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Lyrics & meaning

Mutham Pothaathey

From Enakkul Oruvan 1984 Film · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Enakkul Oruvan 1984 Film1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mutham podhaadhaeA kiss is not enough
Saththam podaadhaeDo not make noise
Raththam soodaanadhaeThe blood has grown hot
Naanamae naanudhaeShyness itself feels shy
Male
Mutham podhaadhaeA kiss is not enough
Saththam podaadhaeDo not make noise
Raththam soodaanadhaeThe blood has grown hot
Naanamae naanudhaeShyness itself feels shy
Male
Idhazh mutham tharumLips will give a kiss
Adhil piththam varumFrom that, a frenzy arises
Idhazh mutham tharumLips will give a kiss
Adhil piththam varumFrom that, a frenzy arises
Ennaiyae unnilae thaedinaen azhagaeI searched for myself within you, my beauty
Female
Mutham podhaadhaeA kiss is not enough
Saththam podaadhaeDo not make noise
Raththam soodaanadhaeThe blood has grown hot
Naanamae naanudhaeShyness itself feels shy
Male
Thamizh naattil eppodho madhuvilakkuProhibition of alcohol was enacted long ago in Tamil Nadu
Aaaa….aaa…haan aaaaAaaa....aaa...haan aaaa
Un idhazh mattum eppodhum vidhivilakkuOnly your lips are always an exception to that law
Pudhu rojaa ondru sedi thaandi vandhuA new rose has crossed over the bush
Pudhu rojaa ondru sedi thaandi vandhuA new rose has crossed over the bush
En madiyaeri kudiyaerum kaalam indruToday is the time it climbs into my lap to reside
Female
Idhu kaaman vandu enai theendum indruToday the beetle of Cupid touches me
Idhu kaaman vandu enai theendum indruToday the beetle of Cupid touches me
Pudavai pudhaiyal unakkae padaiyalThe treasure hidden in the saree is an offering to you
Ini nee dhaanae en vallalFrom now on, you alone are my generous benefactor
Male
Mutham podhaadhaeA kiss is not enough
Saththam podaadhaeDo not make noise
Raththam soodaanadhaeThe blood has grown hot
Naanamae naanudhaeShyness itself feels shy
Female
Unai paarkkumbodhae nanaindhaenae naanaeJust looking at you, I got completely drenched
Unai paarkkumbodhae nanaindhaenae naanaeJust looking at you, I got completely drenched
Indru naan soodum poovaalae noi vandhadhaeToday, an affliction arrived because of the flower I wear
Male
Idhazh chaarum podhumThe nectar of the lips is enough
Andha noiyum theeruThat affliction will also be cured
Idhazh chaarum podhumThe nectar of the lips is enough
Andha noiyum theerumnNamThat affliction will also be cured for us
Suga boogambam aarambamA blissful earthquake begins
Female
PodhaadhaeNot enough
Mutham podhaadhaeA kiss is not enough
Saththam podaadhaeDo not make noise
Raththam soodaanadhaeThe blood has grown hot
Naanamae naanudhaeShyness itself feels shy
Male :HahahahahMale: Hahahahah
Female
Idhazh mutham tharumLips will give a kiss
Adhil piththam varumFrom that, a frenzy arises
Idhazh mutham tharumLips will give a kiss
Adhil piththam varumFrom that, a frenzy arises
Ennaiyae unnilae thaedinaen azhagaeI searched for myself within you, my beauty
Male
Mutham podhaadhaeA kiss is not enough
Female :Saththam podaadhaeFemale: Do not make noise
Male :Raththam soodaanadhaeMale: The blood has grown hot
Female :Naanamae naanudhaeFemale: Shyness itself feels shy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual duet from Enakkul Oruvan expresses the passionate desire and intimate romance between two lovers. The lyrics highlight the thrilling passion they feel, where simple gestures like a kiss seem insufficient to quench their longing. Through poetic imagery, the song describes love as an intoxicating passion that overcomes bashfulness and generates sweet turmoil.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Wordplay (Iyaibu & Ethirrai)

Thamizh naattil eppodho madhuvilakku / Un idhazh mattum eppodhum vidhivilakku

The lyricist contrasts 'Madhuvilakku' (prohibition of alcohol) with 'Vidhivilakku' (exception), playfully describing the lover's intoxicating lips as an exception to the state's alcohol prohibition.

Oxymoron / Metaphor

Suga boogambam aarambam

'Suga boogambam' translates to a 'pleasurable earthquake', combining the destructive nature of an earthquake with the sweet sensation of love to emphasize intense passion.

Personification

Naanamae naanudhae

'Naanamae naanudhae' personifies shyness, suggesting that the feeling of bashfulness itself feels bashful in front of their overwhelming love.

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Trivia

Enakkul Oruvan (1984), starring Kamal Haasan and Shobana, is the Tamil remake of the 1980 Hindi blockbuster Karz. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and this song in particular became popular for its seductive mood and rhythmic composition sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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