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Methuva Methuva

From Vettaikaaran (1964) Film · 1964

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Vettaikaaran (1964) Film1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
M… mhum…M... mhum...
Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaaCan I touch you gently, gently?
En maeniyilae kai padalaamaa…aaaCan my hand rest upon your body?
PadalaamaaMay it touch?
Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaaCan I touch you gently, gently?
En maeniyilae kai padalaamaa…aaaCan my hand rest upon your body?
PadalaamaaMay it touch?
Male
O… oho… ho…Oh... oho... ho...
Vetkam ippodhu varalaamaaShould shyness come upon you now?
Nee vilagi chelvadhum sarithaanaa..aa..Is it right for you to step away?
SarithaanaaIs it right?
Vetkam ippodhu varalaamaaShould shyness come upon you now?
Nee vilagi chelvadhum sarithaanaa..aa..Is it right for you to step away?
SarithaanaaIs it right?
Female
{Vaettaikku vandhadhuThat you came here to hunt,
Ninaivillaiyaa ninaivillaiyaaDon't you remember? Don't you remember?
Ingu vaeroru pulli maanDid you not find another spotted deer
Kidaikkallaiyaa kidaikkallaiyaa} (2)Here? Did you not find one?
Kaattukkullae indha naadagamaaIs this play taking place inside the forest?
Kaadhalenraal indha avasaramaa…If this is love, is such hurry necessary?
AvasaramaaIs it necessary?
Male
O… oho… ho…Oh... oho... ho...
Vetkam ippodhu varalaamaaShould shyness come upon you now?
Nee vilagi chelvadhum sarithaanaa..aa..Is it right for you to step away?
SarithaanaaIs it right?
Male
{Kulirndha kaattraai maarattumaaShall I turn into a cool breeze?
MaarattumaaShall I turn?
Un koondhalil nadanamIn your soft hair, a dance
Aadattumaa aadattumaa} (2)Shall I dance? Shall I dance?
Kollum kangalai vellattumaaShall I conquer your captivating eyes?
Kodi kadhaigal sollattumaaShall I tell a million stories?
SollattumaaShall I tell?
Female
M… mhum…M... mhum...
Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaaCan I touch you gently, gently?
En maeniyilae kai padalaamaa…aaaCan my hand rest upon your body?
PadalaamaaMay it touch?
Male
Idhayam muzhuvadhumYour entire heart,
Enakkillaiyaa enakkillaiyaaIsn't it mine? Isn't it mine?
Inbamum thunbamumBoth joy and sorrow,
Unakkillaiyaa unakkillaiyaaAren't they yours too? Aren't they yours?
Female
Naalaiya manamakkalTomorrow's bride and groom,
Naam illaiyaaAren't we?
Adhu nadakkum varai manamUntil that moment happens, can't your heart
Porukkalaiyaa porukkalaiyaaBe patient? Can't it be patient?
Male
O… oho… ho…Oh... oho... ho...
Vetkam ippodhu varalaamaaShould shyness come upon you now?
Nee vilagi chelvadhum sarithaanaa..aa..Is it right for you to step away?
SarithaanaaIs it right?
Female
M… mhum…M... mhum...
Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaaCan I touch you gently, gently?
En maeniyilae kai padalaamaa…aaaCan my hand rest upon your body?
PadalaamaaMay it touch?
M… mhum…hmm hmmmM... mhum...hmm hmmm

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Medhuvaa Medhuvaa Thodalaamaa' is a classic playful duet from the 1964 film Vettaikaaran. Set against a lush forest backdrop, the song captures a teasing romantic exchange between the hero and heroine. The male protagonist playfully approaches his beloved, seeking intimacy while questioning her sudden shyness and step back. He uses poetic imagery of becoming a cool breeze caressing her hair and reminding her of their bond. The heroine responds with graceful modesty, reminding him of their upcoming wedding and asking him to exercise patience. Kannadasan's lyrics balance tender romance, gentle wit, and poetic metaphors of nature, creating a timeless romantic melody.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaa

Words like 'Medhuvaa medhuvaa', 'Ninaivillaiyaa ninaivillaiyaa', and 'Aadattumaa aadattumaa' are repeated consecutively to enhance rhythmic cadence and convey deep longing.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

En maeniyilae kai padalaamaa…aaa

The 'M' sound is alliterated in 'Medhuvaa' and 'Maeniyilae', creating musical harmony across lines.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Kulirndha kaattraai maarattumaa

The lover compares himself to a cool breeze ('Kulirndha kaattru') that wants to dance through his beloved's hair.

Ethirrhyme (Second-letter Rhyming)

Kaattukkullae indha naadagamaa

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes between 'Kaattukkullae' and 'Kaadhalenraal'.

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Trivia

This romantic hit features M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song was sung by the legendary duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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