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Lyrics & meaning

Muthu Muthu

From En Mana Vaanil · 2002

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Karthik, Mano, Sujatha, Harish
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
En Mana Vaanil2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Muthu muthuPearls, pearls
Pennukkoru muthumaalaA pearl necklace for the girl
Katti katti podu avaTie it tightly around her
Ishtam polaAs per her desire
Male
Muthu muthuPearls, pearls
Pennukkoru muthumaalaA pearl necklace for the girl
Katti katti podu avaTie it tightly around her
Ishtam polaAs per her desire
Female
Raasavin thol mela rosapooA rose resting on the king's shoulder
Pennoda poonchirippu mathaappuThe girl's gentle smile is like a sparkling sparkler
Chorus
Muthu muthuPearls, pearls
Pennukkoru muthumaalaA pearl necklace for the girl
Katti katti podu avaTie it tightly around her
Ishtam polaAs per her desire
Female
Raani endru neeYou, who were raised like a queen
Valarnthathu engae engaeWhere did you grow up?
Raaja sugam thalli vittuPushing away royal comforts
Vanthaai ingaeYou came here
Male
Kaaval undu veli unduThere are guards and fences
Angae angaeOver there, over there
Yevalukku naangal unduTo serve her, we are here
Ingae ingaeHere, right here
Male
Kattukullae nalla kalyanamaamA grand wedding inside the forest
Sorgathilae jodi nichaiyamaamA match made in heaven
Female :Mayilaaga thogai onnuFemale: Like a peacock's feather
Chorus :Samarangal veesum vandhuChorus: Royal fans come fanning
Poomaraththu pandhalA canopy made of flowering trees
Maan vizhiyin konjalThe endearing charm of deer-like eyes
Oomai kiligal pesukkindra jaadai ennavoWhat could be the silent gesture spoken by mute parrots?
Female
{Muthu muthu{Pearls, pearls
Pennukkoru muthumaalaA pearl necklace for the girl
Male :Katti katti podu avaMale: Tie it tightly around her
Ishtam polaAs per her desire
Chorus :Hey hey} (2)Chorus: Hey hey} (repeated)
Male
Raasavin thol mela rosapooA rose resting on the king's shoulder
Pennoda poonchirippu mathaappuThe girl's gentle smile is like a sparkling sparkler
Chorus
Muthu muthuPearls, pearls
Pennukkoru muthumaalaA pearl necklace for the girl
Katti katti podu avaTie it tightly around her
Ishtam polaAs per her desire

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Muthu Muthu' from En Mana Vaanil is a celebratory and romantic song set in a rustic, nature-filled background. The song praises the beauty and simplicity of the heroine who, despite her noble or privileged background, chooses true love over royal comfort. The villagers or companions celebrate her union with the hero, describing the natural surroundings as a grand canopy prepared for a heavenly wedding. The lyrics weave imagery of pearls, roses, peacocks, and flowering trees, capturing the joyful atmosphere of an informal yet heartfelt wedding celebration in nature. The silent communication between the lovers is poetically compared to gestures made by mute birds, reflecting the themes of love transcending speech.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvagam)

Raasavin thol mela rosapoo

'Raasavin thol mela rosapoo' metaphorically compares the heroine resting on her lover's shoulder to a delicate rose.

Simile (Uvamai)

Female :Mayilaaga thogai onnu

'Mayilaaga thogai onnu' uses 'aaga' to explicitly compare the feather or movement to that of a peacock.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

Muthu muthu

'Muthu muthu' and 'Katti katti' repeat words for rhythmic emphasis and poetic beauty.

Rhyme (Edhugai / Monai)

Angae angae / Ingae ingae

'Angae angae' and 'Ingae ingae' create a pleasing end-rhyme structure highlighting the contrast between 'there' and 'here'.

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Trivia

'En Mana Vaanil' (2002) is a Tamil remake of the hit Malayalam film 'Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan', directed by Vinayan. The movie marks the Tamil debut of actors Jayasurya and Kavya Madhavan, featuring iconic music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

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