Poovukku Mugam Kaattuven
From Delhi To Madras · 1972
- Lyricist
- Mayavanathan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Delhi To Madras1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mugam kaattuvaen udal kaattuvaen | I will show my face, I will show my body |
| Idhazh kaattuvaen suvai oottuvaen | I will show my lips, I will feed sweet taste |
| Female | |
| Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen | I will show my face like a flower |
| Ponnukku udal kaattuvaen | I will show my body like gold |
| Thaenukku idhazh kaattuvaen | I will show my lips like honey |
| Theeraatha suvai oottuvaen | I will feed an endless taste |
| Female | |
| Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen…. | I will show my face like a flower... |
| Female | |
| Aaramba kalai thannai | The introductory art of love |
| Anupava muraiyodu | With experiential mastery |
| Nerukku ner kaattuvaen | I will display face to face |
| Yaarukkum pagaiyillai | I have enmity with no one |
| Evarukkum uravillai | I have kinship with no one |
| Kaasukku thalai aattuvaen | I nod my head for money |
| Female | |
| Kaalodu kaal pinna | As legs entwine with legs |
| Kaiyodu kai pinna | As hands entwine with hands |
| Kaalodu kaal pinna | As legs entwine with legs |
| Kaiyodu kai pinna | As hands entwine with hands |
| Kadhalin vagai kaattuvaen | I will demonstrate the forms of love |
| Kaaviya manam kaattuvaen | I will display a poetic heart |
| Female | |
| Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen…. | I will show my face like a flower... |
| Female | |
| Naaladi kuzhalaada naadaga vizhiyaada | As long hair sways and dramatic eyes dance |
| Maarbinil vilaiyaaduvaen | I will play upon the chest |
| Kaaladi nadai poda kaadhinil medhuvaaga | As footsteps tread and softly in the ear |
| Aayiram suram paaduvaen | I will sing a thousand musical notes |
| Female | |
| Tholodu thol saera | As shoulder joins with shoulder |
| Naaloru vidhamaaga | In a new way every single day |
| Tholodu thol saera | As shoulder joins with shoulder |
| Naaloru vidhamaaga | In a new way every single day |
| Vaalipa rusi kaattuvaen | I will show the flavor of youth |
| Vaazhavum vazhi kaattuvaen | I will also show the way to live |
| Female | |
| Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen | I will show my face like a flower |
| Ponnukku udal kaattuvaen | I will show my body like gold |
| Thaenukku idhazh kaattuvaen | I will show my lips like honey |
| Theeraatha suvai oottuvaen | I will feed an endless taste |
| Female | |
| Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen…. | I will show my face like a flower... |
முகம் காட்டுவேன் உடல் காட்டுவேன்
இதழ் காட்டுவேன் சுவை ஊட்டுவேன்
I will show my face, I will show my body
I will show my lips, I will feed sweet taste
பூவுக்கு முகம் காட்டுவேன்
பொன்னுக்கு உடல் காட்டுவேன்
தேனுக்கு இதழ் காட்டுவேன்
தீராத சுவை ஊட்டுவேன்
I will show my face like a flower
I will show my body like gold
I will show my lips like honey
I will feed an endless taste
பூவுக்கு முகம் காட்டுவேன்...
I will show my face like a flower...
ஆரம்ப கலை தன்னை
அனுபவ முறையோடு
நேருக்கு நேர் காட்டுவேன்
யாருக்கும் பகையில்லை
எவருக்கும் உறவில்லை
காசுக்கு தலை ஆட்டுவேன்
The introductory art of love
With experiential mastery
I will display face to face
I have enmity with no one
I have kinship with no one
I nod my head for money
காலோடு கால் பின்ன
கையோடு கை பின்ன
காலோடு கால் பின்ன
கையோடு கை பின்ன
காதலின் வகை காட்டுவேன்
காவிய மணம் காட்டுவேன்....
As legs entwine with legs
As hands entwine with hands
As legs entwine with legs
As hands entwine with hands
I will demonstrate the forms of love
I will display a poetic heart
பூவுக்கு முகம் காட்டுவேன்...
I will show my face like a flower...
நாலடி குழலாட நாடக விழியாட
மார்பினில் விளையாடுவேன்
காலடி நடை போட காதினில் மெதுவாக
ஆயிரம் சுரம் பாடுவேன்
As long hair sways and dramatic eyes dance
I will play upon the chest
As footsteps tread and softly in the ear
I will sing a thousand musical notes
தோளோடு தோள் சேர
நாளொரு விதமாக
தோளோடு தோள் சேர
நாளொரு விதமாக
வாலிப ருசிக் காட்டுவேன்
வாழவும் வழிக் காட்டுவேன்...
As shoulder joins with shoulder
In a new way every single day
As shoulder joins with shoulder
In a new way every single day
I will show the flavor of youth
I will also show the way to live
பூவுக்கு முகம் காட்டுவேன்
பொன்னுக்கு உடல் காட்டுவேன்
தேனுக்கு இதழ் காட்டுவேன்
தீராத சுவை ஊட்டுவேன்
I will show my face like a flower
I will show my body like gold
I will show my lips like honey
I will feed an endless taste
பூவுக்கு முகம் காட்டுவேன்...
I will show my face like a flower...
Mugam kaattuvaen udal kaattuvaen
I will show my face, I will show my body
Idhazh kaattuvaen suvai oottuvaen
I will show my lips, I will feed sweet taste
Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen
I will show my face like a flower
Ponnukku udal kaattuvaen
I will show my body like gold
Thaenukku idhazh kaattuvaen
I will show my lips like honey
Theeraatha suvai oottuvaen
I will feed an endless taste
Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen….
I will show my face like a flower...
Aaramba kalai thannai
The introductory art of love
Anupava muraiyodu
With experiential mastery
Nerukku ner kaattuvaen
I will display face to face
Yaarukkum pagaiyillai
I have enmity with no one
Evarukkum uravillai
I have kinship with no one
Kaasukku thalai aattuvaen
I nod my head for money
Kaalodu kaal pinna
As legs entwine with legs
Kaiyodu kai pinna
As hands entwine with hands
Kaalodu kaal pinna
As legs entwine with legs
Kaiyodu kai pinna
As hands entwine with hands
Kadhalin vagai kaattuvaen
I will demonstrate the forms of love
Kaaviya manam kaattuvaen
I will display a poetic heart
Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen….
I will show my face like a flower...
Naaladi kuzhalaada naadaga vizhiyaada
As long hair sways and dramatic eyes dance
Maarbinil vilaiyaaduvaen
I will play upon the chest
Kaaladi nadai poda kaadhinil medhuvaaga
As footsteps tread and softly in the ear
Aayiram suram paaduvaen
I will sing a thousand musical notes
Tholodu thol saera
As shoulder joins with shoulder
Naaloru vidhamaaga
In a new way every single day
Tholodu thol saera
As shoulder joins with shoulder
Naaloru vidhamaaga
In a new way every single day
Vaalipa rusi kaattuvaen
I will show the flavor of youth
Vaazhavum vazhi kaattuvaen
I will also show the way to live
Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen
I will show my face like a flower
Ponnukku udal kaattuvaen
I will show my body like gold
Thaenukku idhazh kaattuvaen
I will show my lips like honey
Theeraatha suvai oottuvaen
I will feed an endless taste
Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen….
I will show my face like a flower...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Delhi To Madras' (1972) is a seductive cabaret/dance track sung by L. R. Eswari. The dancer/courtesan invites the listener into her world of rhythm, charm, and romance. She equates her physical beauty to elements of nature and value—her face to a flower, her body to gold, and her lips to honey—promising an unforgettable romantic experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile/Metaphor)
“Poovukku mugam kaattuvaen / Ponnukku udal kaattuvaen / Thaenukku idhazh kaattuvaen”
Compares features of the woman to nature and precious items: face to a flower ('Poovukku mugam'), body to gold ('Ponnukku udal'), and lips to honey ('Thaenukku idhazh').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Yaarukkum pagaiyillai / Evarukkum uravillai”
Rhyming of the second letter 'r' in 'Yaarukkum' and 'Evarukkum'.
Moonaai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Kaalodu kaal pinna / Kaiyodu kai pinna”
Alliteration of the initial letter 'K' across consecutive rhythmic lines.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Tholodu thol saera / Naaloru vidhamaaga”
Repetition of lines to reinforce rhythm, movement, and intensity in dance performance.
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Trivia
'Delhi To Madras' (1972) is a road-comedy thriller starring Jaishankar and R. Muthuraman. Legendary playback singer L. R. Eswari was the premier choice for glamorous, upbeat club numbers in South Indian cinema during this era, and composer V. Kumar crafted several hit tracks tailored specifically to her expressive vocal range.
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