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Lyrics & meaning

Muthal Murai Unnai Paarthathum

From Kulir 100° · 2008

Lyricist
Thug Laws
Singer
Krish
Music director
Bobo Shashi
Details
Kulir 100°2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Muthal murai unnai paarthathumWhen I saw you for the first time
Naan ennai maranthenaeI forgot myself
Pudhithaaga kanavugalBrand new dreams
Adhil vaazhnthida ninaithaenaeI wished to live in them
Male
Chinna chinna kurumbugalaai seithaaiYou did tiny little mischiefs
Naan adhai rasithenaeI enjoyed them
Yaeno en vaazhvae nee thaanSomehow you became my life
Endrae unarnthenaeThat is what I realized
Male
Muthal murai unnai paarthathumWhen I saw you for the first time
Naan ennai maranthenaeI forgot myself
Pudhithaaga kanavugalBrand new dreams
Adhil vaazhnthida ninaithaenaeI wished to live in them
Male
Chinna chinna kurumbugalaai seithaaiYou did tiny little mischiefs
Naan adhai rasithenaeI enjoyed them
Yaeno en vaazhvae nee thaanSomehow you became my life
Endrae unarnthenaeThat is what I realized
Male
Yaenadi enna kobamaWhy my dear, are you angry?
Un kangal sivakkirathaeYour eyes are turning red
Un muraippilum pon nagaippilumIn your glare and in your golden smile
Sila poigal therigirathaeA few lies are visible
Ada kaalam thaandi pona pinnumAh, even after time passes beyond
Un nanbanaaga irunthida vendumI want to remain your friend
Male
Natpilae sila kobam kondenI showed some anger in our friendship
Ellam pizhai thaanaeWas it all a mistake?
Adhai maranthidu idhai unarnthiduForget that and realize this
un nanban naan thaanaeI am your friend after all
Male
Muthal murai unnai paarthathumWhen I saw you for the first time
Naan ennai maranthenaeI forgot myself
Pudhithaaga kanavugalBrand new dreams
Adhil vaazhnthida ninaithaenaeI wished to live in them
Male
Chinna chinna kurumbugalaai seithaaiYou did tiny little mischiefs
Naan adhai rasithenaeI enjoyed them
Yaeno en vaazhvae nee thaanSomehow you became my life
Endrae unarnthenaeThat is what I realized

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

this song captures the tender feeling of falling in love and the depth of emotional attachment between friends/lovers. It begins with the protagonist recalling the unforgettable first moment they met, which sparked brand new dreams and a realization that the other person had become their entire world. The middle verse addresses a temporary rift or anger between them, where the protagonist pleads to look beyond small mistakes, reassuring that their bond of friendship and love transcends time. Ultimately, the song reaffirms lifelong companionship and deep affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Naan ennai maranthenae / Adhil vaazhnthida ninaithaenae

The lines end with similar sounding rhyming suffixes like 'maranthenae', 'ninaithaenae', 'rasithenae', and 'unarnthenae', creating a smooth lyrical rhythm.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Chinna chinna kurumbugalaai seithaai

The word 'Chinna' is repeated sequentially ('Chinna chinna') to fondly emphasize the small and endearing nature of the mischiefs.

Refrain / Anaphora

Muthal murai unnai paarthathum

The opening stanza 'Muthal murai unnai paarthathum...' repeats across the song as a central chorus to reinforce the core emotion of initial attraction.

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Trivia

'Kulir 100°' (2009) is a Tamil youth drama directed by Anita Udeep. The film's soundtrack was composed by Bobo Shashi, marking his debut as a music director in the Tamil film industry.

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