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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
Details
Kalangalil Aval Vasantham1976

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mudhal mudhal varum sugamThe pleasure that comes for the very first time,
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathuYouth asks what that pleasure is.
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamenaFemale: As the joy that arrives on the wedding night,
Idhazhgal solgirathuThe lips answer.
Male
Mudhal mudhal varum sugamThe pleasure that comes for the very first time,
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathuYouth asks what that pleasure is.
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamenaFemale: As the joy that arrives on the wedding night,
Idhazhgal solgirathuThe lips answer.
Male
Unnai naanum ennai neeyumAfter I have understood you,
Unarntha pinnaalaeAnd you have understood me,
Unnai thottu aadi magizhaTo touch you, dance, and rejoice,
Thadaigal sollaathaeDo not put up obstacles.
Female
Manathil manathu saerntha pothumEven when minds have united,
Maalai vendaamaaIsn't a garland needed?
Maalai ondru potta pinnaalOnly after putting on the wedding garland,
Madiyil vizhalaamaeCan one fall into the lap.
Male
Paruva kaalaththin pudhiya kanavugalNew dreams of youth's season,
Kaaththu kidappathil enna labamWhat is the point in keeping them waiting?
Male
Mudhal mudhal varum sugamThe pleasure that comes for the very first time,
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathuYouth asks what that pleasure is.
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamenaFemale: As the joy that arrives on the wedding night,
Idhazhgal solgirathuThe lips answer.
Female
Intha azhagum paruva sugamumThis beauty and youthful joy,
Nilaiththu nirkaathuWill not last forever.
Nenjil valarum unmai anbuTrue love growing in the heart,
Endrum maaraathuWill never change.
Male
Antha unmai ariyum ullamA heart that understands that truth,
Enakku kidaiyaathaaDo I not possess it?
Adhuvum vendum idhuvum vendumYou want both this and that,
Unakku theriyaathaaDon't you know that?
Female :Adhuvum puriyuthu idhuvum theriyuthuFemale: I understand that and I know this,
Kaalam kaniyattum allitharuvaenLet time ripen, and I will give you everything amply.
Male
Mudhal mudhal varum sugamThe pleasure that comes for the very first time,
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathuYouth asks what that pleasure is.
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamenaFemale: As the joy that arrives on the wedding night,
Idhazhgal solgirathuThe lips answer.
Male
Mudhal mudhal varum sugamThe pleasure that comes for the very first time,
Edhuvena ilamai ketkirathuYouth asks what that pleasure is.
Female :Mudhal iravinil varum sugamenaFemale: As the joy that arrives on the wedding night,
Idhazhgal solgirathuThe lips answer.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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