- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- S. V. Ponnusami, S. Prema
- Music director
- C. N. Pandurangan
- Movie name
- Sathiyam Thavarathe
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Muthu Kulippavarae from Sathiyam Thavarathe (1968) is a romantic duet expressing deep romantic intimacy and playful poetic exchange between lovers. The female protagonist metaphorically addresses her lover as a pearl diver (muthu kulippavar), inviting him closer to share the sweet nectar of her love, symbolized by the juice of Mukkani (mango, banana, and jackfruit). In response, the male protagonist sings of diving into the ocean of love and finding his most cherished pearl—his beloved—whom he promises to guard with his life. The song vividly explores themes of sweet restlessness, youthful desire, and romantic ecstasy. Lyricist Aalangudi Somu utilizes rich imagery of rain-bearing clouds kissed by the breeze, surging floods of affection turning into sweet epic poetry, and an intoxicating romantic bliss that makes time slip away until a new day dawns.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Muthu kulippavarae / Indha muthaiyum kandeduthen”
The lover is metaphorically addressed as a pearl diver (Muthu kulippavarae) and the beloved/love is portrayed as a rare pearl found from diving deep into the ocean.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mukkani saareduthu nenja / Kinnathilae thaanga”
The heart is metaphorically represented as a cup ('nenja kinnathilae') holding the sweet nectar of love.
Nature Imagery (Iyaakai Uvamai)
“Kaatru vandhu muthamittaal / Kaar megam neer poliyum”
The breeze kissing the cloud to produce rain is used as a natural parallel to physical and emotional intimacy triggering romantic bliss.
Monai and Etukai (Tamil Alliteration & Rhyming)
“Ilamai vaanilae / Inam puriyadha”
Use of initial consonant harmony (Monai) and second-letter rhyming (Etukai) across lines like 'Kaatru' / 'Kaadhal' and 'Ilamai' / 'Inam'.
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Trivia
Sathiyam Thavarathe (1968) featured music by C. N. Pandurangan, a composer known for his melodic and classical compositions during the golden era of Tamil cinema. Lyricist Aalangudi Somu incorporated classical Tamil concepts like 'Mukkani' (the three sacred fruits: Mango, Jackfruit, and Banana) to weave a sensual and poetic narrative brought to life by legendary vocalists T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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