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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
Movie name
Roshakkari
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
28 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Thithikkum pen endru
Methaikku kadhai sollungal
Yayayayayayayayaya yaya
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Thithikkum pen endru
Methaikku kadhai sollungal
Padithaal enai pol orunoolai padi
Pidithaal enai pol oru poovai pidi
Padithaal enai pol orunoolai padi
Pidithaal enai pol oru poovai pidi
Kudikka rasikka indha thaen eppadi
Idhu aanandha vasarpadi
Indha maan ungal vanna kodi
Idhu aadattum ennappadi
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Thithikkum pen endru
Methaikku kadhai sollungal
Unaithaan ninaithaal indha thangakudam
Manathal varaindhaal oru vannapadam
Unaithaan ninaithaal indha thangakudam
Manathal varaindhaal oru vannapadam
Anaithaal koduthaal ila nenjathidam
Idhu aarambha moga padam
Inba chaarulla kadhal pazham
Ingu thedungal sorgam varum
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Thithikkum pen endru
Methaikku kadhai sollungal
Kanakko vazhakko ini edhum illai
Unakko enakko ini baedham illai
Kanakko vazhakko ini edhum illai
Unakko enakko ini baedham illai
Mayakkam pirakkum idhil maatram illai
Idhu manmadhan sonna kalai
Indru nammidam ulla nilai
Ini sollungal nalla vilai
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Thithikkum pen endru
Methaikku kadhai sollungal
Mutharamaai alli edungal
Achaaramaai ondru kodungal
Thithikkum pen endru
Methaikku kadhai sollungal
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Calling me a sweet woman,
Tell stories to the bed.
Ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Calling me a sweet woman,
Tell stories to the bed.
If you read, read a book like me;
If you hold, hold a flower like me.
If you read, read a book like me;
If you hold, hold a flower like me.
How does this honey taste to sip and savor?
This is the doorstep to delight.
This deer is your colorful banner;
Let her dance just as you please.
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Calling me a sweet woman,
Tell stories to the bed.
Thinking only of you, this golden beauty
Paints a colorful picture in her heart.
Thinking only of you, this golden beauty
Paints a colorful picture in her heart.
If you embrace and give in to this young heart,
This is the opening scene of desire,
A fruit of love filled with sweet juice.
Look for it here, and heaven will arrive.
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Calling me a sweet woman,
Tell stories to the bed.
There are no accounts or disputes anymore,
There is no difference between you and me anymore.
There are no accounts or disputes anymore,
There is no difference between you and me anymore.
A sweet intoxication will rise, with no doubt;
This is the art taught by Manmathan (the god of love).
This is the mood between us today;
Now name a good price.
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Calling me a sweet woman,
Tell stories to the bed.
Gather me up like a string of pearls,
Give me one with proper grace.
Calling me a sweet woman,
Tell stories to the bed.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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