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Lyrics & meaning

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 muthamKiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhuMale: The time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhuThe moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Female :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhuFemale: Because I touched you, my heart went wild
Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhuThe honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear
Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham muthamPassion is crossing all boundaries, kiss kiss
Female
Muthamida neram vandhadhuThe time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhuThe moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Male
Kadhodu kaadhal sollavaShall I whisper love in your ear?
Kaambulla poovai killavaShall I pluck the flower with its stem?
Idhazlil thaenadi eduppen naanadiI will sip nectar from your lips, my dear
Inbam kollaithaanadiThe joy is truly boundless, my dear
Female
Mull edukka vandha podhilaeWhen you came to remove the thorn
Ennai muthamittadhenna maamanaeWhy did you kiss me, my beloved?
Ratham ennavo satham podhudhuMy blood is somehow making a sound
Ullae vellam oodudhuA flood is flowing deep inside me
Male
Ravikaiyillaa maanae neeYou deer wearing no blouse
Enakku mattum thaanaeAre you meant only for me?
Female :Paruva mottu vedichirukkuFemale: The youthful bud has bloomed
Vandu varathaanae mutham ahaahaaWon't the honeybee come? Kiss, ahaahaa
Male :Muthamida neram vandhadhuMale: The time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhuThe moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Female
Maarappu konjam velagudhuThe upper drape of the saree moves aside a little
Indha marudhukkenna manasu kerangudhuWhy does the heart swoon for this love potion?
Aala izhukkudhu saela vazhukkudhuIt pulls the person, the saree slips away
Moochu soodaa poguthuThe breath is growing warm
Male
Rosapoo saelaikaariyaeOh girl wearing the rose flower saree
Unna thottuputten thookam illaiyaeEver since I touched you, I have lost my sleep
Unna paakala manasu kekkalaMy heart won't listen if I don't see you
Varam thara vaadi pombalaCome to grant me a boon, woman
Female
Kaatukkulla vaarenI am coming inside the forest
Nee kettdhellaam thaarenI will give everything you asked for
Male :Podavaiyil pooparikkaMale: To pluck flowers from your saree
Poren pon maanaeI am going, my golden deer
Mutham oho mutham haiyaiyoooKiss, oho kiss, oh my!
Female
Muthamida neram vandhadhuThe time to kiss has arrived
Muthedukka velai vandhadhuThe moment to gather pearls of kisses has come
Male :Unnai thottadhaal ullam kettadhuMale: Because I touched you, my heart went wild
Kaadhal thaenadi kaiyil ottudhuThe honey of love is sticking to my hand, my dear
Female :Mogam ellai meerudhu mutham muthamFemale: 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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