- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Pavithra
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Idhu idhayathin osai
Alla alla
Idiyin paribaashai…
Idhu ullirukum baashai
Alla alla
Uyir thudikkum osai..
Ooo..oo..ooo…ooo…
Ooo..oo..ooo…ooo…
Mottu vittadha mottu vittadha
Penmanadhil moga mottu vittadha
Muthamittadha muthamittadha
Muthalmurali kaatru muthamittadha
Iravu nilavu valara valara
Enadhu manadhu malara malara
Oru dharam iru dharam pala dharam
Amuthu pozhiyumae
Vidiya vidiya nilavu nanaiya
Ohoo………
Mottu vittadha mottu vittadha
Penmanadhil moga mottu vittadha
Muthamittadha muthamittadha
Muthalmurali kaatru muthamittadha
Tharayil nila nila
Vandhu kaayudhae
Nee viral kondu theendu
Vennilavu theyaadhae
Paruvam idho idho
Sumai aagudhae
Nae panju methai pottu
Pangu pera koodaatha
Viragamae varuguthae
Valiya valiya azhagu uruguthae
Rathathil
Paravasam peruguthae
Ilamai ilamai unadhu urimai
Undadhu peyaril pudhiya kilamai
Ohooo………
Mottu vittadha mottu vittadha
Penmanadhil moga mottu vittadha
Muthamittadha muthamittadha
Muthalmurali kaatru muthamittadha
Iravu nilavu valara valara
Enadhu manadhu malara malara
Oru dharam iru dharam pala dharam
Amuthu pozhiyumae
Vidiya vidiya nilavu nanaiya
Ooo..oo..ooo…ooo…
Idhu idhayathin osai
Idhu idhayathin osai osai
Ilamai orae murai
Isai paaduthu
Adhu thulli varum neram
Thoongi vida koodathu..
Malargal idho idho
Malarnthaaduthu
Naam soodivida vendum
Vaadivida koodathu….
Azhaganae eluthavaa
Enadhu manathil unadhu kavidhaiyai
Muththathil
Palarasam parugavaa
Udalum udalum uruga uruga
Uyirum uyirum urasa urasa
Mottu vittadha mottu vittadha
Penmanadhil moga mottu vittadha
Muthamittadha muthamittadha
Muthalmurali kaatru muthamittadha
Iravu nilavu valara valara
Enadhu manadhu malara malara
Oru dharam iru dharam pala dharam
Amuthu pozhiyumae
Vidiya vidiya nilavu nanaiya
Ooo..oo..ooo…ooo…
Ooo..oo..ooo…ooo…
Is this the sound of the heart?
No, no,
it is the secret language of thunder...
Is this a voice from deep within?
No, no,
it is the throbbing beat of the soul...
Oh... oh... ohoh... ohoh...
Oh... oh... ohoh... ohoh...
Has it budded? Has it budded?
Has a bud of desire opened in a woman's heart?
Has it kissed? Has it kissed?
Has the flute-like breeze of first love kissed it?
As the night and the moon grow fuller,
as my heart blooms and opens,
once, twice, and many times over,
sweet nectar will pour down,
soaking in the moonlight till dawn breaks...
Oho...
Has it budded? Has it budded?
Has a bud of desire opened in a woman's heart?
Has it kissed? Has it kissed?
Has the flute-like breeze of first love kissed it?
The moon has come down
and shines upon the earth;
touch it with your fingers,
this bright moon will not fade.
Look, this youthful bloom
is turning into a restless burden;
can't you lay down a soft bed
and share it with me?
Longing rushes in,
calling out, beauty melts away,
and through my veins,
ecstasy overflows.
This youth is all your right,
a brand new day begins in your name!
Oho...
Has it budded? Has it budded?
Has a bud of desire opened in a woman's heart?
Has it kissed? Has it kissed?
Has the flute-like breeze of first love kissed it?
As the night and the moon grow fuller,
as my heart blooms and opens,
once, twice, and many times over,
sweet nectar will pour down,
soaking in the moonlight till dawn breaks...
Oh... oh... ohoh... ohoh...
This is the sound of the heart,
this is the sound, the sound of the heart...
Youth sings its melody
only once in a lifetime;
when it springs to life,
one must not fall asleep.
Look, the blossoms
are blooming and swaying;
we must wear them with love,
we shouldn't let them wither away.
O handsome one, shall I write
your poetry upon my heart?
In a single kiss,
shall I taste all the flavors of love?
As body and body melt together,
as soul and soul brush against each other...
Has it budded? Has it budded?
Has a bud of desire opened in a woman's heart?
Has it kissed? Has it kissed?
Has the flute-like breeze of first love kissed it?
As the night and the moon grow fuller,
as my heart blooms and opens,
once, twice, and many times over,
sweet nectar will pour down,
soaking in the moonlight till dawn breaks...
Oh... oh... ohoh... ohoh...
Oh... oh... ohoh... ohoh...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Mottu Vittadha' (also known for its opening motif 'Idhu Idhayathin Osai') from the movie Pavithra is a sensual and romantic track expressing the awakening of youth, passion, and deep desire. The female protagonist describes how love and longing blossom inside her heart like a bud turning into a flower, ignited by the gentle touch and affection of her lover.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Penmanadhil moga mottu vittadha”
Describing the emergence of passion in a woman's heart as a flower bud ('moga mottu') sprouting.
Edhai / Rhyme (Monnai & Edhugai)
“Mottu vittadha mottu vittadha / Muthamittadha muthamittadha”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds and internal rhythm in lines like 'Mottu vittadha' / 'Muthamittadha'.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Iravu nilavu valara valara / Enadhu manadhu malara malara”
Repeated words like 'valara valara' and 'malara malara' used to emphasize continuous growth and blossoming.
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