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Lyrics & meaning

Mutham Mutham Senthen

From Puthisaligal · 1968

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. Swarna, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Puthisaligal1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mutham mutham senthaen allavooIsn't a kiss like pure red honey?
Nitham nitham thanthaen allavooDidn't I give it to you every single day?
Female
Kannaa kannaa un vegam ennaOh my beloved Krishna, why such haste?
Kannam kannam punn aana dhennaWhy are my cheeks left bruised with passion?
Innum thanthaal penn ennaavadhooIf you give more, what will become of this woman?
Male
Mutham…… muthamKisses... kisses...
Male
Idhayathilae oru kadhavirukkumThere is a door within the heart,
Iravu pagal adhu thiranthirukkumWhich remains open day and night.
Female
Vizhigalilae oru vazhi irukkumThere is a path found within the eyes,
Vaavenavae manam azhaithirukkumCalling out welcomingly to come inside.
Male
Idhazh suvaiyoo illai madhu suvaiyooIs it the taste of lips, or the taste of fine wine?
Hoo oo hoo oo hoo oooo ooooHoo oo hoo oo hoo oooo oooo
Idhazh suvaiyoo illai madhu suvaiyooIs it the taste of lips, or the taste of fine wine?
Pidi idaiyoo illai malarkodiyooIs it a slender waist, or a delicate flowering vine?
Kurunagaiyoo adhu sirukadhaiyooIs that gentle smile a short story?
Kurunagaiyoo adhu sirukadhaiyooIs that gentle smile a short story?
Kaalam ellaam varum thodarkadhaiyoooOr is it a continuous story that lasts for all time?
Female
Mudhal mudhaalaai enna arimugamooWhat kind of introduction is this for the very first time?
Hoo oo hoo oo oooooHoo oo hoo oo ooooo
Mudhal mudhaalaai enna arimugamooWhat kind of introduction is this for the very first time?
Kalaigalilae nalla anubhavamooIs it rich expertise in the arts of love?
Rasipadhilae idhu pudhuvidhmooThis is a novel way of appreciating beauty,
Ragasiyamaai thoda sugam varumoooDoes pleasure arrive when touched in secret?
Male
Mutham mutham senthaen allavooIsn't a kiss like pure red honey?
Nitham nitham thanthaen allavooDidn't I give it to you every single day?
Female
Kannaa kannaa un vegam ennaOh my beloved Krishna, why such haste?
Kannam kannam punn aana dhennaWhy are my cheeks left bruised with passion?
Innum thanthaal penn ennaavadhooIf you give more, what will become of this woman?
Male
Lala lala lalaaala laaaLala lala lalaaala laaa
Lala lala lalaaala laaaLala lala lalaaala laaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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