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Muttu Mu2

From Album Songs 2022 · 2022

Lyricist
TeeJay Arunasalam
Singers
Teejay Arunasalam, Yogi B, Sivaangi Krish
Music director
Teejay Arunasalam
Details
Album Songs 20222022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Unai angae kangirenI see you over there
Un patkam varavaMay I come to your side?
Yaar evaranu theriyavillaiI do not know who you are
Irundhalum palagalamEven so, let us get acquainted
Male
Ho ho paarkamal pesa thonuthuHo ho, without seeing you I feel like talking
Paarthathum pesa patharadhuUpon seeing you, I get nervous to speak
Palagalam konjom palagalamLet us hang out, let us hang out a little
Male
Muttu muttu enai muttuBump into me, bump into me
Idichu pora vekkatha vittuCollide with me and go, leaving shy shyness behind
Kolandha pola kolapadi kaatuShow me playful tricks like a child
Yaar indhu dhavani…Who is this girl in a half-saree (dhavani)...
Male
Nethiyila irukkudhu pottuThere is a bindi on her forehead
Adhukkum keela kalla sirippuAnd below that, a sly mischievous smile
Mothathilla unakkindha paattuOn the whole, this song is dedicated to you
Vaa vandhu aadu neeCome on, come and dance
Male
Mun jenmam unnai paartha nyabagamA memory of seeing you in a past life
En manasil varaintha adhae mugamThe exact same face drawn in my heart
Female
Thaka jimi thaka jammunu thaanWith a beat like 'Thaka jimi thaka jam'
Thudikkum en idhayamMy heart is beating fast
Thalli nee ninna kooda idikkumEven if you stand far away, it still dashes
Male
AmmadiOh my goodness
Un dhavani en kannathil anbal aranjathaeYour half-saree gently slapped my cheek with love
Female :Aathadi naan venumunnu panleFemale: Oh my, I did not do it on purpose
Nee venumunnu thaan vanthenae…I came only because I wanted you...
Female
Un kaiyala killi killiPinch me with your hand
Illai nijam naan solluvenaeOtherwise, I will speak the truth
Male :Hey kurum pulla kalli kalliMale: Hey cheeky, mischievous girl
Nesamalae thaan muttuthadiTruly, love is dashing against me
Male
Yen moodugirai en nila maane konjam nilWhy do you hide, my moon-like deer? Wait a little
Vanthu solludi en idhayathil meedhu enna pudhu feelCome and tell me girl, what is this new feeling in my heart?
Parakkum manmathanin ambu straight for the killFlying Cupid's arrow straight for the kill
Un dhavani naan kaadhal nizhaithu oonjalYour half-saree is a swing woven with love
Male
Swing it!!!Swing it!!!
Male
This tamizhan piranthu ooru englishThis Tamilian's born place is English ground
Un manathil vaazha my only one wishTo live in your heart is my only one wish
Un perai solladi podhumadi sceneTell me your name girl, enough of this drama
Kaadhal thakkuthal un samantham vaccine…Love is an attack, your consent is the vaccine...
Male
Kitta nee kan erangi vaa rathiyaeCome close with merciful eyes, my goddess of beauty
Kanavugal nijamagattum adiyaeLet dreams turn into reality, dear
Un mugathin nyabagam en mayakkamThe memory of your face is my intoxication
Please take the chance with mePlease take the chance with me
Male
All the bestAll the best
Male
Muttu muttu preety girl hit in me nowBump into me, bump into me pretty girl, hit in me now
With dhavani girl all feel me nowWith dhavani girl, all feel me now
Un mugathin nyabagam en mayakkamThe memory of your face is my intoxication
Devathai come dance with meAngel, come dance with me
Female
Chinna neruguthu ice-ahA small gesture melts like ice
Pachai neram rendum nice-ahBoth green moments look nice
Male
Hey unnai vida yaarum azhaga illayaeHey, no one is prettier than you
Irunthaalum neethan azhagiyaeEven so, you are the most beautiful
Male
Chumma sonnenJust kidding!
Ellam pengalum enakku devathai thaanadi…To me, all women are angels...
Kanne unnai mattum suththi vandhadhukku karanamDarling, the reason I circled around only you
Indha heart-u di ho hoIs this heart, ho ho
Male
Nenjoram saanji paaruLean against my chest and listen
Lap u dup u ketkumadiYou will hear it beating 'lub-dub'
Female : En mela saanji kolluFemale: Lean on me instead
Love u mattum thaan ketkumadaYou will hear only 'I love you'
Male
Muttu muttu preety girl hit in me nowBump into me, bump into me pretty girl, hit in me now
With dhavani girl all feel me nowWith dhavani girl, all feel me now
Un mugathin nyabagam en mayakkamThe memory of your face is my intoxication
Devathai come dance with me…Angel, come dance with me...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Muttu Muttu' is an upbeat, romantic Tamil pop track that weaves playfulness, flirtation, and youthful charm together. The song revolves around a guy instantly captivated by a girl wearing a traditional half-saree ('dhavani'). He expresses his attraction, nervousness, and desire to get to know her better through catchy hip-hop and dance beats, imagining a past-life connection while pleading for her affection. The dynamic turns back and forth between playful banter and declarations of love, featuring playful interactions where she teases him and he admits his infatuation. Blending Tanglish rap with catchy dance rhythms, the song celebrates instant attraction, traditional elegance mixed with modern street style, and lighthearted courtship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Muttu muttu enai muttu / Idichu pora vekkatha vittu

The second consonant 'tt' is repeated across lines to create rhythmic flow ('Muttu' / 'Idichu' / 'Pottu').

Metaphor

Un dhavani naan kaadhal nizhaithu oonjal

Comparing the girl's traditional dress (dhavani) to a swing woven out of love ('kaadhal nizhaithu oonjal').

Onomatopoeia

Thaka jimi thaka jammunu thaan

Using rhythmic sounds ('Thaka jimi thaka jammunu') and heart sounds ('Lap u dup u') to represent the beating heart.

Code-Switching / Tanglish Blend

Kaadhal thakkuthal un samantham vaccine…

Seamlessly blending Tamil colloquial terms with English pop phrases to appeal to contemporary youth.

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Trivia

'Muttu Muttu' originally debuted as an independent hit by TeeJay Arunasalam, which catapulted his career in the South Asian independent music scene across Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Tamil Nadu, and the UK diaspora. Its popularity led to new renditions and multi-artist collaborations over the years.

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