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Lyrics & meaning

Muthaaramaai Alli

From Roshakkari · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, L. R. Anjali
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Roshakkari1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Thithikkum pen endruSaying she is a sweet woman
Methaikku kadhai sollungalTell a story to the bed
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Female
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Thithikkum pen endruSaying she is a sweet woman
Methaikku kadhai sollungalTell a story to the bed
Female
Padithaal enai pol orunoolai padiIf you read, read a book like me
Pidithaal enai pol oru poovai pidiIf you hold, hold a flower like me
Padithaal enai pol orunoolai padiIf you read, read a book like me
Pidithaal enai pol oru poovai pidiIf you hold, hold a flower like me
Kudikka rasikka indha thaen eppadiHow is this honey to drink and relish?
Idhu aanandha vasarpadiThis is the doorstep of ultimate bliss
Female
Indha maan ungal vanna kodiThis deer is your colorful flag
Idhu aadattum ennappadiLet it dance, how is it?
Female
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Thithikkum pen endruSaying she is a sweet woman
Methaikku kadhai sollungalTell a story to the bed
Female
Unaithaan ninaithaal indha thangakudamThinking only of you, this golden vessel
Manathal varaindhaal oru vannapadamPaints a colorful picture in the heart
Unaithaan ninaithaal indha thangakudamThinking only of you, this golden vessel
Manathal varaindhaal oru vannapadamPaints a colorful picture in the heart
Anaithaal koduthaal ila nenjathidamIf embraced and given to the young heart
Idhu aarambha moga padamThis is the beginning chapter of passion
Female
Inba chaarulla kadhal pazhamA fruit of love filled with sweet juice
Ingu thedungal sorgam varumSearch here and heaven will arrive
Female
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Thithikkum pen endruSaying she is a sweet woman
Methaikku kadhai sollungalTell a story to the bed
Female
Kanakko vazhakko ini edhum illaiThere are no accounts or disputes anymore
Unakko enakko ini baedham illaiThere is no difference between you and me anymore
Kanakko vazhakko ini edhum illaiThere are no accounts or disputes anymore
Unakko enakko ini baedham illaiThere is no difference between you and me anymore
Mayakkam pirakkum idhil maatram illaiIntoxication will arise, there is no doubt in this
Idhu manmadhan sonna kalaiThis is the art taught by the god of love
Female
Indru nammidam ulla nilaiThis is the state we share today
Ini sollungal nalla vilaiNow state a good price
Female
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Thithikkum pen endruSaying she is a sweet woman
Methaikku kadhai sollungalTell a story to the bed
Female
Mutharamaai alli edungalScoop up kisses in abundance
Achaaramaai ondru kodungalGive one as a token of advance
Thithikkum pen endruSaying she is a sweet woman
Methaikku kadhai sollungalTell a story to the bed

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and sensual track from Roshakkari (1974) expresses a woman's seductive invitation to her lover. She metaphorically compares herself to a flower to be held, a delicate book to be read, and a juicy fruit of love waiting to be savored. She urges him to throw away all hesitations, distinctions, and calculations to step into a realm of passion and heavenly bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Unaithaan ninaithaal indha thangakudam

Refers to the woman as 'Thangakudam' (golden pot) and 'Kadhal pazham' (fruit of love), highlighting her beauty and sweetness.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Padithaal enai pol orunoolai padi / Pidithaal enai pol oru poovai pidi

Matching initial consonants 'Pa' and 'Pi' in 'Padithaal' and 'Pidithaal' creates a rhythmic beat.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Padithaal enai pol orunoolai padi

End-rhyming words 'padi' and 'pidi' enhance the melodic cadence of the line.

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Trivia

L. R. Eswari was renowned in 1970s Tamil cinema for her distinctively expressive and energetic vocals in glamorous dance and club numbers. Coupled with M. S. Vishwanathan's vibrant arrangement and Kannadasan's playful imagery, this song stands out as a classic example of romantic cabaret-style music of that era.

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