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Lyrics & meaning

Mutrum Thurandha Munivan

From Ivargal Varungala Thoongal · 1987

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
T. Rajendar
Details
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Muttrum thurantha munivan yaaruWho is the ascetic that has completely renounced the world?
Naan muththam koduththaa thappu yaedhuWhat could possibly be wrong if I give a kiss?
Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai vanthathu maamoiThe lotus that bloomed on the dry land has arrived, dear uncle!
Thadai onnu podaatha devathai aaduthu ohoAn angel dances here without setting any restrictions, oho!
Female
Muttrum thurantha munivan yaaruWho is the ascetic that has completely renounced the world?
Naan muththam koduththaa thappu yaedhuWhat could possibly be wrong if I give a kiss?
Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai vanthathu maamoiThe lotus that bloomed on the dry land has arrived, dear uncle!
Thadai onnu podaatha devathai aaduthu ohoAn angel dances here without setting any restrictions, oho!
Female
Parvai valaiyinilae aahaahWithin the snare of my alluring gaze, ahah!
Vizhuntha kaalaigalai haeiThe wild bulls that fell right into it, hey!
Bakthargalaai aakkiputtaenI transformed them all into my devoted followers.
Pakkuvamaa anaichchukkittaenI embraced them tenderly and cleverly.
Female
Bodhaiyumthaan yaeththivitaenI heightened their sense of intoxication.
Puththi kettu suththa vittaenI made them lose their minds and spin in circles.
Ennai enni thookkam kettu pongaLose your sleep thinking of me and depart!
Indru ingae yaekkam kondu vaangaCome here today filled with intense longing!
Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai vanthathu maamoiThe lotus that bloomed on the dry land has arrived, dear uncle!
Thadai onnu podaatha devathai aaduthu ohoAn angel dances here without setting any restrictions, oho!
Female
Idhazhin ooraththula aahaahAt the very corner of the lips, ahah!
Irukkum eeraththula haeiIn the moisture lingering there, hey!
Uriyai suththum poonaiyai polLike a cat prowling around the suspended butter pot,
Ennai suththum vaalipargalYoung men constantly hover around me!
Female
En peraththaan uchchariththaanHe chanted my name repeatedly!
Sugam kettuththaan nachchariththaanHe pestered me endlessly asking for pleasure!
Jolly endru thedi vantha pinnaeAfter coming in search of joy and fun,
Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai vanthathu maamoiThe lotus that bloomed on the dry land has arrived, dear uncle!
Thadai onnu podaatha devathai aaduthu ohoAn angel dances here without setting any restrictions, oho!
Female
Muttrum thurantha munivan yaaruWho is the ascetic that has completely renounced the world?
Naan muththam koduththaa thappu yaedhuWhat could possibly be wrong if I give a kiss?
Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai vanthathu maamoiThe lotus that bloomed on the dry land has arrived, dear uncle!
Thadai onnu podaatha devathai aaduthu ohoAn angel dances here without setting any restrictions, oho!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This seductive dance number expresses the performer's irresistible allure and confidence in her ability to captivate any man. She playfully challenges even saints or ascetics who claim to have renounced all worldly desires, suggesting that no one can withstand her kiss or charm. She compares herself to an extraordinary lotus blooming on dry land. She describes how young men hover around her like cats around a pot of butter, losing their senses and becoming devoted to her beauty. Written in T. Rajendar's signature rhythmic style, the song highlights playful temptation, erotic charm, and carefree celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai vanthathu maamoi

The dancer refers to herself as 'Tharai meedhu pooththa thamarai' (a lotus blooming on land), representing rare and captivating beauty in an unlikely place.

Simile (Upamai)

Uriyai suththum poonaiyai pol

'Uriyai suththum poonaiyai pol' compares the young men pursuing her to a hungry cat pacing under a suspended food pot.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Muttrum thurantha munivan yaaru

Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Muttrum' and 'munivan' creates a rhythmic cadence.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Bakthargalaai aakkiputtaen

The stanza ends with identical rhyming suffixes: 'aakkiputtaen', 'anaichchukkittaen', 'yaeththivitaen', and 'suththa vittaen'.

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Trivia

Ivargal Varungala Thoongal (1987) was directed, written, and musically composed by multi-talented filmmaker T. Rajendar, known for his unique trademark style of writing rhyming lyrics and high-energy dance tracks in Tamil cinema.

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