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Lyrics & meaning

Koo Mutta Kozhi Mutta (Male)

From Seerum Singangal · 1983

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. N. Surendar
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Seerum Singangal1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Koo mutta kozhi muttaAddled egg, chicken egg
Nallaaththaan maattikkittaYou got caught really well
Male
Inimael un jambam ellaamFrom now on all your boasting
Saayaathu EngittaWill not work with me
Male
Villaathi villandi villukku vijayandiVillain of villains, an Arjuna with the bow
Podaatha ambellam podaththaan poraendiI am going to shoot unshot arrows now, girl
Male :Kuri vaiththaal thappathindruMale: It is said that if aim is taken, it never misses
Kuri solla kettendiI heard the fortune teller's words, girl
Male
Malaiyai odichchuBreaking a mountain
Male :Doying doyingMale: Doying doying
Male :Silaiyai vadikkumMale: Sculpting a statue
Male :Doi doi doiMale: Doi doi doi
Male :Uliyo sirisu uzhaippo perisuMale: The chisel is small, but the labor is great
Male
Naeranthaan kedachchu pochchuThe right time has finally been found
Velaiyaada vaaraendi hoiI am coming to play, hey girl
Neranthaan kedachchu pochchuThe right time has finally been found
Velaiyaada vaaraendiI am coming to play, girl
Male
Koo mutta kozhi muttaAddled egg, chicken egg
Nallaaththaan maattikkittaYou got caught really well
Male
Inimael un jambam ellaamFrom now on all your boasting
Saayaathu EngagittaWill not work with us
Male
Thothaaga pesaththaan thoppukkul povomaaShall we go into the grove to talk comfortably?
Male :Haan erumbaagi karumpaagiMale: Aha, becoming an ant, becoming sugarcane
Yaedhedho seivomaaShall we do various things?
Male :Vaadi nee vayasupullaMale: Come on, you young girl
Vaarththaikku idamillaThere is no room for words now
Male
Puzhuvaa paambaaIs it a worm or a snake?
Male :Yammaa yamma yammaMale: Oh my, oh my, oh my
Male :Puriya poguthuMale: You are about to understand
Male :Yappaa yappaa yappaaMale: Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear
Male
Pozhuthukullae theriya poguthuMale: It will become clear before the day ends
Male :Cheechee idhu karappaan poochiMale: Eww, this is a cockroach
Seeraathae annaachchiDon't hiss at me, mister
Cheechee idhu karappaan poochiEww, this is a cockroach
Seeraathae annaachchiDon't hiss at me, mister
Male
Koo mutta kozhi muttaAddled egg, chicken egg
Nallaaththaan maattikkittaYou got caught really well
Male
Inimael un jambam ellaamFrom now on all your boasting
Saayaathu EngagittaWill not work with us
Male
Saelaiya marakkaathae saettaigal pannaathaeDon't forget the saree, don't play pranks
Kandatha maattaathae kannaadi vaangaathaeDon't attach random things, don't buy a mirror
Male :Maravaana porulukethaanMale: Only for forgotten items
Sariyaana mariyaathaiIs proper respect given
Male
Paenu kedakkuHead lice are lying around
Male :Doyin doyinMale: Doying doying
Male :Eeru kedakkuMale: Nits are lying around
Male :Oi oi oiMale: Oi oi oi
Male
Kuththi edukka siththam irukkuI am mindfully ready to prick and remove them
Male :Madi meedhu thalaiya podu machchaana kondaaduMale: Place your head on my lap and celebrate your beloved
Madi meedhu thalaiya podu machchaana kondaaduPlace your head on my lap and celebrate your beloved
Male
Koo mutta kozhi muttaAddled egg, chicken egg
Nallaaththaan maattikkittaYou got caught really well
Male
Inimael un jambam ellaamFrom now on all your boasting
Saayaathu EngagittaWill not work with us

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features playful banter between the male and female leads. The song opens with humorous mocking refrains where the female protagonist teasingly claims to have trapped her lover, stating that his tricks and bravado will no longer work on her. The male protagonist responds by comparing himself to an accomplished archer and sculptor, asserting his determination and romantic intent.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edhugai & Monai)

Koo mutta kozhi mutta / Nallaaththaan maattikkitta

The lyrics rely heavily on traditional Tamil folk rhythmic patterns, using rhyming sound effects like 'Koo mutta kozhi mutta' and matched end rhymes ('maattikkitta', 'Engagitta').

Onomatopoeia

Male :Doying doying

Use of rhythmic phonetic sounds like 'Doying doying' and 'Doi doi doi' to mimic sculpting sounds and playful sound effects.

Metaphor

Uliyo sirisu uzhaippo perisu

Comparing human effort and relationships to sculpting a statue out of a mountain using a small chisel.

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Trivia

Seerum Singangal (1983) is an obscure Tamil action film featuring vibrant rural folk-style tracks lyricized by Kamakodiyan, known for incorporating local idioms and playful sound effects.

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