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Lyrics & meaning

Mottu Vitta Mulla Kodi

From Indru Nee Nalai Naan · 1983

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Shailaja, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
24 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Vetkka pattu sokki nikudhuu…
Indha alli thandu enna kandu
Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu
Valli ponnae naanirukka acham enna unakku
Andha naalai nenjil vachu enni sollu kanakku
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Vetkka pattu sokki nikudhuu…
Indha alli thandu enna kandu
Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu
Unn keli podhumadi
Female :Maanga thingum maadhamadi
Unn keli podhumadi
Female :Olinchirrunthu maanga thingum maadhamadi
Adi pennae vayiru varum munnae
Neeyum sumandhu thallada vennumadi
Nenjukullae yedho aasai
Yaara paathu naanum pesa
Alai paayudhu vaaliba manasu
Aasai vayasu
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Vetkka pattu sokki nikudhuu…
Indha alli thandu enna kandu
Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu
Valli ponnae naanirukka acham enna unakku
Andha naalai nenjil vachu enni sollu kanakku
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Vetkka pattu sokki nikudhuu…
Indha alli thandu enna kandu
Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu
Unn veetu thooliyadi
Enn veetil aadumadi
Enn veetu thooliyadi
Porandhu vandhu
Unn veetil aadumadi
Andha chutti valarum thanga katti
Ival madiyil sangeedham paadumadi
Rosa poovum manja poosum
Paathuputta kannum koosum
Unakum oru kili vandhu porakkum
Poova chirikum
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Vetkka pattu sokki nikudhuu…
Indha alli thandu enna kandu
Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu
Valli ponnae naanirukka acham enna unakku
Andha naalai nenjil vachu enni sollu kanakku
Mottu vitta mulla kodi
Machan thotta manja kili
Vetkka pattu sokki nikudhuu…
Indha alli thandu enna kandu
Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
stands swooning in shy delight...
What did this water lily stem see,
that it stands breathless in the water?
Valli, my girl, when I am here, what do you fear?
Keep that day in your heart and count down the days!
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
stands swooning in shy delight...
What did this water lily stem see,
that it stands breathless in the water?
Enough of your teasing, girl!
It is the season for eating raw mangoes!
Enough of your teasing, girl!
It is the season to hide and eat raw mangoes!
Hey girl, before the belly shows,
you too must carry a little one and waddle along!
There is a sweet longing in my heart,
whom can I look at and speak to?
My youthful heart is restless like waves,
in these longing years!
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
stands swooning in shy delight...
What did this water lily stem see,
that it stands breathless in the water?
Valli, my girl, when I am here, what do you fear?
Keep that day in your heart and count down the days!
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
stands swooning in shy delight...
What did this water lily stem see,
that it stands breathless in the water?
The cradle for your house,
will rock in my home!
The cradle for my house,
will be born and come,
to rock in your home!
That playful little lump of gold,
will sing sweet music on this lap!
The rose puts on turmeric,
and dazzles anyone who looks at her!
A little parrot will be born to you too,
and smile like a fresh blossom!
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
stands swooning in shy delight...
What did this water lily stem see,
that it stands breathless in the water?
Valli, my girl, when I am here, what do you fear?
Keep that day in your heart and count down the days!
The budding jasmine vine,
the golden parrot touched by her sweetheart,
stands swooning in shy delight...
What did this water lily stem see,
that it stands breathless in the water?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Mottu Vitta Mulla Kodi is a joyous, folk-flavored Tamil duet from the 1983 film Indru Nee Nalai Naan. The lyrics depict a playful and romantic exchange between lovers in a rural setting, combining lighthearted banter with deep affection. Through vibrant natural imagery like blooming jasmine vines, shy lily stems, and yellow parrots, the song captures the essence of youthful romance and bashful affection. As the song progresses, the dialogue gently turns toward marriage, motherhood, and family life. References to raw mango cravings and cradles swinging across households playfully tease the upcoming joys of parenthood. Vairamuthu's evocative poetry blends cultural nuances of village romance with universal emotions of love and domestic bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Mottu vitta mulla kodi / Machan thotta manja kili”

Compares the shy young woman to a blossoming jasmine vine ('mulla kodi') and a cherished yellow parrot ('manja kili').

Personification

“Indha alli thandu enna kandu / Thannikulla vikki nikkudhu”

Attributes human shyness and hiccuping emotions to a lily stem submerged in water.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Mottu vitta mulla kodi / Machan thotta manja kili”

Rhyming of the second letter 'tt' in consecutive lines (Mottu / Machan).

Cultural Symbolism

“Olinchirrunthu maanga thingum maadhamadi”

Eating raw mangoes ('Maanga thingum maadham') serves as a classic cultural metaphor for early pregnancy cravings.

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Trivia

Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with vocals by S. Janaki and Malaysia Vasudevan. Starring Sivakumar, Lakshmi, and Jaishankar, the film is known for its strong emotional drama, and this particular song remains a popular folk duet highlighting rural romantic intimacy and family traditions.

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