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…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mullai poovai polae ennai killu | Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu | Quench your thirst with deep desire |
| Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu | Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure? |
| Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu | Tell me after experiencing it yourself |
| Female | |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mullai poovai polae ennai killu | Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu | Quench your thirst with deep desire |
| Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu | Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure? |
| Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu | Tell me after experiencing it yourself |
| Female | |
| Velli sangupol thegam idhu | This body is like a pristine silver conch |
| Vanna theril orr paagam idhu | This is a part of a vibrant chariot |
| Velli sangupol thegam idhu | This body is like a pristine silver conch |
| Vanna theril orr paagam idhu | This is a part of a vibrant chariot |
| Kanni pengalin yogam idhu | This is the fortune of young maidens |
| Kadhal devanin yaagam idhu | This is the sacred ritual of the god of love |
| Female | |
| Thattil vaiththa muththucharam | A string of pearls presented on a platter |
| Kattikkolla mudhal ragam | The prime melody of a warm embrace |
| Thottu thantha thanga niram | A golden hue bestowed by a touch |
| Sorkkam sellum inba ragam | A delightful melody that leads to heaven |
| Female | |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mullai poovai polae ennai killu | Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu | Quench your thirst with deep desire |
| Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu | Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure? |
| Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu | Tell me after experiencing it yourself |
| Female | |
| Pachai munthiri thottam idhu | This is a lush green cashew garden |
| Pavala malligai koottam idhu | This is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers |
| Pachai munthiri thottam idhu | This is a lush green cashew garden |
| Pavala malligai koottam idhu | This is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers |
| Katti vaitha thaer kottai idhu | This is a fortress of a well-crafted chariot |
| Kaalam paarththennai kollai idu | Seize the moment and conquer me |
| Female | |
| Konja vantha vanjikkodi | A slender vine coming forward to caress |
| Manjal minnum vannakkili | A colorful parrot shining bright with turmeric |
| Unnai kandu vantha kani | A sweet fruit seeking you out |
| Nalla idam thannanthani | In a fine and secluded setting |
| Female | |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mullai poovai polae ennai killu | Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower |
| Oo….maa….maa…maa | Ooh... maa... maa... maa |
| Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu | Quench your thirst with deep desire |
| Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu | Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure? |
| Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu | Tell me after experiencing it yourself |
| Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu | Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure? |
| Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu | Tell me after experiencing it yourself |
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா.......
முல்லை பூவைப் போலே என்னைக் கிள்ளு
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா...........
மோகங்கொண்டு தாகம் தீர்த்துக் கொள்ளு
முடிவில்லாத சுகம் வழங்கும் பெண்மையேது
பழகி பார்த்தவுடன் சொல்லு
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா.......
முல்லை பூவைப் போலே என்னைக் கிள்ளு
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா...........
மோகங்கொண்டு தாகம் தீர்த்துக் கொள்ளு
முடிவில்லாத சுகம் வழங்கும் பெண்மையேது
பழகி பார்த்தவுடன் சொல்லு
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
வெள்ளிச் சங்குப்போல் தேகம் இது
வண்ண தேரில் ஓர் பாகம் இது
வெள்ளிச் சங்குப்போல் தேகம் இது
வண்ண தேரில் ஓர் பாகம் இது
கன்னிப் பெண்களின் யோகம் இது
காதல் தேவனின் யாகம் இது
This body is like a pristine silver conch
This is a part of a vibrant chariot
This body is like a pristine silver conch
This is a part of a vibrant chariot
This is the fortune of young maidens
This is the sacred ritual of the god of love
தட்டில் வைத்த முத்துச்சரம்
கட்டிக் கொள்ள முதல் ரகம்
தொட்டு தந்த தங்க நிறம்
சொர்க்கம் செல்லும் இன்ப ரகம்
A string of pearls presented on a platter
The prime melody of a warm embrace
A golden hue bestowed by a touch
A delightful melody that leads to heaven
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா.......
முல்லை பூவைப் போலே என்னைக் கிள்ளு
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா...........
மோகங்கொண்டு தாகம் தீர்த்துக் கொள்ளு
முடிவில்லாத சுகம் வழங்கும் பெண்மையேது
பழகி பார்த்தவுடன் சொல்லு
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
பச்சை முந்திரி தோட்டம் இது
பவள மல்லிகை கூட்டம் இது
பச்சை முந்திரி தோட்டம் இது
பவள மல்லிகை கூட்டம் இது
கட்டி வைத்த தேர் கோட்டை இது
காலம் பார்த்தென்னை கொள்ளை இடு
This is a lush green cashew garden
This is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers
This is a lush green cashew garden
This is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers
This is a fortress of a well-crafted chariot
Seize the moment and conquer me
கொஞ்ச வந்த வஞ்சிக்கொடி
மஞ்சள் மின்னும் வண்ணக்கிளி
உன்னைக் கண்டு வந்த கனி
நல்ல இடம் தன்னந்தனி
A slender vine coming forward to caress
A colorful parrot shining bright with turmeric
A sweet fruit seeking you out
In a fine and secluded setting
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா.......
முல்லை பூவைப் போலே என்னைக் கிள்ளு
ஓ..........மா...........மா.........மா...........
மோகங்கொண்டு தாகம் தீர்த்துக் கொள்ளு
முடிவில்லாத சுகம் வழங்கும் பெண்மையேது
பழகி பார்த்தவுடன் சொல்லு
முடிவில்லாத சுகம் வழங்கும் பெண்மையேது
பழகி பார்த்தவுடன் சொல்லு
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
Velli sangupol thegam idhu
This body is like a pristine silver conch
Vanna theril orr paagam idhu
This is a part of a vibrant chariot
Velli sangupol thegam idhu
This body is like a pristine silver conch
Vanna theril orr paagam idhu
This is a part of a vibrant chariot
Kanni pengalin yogam idhu
This is the fortune of young maidens
Kadhal devanin yaagam idhu
This is the sacred ritual of the god of love
Thattil vaiththa muththucharam
A string of pearls presented on a platter
Kattikkolla mudhal ragam
The prime melody of a warm embrace
Thottu thantha thanga niram
A golden hue bestowed by a touch
Sorkkam sellum inba ragam
A delightful melody that leads to heaven
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
Pachai munthiri thottam idhu
This is a lush green cashew garden
Pavala malligai koottam idhu
This is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers
Pachai munthiri thottam idhu
This is a lush green cashew garden
Pavala malligai koottam idhu
This is a cluster of coral jasmine flowers
Katti vaitha thaer kottai idhu
This is a fortress of a well-crafted chariot
Kaalam paarththennai kollai idu
Seize the moment and conquer me
Konja vantha vanjikkodi
A slender vine coming forward to caress
Manjal minnum vannakkili
A colorful parrot shining bright with turmeric
Unnai kandu vantha kani
A sweet fruit seeking you out
Nalla idam thannanthani
In a fine and secluded setting
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mullai poovai polae ennai killu
Pinch me gently like a jasmine flower
Oo….maa….maa…maa
Ooh... maa... maa... maa
Mogankondu thaagam theerththu kollu
Quench your thirst with deep desire
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Tell me after experiencing it yourself
Mudivillaatha sugam vazhangum penmaiyaethu
Which womanhood bestows endless pleasure?
Pazhagi paarthavudan sollu
Tell 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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