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Lyrics & meaning

Mutham Thara

From Jai Hind · 1994

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Sindhu, Mano
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Jai Hind1994

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Muththam thara yetha idamWhich is the right place to kiss?
Female Chorus :Hai haiFemale Chorus: Hai hai
Male :Mugathula endha idamMale: Which place on the face?
Female Chorus :Hoi hoiFemale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Male :Ippodhae solladi penn poovaeMale: Tell me right now, my flower-like girl,
Ellaamae nalla idamEvery place is a good place!
Female
Muththam thara yetha idamWhich is the right place to kiss?
Male Chorus :Hai haiMale Chorus: Hai hai
Female :Mugathula endha idamFemale: Which place on the face?
Male Chorus :Hoi hoiMale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Endhidam saththam vandhidumoFemale: Whichever place makes a sound when kissed,
Kannaalaa andha idamOh my beloved, that is the place!
Male Chorus :Oh ho oh ohMale Chorus: Oh ho oh oh
Male
Kichu kichu moottum idamWhich is the place that tickles?
Female Chorus :Hai haiFemale Chorus: Hai hai
Male :Kili pennae endha idamMale: Oh parrot-like girl, which place?
Female Chorus :Hoi hoiFemale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Male :Ullangai vaerkkudhu raasaathiMale: My palms are sweating, my princess,
Nee sollu nalla idamYou tell me the good place!
Female
Kichu kichu moottum idamWhich is the place that tickles?
Male Chorus :Hai haiMale Chorus: Hai hai
Female :Kili kitta endha idamFemale: On this parrot-like girl, which place?
Male Chorus :Hoi hoiMale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Endhidam saelai nikkaadhoFemale: Whichever place the saree does not stay put,
Arjuna andha idamOh Arjuna, that is the place!
Male Chorus :Adi dhooluMale Chorus: Oh awesome!
Male
Paarvaikku yetha idamWhich is the right place to gaze at?
Female Chorus :Hai haiFemale Chorus: Hai hai
Male :Paavaiyae endha idamMale: Oh maiden, which place?
Female Chorus :Hoi hoiFemale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Male :Kannukku motcham thara venumMale: It should grant salvation to the eyes,
Knnmani endha idamMy precious one, which place?
Female
Kannukku yetha idamWhich is the right place for the eyes to look at?
Male Chorus :Hai haiMale Chorus: Hai hai
Female :Kaadhalaa endha idamFemale: Oh lover, which place?
Male Chorus :Hoi hoiMale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Endhidam sooriyan paakkalaiyoFemale: Whichever place the sun has never seen,
Anbarae andha idamOh my beloved, that is the place!
Male
Kaadhukku iniya oliWhich sound is sweet to the ears?
Female Chorus :Hai haiFemale Chorus: Hai hai
Male :Kanniyae enna oliMale: Oh young maiden, what sound?
Female Chorus :Hoi hoiFemale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Male :Kaadhalin dhesiya geedhamdhaanMale: It is the national anthem of love,
Kanmani enna oliMy precious, what sound is that?
Female
Kaadhukku iniya oliWhich sound is sweet to the ears?
Male Chorus :Hai haiMale Chorus: Hai hai
Female :Kaadhalil enna oliFemale: In love, what sound?
Male Chorus :Hoi hoiMale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Kattildhaan mella kreechidumaeFemale: The soft creaking sound made by the bed,
Kannanae andha oliOh Krishna, that is the sound!
Male Chorus :YeppaaMale Chorus: Oh my!
Male
Kaadhalukku nalla udaiWhat is good attire for love?
Female Chorus :Hai haiFemale Chorus: Hai hai
Male :Kaadhali endha udaiMale: Oh lover, which attire?
Female Chorus :Hoi hoiFemale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Male :Saelaiya chudidar thaavaniyaMale: Is it a saree, churidar, or half-saree?
Solladi endha udaiTell me, which attire?
Female
Kaadhalukku nalla udaiWhat is good attire for love?
Male Chorus :Hai haiMale Chorus: Hai hai
Female :Kaadhala endha udaiFemale: Oh lover, which attire?
Male Chorus :Hoi hoiMale Chorus: Hoi hoi
Female :Aadhiyil yevaal kondaalaeFemale: The attire Eve wore in the beginning of creation,
Kannanae andha udaiOh Krishna, that is the attire!
Male Chorus :YemmaavMale Chorus: Oh goodness me!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features a hero and heroine engaging in a teasing question-and-answer riddle game about love, intimacy, and romance. The hero asks curiosity-filled questions about where to kiss, where to tickle, what sound is best for love, and what dress is best suited for romance. The heroine responds with clever, suggestive, and romantic answers, teasing him about intimate moments and playful togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)

Kaadhukku iniya oli

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across lines in 'Kaadhukku iniya oli', 'Kaadhalin dhesiya geedhamdhaan', and 'Kaadhalukku nalla udai'.

Allusion / Metaphor

Aadhiyil yevaal kondaalae

Reference to 'Eve in the beginning' (Aadhiyil yevaal kondaalae) as a witty metaphor for nudity/natural beauty in intimate romance.

Q&A Structure (Soga Kavidhai / Vina-Vidai)

Muththam thara yetha idam

The song uses an interactive riddle structure where the male asks provocative questions and the female replies with witty, poetic answers.

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Trivia

'Muththam Thara Yetha Idam' from the 1994 action film Jai Hind was composed by Vidyasagar with lyrics by Vairamuthu, sung by Mano and S. Janaki. The song is famed for its energetic rhythm and cheeky, double-entendre riddles picturized on Action King Arjun and Gautami.

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