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Muthumani Ther Irukku

From Amaidhi Padai · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Amaidhi Padai
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
11 Feb 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ohoo..ohoo
Ohoo..ooo..ohoo..oo…
Muthumani therirukku
Mullaikodi povatharkku
{Muthumani therirukku
Mullaikodi povatharkku
Boomiyilae paadham pattaal aaguma
Pon mayilae en manasu thanguma} (2)
{Adi nee thaan
Naan paartha devathai
Antha vaanam
Kaanatha thaaragai} (2)
Muthumani therirukku
Mullaikodi povatharkku
Boomiyilae paadham pattaal aaguma
Pon mayilae en manasu thanguma
Mannil oru vaanavillai
Kondu vanthathaaradi
Malaiyilae naan mayanga
Manjam onnu keladi
Sorghamani kadhavu thaan
Thatta thatta thirakudhu
Eppoludhum iruttil thaan
Vidudhalai kedaikudhu
Megamo asainasainthaduthu
Vegamaai mazhai vara poguthu
Male :Oru kaadhal minsaaram paayudhu
Pani vizhum kulir kaatrum theeyaga veesudhu
Muthumani therirukku
Mullaikodi povatharkku
Boomiyilae paadham pattaal aaguma
Pon mayilae en manasu thanguma
…………………………………..
Natchathira pooparichu
Naan unakku sootuven
Chandhiranil pon eduthu
Un kazhuthil pootuven
Nee sirikkum sirippilae
Koyil mani olikuthu
Kaiyanaikum pozhuthilae
Ennuyiril inikkuthu
Bhoomiya ithu antha vanama
Engu naan irupathu koorama
Female :Oru kaadhal minsaaram paayudhu
Pani vizhum kulir kaatrum theeyaga veesudhu
Muthumani therirukku
Mullaikodi povatharkku
Boomiyilae paadham pattaal aaguma
Pon mayilae en manasu thanguma
Adi nee thaan
Naan paartha devathai
Antha vaanam
Kaanatha thaaragai
Muthumani therirukku
Mullaikodi povatharkku
Boomiyilae paadham pattaal aaguma
Pon mayilae en manasu thanguma
Oho... oho...
Oho... oho... oho... oh...
There is a chariot of pearls
For the jasmine vine to ride
There is a chariot of pearls
For the jasmine vine to ride
Can your feet touch the bare ground?
O golden peacock, would my heart bear it?
Oh, you alone are
The angel I have seen
A star that
Even the sky has never seen
There is a chariot of pearls
For the jasmine vine to ride
Can your feet touch the bare ground?
O golden peacock, would my heart bear it?
Who brought a rainbow
Down to this earth?
For me to lose myself on this mountain,
Ask for a cozy bed!
The jeweled doors of heaven
Open with every knock
It is always in the dark
That freedom is found
The clouds sway and dance
Rain is about to pour down fast
Male: An electric current of love surges through me
Even the cold misty breeze blows like fire
There is a chariot of pearls
For the jasmine vine to ride
Can your feet touch the bare ground?
O golden peacock, would my heart bear it?
...
I will pluck flowers of stars
And adorn your hair with them
I will take gold from the moon
And fasten it around your neck
In your sweet laughter
Temple bells chime
When you wrap me in your arms
Sweetness fills my soul
Is this the earth or is it the sky?
Can you tell me where I am?
Female: An electric current of love surges through me
Even the cold misty breeze blows like fire
There is a chariot of pearls
For the jasmine vine to ride
Can your feet touch the bare ground?
O golden peacock, would my heart bear it?
Oh, you alone are
The angel I have seen
A star that
Even the sky has never seen
There is a chariot of pearls
For the jasmine vine to ride
Can your feet touch the bare ground?
O golden peacock, would my heart bear it?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a passionate romantic duet in which the lovers express their deep, transcendent adoration for one another. The protagonist elevates his lover to a celestial status, comparing her to a delicate jasmine vine and a unseen star, asserting that her feet are too tender to even step on the earthly ground.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

“Mullaikodi povatharkku”

Comparing the heroine to a 'Mullaikodi' (jasmine vine) and a 'Pon mayil' (golden peacock) to emphasize her beauty and delicate nature.

Mona (Initial Assonance / Rhyme)

“Muthumani / Mullaikodi”

Matching initial letters ('Mu') in adjacent words across lines creates melodic harmony.

Oxymoron / Contrast

“Pani vizhum kulir kaatrum theeyaga veesudhu”

Describing cool misty wind as blowing like fire ('theeyaga veesudhu') to express the burning intensity of romantic passion.

Uyarvu Navortchi (Hyperbole)

“Natchathira pooparichu ... Chandhiranil pon eduthu”

Exaggerating romantic devotion by talking about plucking star flowers and gathering gold from the moon.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, 'Muthumani Therirukku' from Amaidhi Padai (1994) is sung by Mano and S. Janaki. Amaidhi Padai, directed by Manivannan, is considered one of Tamil cinema's greatest political satire films, featuring Sathyaraj in iconic dual roles.

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