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Lyrics & meaning

Kothumani Muthumani

From Chinna Devan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Minmini
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Chinna Devan
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
15 Dec 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Un melae thavazhum
Un tholil thuvazhum
Poo maalai ingae naanae
Un melae thavazhum
Un tholil thuvazhum
Poo maalai ingae naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Malligai poo eduthu
Maalai onnu naan thoduthu
Mannanukku kaathirundhen
Thannanthaniyae
Ingu unnai paarthadhumae
Indha manam poonguyil pol
Sandham onnu paada kanden
Kangal vazhiyae
{Poovai thotta kaathaaga
Nenjai thottaaiyae
Pudhu aasai thannai nenjoram
Nattu vittaaiyae} (2)
Thulludhu thulludhu
Adhu killudhu killudhu
Sokkudhu sokkudhu en kannu
Suthudhu suthudhu
Bombaram suthudhaiyaa
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Sirpa kalai koodathilae
Dheepam vaikkum nerathilae
Palliyarai paadangalai solli tharavo
Vanna vanna mogathilae
Vaalibathu vegathilae
Pulli mayil pola vandhu thulli vizhavo
{Poothirukku poonthoppu
Undhan munnaalae
Ada bodhai onnu undaagum
Ennai kandaalae} (2)
Vethala vethala
Idhu muthala muthala
Pathala pathala un vegam
Muthirai ittida othigai seidhida vaa
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Un melae thavazhum
Un tholil thuvazhum
Poo maalai ingae naanae
Un melae thavazhum
Un tholil thuvazhum
Poo maalai ingae naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
Kothu mani muthu mani
Thotta udan kottum mani
Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
Gliding all over you,
Resting gently on your shoulders,
I am the garland of flowers right here!
Gliding all over you,
Resting gently on your shoulders,
I am the garland of flowers right here!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
Picking fresh jasmine flowers,
And stringing a garland,
I was waiting for my beloved king,
All by myself.
The moment I saw you here,
Like a sweet songbird,
I felt a melody begin to sing
Right through my eyes!
Like a gentle breeze caressing a flower,
You touched my heart!
A brand-new desire deep within my heart,
You went and planted it!
It leaps with joy,
It pinches and teases,
My eyes are growing completely spellbound,
Spinning round and round,
Everything is spinning like a top, oh my!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
In this hall of sculpted art,
At the hour the evening lamps are lit,
Shall I teach you the private lessons of love?
In vibrant, colorful passion,
With all the rush of youth,
Shall I dance and leap into your arms like a spotted peacock?
A garden of flowers is in full bloom
Right before your eyes!
A sweet dizziness will take over you
Just by looking at me!
Sweet betel leaves...
Is this really your very first time?
Your pace is not fast enough!
Come, let us practice and seal our love!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
Gliding all over you,
Resting gently on your shoulders,
I am the garland of flowers right here!
Gliding all over you,
Resting gently on your shoulders,
I am the garland of flowers right here!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
A cluster of gems, a precious pearl,
A bell that chimes the moment you touch it,
I am the jewel of love who gives you kisses!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This sensual and energetic romantic track expresses the heroine's playful allure and intense affection towards her beloved. She compares herself to precious pearl beads and a fragrant flower garland draped around his shoulders, waiting longingly for his presence. She entices him with vivid metaphors of a blooming flower orchard and delicate sculptures, playfully challenging his eagerness and inviting him into a passionate embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thotta udan kottum mani / Mutham idum kaadhal mani naanae

The repetition of the second consonant sound 'th' in 'Thotta' and 'Mutham' creates a rhythmic cadence across lines.

Monae (First Letter Alliteration)

Malligai poo eduthu / Maalai onnu naan thoduthu / Mannanukku kaathirundhen

The matching initial consonant sound 'M' across 'Malligai', 'Maalai', and 'Mannanukku'.

Upama (Simile)

Indha manam poonguyil pol / Sandham onnu paada kanden

Comparing the heart's joy to a singing cuckoo bird ('poonguyil pol') and the heroine's grace to a spotted peacock ('pulli mayil pola').

Anaphora / Repetition

Thulludhu thulludhu / Adhu killudhu killudhu

The emphatic repetition of words like 'Thulludhu thulludhu', 'Killudhu killudhu', and 'Suthudhu suthudhu' accentuates excitement and kinetic motion.

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Trivia

Written by legendary Tamil lyricist Vaali, this song features classical Tamil poetic imagery merged with folk rhythmic beats, typical of rural romantic dramas in 1990s Tamil cinema.

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