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Lyrics & meaning

Ithunundu Muthathila

From Dhool · 2003

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Sowmya Raoh, Udit Narayan
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Dhool2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ithunundu muthathila ishtam irukkaDo you like a tiny kiss?
Illa english muthathila kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in an English kiss?
Female
Inch inch mutham vaikka ishtam irukkaDo you like placing a kiss inch by inch?
Illa french mutham vaipathilae kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in placing a French kiss?
Male
Kannula kathi sandai kaiyila kambu sandaiSword fight in the eyes, stick fight in the hands,
kannathil mutha sandai variya variyaKissing fight on the cheek, will you come, will you come?
Female
Mothathil indha sandai nikkaadha kuthu sandaiOverall, this fight is an unstoppable boxing match,
Othaikku othaiya nee variya variyaOne-on-one, will you come, will you come?
Male
Hey nee nee nee nee ennoada ishtamHey, you, you, you, you are my desire!
Female
Hey nee nee nee nee illaama kashtamHey, without you, you, you, you, life is difficult!
Male
Ithunundu muthathila ishtam irukkaDo you like a tiny kiss?
Illa english muthathila kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in an English kiss?
Female
Inch inch mutham vaikka ishtam irukkaDo you like placing a kiss inch by inch?
Illa french mutham vaipathilae kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in placing a French kiss?
Male
Rombavum methu methunnuSo very soft and tender,
Onnoada valaivu neliva evan senchaan..Female :Che.. CheeWho sculpted your curves and bends? Female: Che.. Chee
Female :Eppavum thuru thurunnuFemale: Always hyperactive and restless,
En mela thurumbu panna evan senchaanWho created this mischievous guy to pester me?
Male :Aathaadi athar kaadu angangae poothiruchuMale: Oh my, the dense forest has blossomed here and there!
Female :Kaathaaru vandha vegam kaadellaam pathikkichuFemale: The speed of the wild river set the whole forest on fire!
Male :Hey vai vai vai vai en mela kai vaiMale: Hey place, place, place, place your hand on me!
Female :Hey mai mai mai mai nee dhaanae aanmaiFemale: Hey kohl, kohl, kohl, kohl, you are true masculinity!
Male
Hey ithunundu muthathila ishtam irukkaHey, do you like a tiny kiss?
Illa english muthathila kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in an English kiss?
Male
Aai Ashiba..Aiyuveii..Aai Ashiba.. Aiyuveii..
Male :Aiyuveii..Male: Aiyuveii..
Male
Palingu idupporamBeside your marble-like waist,
Unnoada kozhuppu sathu koopidudhuYour richness calls out!
Female :Kozhuppu sathellaamFemale: All that rich beauty,
Unnoda meesai vandhu saapidudhuYour mustache comes and feasts upon!
Male :Yaazhpaanam yaanai thandham enn mela muttiyadhuMale: The elephant tusk of Jaffna bumped against me!
Female :Nagapattinam kappal ippo karaiyil lesa thattiyadhuFemale: The ship of Nagapattinam gently hit the shore now!
Male :Hey salsa salsa alavidu muzhusaMale: Hey salsa, salsa, measure completely!
Female :Hey gumsa gumsa odhinkidu naisaFemale: Hey gumsa, gumsa, step aside smoothly!
Male
Hey ithunundu muthathila ishtam irukkaHey, do you like a tiny kiss?
Illa english muthathila kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in an English kiss?
Female
Inch inch mutham vaikka ishtam irukkaDo you like placing a kiss inch by inch?
Illa french mutham vaipathilae kashtam irukkaOr do you find difficulty in placing a French kiss?
Male
Kannula kathi sandai kaiyila kambu sandaiSword fight in the eyes, stick fight in the hands,
kannathil mutha sandai variya variyaKissing fight on the cheek, will you come, will you come?
Female
Mothathil indha sandai nikkaadha kuthu sandaiOverall, this fight is an unstoppable boxing match,
Othaikku othaiya nee variya variyaOne-on-one, will you come, will you come?
Male
Hey nee nee nee nee ennoada ishtamHey, you, you, you, you are my desire!
Female
Hey nee nee nee nee illaama kashtamHey, without you, you, you, you, life is difficult!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a high-energy, flirty duet from the film 'Dhool' where two lovers engage in a playful, romantic banter. Metaphorically framing their attraction as various kinds of playful combats—like sword fights of glances, stick fights of touch, and boxing matches of affection—they challenge each other to embrace love and intimacy without hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Kannula kathi sandai kaiyila kambu sandai

Compares romantic eye contact and physical touch to sword fights and stick fights (kathi sandai, kambu sandai).

Epizeuxis (Repetition for Emphasis)

Hey nee nee nee nee ennoada ishtam

The rapid repetition of words creates rhythmic drive and underscores playfulness.

Geographical Allusion & Imagery

Yaazhpaanam yaanai thandham enn mela muttiyadhu

References Jaffna (famous for elephants) and Nagapattinam (coastal port) to metaphorically describe physical intimacy and beauty.

Rhyme / Anaphora (Monai)

Ithunundu muthathila ishtam irukka / Illa english muthathila kashtam irukka

Matching opening rhythm and sounds in consecutive lines for musicality.

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Trivia

Composed by Vidyasagar for the 2003 hit Tamil film 'Dhool' starring Vikram and Jyothika/Reema Sen, this high-octane duet was rendered by singers Tippu and Harini with lyrics penned by Pa. Vijay.

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