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Muthucharam Soodi Varum

From Ponnunjal · 1973

Lyricist
Nellai Arulmani
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, B. Vasantha
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Ponnunjal
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
5 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Muthu charam soodi varum
Valli ponnukku
Naan moganamaa paatteduthaen
Chella kannukku
Sithiratthil pottu vacha kolam edharkku
En atha mava mutham thara kaalam edharkku
Oho hoho… oho hoho…
Aaha haahaa haahahaa…
Muthu charam soodi varum
Valli ponnukku
Naan moganamaa paatteduthaen
Chella kannukku
Sithiratthil pottu vacha kolam edharkku
En atha mava mutham thara kaalam edharkku
Aaaa…..aaa…..aaa….aaa…..
Male :Vanna mayil anna nadai pinni kidakku
Aasai onnodu onnu vandhu otti kidakku
Female :Hooo ooo ooo hoo ooo ooo
Vanna mayil anna nadai pinni kidakku
Aasai onnodu onnu vandhu otti kidakku
Sengarumbu manjal kothu konjum vayalil
Nalla singaaram pootthirukku vanji kodiyil
Nalla singaaram pootthirukku vanji kodiyil
Oho hoho… oho hoho…
Aaha haahaa haahahaa…
Muthu charam soodi varum
Valli ponnukku
Naan moganamaa paatteduthaen
Chella kannukku
Sithiratthil pottu vacha kolam edharkku
En atha mava mutham thara kaalam edharkku
Aaaa…..aaa…..aaa….aaa…..aahaaha aa…
Paal surakkum thaamaraikku mangai paruvam
Endhan kanmanikkum thaen surakkum
Kanni paruvam
Paal surakkum thaamaraikku mangai paruvam
Endhan kanmanikkum thaen surakkum
Kanni paruvam
Mannaro naan thottu vacha macham irukku
Andha machathilae machaanukkum ucham irukku
Andha machathilae machaanukkum ucham irukku
Oho hoho… oho hoho…
Aaha haahaa haahahaa…
Muthu charam soodi varum
Valli ponnukku
Naan moganamaa paatteduthaen
Chella kannukku
Sithiratthil pottu vacha kolam edharkku
En atha mava mutham thara kaalam edharkku
Oho hoho… oho hoho…
Aaha haahaa haahahaa…
Lalalalalalalalalala……
Hmm mmm mm mm mmm mmm
For the one adorned with strings of pearls,
for my precious Valli,
I began singing a sweet, charming song
for my beloved darling.
Why add a beauty mark to a painting?
Why wait for a special time for my sweet cousin to kiss me?
Oho hoho… Oho hoho…
Aaha haha haahaha…
For the one adorned with strings of pearls,
for my precious Valli,
I began singing a sweet, charming song
for my beloved darling.
Why add a beauty mark to a painting?
Why wait for a special time for my sweet cousin to kiss me?
Aaa… aa… aa… aa…
Male: The graceful walk of the colorful peacock and swan intertwines,
and our desires cling closely to one another.
Female: Hoo oo oo oo hoo oo oo
The graceful walk of the colorful peacock and swan intertwines,
and our desires cling closely to one another.
In the fields where sweet sugarcane and turmeric bunches flourish,
true beauty has blossomed on this slender creeper of a woman.
True beauty has blossomed on this slender creeper of a woman.
Oho hoho… Oho hoho…
Aaha haha haahaha…
For the one adorned with strings of pearls,
for my precious Valli,
I began singing a sweet, charming song
for my beloved darling.
Why add a beauty mark to a painting?
Why wait for a special time for my sweet cousin to kiss me?
Aaa… aa… aa… aa… aahaha aa…
Like a milky lotus blossoming into womanhood,
honey flows for my sweetheart
in her youthful prime.
Like a milky lotus blossoming into womanhood,
honey flows for my sweetheart
in her youthful prime.
My king, here is the beauty mark where you touched me,
and in that beauty mark lies the height of joy for my sweetheart.
And in that beauty mark lies the height of joy for my sweetheart.
Oho hoho… Oho hoho…
Aaha haha haahaha…
For the one adorned with strings of pearls,
for my precious Valli,
I began singing a sweet, charming song
for my beloved darling.
Why add a beauty mark to a painting?
Why wait for a special time for my sweet cousin to kiss me?
Oho hoho… Oho hoho…
Aaha haha haahaha…
Lalalalalalalala…
Hmmm mmm mm mm mmm mmm
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from the film Ponnunjal (1373) celebrates intimacy and affection between lovers. The male protagonist sings joyfully for his beloved Valli, comparing her charm to pearls, a flowering vine, and a delicate peacock. In response, the female protagonist expresses her blossoming youth, comparing herself to lush fields of sugarcane and turmeric, and declaring her love for her cousin (machaan). The song highlights romantic teasing, natural metaphors, and the delight of youthful love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile

Vanna mayil anna nadai pinni kidakku

Compares the heroine's grace to a colorful peacock ('Vanna mayil') and swan ('anna nadai'), and her body to a tender vine ('vanji kodi').

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Vanna mayil anna nadai pinni kidakku

Rhyming of the second letter 'nn' in 'Vanna' and 'Anna'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Aasai onnodu onnu vandhu otti kidakku

Repetition of the ending word 'kidakku' across consecutive lines to create melodic harmony.

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Trivia

Ponnunjal (1973) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Usha Nandini. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and the song features vocals by legendary singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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