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Lyrics & meaning

Pathu Tharam Muthamida

From Avalukku Aayiram Kangal · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Details
Avalukku Aayiram Kangal1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paththu tharam muththamida poraan yaaro kooradiSomeone is going to kiss ten times, tell me who it is!
Adi saththamittaa muththamida poraan podi pokkiriHey, if you make a sound, he will kiss you, go away you rogue!
Female
Paththu tharam muththamida poraan yaaro kooradiSomeone is going to kiss ten times, tell me who it is!
Adi saththamittaa muththamida poraan podi pokkiriHey, if you make a sound, he will kiss you, go away you rogue!
Female
Valaiyaadum un kaiya pudichchuHolding your hand adorned with jingling bangles,
Valaippaandi unnai vaari anaichchuValaippaandi will embrace you tightly in his arms,
Female
Mudhal naal maraippaen marnaal koduppaenOn the first day I will hide it, on the next day I will give it,
Mudhal naal maraippaen marnaal koduppaenOn the first day I will hide it, on the next day I will give it,
Female
Sonnaal inbam aayiram ammammaaJust saying it brings a thousand joys, Oh my!
Female
Paththu tharam muththamida poraan yaaro koradiSomeone is going to kiss ten times, tell me who it is!
Female :Adi saththamittaa muththamida poraan podi pokkiriFemale: Hey, if you make a sound, he will kiss you, go away you rogue!
Female
Kadalaattam nal azhagirukkaWith beauty overflowing like the boundless ocean,
Padakaattam un meni mithakkaWhile your body floats lightly like a boat,
Kadalaattam nal azhagirukkaWith beauty overflowing like the boundless ocean,
Padakaattam un meni mithakkaWhile your body floats lightly like a boat,
Female
Kodhiththaala kulirum koduththaal valarumIf it boils over it cools down, if shared it grows,
Kodhiththaala kulirum koduththaal valarumIf it boils over it cools down, if shared it grows,
Female :Sonnaal inbam aayiram ammmaaaFemale: Just saying it brings a thousand joys, Oh my!
Female
Magamaayi en annai irukkaWith Goddess Magamaayi as my mother protecting us,
Sugamaagum en ennam muzhukkaAll my thoughts will completely turn into joy,
Female
Mananaal varattum manam pol tharattumLet the wedding day arrive, let love be given as the heart desires,
Mananaal varattum manam pol tharattumLet the wedding day arrive, let love be given as the heart desires,
Female
Sonnaal inbam aayiram ammammaaJust saying it brings a thousand joys, Oh my!
Female
Paththu tharam muththamida poraan yaaro kooradiSomeone is going to kiss ten times, tell me who it is!
Female :Adi saththamittaa muththamida poraan podi pokkiriFemale: Hey, if you make a sound, he will kiss you, go away you rogue!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful folk-style song presents a joyful conversation between friends teasing a young woman about her romantic future. One companion playfully warns her about a lover who eagerly awaits to shower her with kisses, while the bride-to-be expresses her shy anticipation and excitement for her upcoming wedding day.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Kadalaattam nal azhagirukka / Padakaattam un meni mithakka

The second letters of 'Kadalaattam' and 'Padakaattam' match (da), creating a rhythmic Tamil verse pattern.

Uvamai (Simile)

Kadalaattam nal azhagirukka / Padakaattam un meni mithakka

Comparing beauty to the vastness of the ocean (Kadalaattam) and the body to a floating boat (Padakaattam).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kodhiththaala kulirum koduththaal valarum

The line endings 'kulirum' and 'valarum' rhyme naturally, enhancing the musical cadence of the verse.

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Trivia

This track features music composed by T. K. Ramamurthy after he began composing independently following his historic partnership with M. S. Viswanathan. Kannadasan's lyrics beautifully capture traditional rural folk humor mixed with coy romantic sentiments.

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