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Lyrics & meaning

Muthal Muthal Varum

From Kalangalil Aval Vasantham · 1976

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Movie name
Kalangalil Aval Vasantham
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
23 Sept 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mudhal mudhal varum sugam
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamena
Idhazhgal solgirathu
Mudhal mudhal varum sugam
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamena
Idhazhgal solgirathu
Unnai naanum ennai neeyum
Unarntha pinnaalae
Unnai thottu aadi magizha
Thadaigal sollaathae
Manathil manathu saerntha pothum
Maalai vendaamaa
Maalai ondru potta pinnaal
Madiyil vizhalaamae
Paruva kaalaththin pudhiya kanavugal
Kaaththu kidappathil enna labam
Mudhal mudhal varum sugam
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamena
Idhazhgal solgirathu
Intha azhagum paruva sugamum
Nilaiththu nirkaathu
Nenjil valarum unmai anbu
Endrum maaraathu
Antha unmai ariyum ullam
Enakku kidaiyaathaa
Adhuvum vendum idhuvum vendum
Unakku theriyaathaa
Female :Adhuvum puriyuthu idhuvum theriyuthu
Kaalam kaniyattum allitharuvaen
Mudhal mudhal varum sugam
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamena
Idhazhgal solgirathu
Mudhal mudhal varum sugam
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamena
Idhazhgal solgirathu
What is the very first joy,
youth asks what it could be.
Female: It is the pleasure of the wedding night,
so say my lips.
What is the very first joy,
youth asks what it could be.
Female: It is the pleasure of the wedding night,
so say my lips.
Now that I know you, and you know me,
and we understand each other,
to hold you and celebrate our joy,
do not place any obstacles in my way.
Even though our hearts have joined,
don't we still need the wedding garland?
Once we exchange our garlands,
you can rest upon my lap.
With these fresh dreams of youth,
what is the point of making them wait?
What is the very first joy,
youth asks what it could be.
Female: It is the pleasure of the wedding night,
so say my lips.
This beauty and youthful pleasure
will not last forever.
The true love growing in the heart
will never fade away.
Don't I have a heart
that understands that truth?
We need that love, and we need this joy too,
don't you know that?
Female: I understand that, and I know this as well,
let the right time come, and I will give you everything.
What is the very first joy,
youth asks what it could be.
Female: It is the pleasure of the wedding night,
so say my lips.
What is the very first joy,
youth asks what it could be.
Female: It is the pleasure of the wedding night,
so say my lips.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet captures a playful yet philosophical dialogue between two lovers reflecting on romance, marriage, and true affection. The male lover expresses eagerness and urgency, questioning why they should delay intimacy when their hearts are already aligned. He highlights the fleeting nature of youth and physical beauty, emphasizing that true love remains eternal.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Unnai naanum ennai neeyum

The repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in adjacent or consecutive words, such as 'Unnai' and 'Ennai' in 'Unnai naanum ennai neeyum'.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Intha azhagum paruva sugamum / Nenjil valarum unmai anbu

The second consonant sound aligns in consecutive lines, such as 'Adhuvum' and 'Kaalam' or 'Intha' and 'Nenjil'.

Personification

Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathu

Youth ('Ilamai') is personified as a entity asking questions, and lips ('Idhazhgal') are personified as answering them.

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Trivia

The song 'Mudhal Mudhal Varum Sugam' from the movie 'Kalangalil Aval Vasantham' (1976) features music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar with lyrics penned by the iconic Panchu Arunachalam. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, the track is renowned for its lighthearted rhythm and nuanced lyrical interplay on courtship boundaries.

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