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Lyrics & meaning

Mullai Poovaipole Ennai

From Iru Thuruvam · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Iru Thuruvam
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
30 Aug 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Velli sangupol thegam idhu
Vanna theril orr paagam idhu
Velli sangupol thegam idhu
Vanna theril orr paagam idhu
Kanni pengalin yogam idhu
Kadhal devanin yaagam idhu
Thattil vaiththa muththucharam
Kattikkolla mudhal ragam
Thottu thantha thanga niram
Sorkkam sellum inba ragam
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Pachai munthiri thottam idhu
Pavala malligai koottam idhu
Pachai munthiri thottam idhu
Pavala malligai koottam idhu
Katti vaitha thaer kottai idhu
Kaalam paarththennai kollai idu
Konja vantha vanjikkodi
Manjal minnum vannakkili
Unnai kandu vantha kani
Nalla idam thannanthani
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Pluck me gently like a jasmine flower,
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Be filled with passion and quench your thirst!
Where else is a woman who gives endless pleasure?
Get to know me first, and then tell me!
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Pluck me gently like a jasmine flower,
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Be filled with passion and quench your thirst!
Where else is a woman who gives endless pleasure?
Get to know me first, and then tell me!
This body is smooth like a silver conch,
A fine piece of a colorful chariot.
This body is smooth like a silver conch,
A fine piece of a colorful chariot.
This is the sweet fortune of youth,
A sacred ritual for the god of love.
Like a string of pearls placed on a silver tray,
First-class quality to hold and embrace.
A golden glow waiting to be touched,
A delightful treat that takes you straight to heaven!
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Pluck me gently like a jasmine flower,
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Be filled with passion and quench your thirst!
Where else is a woman who gives endless pleasure?
Get to know me first, and then tell me!
This is like a lush green cashew orchard,
A gathering of sweet coral jasmine flowers.
This is like a lush green cashew orchard,
A gathering of sweet coral jasmine flowers.
This is a grand fortress built just for you,
Watch for the right moment and steal away my charms!
A slender beauty has come here to cuddle,
A colorful parrot shining bright in yellow,
A sweet ripe fruit that came looking for you,
All alone in this perfect secret spot!
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Pluck me gently like a jasmine flower,
Oh... mama... mama... mama...
Be filled with passion and quench your thirst!
Where else is a woman who gives endless pleasure?
Get to know me first, and then tell me!
Where else is a woman who gives endless pleasure?
Get to know me first, and then tell me!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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