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Lyrics & meaning

Muththamizh Charame

From Vetrikku Oruvan · 1979

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Vetrikku Oruvan
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
16 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Muthamizh charamae
Ilam kodi malarae
Palingenum silaiyae vaa
Muthamizh charamae
Ilam kodi malarae
Palingenum silaiyae vaa
Kaalam ponnaanadhae lalaa lalaa
Pongum urchaagamae
Paadum ullangalae lalaa lalaa
Inbam nooraanadhae
Muthamizh charamae
Ilam kodi malarae
Palingenum silaiyae vaa
Poonthendralum poo vaasamum
Ennennavo seigindradhae
Manam konda dhevi
En nenjilum yaedho ondru
Sollaamalae solgindradhu
Manam konda dhevaa
Aasaiyinaalae sugam thaedudhu nenjam
Oviyam polae odi vandhenae
Uravinil magizhvom vaa
Ini nee en tholil maalai aagalaam
Muthamizh charamae
Ilam kodi malarae
Palingenum silaiyae vaa
Kaalam ponnaanadhae lalaa lalaa
Pongum urchaagamae
Paadum ullangalae lalaa lalaa
Inbam nooraanadhae
Muthamizh charamae
Ilam kodi malarae
Palingenum silaiyae vaa
Jaadai enna thaevai enna
Kettal enna thandhaal enna
Thooral konjum dhaegam
Kaanaadhadhai naam kaanalaam
Thaenaadidum poongodhaiyae
Sugam konjum mogam
Raagamum paadi enai
Mayakkudhu thendral
Thaerinil yaeri oorvalam povom
Thaen tharum azhagae vaa
Ini nee en vaazhvil
Dheepam yaetra vaa
Muthamizh charamae
Ilam kodi malarae
Palingenum silaiyae vaa
Kaalam ponnaanadhae lalaa lalaa
Pongum urchaagamae
Paadum ullangalae lalaa lalaa
Inbam nooraanadhae
O garland of sweet Tamil,
O flower of a tender vine,
O marble statue, come to me!
O garland of sweet Tamil,
O flower of a tender vine,
O marble statue, come to me!
This time has turned golden, la la la la,
Excitement is overflowing!
O singing hearts, la la la la,
Joy has multiplied a hundredfold!
O garland of sweet Tamil,
O flower of a tender vine,
O marble statue, come to me!
The gentle breeze and the fragrance of flowers
Are stirring up so many feelings...
O goddess of my heart!
In my heart too, something
Speaks without saying a word,
O lord of my heart!
With longing, my heart searches for joy,
Like a painting come to life, I came running,
Come, let us celebrate our bond!
From now on, you can be the garland resting on my shoulders.
O garland of sweet Tamil,
O flower of a tender vine,
O marble statue, come to me!
This time has turned golden, la la la la,
Excitement is overflowing!
O singing hearts, la la la la,
Joy has multiplied a hundredfold!
O garland of sweet Tamil,
O flower of a tender vine,
O marble statue, come to me!
What are these playful gestures? What is your desire?
What if you ask? What if I give?
On this body caressed by the gentle drizzle,
Let us discover wonders we have never seen before,
O sweet, honey-filled blossom!
A passion that caresses us with sweet bliss!
Singing a gentle melody,
The breeze charms and enchants me!
Let us ride a chariot together in procession,
O sweet beauty, come to me!
From now on, in my life,
Come and light the lamp of happiness!
O garland of sweet Tamil,
O flower of a tender vine,
O marble statue, come to me!
This time has turned golden, la la la la,
Excitement is overflowing!
O singing hearts, la la la la,
Joy has multiplied a hundredfold!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song expresses the joyful expression of love between two lovers celebrating their deep emotional and physical connection. The male lover praises the heroine comparing her to the beauty of Tamil literature, a tender blooming flower, and an exquisite marble statue. In response, the heroine shares how her heart speaks unspoken words of devotion, feeling like a painting brought to life to join him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Muthamizh charamae ... Palingenum silaiyae vaa”

The beloved is poetically equated to a garland of 'Muthamizh' (literature, music, drama) and a fine marble statue.

Anaphora / Refrain

“Muthamizh charamae / Ilam kodi malarae / Palingenum silaiyae vaa”

The chorus lines are repeated periodically to reinforce the central motif of admiring the lover's beauty.

Etukai (Second letter rhyming)

“Jaadai enna thaevai enna / Kettal enna thandhaal enna”

Rhyming structure using the second consonant sound 'd' across successive questions.

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Trivia

'Vetrikku Oruvan' (1979) starred Jaishankar and features lyrics penned by the veteran writer-lyricist Panchu Arunachalam, known for introducing Ilaiyaraaja and shaping commercial Tamil cinema music trends in the late 1970s.

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