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Lyrics & meaning

Mudhal Muthalai

From Varushamellam Vasantham · 2002

Lyricists
Not listed
Singers
P. Unnikrishnan, Sujatha Mohan
Music director
Sirpy
Details
Varushamellam Vasantham2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mudhal mudhalaai unnai paarkirenI am seeing you for the very first time.
Ondru ketkiren ennai therigirathaa … aa aaI ask you one thing, do you recognize me?
Jenma jenmamaai vantha kaadhalumThe love that has transcended lifetimes,
Antha nesamum nenjil varugiradhaaDoes that affection return to your heart?
Female
Mudhal mudhalaai unnai paarkirenI am seeing you for the very first time.
Ondru ketkiren ennai therigirathaa … aa aaI ask you one thing, do you recognize me?
Jenma jenmamaai vantha kaadhalumThe love that has transcended lifetimes,
Antha nesamum nenjil varugiradhaaDoes that affection return to your heart?
Male
Azhagiya theevaeOh beautiful island,
Aanantha kadalaeOh ocean of joy,
Anthapura sembaruthi sugamaIs the royal hibiscus doing well?
Female
Raathiri rowdyNight-time rowdy,
Ragasiya thirudaSecret thief,
Un pokiri viralgal sugamaAre your playful fingers doing well?
Male
Idhazhgalilae thaen sugamaIs the honey on your lips fine?
Female
Alli koduthen naan sugamaAm I fine, having given generously?
Male
Sorgamae sugamaIs heaven doing fine?
Female
Sugamae sugamaa aa aaIs happiness itself doing fine?
Male
Mudhal mudhalaai unnai paarkirenI am seeing you for the very first time.
Ondru ketkiren ennai therigirathaa … aa aaI ask you one thing, do you recognize me?
Female
Jenma jenmamaai vantha kaadhalumThe love that has transcended lifetimes,
Antha nesamum nenjil varugiradhaaDoes that affection return to your heart?
Female
Kitta kitta nerungiDrawing very close,
Kichu kichu mootiTickling gently,
Killivitta un nilamai sugamaIs your state fine after pinching?
Male
Thalli thalli nadandhaeWalking further away,
Minnal vetti izhukumStriking like lightning and pulling,
Serpu silai arputhangal sugamaAre the wonders of the carved idol doing fine?
Female
NettreravuLast night,
Nalla sugamaWas it very pleasant?
Male
IndriravuTonight,
Innum sugamaIs it even more pleasant?
Female
Sorgamae sugamaIs heaven doing fine?
Male
Sugamae sugamaa aa aaIs happiness itself doing fine?
Female
Mudhal mudhalaai unnai paarkirenI am seeing you for the very first time.
Ondru ketkiren ennai therigirathaa aa aaI ask you one thing, do you recognize me?
Male
Jenma jenmamaai vantha kaadhalumThe love that has transcended lifetimes,
Antha nesamum nenjil varugiradhaaDoes that affection return to your heart?
Male
Mudhal mudhalaai unnai paarkirenI am seeing you for the very first time.
Ondru ketkiren ennai therigirathaa aa aaI ask you one thing, do you recognize me?
Female
Jenma jenmamaai vantha kaadhalumThe love that has transcended lifetimes,
Antha nesamum nenjil varugiradhaaDoes that affection return to your heart?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Mudhal Mudhalaai is a romantic duet from the movie Varushamellam Vasantham (2002), composed by Sirpy and sung by Unni Menon and Sujatha Mohan. The song expresses a deep romantic connection between lovers who feel as though their love spans across multiple lifetimes. The speaker tenderly asks if the partner recognizes this soulmate bond that transcends time. Filled with playful intimacy and poetic endearments, the lyrics celebrate the warmth, closeness, and bliss shared between the couple. The imagery evokes feelings of paradise and timeless affection, framing their love as an eternal journey.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar / Repetition

Mudhal mudhalaai unnai paarkiren

The doubling of words such as 'Mudhal mudhalaai', 'Jenma jenmamaai', 'Kitta kitta', 'Kichu kichu', and 'Thalli thalli' creates a rhythmic cadence and emphasizes the emotion.

Metaphor

Azhagiya theevae / Aanantha kadalae

Describing the beloved as a 'beautiful island' and an 'ocean of joy' metaphorically links her beauty and presence to natural wonders.

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nettreravu / Indriravu

Matching the second letter sound across lines ('Nettreravu' / 'Indriravu') to maintain poetic harmony in Tamil verse.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for Varushamellam Vasantham (2002) was composed by Sirpy with lyrics written by Pa. Vijay. 'Mudhal Mudhalaai' was rendered by legendary playback singers Unni Menon and Sujatha Mohan, becoming a popular melodious romantic track from the album.

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