Muthamma
From Thanthu Vitten Ennai · 1991
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Arun Mozhi, Uma Ramanan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Muthammaa muthu muthu | Muthamma, my precious pearl |
| Muthaalammaa | She became the foremost beloved |
| Mothammaa acham vetkam | Completely, all fear and shyness |
| Vittaalammaa | She shed them off, dear lady |
| Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu | When is the wedding date? |
| Kannaalae nee sollu | Tell me with your eyes |
| Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu | Just telling me now is enough |
| Pen maanae yengudhu | This female deer is longing |
| Male | |
| Muthammaa muthu muthu | Muthamma, my precious pearl |
| Muthaalammaa | She became the foremost beloved |
| Mothammaa acham vetkam | Completely, all fear and shyness |
| Vittaalammaa | She shed them off, dear lady |
| Male | |
| Solai chogusu | The comfort of the grove |
| Ennai oru paadu padutha | Is putting me through a lot |
| Maalai kaatru | The evening breeze |
| Vandhu vandhu vaari thuratha | Keeps coming and chasing me |
| Yelangiliyae yeri karaiyil | Oh young parrot, on the lake shore |
| Kaakka vaikkaadhae | Do not make me wait |
| Ilar kaalam thaniyae | In this youthful spring time, alone |
| Vaadi unai | Come on, my dear |
| Edhir paarkka vaikkaadhae | Do not keep me waiting for you |
| Female | |
| Meesai arumbida | As a mustache begins to sprout |
| Vaalai kurumbugal | Youthful playful mischief |
| Vaalai aatti vandhu | Wagging like a tail |
| Aasai idhayathin | Upon the longing heart |
| Melae nadathudhu | Is marching over |
| Maalai saatchi indru hoi hoi | The garland is the witness today, hoi hoi! |
| Female | |
| Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu | When is the wedding date? |
| Kannaalae nee sollu | Tell me with your eyes |
| Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu | Just telling me now is enough |
| Pen maanae yengudhu | This female deer is longing |
| Male | |
| Muthammaa muthu muthu | Muthamma, my precious pearl |
| Muthaalammaa | She became the foremost beloved |
| Mothammaa acham vetkam | Completely, all fear and shyness |
| Vittaalammaa | She shed them off, dear lady |
| Female | |
| Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu | When is the wedding date? |
| Kannaalae nee sollu | Tell me with your eyes |
| Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu | Just telling me now is enough |
| Pen maanae yengudhu | This female deer is longing |
| Female | |
| Kaalai ezhundhaal | When I wake up in the morning |
| Kannil andha raaman varuvaan | That Lord Rama appears in my eyes |
| Maalai vizhundhaal | When evening falls |
| Pennil indha maaman varuvaan | This lover comes to the maiden |
| Paayai eduthaal naalum kaadhal | If I lay out the mat, every day |
| Noyil naan vizhuvaen | I fall into the sickness of love |
| Indha paayai kani pol | Transforming this mat like a sweet fruit |
| Maatrum marundhae | Oh medicine that heals, |
| Unnai thaan thozhudhaen | I worship only you |
| Male | |
| Kaathu kidakkudhu | Lying in wait |
| Kaathu karuppugal | Are evil shadows and spirits |
| Paathu pazhagammaa | Be careful and learn to handle them, my dear |
| Kai korthu nadandhida | To walk holding hands |
| Kaalam irukkudhu | There is plenty of time |
| Kaadhal azhagammaa hoi hoi | Love is beautiful, my dear, hoi hoi! |
| Female | |
| Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu | When is the wedding date? |
| Kannaalae nee sollu | Tell me with your eyes |
| Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu | Just telling me now is enough |
| Pen maanae yengudhu | This female deer is longing |
| Male | |
| Muthammaa muthu muthu | Muthamma, my precious pearl |
| Muthaalammaa | She became the foremost beloved |
| Mothammaa acham vetkam | Completely, all fear and shyness |
| Vittaalammaa | She shed them off, dear lady |
| Male | |
| Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu | When is the wedding date? |
| Female :Kannaalae nee sollu | Female: Tell me with your eyes |
| Male :Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu | Male: Just telling me now is enough |
| Female :Pen maanae yengudhu | Female: This female deer is longing |
| Male | |
| Muthammaa muthu muthu | Muthamma, my precious pearl |
| Muthaalammaa | She became the foremost beloved |
| Mothammaa acham vetkam | Completely, all fear and shyness |
| Vittaalammaa | She shed them off, dear lady |
| Female | |
| Muthammaa muthu muthu | Muthamma, my precious pearl |
| Muthaalammaa | She became the foremost beloved |
| Mothammaa acham vetkam | Completely, all fear and shyness |
| Vittaalammaa | She shed them off, dear lady |
முத்தம்மா முத்து முத்து
முத்தாலம்மா
மொத்தம்மா அச்சம்
வெட்கம் விட்டாளம்மா
Muthamma, my precious pearl
She became the foremost beloved
Completely, all fear and shyness
She shed them off, dear lady
When is the wedding date?
Tell me with your eyes
Just telling me now is enough
This female deer is longing
கல்யாண தேதி எப்போது
கண்ணாலே நீ சொல்லு
சொன்னாலே போதும் இப்போது
பெண் மானே ஏங்குது
Muthamma, my precious pearl
She became the foremost beloved
Completely, all fear and shyness
She shed them off, dear lady
முத்தம்மா முத்து முத்து
முத்தாலம்மா
மொத்தம்மா அச்சம்
வெட்கம் விட்டாளம்மா
The comfort of the grove
Is putting me through a lot
The evening breeze
Keeps coming and chasing me
Oh young parrot, on the lake shore
Do not make me wait
In this youthful spring time, alone
Come on, my dear
Do not keep me waiting for you
சோலைச் சொகுசு
என்னை ஒரு பாடு படுத்த
வாலைக் காற்று வந்து வந்து
வாரித் துரத்த
As a mustache begins to sprout
Youthful playful mischief
Wagging like a tail
Upon the longing heart
Is marching over
The garland is the witness today, hoi hoi!
ஏலங்கிளியே ஏரிக்கரையில்
காக்க வைக்காதே
இலர்க் காலம் தனியே
வாடி உனை எதிர்பார்க்க
வைக்காதே
When is the wedding date?
Tell me with your eyes
Just telling me now is enough
This female deer is longing
மீசை அரும்பிட
வாலைக் குறும்புகள்
வாலை ஆட்டி வந்து
ஆசை இதயத்தின்
மேலே நடத்துது
மாலை சாட்சி இன்று
ஹோய் ஹோய்
Muthamma, my precious pearl
She became the foremost beloved
Completely, all fear and shyness
She shed them off, dear lady
கல்யாண தேதி எப்போது
கண்ணாலே நீ சொல்லு
சொன்னாலே போதும் இப்போது
பெண் மானே ஏங்குது
When is the wedding date?
Tell me with your eyes
Just telling me now is enough
This female deer is longing
முத்தம்மா முத்து முத்து
முத்தாலம்மா
மொத்தம்மா அச்சம்
வெட்கம் விட்டாளம்மா
When I wake up in the morning
That Lord Rama appears in my eyes
When evening falls
This lover comes to the maiden
If I lay out the mat, every day
I fall into the sickness of love
Transforming this mat like a sweet fruit
Oh medicine that heals,
I worship only you
கல்யாண தேதி எப்போது
கண்ணாலே நீ சொல்லு
சொன்னாலே போதும் இப்போது
பெண் மானே ஏங்குது
Lying in wait
Are evil shadows and spirits
Be careful and learn to handle them, my dear
To walk holding hands
There is plenty of time
Love is beautiful, my dear, hoi hoi!
காலை எழுந்தால் கண்ணில்
அந்த ராமன் வருவான்
மாலை விழுந்தால் பெண்ணில்
இந்த மாமன் வருவான்
When is the wedding date?
Tell me with your eyes
Just telling me now is enough
This female deer is longing
பாயை எடுத்தால் நாளும்
காதல் நோயில் நான் விழுவேன்
இந்தப் பாயை கனிபோல்
மாற்றும் மருந்தே
உன்னைத்தான் தொழுதேன்
Muthamma, my precious pearl
She became the foremost beloved
Completely, all fear and shyness
She shed them off, dear lady
காத்துக் கிடக்குது
காத்து கருப்புகள்
பார்த்துப் பழகம்மா
கை கோர்த்து நடந்திட
காலம் இருக்குது
காதல் அழகம்மா
ஹோய் ஹோய்
When is the wedding date?
Female: Tell me with your eyes
Male: Just telling me now is enough
Female: This female deer is longing
கல்யாண தேதி எப்போது
கண்ணாலே நீ சொல்லு
சொன்னாலே போதும் இப்போது
பெண் மானே ஏங்குது
Muthamma, my precious pearl
She became the foremost beloved
Completely, all fear and shyness
She shed them off, dear lady
முத்தம்மா முத்து முத்து
முத்தாலம்மா
மொத்தம்மா அச்சம்
வெட்கம் விட்டாளம்மா
Muthamma, my precious pearl
She became the foremost beloved
Completely, all fear and shyness
She shed them off, dear lady
கல்யாண தேதி எப்போது
கண்ணாலே நீ சொல்லு
சொன்னாலே போதும் இப்போது
பெண் மானே ஏங்குது
முத்தம்மா முத்து முத்து
முத்தாலம்மா
மொத்தம்மா அச்சம்
வெட்கம் விட்டாளம்மா
முத்தம்மா முத்து முத்து
முத்தாலம்மா
மொத்தம்மா அச்சம்
வெட்கம் விட்டாளம்மா
Muthammaa muthu muthu
Muthamma, my precious pearl
Muthaalammaa
She became the foremost beloved
Mothammaa acham vetkam
Completely, all fear and shyness
Vittaalammaa
She shed them off, dear lady
Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu
When is the wedding date?
Kannaalae nee sollu
Tell me with your eyes
Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu
Just telling me now is enough
Pen maanae yengudhu
This female deer is longing
Muthammaa muthu muthu
Muthamma, my precious pearl
Muthaalammaa
She became the foremost beloved
Mothammaa acham vetkam
Completely, all fear and shyness
Vittaalammaa
She shed them off, dear lady
Solai chogusu
The comfort of the grove
Ennai oru paadu padutha
Is putting me through a lot
Maalai kaatru
The evening breeze
Vandhu vandhu vaari thuratha
Keeps coming and chasing me
Yelangiliyae yeri karaiyil
Oh young parrot, on the lake shore
Kaakka vaikkaadhae
Do not make me wait
Ilar kaalam thaniyae
In this youthful spring time, alone
Vaadi unai
Come on, my dear
Edhir paarkka vaikkaadhae
Do not keep me waiting for you
Meesai arumbida
As a mustache begins to sprout
Vaalai kurumbugal
Youthful playful mischief
Vaalai aatti vandhu
Wagging like a tail
Aasai idhayathin
Upon the longing heart
Melae nadathudhu
Is marching over
Maalai saatchi indru hoi hoi
The garland is the witness today, hoi hoi!
Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu
When is the wedding date?
Kannaalae nee sollu
Tell me with your eyes
Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu
Just telling me now is enough
Pen maanae yengudhu
This female deer is longing
Muthammaa muthu muthu
Muthamma, my precious pearl
Muthaalammaa
She became the foremost beloved
Mothammaa acham vetkam
Completely, all fear and shyness
Vittaalammaa
She shed them off, dear lady
Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu
When is the wedding date?
Kannaalae nee sollu
Tell me with your eyes
Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu
Just telling me now is enough
Pen maanae yengudhu
This female deer is longing
Kaalai ezhundhaal
When I wake up in the morning
Kannil andha raaman varuvaan
That Lord Rama appears in my eyes
Maalai vizhundhaal
When evening falls
Pennil indha maaman varuvaan
This lover comes to the maiden
Paayai eduthaal naalum kaadhal
If I lay out the mat, every day
Noyil naan vizhuvaen
I fall into the sickness of love
Indha paayai kani pol
Transforming this mat like a sweet fruit
Maatrum marundhae
Oh medicine that heals,
Unnai thaan thozhudhaen
I worship only you
Kaathu kidakkudhu
Lying in wait
Kaathu karuppugal
Are evil shadows and spirits
Paathu pazhagammaa
Be careful and learn to handle them, my dear
Kai korthu nadandhida
To walk holding hands
Kaalam irukkudhu
There is plenty of time
Kaadhal azhagammaa hoi hoi
Love is beautiful, my dear, hoi hoi!
Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu
When is the wedding date?
Kannaalae nee sollu
Tell me with your eyes
Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu
Just telling me now is enough
Pen maanae yengudhu
This female deer is longing
Muthammaa muthu muthu
Muthamma, my precious pearl
Muthaalammaa
She became the foremost beloved
Mothammaa acham vetkam
Completely, all fear and shyness
Vittaalammaa
She shed them off, dear lady
Kalyaana thaedhi eppodhu
When is the wedding date?
Female :Kannaalae nee sollu
Female: Tell me with your eyes
Male :Sonnaalae podhum ippodhu
Male: Just telling me now is enough
Female :Pen maanae yengudhu
Female: This female deer is longing
Muthammaa muthu muthu
Muthamma, my precious pearl
Muthaalammaa
She became the foremost beloved
Mothammaa acham vetkam
Completely, all fear and shyness
Vittaalammaa
She shed them off, dear lady
Muthammaa muthu muthu
Muthamma, my precious pearl
Muthaalammaa
She became the foremost beloved
Mothammaa acham vetkam
Completely, all fear and shyness
Vittaalammaa
She shed them off, dear lady
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Muthammaa Muthu Muthu from the film Thanthu Vitten Ennai is a lively and romantic duet that captures the sweet impatience and playful banter between two lovers anticipating their marriage. The lover fondly addresses his beloved as Muthamma (a precious pearl) and urges her to overcome her shyness and reveal when they will be wed. The song explores their deep attachment, describing how thoughts of one another fill their morning awakenings and quiet evenings. Filled with lush natural imagery—such as cool evening breezes, lakeside meetings, and romantic metaphors—the song celebrates the beauty of youthful affection. As both lovers acknowledge the magnetic pull of love, they playfully reassure each other of their lifelong devotion while eagerly looking forward to their upcoming union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Muthammaa / Muthaalammaa / Mothammaa”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across lines creating a rhythmic musical flow.
Metaphor
“Pen maanae yengudhu”
Comparing the female lover to a gentle deer ('Pen maan') expressing her emotional longing.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Solai chogusu / Maalai kaatru”
Matching of the second consonant sound across lines ('la' in Solai and Maalai).
Did you know?
Trivia
Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991) is a romantic drama directed by Vikram, starring Vikram and Rohini. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by the celebrated lyricist Pulamaipithan.
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