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Lyrics & meaning

Kuthuthe Kuthuthe Rosa

From Mananthal Mahadevan · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Mananthal Mahadevan
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
14 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Kuththuthae kuththuthae rosa mullu kuththuthae
Sollum pothae thegam pllarikkuthu
Unnudaiya pera uchcharikkuthu
Kuththuthae kuththuthae oodha kaaththu kuththuthae
Sollum pothae thegam pllarikkuthu
Unnudaiya pera uchcharikkuthu
Thoongaama raaththiri thaalam podum mesthiri
Aayiram irukkalaam
Aanaalum aalaethu un mathiri
Pottaachchu thaalithaan
Pozhuthellam jolly thaan
Aalaiyae asaththura
Aarambam aayaachchu en jolithaan
Mogam kondu maman oottaththaan
Male :Melam undu thaalam thattaththaan
Female :Mogam kondu maman oottaththaan
Male :Melam undu thaalam thattaththaan
Kuththuthae kuththuthae
Male :Aaha haan
Female :Rosa mullu kuththuthae
Male :Sollum pothae thegam pllarikkuthu
Female :Ha unnudaiya pera uchcharikkuthu
: Kuththuthae kuththutha oodha kaaththu kuththuthae
Yaelaththil vaangiya saleaththu maambazham
Kaalaththil kaninjathu
Kann jaadai nee kaattu kaiyil varum
Anilaaga maaravaa adaiyaalam podavaa
Vaalipam thudikkuthu
Unkitta naan vanthu vaalaattavaa
Kaayamaagum neethaan kai vachchaa
Male :Aaripogum niththam santhichchaa
Female :Kaayamaagum neethaan kai vachchaa
Male :Aa….aa…aaripogum niththam santhichchaa
Kuththuthae kuththuthae
Male :Aa haan
Female :Rosa mullu kuththuthae
Male :Sollum pothae thegam pllarikkuthu
Female :Ha unnudaiya pera uchcharikkuthu
Kuththuthae kuththuthae
Female :Rosa mullu kuththuthae…ae…ae…ae….
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It pricks, it pricks, the rose thorn pricks!
Just saying it makes my body shiver,
and it keeps whispering your name.
It pierces, it pierces, the chilly wind pierces!
Just saying it makes my body shiver,
and it keeps whispering your name.
Staying awake through the night, the master craftsman taps a beat,
There may be a thousand others,
but who could ever be like you?
The thali (sacred wedding thread) has been tied,
and now all our time is pure joy!
You completely sweep me off my feet,
and my true sweet work has begun!
Filled with desire, for my man to feed me his love,
Male: The drum is ready to tap out the rhythm!
Female: Filled with desire, for my man to feed me his love,
Male: The drum is ready to tap out the rhythm!
It pricks, it pricks,
Male: Aha haan,
Female: The rose thorn pricks!
Male: Just saying it makes my body shiver,
Female: Ah, it keeps whispering your name!
It pierces, it pierces, the chilly wind pierces!
The Salem mango bought at the auction
has ripened in its season!
Just give me a wink, and it will come right into your hand.
Shall I become a squirrel and leave my gentle bite marks?
My youth is pulsing with excitement,
shall I come to you and playfully tease you?
It will leave a bruise if you lay your hands on it,
Male: It will heal if we meet every day!
Female: It will leave a bruise if you lay your hands on it,
Male: Ah... it will heal if we meet every day!
It pricks, it pricks,
Male: Ah haan,
Female: The rose thorn pricks!
Male: Just saying it makes my body shiver,
Female: Ah, it keeps whispering your name!
It pricks, it pricks,
Female: The rose thorn pricks... oh... oh...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Kuththuthae Kuththuthae' is a playful and romantic folk-style duet from the 1989 movie 'Mananthal Mahadevan'. The song captures the lively banter and intimacy between a newly married couple. The bride playfully describes how the cool night breeze and her husband's presence prick her skin like a rose thorn, giving her goosebumps and stirring up romantic feelings. The groom responds in kind, complimenting her unique charm and enthusiasm. Through colourful local metaphors—like comparing youthful beauty to a ripe Salem mango—lyricist Vaali paints a joyful picture of post-marital bliss, full of humor, rhythmic playfulness, and mutual affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Ettugai)

“Kuththuthae kuththuthae rosa mullu kuththuthae”

The word 'Kuththuthae' is repeated at the start of multiple lines for rhythmic emphasis and auditory impact.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Kuththuthae kuththuthae rosa mullu kuththuthae”

'Rosa mullu' (rose thorn) and 'oodha kaaththu' (breeze) are used as metaphors for the sharp, tingling sensation of romantic desire.

Personification

“Sollum pothae thegam pllarikkuthu / Unnudaiya pera uchcharikkuthu”

The body ('thegam') is personified as having a voice capable of uttering the lover's name.

Sensory Imagery & Local Metaphor

“Yaelaththil vaangiya saleaththu maambazham / Kaalaththil kaninjathu”

The 'Salem mango bought in an auction' serves as a sensory metaphor for ripe, youthful beauty ready to be savored.

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Trivia

Composed by the veteran musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali, 'Kuththuthae Kuththuthae' stands out for its lively folk rhythm and humorous wordplay. Sung with high energy by Mano and S. P. Sailaja, the track was popular across rural Tamil Nadu radio stations in the late 1980s.

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