Kani Mutham Pathinthathu Song
From Yaar Jambulingam · 1972
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Yaar Jambulingam1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae | A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper, |
| Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae | A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower, |
| Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae | A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain, |
| Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhazh melae | Your first kiss imprinted on my lips. |
| Female | |
| Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae | A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper, |
| Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae | A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower, |
| Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae | A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain, |
| Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhal melae | Your first kiss imprinted on my lips. |
| Female | |
| : Poovizhiyaal oru oviyam | With flower-like eyes, a painting |
| Varainthen kadhalan ullaththilae | I drew within my lover's heart. |
| Male :Punnagaiyaal oru kaaviyam | With a smile, an epic poem |
| Varanthen kadhali nenjaththilae | I composed within my beloved's chest. |
| Female | |
| Poovizhiyaal oru oviyam | With flower-like eyes, a painting |
| Varainthen kadhalan ullaththilae | I drew within my lover's heart. |
| Male :Punnagaiyaal oru kaaviyam | With a smile, an epic poem |
| Varanthen kadhali nenjaththilae | I composed within my beloved's chest. |
| Female | |
| : Ezhuthiya kavithaikku pareisennavo | What is the prize for the poem written? |
| Male: Koduppathai koduththaal suvaiyallavo | If you yield what ought to be given, isn't it sweet? |
| Female :Vaa vaa ennai aadharikka nee vaa | Come, come, come to support me! |
| Male: Vaa vaa ennai kadhalikka nee vaa | Come, come, come to love me! |
| Female | |
| Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae | A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper, |
| Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae | A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower, |
| Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae | A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain, |
| Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhazh melae | Your first kiss imprinted on my lips. |
| Male | |
| Thaen kudam thaangiya maanthalir | A tender mango-leaf body bearing pots of honey, |
| Meaniyai naan thodum neraththilae | In the moments when I touch that form, |
| Female :Noolidai meloru naadagam | A drama played upon the thread-thin waist, |
| Nadanthathai kann sollum naanaththilae | Told by the shy glances of the eyes. |
| Male | |
| Aaa…aaah….aa…aa…aa…aa…. | Aaa... aaah... aa... aa... aa... aa... |
| Thaen kudam thaangiya maanthalir | A tender mango-leaf body bearing pots of honey, |
| Meaniyai naan thodum neraththilae | In the moments when I touch that form, |
| Female :Noolidai meloru naadagam | A drama played upon the thread-thin waist, |
| Nadanthathai kann sollum naanaththilae | Told by the shy glances of the eyes. |
| Male | |
| Iravinil ragasiyam velippadumo | Will the secrets of the night be revealed? |
| Female :Ilamaiyin adhisayam pulappadumo | Will the wonders of youth come into view? |
| Male :Vaa vaa ennai aadharikka nee vaa | Come, come, come to support me! |
| Male :Vaa vaa ennai kadhalikka nee vaa | Come, come, come to love me! |
| Female | |
| Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae | A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper, |
| Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae | A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower, |
| Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae | A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain, |
| Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhazh melae | Your first kiss imprinted on my lips. |
கனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது கொடி மேலே
பனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலர் மேலே
முகில் முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலை மேலே
உன் முதல் முத்தம் பதிந்ததென் இதழ் மேலே
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
கனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது கொடி மேலே
பனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலர் மேலே
முகில் முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலை மேலே
உன் முதல் முத்தம் பதிந்ததென் இதழ் மேலே
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
வா வா என்னை ஆதரிக்க நீ வா
ஆண்
: வா வா என்னை காதலிக்க நீ வா
லா லா லா லலலலா ஹ ஹ ஹ ஹ
ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....
With flower-like eyes, a painting
I drew within my lover's heart.
With a smile, an epic poem
I composed within my beloved's chest.
பூவிழியால் ஒரு ஓவியம்
வரைந்தேன் காதலன் உள்ளத்திலே
புன்னகையால் ஒரு காவியம்
வரைந்தேன் காதலி நெஞ்சத்திலே
With flower-like eyes, a painting
I drew within my lover's heart.
With a smile, an epic poem
I composed within my beloved's chest.
பூவிழியால் ஒரு ஓவியம்
வரைந்தேன் காதலன் உள்ளத்திலே
புன்னகையால் ஒரு காவியம்
வரைந்தேன் காதலி நெஞ்சத்திலே
What is the prize for the poem written?
If you yield what ought to be given, isn't it sweet?
Come, come, come to support me!
Come, come, come to love me!
எழுதிய கவிதைக்கு பரிசென்னவோ
கொடுப்பதை கொடுத்தால் சுவையல்லவோ
வா வா என்னை ஆதரிக்க நீ வா
வா வா என்னை காதலிக்க நீ வா
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
கனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது கொடி மேலே
பனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலர் மேலே
முகில் முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலை மேலே
உன் முதல் முத்தம் பதிந்ததென் இதழ் மேலே
A tender mango-leaf body bearing pots of honey,
In the moments when I touch that form,
A drama played upon the thread-thin waist,
Told by the shy glances of the eyes.
தேன் குடம் தாங்கிய மாந்தளிர்
மேனியை நான் தொடும் நேரத்திலே
நூலிடை மேலொரு நாடகம்
நடந்ததை கண் சொல்லும் நாணத்திலே
Aaa... aaah... aa... aa... aa... aa...
A tender mango-leaf body bearing pots of honey,
In the moments when I touch that form,
A drama played upon the thread-thin waist,
Told by the shy glances of the eyes.
ஆஅ...ஆஅஹ்....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ....
தேன் குடம் தாங்கிய மாந்தளிர்
மேனியை நான் தொடும் நேரத்திலே
நூலிடை மேலொரு நாடகம்
நடந்ததை கண் சொல்லும் நாணத்திலே
Will the secrets of the night be revealed?
Will the wonders of youth come into view?
Come, come, come to support me!
Come, come, come to love me!
இரவினில் ரகசியம் வெளிப்படுமோ
இளமையின் அதிசயம் புலப்படுமோ
வா வா என்னை ஆதரிக்க நீ வா
வா வா என்னை காதலிக்க நீ வா
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
கனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது கொடி மேலே
பனி முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலர் மேலே
முகில் முத்தம் பதிந்தது மலை மேலே
உன் முதல் முத்தம் பதிந்ததென் இதழ் மேலே....
இருவர் :
லாலா லல லால்லா.......
லாலா லல லால்லா.......
Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhazh melae
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhal melae
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
: Poovizhiyaal oru oviyam
With flower-like eyes, a painting
Varainthen kadhalan ullaththilae
I drew within my lover's heart.
Male :Punnagaiyaal oru kaaviyam
With a smile, an epic poem
Varanthen kadhali nenjaththilae
I composed within my beloved's chest.
Poovizhiyaal oru oviyam
With flower-like eyes, a painting
Varainthen kadhalan ullaththilae
I drew within my lover's heart.
Male :Punnagaiyaal oru kaaviyam
With a smile, an epic poem
Varanthen kadhali nenjaththilae
I composed within my beloved's chest.
: Ezhuthiya kavithaikku pareisennavo
What is the prize for the poem written?
Male: Koduppathai koduththaal suvaiyallavo
If you yield what ought to be given, isn't it sweet?
Female :Vaa vaa ennai aadharikka nee vaa
Come, come, come to support me!
Male: Vaa vaa ennai kadhalikka nee vaa
Come, come, come to love me!
Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhazh melae
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
Thaen kudam thaangiya maanthalir
A tender mango-leaf body bearing pots of honey,
Meaniyai naan thodum neraththilae
In the moments when I touch that form,
Female :Noolidai meloru naadagam
A drama played upon the thread-thin waist,
Nadanthathai kann sollum naanaththilae
Told by the shy glances of the eyes.
Aaa…aaah….aa…aa…aa…aa….
Aaa... aaah... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Thaen kudam thaangiya maanthalir
A tender mango-leaf body bearing pots of honey,
Meaniyai naan thodum neraththilae
In the moments when I touch that form,
Female :Noolidai meloru naadagam
A drama played upon the thread-thin waist,
Nadanthathai kann sollum naanaththilae
Told by the shy glances of the eyes.
Iravinil ragasiyam velippadumo
Will the secrets of the night be revealed?
Female :Ilamaiyin adhisayam pulappadumo
Will the wonders of youth come into view?
Male :Vaa vaa ennai aadharikka nee vaa
Come, come, come to support me!
Male :Vaa vaa ennai kadhalikka nee vaa
Come, come, come to love me!
Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae
A fruit's kiss imprinted on the creeper,
Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae
A dewdrop's kiss imprinted on the flower,
Male :Mugil muththam pathinthathu malai melae
A cloud's kiss imprinted on the mountain,
Un mudhal muththam pathinthathen idhazh melae
Your first kiss imprinted on my lips.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet from the film 'Yaar Jambulingam' (1972) expresses the blissful romance between two lovers. The lyrics draw rich comparisons between elements of nature—such as fruit clinging to vines, dew resting on petals, and clouds touching mountain peaks—and the physical intimacy of a couple's first kiss. The lovers romanticize their bond through poetic metaphors, describing art painted by eyes and epics written through smiles, while yearning for togetherness and warmth in the night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kani muththam pathinthathu kodi melae”
The repetitive ending 'melae' across the opening lines creates a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme characteristic of Tamil lyricism.
Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Poovizhiyaal oru oviyam”
Comparing eyes to flowers ('Poovizhi') and waist to a thin thread ('Noolidai') are traditional Tamil poetic imagery used to praise feminine grace.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Pani muththam pathinthathu malar melae”
The structure '...muththam pathinthathu...' repeated across successive lines establishes a poetic cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by veteran music director T. R. Pappa and written by Vaali, 'Kani Muththam' is a rare track from the 1972 film 'Yaar Jambulingam' featuring SPB and P. Susheela. T. R. Pappa was renowned for integrating light classical and folk elements seamlessly into mid-20th century Tamil cinema music.
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