Mottu Virinthathu Mullai
From Nambikkai Natchathiram · 1975
- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, Mu. Ka. Muthu
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nambikkai Natchathiram1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu | The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed |
| Sirithaen konjam sirithaen | I smiled, I smiled a little bit |
| Indru otturavindri unnidam ennai | Today, without any hesitation, unto you, my self... |
| Koduthaen thaenai alli suvaithaen | I surrendered, and gathered and tasted the honey |
| Female | |
| Aasai konda ullam than | Only a heart filled with desire |
| Aaval thanni sollum | Will speak of its eager longing |
| En mana maalaigai un vasam aanadhu | The mansion of my mind has now come under your spell |
| Eduthaen naan ennai koduthaen | I took hold of myself and gave myself to you |
| Male | |
| Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu | The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed |
| Sirithaen konjam sirithaen | I smiled, I smiled a little bit |
| Male | |
| Azhagoviyam ondru nadamaaduthu | A living portrait of beauty walks gracefully |
| Adhu alaiyodum nadhiyoram kadhai pesudhu | It engages in conversation by the riverbank with gentle waves |
| Azhagoviyam ondru nadamaaduthu | A living portrait of beauty walks gracefully |
| Adhu alaiyodum nadhiyoram kadhai pesudhu | It engages in conversation by the riverbank with gentle waves |
| Female | |
| Ilanenjil arangaerum pudhu naadagam | A new play is being staged in young hearts |
| Idhu idaivelai illadha thodar naadagam | This is a continuous drama without any intermission |
| Ilanenjil arangaerum pudhu naadagam | A new play is being staged in young hearts |
| Idhu idaivelai illadha thodar naadagam | This is a continuous drama without any intermission |
| Male | |
| Minnalidai aada | As the lightning-slender waist sways |
| Female :Inbam thannai thaeda | Seeking happiness for itself |
| Male :Minnalidai aada | As the lightning-slender waist sways |
| Female :Inbam thannai thaeda | Seeking happiness for itself |
| Both :Ennaalum sugam kaanum namadhullamae | Our hearts shall forever experience joy every day |
| Male | |
| Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu | The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed |
| Sirithaen konjam sirithaen | I smiled, I smiled a little bit |
| Female | |
| Sevvaanam sindhum mazhaiyaagumae | It turns into rain poured by the crimson sky |
| Un singaara sirippellam muthaagumae | All your graceful smiles turn into precious pearls |
| Male | |
| Madhuvorum idhazhoram nee thedi vaa | Come searching near the lips where nectar oozes |
| Indha maadhullam poovaagum naan kaanava | This woman's heart blossoms like a flower for me to witness |
| Female | |
| Ennam ondru saerum | Thoughts blend together as one |
| Male :Kannum kannum modhum | Eyes collide with eyes in love |
| Female :Ennam ondru saerum | Thoughts blend together as one |
| Male :Kannum kannum modhum | Eyes collide with eyes in love |
| Both :Ennaalum sugam kaanum namadhullamae | Our hearts shall forever experience joy every day |
| Male | |
| Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu | The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed |
| Sirithaen konjam sirithaen | I smiled, I smiled a little bit |
| Indru otturavindri unnidam ennai | Today, without any hesitation, unto you, my self... |
| Koduthaen thaenai alli suvaithaen | I surrendered, and gathered and tasted the honey |
| Female :Aa….aa….aa….aa.. | Aa....aa....aa....aa.. |
மொட்டு விரிந்தது முல்லை மலர்ந்தது
சிரித்தேன் கொஞ்சம் சிரித்தேன்
இன்று ஒட்டுறவாடிட உன்னிடம் என்னை
கொடுத்தேன் தேனையள்ளி சுவைத்தேன்
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
Today, without any hesitation, unto you, my self...
I surrendered, and gathered and tasted the honey
ஆசை கொண்ட உள்ளம் தன்
ஆவல் தன்னை சொல்லும்
என் மன மாளிகை உன் வசம் ஆனது
எடுத்தேன் நான் என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
Only a heart filled with desire
Will speak of its eager longing
The mansion of my mind has now come under your spell
I took hold of myself and gave myself to you
மொட்டு விரிந்தது முல்லை மலர்ந்தது
சிரித்தேன் கொஞ்சம் சிரித்தேன்
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
அழகோவியம் ஒன்று நடமாடுது அது
அலையாடும் நதியோரம் கதை பேசுது
அழகோவியம் ஒன்று நடமாடுது அது
அலையாடும் நதியோரம் கதை பேசுது
A living portrait of beauty walks gracefully
It engages in conversation by the riverbank with gentle waves
A living portrait of beauty walks gracefully
It engages in conversation by the riverbank with gentle waves
இளநெஞ்சில் அரங்கேறும் புது நாடகம் இது
இடைவேளை இல்லாத தொடர் நாடகம்
இளநெஞ்சில் அரங்கேறும் புது நாடகம் இது
இடைவேளை இல்லாத தொடர் நாடகம்
A new play is being staged in young hearts
This is a continuous drama without any intermission
A new play is being staged in young hearts
This is a continuous drama without any intermission
மின்னலிடை ஆட....
இன்பம் தன்னை தேட
மின்னலிடை ஆட....
இன்பம் தன்னை தேட
இருவர் :
எந்நாளும் சுகம் காணும் நமதுள்ளமே..
As the lightning-slender waist sways
Seeking happiness for itself
As the lightning-slender waist sways
Seeking happiness for itself
Our hearts shall forever experience joy every day
மொட்டு விரிந்தது முல்லை மலர்ந்தது
சிரித்தேன் கொஞ்சம் சிரித்தேன்
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
செவ்வானமே சிந்தும் மழையாகுமே உன்
சிங்கார சிரிப்பெல்லாம் முத்தாகுமே
It turns into rain poured by the crimson sky
All your graceful smiles turn into precious pearls
மதுவூறும் இதழோரம் நீ தேடி வா இந்த
மாதுள்ளம் பூவாகும் நான் காணவா
Come searching near the lips where nectar oozes
This woman's heart blossoms like a flower for me to witness
எண்ணம் ஒன்று சேரும்....
கண்ணும் கண்ணும் மோதும்
எண்ணம் ஒன்று சேரும்....
கண்ணும் கண்ணும் மோதும்
இருவர் :
எந்நாளும் சுகம் காணும் நமதுள்ளமே.....
Thoughts blend together as one
Eyes collide with eyes in love
Thoughts blend together as one
Eyes collide with eyes in love
Our hearts shall forever experience joy every day
மொட்டு விரிந்தது முல்லை மலர்ந்தது
சிரித்தேன் கொஞ்சம் சிரித்தேன்
இன்று ஒட்டுறவாடிட உன்னிடம் என்னை
கொடுத்தேன் தேனையள்ளி சுவைத்தேன்
ஆ....ஆ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ...
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
Today, without any hesitation, unto you, my self...
I surrendered, and gathered and tasted the honey
Aa....aa....aa....aa..
Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
Sirithaen konjam sirithaen
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
Indru otturavindri unnidam ennai
Today, without any hesitation, unto you, my self...
Koduthaen thaenai alli suvaithaen
I surrendered, and gathered and tasted the honey
Aasai konda ullam than
Only a heart filled with desire
Aaval thanni sollum
Will speak of its eager longing
En mana maalaigai un vasam aanadhu
The mansion of my mind has now come under your spell
Eduthaen naan ennai koduthaen
I took hold of myself and gave myself to you
Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
Sirithaen konjam sirithaen
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
Azhagoviyam ondru nadamaaduthu
A living portrait of beauty walks gracefully
Adhu alaiyodum nadhiyoram kadhai pesudhu
It engages in conversation by the riverbank with gentle waves
Azhagoviyam ondru nadamaaduthu
A living portrait of beauty walks gracefully
Adhu alaiyodum nadhiyoram kadhai pesudhu
It engages in conversation by the riverbank with gentle waves
Ilanenjil arangaerum pudhu naadagam
A new play is being staged in young hearts
Idhu idaivelai illadha thodar naadagam
This is a continuous drama without any intermission
Ilanenjil arangaerum pudhu naadagam
A new play is being staged in young hearts
Idhu idaivelai illadha thodar naadagam
This is a continuous drama without any intermission
Minnalidai aada
As the lightning-slender waist sways
Female :Inbam thannai thaeda
Seeking happiness for itself
Male :Minnalidai aada
As the lightning-slender waist sways
Female :Inbam thannai thaeda
Seeking happiness for itself
Both :Ennaalum sugam kaanum namadhullamae
Our hearts shall forever experience joy every day
Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
Sirithaen konjam sirithaen
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
Sevvaanam sindhum mazhaiyaagumae
It turns into rain poured by the crimson sky
Un singaara sirippellam muthaagumae
All your graceful smiles turn into precious pearls
Madhuvorum idhazhoram nee thedi vaa
Come searching near the lips where nectar oozes
Indha maadhullam poovaagum naan kaanava
This woman's heart blossoms like a flower for me to witness
Ennam ondru saerum
Thoughts blend together as one
Male :Kannum kannum modhum
Eyes collide with eyes in love
Female :Ennam ondru saerum
Thoughts blend together as one
Male :Kannum kannum modhum
Eyes collide with eyes in love
Both :Ennaalum sugam kaanum namadhullamae
Our hearts shall forever experience joy every day
Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu
The bud opened, and the jasmine blossomed
Sirithaen konjam sirithaen
I smiled, I smiled a little bit
Indru otturavindri unnidam ennai
Today, without any hesitation, unto you, my self...
Koduthaen thaenai alli suvaithaen
I surrendered, and gathered and tasted the honey
Female :Aa….aa….aa….aa..
Aa....aa....aa....aa..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Mottu virinthathu' is a romantic duet expressing the blissful awakening of love and intimacy between two lovers. Using nature metaphors such as blooming jasmine buds, flowing rivers, crimson skies, and rain, the lyrics capture the passion, joy, and total surrender of the lovers to one another. Through poetic imagery, the couple describes their blossoming romance as a endless drama without an intermission, celebrating how their hearts unite and find everlasting happiness in each other's embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Azhagoviyam ondru nadamaaduthu”
Compares the woman's graceful movement to a walking painting ('Azhagoviyam ondru nadamaaduthu') and her waist to lightning ('Minnalidai').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai)
“Mottu virinthathu mullai malarnthathu”
Initial rhyme in 'Mottu' and 'Mullai' (m-sound), creating musicality in the opening refrain.
Imagery
“Sevvaanam sindhum mazhaiyaagumae”
Creates vivid visual imagery of a crimson sky shedding rain, and smiles sparkling like pearls ('singaara sirippellam muthaagumae').
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Trivia
Mu. Ka. Muthu, the son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, performed as an actor-singer in this track alongside legendary singer S. Janaki. Music director M. S. Vishwanathan infused classic 1970s romantic orchestral arrangements with light classical melodies.
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