Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Kalyana Paravaigal album cover
Lyrics & meaning

Muthamida Neram Vandhadhu

From Kalyana Paravaigal · 1988

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Rajan
Movie name
Kalyana Paravaigal
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
4 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mutham mutham mutham mutham
Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhu
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
Female :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhu
Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu
Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham mutham
Muthamida neram vandhadhu
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
Kadhodu kaadhal sollava
Kaambulla poovai killava
Idhazlil thaenadi eduppen naanadi
Inbam kollaithaanadi
Mull edukka vandha podhilae
Ennai muthamittadhenna maamanae
Ratham ennavo satham podhudhu
Ullae vellam oodudhu
Ravikaiyillaa maanae nee
Enakku mattum thaanae
Female :Paruva mottu vedichirukku
Vandu varathaanae mutham ahaahaa
Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhu
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
Maarappu konjam velagudhu
Indha marudhukkenna manasu kerangudhu
Aala izhukkudhu saela vazhukkudhu
Moochu soodaa poguthu
Rosapoo saelaikaariyae
Unna thottuputten thookam illaiyae
Unna paakala manasu kekkala
Varam thara vaadi pombala
Kaatukkulla vaaren
Nee kettdhellaam thaaren
Male :Podavaiyil pooparikka
Poren pon maanae
Mutham oho mutham haiyaiyooo
Muthamida neram vandhadhu
Muthedukka velai vandhadhu
Male :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhu
Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhu
Female :Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham mutham
Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Male: The time to share a kiss has come
The task of gathering pearls has begun
Female: Touching you has made my heart lose control
The sweet honey of love sticks to my hands
Desire is crossing every limit, kiss, kiss
The time to share a kiss has come
The task of gathering pearls has begun
Shall I whisper words of love in your ear?
Shall I pluck the tender blooming flower?
There is honey on your lips, and I will taste it
Endless pleasure awaits us, my love!
When you came only to pull out a thorn,
why did you kiss me, my beloved?
Why is my blood racing and making such noise?
A rushing flood surges deep inside me
Simple deer without a blouse,
you are meant only for me, aren't you?
Female: The youthful flower bud has burst open,
isn't it waiting for the bee to arrive? Kiss, ahaha!
Male: The time to share a kiss has come
The task of gathering pearls has begun
Your saree drape slips away a little,
and why does this Marudhu's heart grow dizzy?
It pulls me close, the saree slides down,
and my breath turns burning hot
O girl in the rose-patterned saree,
ever since I touched you, sleep is gone
If I don't see you, my heart refuses to obey,
come and grant me this wish, my girl!
I will come into the forest,
and give you everything you ask for
Male: To pluck the flowers from your saree,
I am on my way, my golden deer
Kiss, oho, kiss, aiyaiyo!
The time to share a kiss has come
The task of gathering pearls has begun
Male: Touching you has made my heart lose control
The sweet honey of love sticks to my hands
Female: Desire is crossing every limit, kiss, kiss
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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.

Did you know?

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.

Keep listening

Songs with a similar feeling

Yeh Machan Meesai1974
Kanmani RajaAttractionPlayful Romance
Veeraiyya Veeraiyya Veeraiyya1985
Karaiyai Thodatha AlaigalDesirePlayful Romance
Osaka Osaka2013
Vanakkam ChennaiAttractionDesire
Pachamala Poovu1990
Kizhakku VasalBeautyYouth
Sangathil Padatha1982
Auto RajaDesireSensual Love
Thiththikkindratha Muththamittathu Song1971
Veguli PennAttractionDesire

From the same album

More songs from Kalyana Paravaigal

View album
Podhigai Malai Saralile1988
Kalyana ParavaigalRomantic
Nalla Kaalam Porakkattume1988
Kalyana ParavaigalHopeful
Kolam Inge Vaasal Enge1988
Kalyana ParavaigalMelancholic
Alli Poova Killi Pakka1988
Kalyana ParavaigalRomantic

Spot an issue?

Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.