T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela perform ‘Clutchai Mithichi’ from the album Sabash Thambi. Lyricist Vaali pairs driving mechanics with romantic advice. Composer S. M. Subbaih Naidu frames their duet with light melodic exchanges.
Clutchai Mithichi
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Sabash Thambi”
What is the meaning of Clutchai Mithichi Lyrics from Sabash Thambi?
Vaali connects clutch operation to relationship pacing. His phrase ‘heart is a cotton mattress, eyes are lamps’ shifts metaphors from technical to emotional support. Susheela’s verses describe cautious forward movement.
Idhu Clutch Idhu GearThis here’s the clutch, this is the gear
Idhu Enna Accelerator Ho Ho Idhu BreakWhat’s this? The accelerator? Ho ho, that’s the brake
Clutchai Mithichi Gearai MaathiStomp the clutch, shift the gear
Acceleratorai KodukkanumGive it a little gas
Steeringai Pidichi Hornai AmukkiGrip the wheel, honk the horn
Paadhaiyai Paathu PoganumWatch the road as you go
Samayathil Breakaiyum PodanumAnd hit the brakes when you need to
Hahaan AppadiyaHaha, is that so?
Idhu Clutch Idhu GearThis here’s the clutch, this is the gear
Idhu Accelerator Idhu BreakThis is the accelerator, this is the brake
Pudhusu Idhu PudhusuIt’s new, all brand new
Pudhusu Idhu Pudhusu Azhagenum ParisuIt’s new, all brand new, this gift called beauty
Kidaithathu PudhusuI’ve found something new
Adikkadi Manasu Thudikkira VayasuThe age when the heart races often
Pudhusu Idhu PudhusuIt’s new, all brand new
Ilasu Idhu IlasuIt’s young, purely youth
Ilasu Idhu Ilasu Paruvathil IlasuIt’s young, purely youth, youth in its prime
Pathinettu VayasuJust eighteen years old
Idhayangal Sirusu Ennangal PerisuHearts are small, but dreams are big
Ilasu Idhu IlasuIt’s young, purely youth
Sathamittu SathamittuBuzzing with noise, buzzing loud
Vandu Vandhu ParakkumThe beetle comes flying in
Muthamittu MuthamittuKissing and kissing again
Vanna Malar MayangumThe colorful flower swoons
Sathamittu SathamittuBuzzing with noise, buzzing loud
Vandu Vandhu ParakkumThe beetle comes flying in
Muthamittu MuthamittuKissing and kissing again
Vanna Malar MayangumThe colorful flower swoons
Kovvai Nira SevvidhazhaiLips red as ruby fruit
Konjugira PodhuWhen I’m cuddling close
Kovvai Nira SevvidhazhaiLips red as ruby fruit
Konjugira PodhuWhen I’m cuddling close
Mukkaniyum SakkaraiyumLike the finest fruits mixed with sugar
Thithippadhu YedhuWhat could ever taste sweeter?
Ilasu Idhu IlasuIt’s young, purely youth
Illa Pudhusu Idhu PudhusuNo, it’s new, all brand new
Nenjamoru PanjumethaiMy heart is a soft cotton bed
Kannirandum VilakkuMy two eyes are guiding lamps
Pinju Nadai Anji VarumWalking soft, stepping shy
Vanji Magal EnakkuMy slender girl comes to me
Nenjamoru PanjumethaiMy heart is a soft cotton bed
Kannirandum VilakkuMy two eyes are guiding lamps
Pinju Nadai Anji VarumWalking soft, stepping shy
Vanji Magal EnakkuMy slender girl comes to me
Indru Muthal Anbu MayilFrom today, my loving peacock
Unnarugil IruppaalWill be right by your side
Indru Muthal Anbu MayilFrom today, my loving peacock
Unnarugil IruppaalWill be right by your side
Andhi Pagal EppodhumThrough dusk and day, always
Kaiyanaithu NadappaalShe’ll walk holding your hand
Clutchai Mithichi Gearai MaathiStomp the clutch, shift the gear
Acceleratorai KodukkanumGive it a little gas
Steeringai Pidichi Hornai AmukkiGrip the wheel, honk the horn
Paadhaiyai Paathu PoganumWatch the road as you go
Clutchai Mithichi Music Video
Driving instructions mirror steps for new love in the Clutchai Mithichi lyrics meaning. Vaali balances mechanical precision with tender imagery about youthful romance. The Sabash Thambi soundtrack presents this metaphor clearly.