- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Dharmathin Thalaivan
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Muthathamizh Kaviyae is a rich romantic duet from Dharmathin Thalaivan that uses classical Tamil literary metaphors to depict intense love and devotion. The lovers personify each other as the ultimate treasures of Tamil heritage—Muthamizh (the three divisions of Tamil: Prose, Music, and Drama) and Mukkani (the three royal fruits: Mango, Banana, and Jackfruit). They express their joy at finally uniting on the figurative island of love, anticipating endless happiness. The lyrics paint a picture of passion intertwined with artistic expression, comparing loving touches and glances to poetic verses, rhythmic beats, and musical ragas. Through gentle breezes, dancing roses, and shared secrets, the song captures the magical world created by two lovers in unison.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“kaadhal ennum theevinilae”
Compares love to an isolated island ('kaadhal ennum theevinilae') where the lovers reside.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Muthathamizh kaviyae varuga”
Compares the beloved to a poem of classical threefold Tamil ('Muthathamizh kaviyae') and the taste of royal fruits ('Mukkani chuvaiyae').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Muthathamizh kaviyae varuga / Mukkani chuvaiyae varuga”
Repetition of the 'Mu-' sound at the start of consecutive lines ('Muthathamizh' / 'Mukkani').
Visual Imagery
“Poonthendral thaer yeri”
Evokes a vivid mental image of riding a chariot formed by a gentle flower-scented breeze.
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