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Lyrics & meaning

Idhazhengum

From Athisaya Piravi · 1990

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Athisaya Piravi1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Sindhattum sindhattumae rojaa rojaaLet them scatter, let them scatter, oh rose, rose
Ilanenjam thitthikkumThe young heart grows sweet
Inbangal pongattumLet delights overflow
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Sindhattum sindhattumae rojaa rojaaLet them scatter, let them scatter, oh rose, rose
Ilanenjam thitthikkumThe young heart grows sweet
Inbangal pongattumLet delights overflow
Female
Muthirai muttham iduPlace a sealing kiss
En madiyil methai iduLay a bed on my lap
Vithaiyai kathu koduTeach me the art
Andha vivaram sollikoduExplain that secret detail
Kannathil kannam idu raajaa raajaaPress cheek against cheek, oh king, king
Male
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :SindhattumFemale :HaaMale: Let them scatter Female: Haa
Male :Sindhattumae rojaa rojaaMale: Let them scatter, oh rose, rose
Male :Ilanenjam thitthikkumMale: The young heart grows sweet
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :InbangalFemale :HaaMale: Delights Female: Haa
Male :Pongattum..hmm…Male: Let them overflow..hmm...
Chorus
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Female
Ilavam panju kannamCheeks soft as silk-cotton
Mella thoduTouch gently
Udhattu thaenai konjam alli koduGather and give a little nectar from lips
Ilavam panju kannamCheeks soft as silk-cotton
Mella thoduTouch gently
Udhattu thaenai konjam alli koduGather and give a little nectar from lips
Male
Thotta idam athanaiyumEvery place touched
Inba vellam paayumA flood of joy will flow
Thulli varum kanni udalThe leaping maiden body
Endhan kaiyil saayumWill rest in my arms
Female
Iravilae un ninaivuIn the night, your memory
Pagalilae un kanavuIn the day, your dream
Thoongidaamal thoonga vendumTo sleep without sleeping
Tholil ennai thaanga vendum vaa vaaMust hold me on shoulders, come, come
Male
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :SindhattumFemale :HaaMale: Let them scatter Female: Haa
Male :Sindhattumae rojaa rojaaMale: Let them scatter, oh rose, rose
Male :Ilanenjam thitthikkumMale: The young heart grows sweet
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :InbangalFemale :HaaMale: Delights Female: Haa
Male :Pongattum..hmm…Male: Let them overflow..hmm...
Chorus
……………………………….
Male
Paruva raagam paadu en arugil hoiSing the tune of youth near me, hoi
Idhazhil thaalam podu en udalilKeep time with lips upon my body
Paruva raagam paadu en arugil haaSing the tune of youth near me, haa
Idhazhil thaalam podu en udalilKeep time with lips upon my body
Female
Palliyilae velli nilaaSilver moon in the bed chamber
Thaenai thoovum neramThe time it sprinkles honey
Male :HaanMale: Haan
Female :Pakkatthilae kanni nilaaFemale: Maiden moon beside
Un kannil bodhai yerumIntoxication rises in your eyes
Male
Navarasam un vizhiyilNine emotions in your eyes
Madhurasam un idhazhilSweet nectar on your lips
Koondhal ennum paayai pottuSpreading the mat of hair
Tholil vaithu oonjalaattu vaa vaaSwing me on your shoulders, come, come
Female
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Male :HaaMale: Haa
Female :SindhattumFemale: Let them scatter
Male :HeyyMale: Heyy
Female :Sindhattumae raajaa raajaaFemale: Let them scatter, oh king, king
Male
Ilanenjam thitthikkumThe young heart grows sweet
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :InbangalFemale :HaaMale: Delights Female: Haa
Male :Pongattum..hmm…Male: Let them overflow..hmm...
Male
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :SindhattumFemale :HaaMale: Let them scatter Female: Haa
Male :Sindhattumae rojaa rojaaMale: Let them scatter, oh rose, rose
Female
Ilanenjam thitthikkumThe young heart grows sweet
Inbangal pongattum..hmm…Let delights overflow..hmm...
Male
Muthirai muttham iduPlace a sealing kiss
En madiyil methai iduLay a bed on my lap
Female :Vithaiyai kathu koduFemale: Teach me the art
Andha vivaram sollikoduExplain that secret detail
Female
Idhazhengum muthukkalPearls all over the lips
Male :HeyyMale: Heyy
Female :SindhattumFemale: Let them scatter
Male :HooMale: Hoo
Female :Sindhattumae raajaa raajaaFemale: Let them scatter, oh king, king
Male
Ilanenjam thitthikkumThe young heart grows sweet
Female :HaaFemale: Haa
Male :InbangalFemale :HmmaaMale: Delights Female: Hmmaa
Male :Pongattum..Female :HaaaMale: Let them overflow.. Female: Haaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Idhazhengum Muthukkal is a passionate romantic duet from the film Athisaya Piravi (1990). The song captures the intense longing, intimacy, and playful tenderness shared between two lovers. Through rich romantic imagery, the lyrics describe moments of warmth, sweet whispers, physical closeness, and the overwhelming joy of young love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

Idhazhengum muthukkal

Compares teeth/smiles to pearls scattered across lips ('Idhazhengum muthukkal').

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

Ilavam panju kannam

Compares tender cheeks to soft silk-cotton ('Ilavam panju kannam').

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Iravilae un ninaivu / Pagalilae un kanavu

Rhyming of the second syllable across consecutive lines ('Iravilae' and 'Pagalilae').

Anuprasa / Repetition

Sindhattum sindhattumae rojaa rojaa

Repetition of terms like 'Rojaa rojaa' and 'Raajaa raajaa' to add rhythm and affection.

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Trivia

Athisaya Piravi (1990) starring Rajinikanth and Sheeba Akkineeni is a fantasy comedy film directed by SP. Muthuraman, featuring a popular score composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Pulamaipithan.

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