu VanamThe sky’s grinding turmeric.
Enakku Thane ThinamIt’s just for me, every single day.
Enakku ThaneJust for me.
Nenjai Izhukuthu RagamThis melody pulls at my heart.
Unakku NaneI belong to you.
Ini Inghu Unakku NaneFrom now on, I’m completely yours.
Idai AsaiyuthuMy waist sways.
Isai PirakkuthuMusic is born from it.
Kodi Parakkuthu MeleA flag of joy flies high above.
Mani MudigalumJeweled crowns.
Malai SigaramumAnd mountain peaks.
Malar Adigalin KeezheAre beneath her flower-like feet.
Aahhmuthu MuthuAh, the precious rain.
Neer Thoovum MeghamThe cloud that sprinkles water.
Sutri Vanthu Poo Thoovi PoghumIt’ll come circling, scatter flowers, and then leave.
Puthu Rathina Kambalam PoduLay down a new, jeweled carpet.
Muthu Muthu Thamizhisai PaduSing precious, precious Tamil music.
Chittu Parakkuthu KuthalathilA little sparrow flies in Kutralam.
Kottamadikuthu MathalathilThe mathalam drum beats.
RasathiMy darling.
Yarumilla Oru VattarathilIn a place where there’s no one else.
Neeyum Nanum Ulla KottarathilIn a palace where it’s just you and I.
Kadhal TheeLove’s a fiery flame.
Oru Mottu Malaruthu RosaA rosebud’s blooming.
Ingu Muthu Kulipathu RasaHere, the pearl’s bathing, my love.
Manam Pithu Pidikuthu AthiMy heart’s going crazy, oh darling.
Aathi AthiOh, oh my.
Chittu Parakkuthu KuthalathilA little sparrow flies in Kutralam.
Kottamadikuthu MathalathilThe mathalam drum beats.
RasathiMy darling.
Yarumilla Oru VattarathilIn a place where there’s no one else.
Neeyum Nanum Ulla KottarathilIn a palace where it’s just you and I.
Kadhal TheeLove’s a fiery flame.

Chittu Parakkuthu Music Video

If you want to understand ‘Chittu Parakkuthu,’ the lyrics mix romance with traditional Tamil imagery. The chemistry between Shankar Mahadevan and Sujatha Mohan makes this song unforgettable.