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Lyrics & meaning

Mullai Poovaipole Ennai

From Iru Thuruvam · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Iru Thuruvam1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killuPinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kolluQuench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethuWhich womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan solluTell me after experiencing it yourself
Female
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killuPinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kolluQuench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethuWhich womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan solluTell me after experiencing it yourself
Female
Velli sangupol thegam idhuThis body is like a pristine silver conch
Vanna theril orr paagam idhuThis is a part of a vibrant chariot
Velli sangupol thegam idhuThis body is like a pristine silver conch
Vanna theril orr paagam idhuThis is a part of a vibrant chariot
Kanni pengalin yogam idhuThis is the fortune of young maidens
Kadhal devanin yaagam idhuThis is the sacred ritual of the god of love
Female
Thattil vaiththa muththucharamA string of pearls presented on a platter
Kattikkolla mudhal ragamThe prime melody of a warm embrace
Thottu thantha thanga niramA golden hue bestowed by a touch
Sorkkam sellum inba ragamA delightful melody that leads to heaven
Female
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killuPinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kolluQuench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethuWhich womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan solluTell me after experiencing it yourself
Female
Pachai munthiri thottam idhuThis is a lush green cashew garden
Pavala malligai koottam idhuThis is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers
Pachai munthiri thottam idhuThis is a lush green cashew garden
Pavala malligai koottam idhuThis is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers
Katti vaitha thaer kottai idhuThis is a fortress of a well-crafted chariot
Kaalam paarththennai kollai iduSeize the moment and conquer me
Female
Konja vantha vanjikkodiA slender vine coming forward to caress
Manjal minnum vannakkiliA colorful parrot shining bright with turmeric
Unnai kandu vantha kaniA sweet fruit seeking you out
Nalla idam thannanthaniIn a fine and secluded setting
Female
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killuPinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maaOoh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kolluQuench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethuWhich womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan solluTell me after experiencing it yourself
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethuWhich womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan solluTell me after experiencing it yourself

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This alluring romantic song from 'Iru Thuruvam' (1971) depicts a passionate expression of love and desire. The protagonist invites her beloved to embrace intimacy, poetically describing her youth, beauty, and sensuality through vivid natural imagery and metaphorical comparisons.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Mullai poovai polae ennai killu

Compares her tender skin and soft touch to a delicate jasmine blossom using 'polae' (like).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Velli sangupol thegam idhu

Directly equates her glowing body to a pristine silver conch shell.

Alliteration (Monai)

Pachai munthiri thottam idhu / Pavala malligai koottam idhu

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Pachai' and 'Pavala') to create poetic rhythm.

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Trivia

'Iru Thuruvam' (1971) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. Playback singer L. R. Eswari was celebrated in 1970s Tamil cinema for her distinctively expressive and sultry vocal delivery in romantic numbers like this one.

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