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Lyrics & meaning

Mudhal Ezhuthe

From Vishnu · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Deva
Details
Vishnu1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalIf the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Female
Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalIf the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Male :Idhazh ezhuthae vedhamaanaalMale :If the writing of lips becomes scripture,
Isai padithaal enna aagumWhat will happen if music is read?
Female
Malar thoduthaal maalai aanaalIf stringing flowers creates a garland,
Manam thoduthaal enna aagumWhat happens when hearts touch?
Male :Maniyae maniyae ohh ohh ohhh ohhMale :Oh precious gem, oh precious gem, ohh ohh ohhh ohh
Female :Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalFemale :If the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Male
Kani idhazhil kaadhal raagamA love melody on the fruit-like lips
Kanivaai arangerumaeWill premiere sweet and tenderly.
Nuni viralil nooru bhaavamA hundred emotions on fingertips,
Inidhaai swaram paadumaeWill sweetly sing musical notes.
Female
Mudimudhalaai paadhamFrom top of the head
VaraikkumUnto the feet,
Moondrulagam thondrumaeThe three worlds will appear!
Adi eduthae paada ninaithaalWhen I try to step out and sing,
Aasai ennai meerumaeDesire overflows beyond my control.
Male
Malarae manamaeOh flower, oh fragrance!
Mayangum manamaeOh spellbound heart!
Female :Marndhen enai marandhen naanaeFemale :I forgot myself completely,
Pirandhen undhan ninaivaal dhaanaeI was reborn only through your thoughts!
Male
Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalIf the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Female :Idhazh ezhuthae vedhamaanaalFemale :If the writing of lips becomes scripture,
Isai padithaal enna aagumWhat will happen if music is read?
Male
Malar thoduthaal maalai aanaalIf stringing flowers creates a garland,
Manam thoduthaal enna aagumWhat happens when hearts touch?
Female :Maniyae maniyae ohh ohh ohhh ohhFemale :Oh precious gem, oh precious gem, ohh ohh ohhh ohh
Male :Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalMale :If the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Female
Thaniyaai ival vaadumbodhuWhen she languishes in solitude,
Thunayaai nee vara vendumaeYou must come as her companion.
Paniyaal udal moodum porvaiA blanket covering a body chilled by dew,
Kanivaai thara vendumaeYou must gently provide.
Male
Idaiveliyae yedhu namakkuWhat distance is there between us?
Irudhivarai yogamaeBliss until the very end!
Idayidaiyae ezhu isayaalIn between, with seven musical notes,
Ilaipaarida vendumaeWe must find rest and solace.
Female
Azhagae amudhae anbin vadivaeOh beauty, oh nectar, oh embodiment of love!
Male :Parandhenadi vaanam varaiyilMale :I flew all the way to the sky, my girl,
Vizhundhen undhan kaadhal siraiyilAnd fell into the prison of your love!
Female
Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalIf the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Male :Idhazh ezhuthae vedhamaanaalMale :If the writing of lips becomes scripture,
Isai padithaal enna aagumWhat will happen if music is read?
Female
Malar thoduthaal maalai aanaalIf stringing flowers creates a garland,
Manam thoduthaal enna aagumWhat happens when hearts touch?
Male :Maniyae maniyae ohh ohh ohhh ohhMale :Oh precious gem, oh precious gem, ohh ohh ohhh ohh
Female :Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaalFemale :If the first letter itself becomes infatuation,
Mudivuraidhaan enna aagumWhat will become of the epilogue?
Male :Idhazh ezhuthae vedhamaanaalMale :If the writing of lips becomes scripture,
Isai padithaal enna aagumWhat will happen if music is read?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Mudhal Ezhuthae Mogamaanaal from the 1995 Tamil film Vishnu is a poetic romantic duet penned by Vaali and set to tune by Deva. The song uses rich literary and musical metaphors, comparing love and physical closeness to reading sacred scriptures, singing melodies, and stringing floral garlands. The lovers marvel at how intense their feelings are right at the beginning of their journey, wondering how divine the ultimate fulfillment will be.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Mudhal ezhuthae mogamaanaal / Mudivuraidhaan enna aagum

Repetition of initial letters or consonant sounds in consecutive lines for poetic rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Idhazh ezhuthae vedhamaanaal / Isai padithaal enna aagum

Comparing the touch of lips to holy scriptures ('Vedham') and love to music.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Parandhenadi vaanam varaiyil / Vizhundhen undhan kaadhal siraiyil

Exaggerating the ecstatic feeling of love as flying up into the sky and being imprisoned in love.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1995 action romance movie Vishnu directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Vijay and Sanghavi. Composed by Deva, it remains one of the prominent romantic tracks from Vijay's early career.

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