- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. Swarna, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Puthisaligal
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic Tamil romantic track depicts a heroine playfully expressing her intimacy and deep affection towards her lover. She compares kisses to sweet red honey and jokingly questions his rushing eagerness and intense passion, wondering if her delicate cheeks can bear any more of his energetic lovemaking. The lyrics weave sensory imagery, comparing her lover's touch, her own beauty, and their shared romantic moments to art, wine, and endless stories.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mutham mutham senthaen allavoo”
Compares kisses ('Mutham') directly to 'senthaen' (pure sweet red honey) to highlight their sweetness.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Mutham mutham senthaen allavoo / Nitham nitham thanthaen allavoo”
The second consonant 'th' (த்) rhymes across consecutive lines ('Mutham' and 'Nitham').
Initial Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kannaa kannaa un vegam enna / Kannam kannam punn aana dhenna”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' ('Kannaa' and 'Kannam').
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Idhazh suvaiyoo illai madhu suvaiyoo”
The lyricist uses poetic inquiry ('Is it lip taste or wine taste?') to express overwhelming romantic bliss.
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Trivia
This track features lyrics by the legendary Vaali from the 1968 film 'Puthisaligal', with music composed by V. Kumar, known for his delicate melody structures during the Golden Era of Tamil cinema.
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