Muthamida Neram Vandhadhu
From Kalyana Paravaigal · 1988
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Rajan
- Details
- Kalyana Paravaigal1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mutham mutham mutham mutham | Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss |
| Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhu | Male: The time to kiss has arrived |
| Muthedukka velai vandhadhu | The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come |
| Female :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhu | Female: Because I touched you, my heart went wild |
| Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu | The honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear |
| Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham mutham | Passion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss |
| Female | |
| Muthamida neram vandhadhu | The time to kiss has arrived |
| Muthedukka velai vandhadhu | The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come |
| Male | |
| Kadhodu kaadhal sollava | Shall I whisper love in your ear? |
| Kaambulla poovai killava | Shall I pluck the flower with its stem? |
| Idhazlil thaenadi eduppen naanadi | I will sip nectar from your lips, my dear |
| Inbam kollaithaanadi | The joy is truly boundless, my dear |
| Female | |
| Mull edukka vandha podhilae | When you came to remove the thorn |
| Ennai muthamittadhenna maamanae | Why did you kiss me, my beloved? |
| Ratham ennavo satham podhudhu | My blood is somehow making a sound |
| Ullae vellam oodudhu | A flood is flowing deep inside me |
| Male | |
| Ravikaiyillaa maanae nee | You deer wearing no blouse |
| Enakku mattum thaanae | Are you meant only for me? |
| Female :Paruva mottu vedichirukku | Female: The youthful bud has bloomed |
| Vandu varathaanae mutham ahaahaa | Won't the honeybee come? Kiss, ahaahaa |
| Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhu | Male: The time to kiss has arrived |
| Muthedukka velai vandhadhu | The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come |
| Female | |
| Maarappu konjam velagudhu | The upper drape of the saree moves aside a little |
| Indha marudhukkenna manasu kerangudhu | Why does the heart swoon for this love potion? |
| Aala izhukkudhu saela vazhukkudhu | It pulls the person, the saree slips away |
| Moochu soodaa poguthu | The breath is growing warm |
| Male | |
| Rosapoo saelaikaariyae | Oh girl wearing the rose flower saree |
| Unna thottuputten thookam illaiyae | Ever since I touched you, I have lost my sleep |
| Unna paakala manasu kekkala | My heart won't listen if I don't see you |
| Varam thara vaadi pombala | Come to grant me a boon, woman |
| Female | |
| Kaatukkulla vaaren | I am coming inside the forest |
| Nee kettdhellaam thaaren | I will give everything you asked for |
| Male :Podavaiyil pooparikka | Male: To pluck flowers from your saree |
| Poren pon maanae | I am going, my golden deer |
| Mutham oho mutham haiyaiyooo | Kiss, oho kiss, oh my! |
| Female | |
| Muthamida neram vandhadhu | The time to kiss has arrived |
| Muthedukka velai vandhadhu | The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come |
| Male :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhu | Male: Because I touched you, my heart went wild |
| Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu | The honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear |
| Female :Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham mutham | Female: Passion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss |
பெண்
: முத்தம் முத்தம் முத்தம் முத்தம்
ஆண்
: முத்தமிட நேரம் வந்தது
முத்தெடுக்க வேளை வந்தது
பெண்
: உன்னைத் தொட்டதால் உள்ளம் கெட்டது
காதல் தேனடி கையில் ஓட்டுது
மோகம் எல்லை மீறுது முத்தம் முத்தம்
Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Male: The time to kiss has arrived
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Female: Because I touched you, my heart went wild
The honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear
Passion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss
பெண்
: முத்தமிட நேரம் வந்தது
முத்தெடுக்க வேளை வந்தது....
The time to kiss has arrived
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
ஆண்
: காதோடு காதல் சொல்லவா
காம்புள்ள பூவைக் கிள்ளவா
இதழில் தேனடி எடுப்பேன் நானடி
இன்பம் கொள்ளைதானடி
Shall I whisper love in your ear?
Shall I pluck the flower with its stem?
I will sip nectar from your lips, my dear
The joy is truly boundless, my dear
பெண்
: முள் எடுக்க வந்த போதிலே
என்னை முத்தமிட்டதென்ன மாமனே
ரத்தம் என்னமோ சத்தம் போடுது
உள்ளே வெள்ளம் ஓடுது
When you came to remove the thorn
Why did you kiss me, my beloved?
My blood is somehow making a sound
A flood is flowing deep inside me
ஆண்
: ரவிக்கையில்லா மானே நீ
எனக்கு மட்டும் தானே
பெண்
: பருவ மொட்டு வெடிச்சிருச்சு
வண்டு வரத்தானே...முத்தம்..ஆஹாஹ்
ஆண்
: முத்தமிட நேரம் வந்தது
முத்தெடுக்க வேளை வந்தது.
You deer wearing no blouse
Are you meant only for me?
Female: The youthful bud has bloomed
Won't the honeybee come? Kiss, ahaahaa
Male: The time to kiss has arrived
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
பெண்
: மாராப்பு கொஞ்சம் வெலகுது
இந்த மருதுக்கென்ன மனசு கிறங்குதே
ஆள இழுக்குது சேல வழுக்குது
மூச்சு சூடாப் போகுது
The upper drape of the saree moves aside a little
Why does the heart swoon for this love potion?
It pulls the person, the saree slips away
The breath is growing warm
ஆண்
: ரோசாப்பூ சேலைக்காரியே
உன்னத் தொட்டுப்புட்டேன் தூக்கம் இல்லையே
உன்னப் பாக்கல மனசு கேக்கல
வரம் தர வாடி பொம்பள
Oh girl wearing the rose flower saree
Ever since I touched you, I have lost my sleep
My heart won't listen if I don't see you
Come to grant me a boon, woman
பெண்
: காட்டுக்குள்ள வாரேன்
நீ கேட்டதெல்லாம் தாரேன்
ஆண்
: பொடவையிலே பூப்பறிக்க
போறேன் பொன் மானே.....
முத்தம்.....ஓஹ்....முத்தம்.....ஹைய்யோ......
I am coming inside the forest
I will give everything you asked for
Male: To pluck flowers from your saree
I am going, my golden deer
Kiss, oho kiss, oh my!
பெண்
: முத்தமிட நேரம் வந்தது
முத்தெடுக்க வேளை வந்தது
உன்னைத் தொட்டதால் உள்ளம் கெட்டது
காதல் தேனடி கையில் ஓட்டுது
மோகம் எல்லை மீறுது முத்தம் முத்தம்
The time to kiss has arrived
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Male: Because I touched you, my heart went wild
The honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear
Female: Passion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss
இருவரும்
: முத்தமிட நேரம் வந்தது..ஹஹஹா....
முத்தெடுக்க வேளை வந்தது....ஹஹஹா....
Mutham mutham mutham mutham
Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhu
Male: The time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Female :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhu
Female: Because I touched you, my heart went wild
Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu
The honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear
Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham mutham
Passion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss
Muthamida neram vandhadhu
The time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Kadhodu kaadhal sollava
Shall I whisper love in your ear?
Kaambulla poovai killava
Shall I pluck the flower with its stem?
Idhazlil thaenadi eduppen naanadi
I will sip nectar from your lips, my dear
Inbam kollaithaanadi
The joy is truly boundless, my dear
Mull edukka vandha podhilae
When you came to remove the thorn
Ennai muthamittadhenna maamanae
Why did you kiss me, my beloved?
Ratham ennavo satham podhudhu
My blood is somehow making a sound
Ullae vellam oodudhu
A flood is flowing deep inside me
Ravikaiyillaa maanae nee
You deer wearing no blouse
Enakku mattum thaanae
Are you meant only for me?
Female :Paruva mottu vedichirukku
Female: The youthful bud has bloomed
Vandu varathaanae mutham ahaahaa
Won't the honeybee come? Kiss, ahaahaa
Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhu
Male: The time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Maarappu konjam velagudhu
The upper drape of the saree moves aside a little
Indha marudhukkenna manasu kerangudhu
Why does the heart swoon for this love potion?
Aala izhukkudhu saela vazhukkudhu
It pulls the person, the saree slips away
Moochu soodaa poguthu
The breath is growing warm
Rosapoo saelaikaariyae
Oh girl wearing the rose flower saree
Unna thottuputten thookam illaiyae
Ever since I touched you, I have lost my sleep
Unna paakala manasu kekkala
My heart won't listen if I don't see you
Varam thara vaadi pombala
Come to grant me a boon, woman
Kaatukkulla vaaren
I am coming inside the forest
Nee kettdhellaam thaaren
I will give everything you asked for
Male :Podavaiyil pooparikka
Male: To pluck flowers from your saree
Poren pon maanae
I am going, my golden deer
Mutham oho mutham haiyaiyooo
Kiss, oho kiss, oh my!
Muthamida neram vandhadhu
The time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
The moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Male :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhu
Male: Because I touched you, my heart went wild
Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu
The honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear
Female :Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham mutham
Female: Passion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This sensual duet from Kalyana Paravaigal (1988) portrays an intimate moment between two lovers reveling in physical closeness and romance. The song captures their playful bantering, tender touch, and overflowing passion as they express how their longing and love cross all boundaries. Rich in tactile imagery, the lyrics reflect the warmth of breath, soft touches, and deep longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Muthedukka velai vandhadhu”
Kissing is metaphorically referred to as gathering pearls ('Muthedukka'), equating the value and sweetness of kisses to precious gems.
Moni / Initial Rhyme (Amona)
“Muthamida neram vandhadhu / Muthedukka velai vandhadhu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Mu' across successive opening lines ('Muthamida', 'Muthedukka').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu”
Love is described as honey ('Kaadhal thaenadi') sticking to the hands, representing sweet and clingy affection.
Sensory Imagery
“Moochu soodaa poguthu”
Tactile and thermal imagery is used through 'Moochu soodaa poguthu' (breath growing warm) to denote rising physical desire.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the music duo Rajan-Rajan and sung by the iconic duo S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, with evocative lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.
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