Uthadum Uthadum Ezhuthum
From Nenjathai Allitha · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nenjathai Allitha1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan | This is the poem written by lips touching lips |
| Eduththaal koduththaal | When taken and given |
| Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan | Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough |
| Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan | This is the poem written by lips touching lips |
| Eduththaal koduththaal | When taken and given |
| Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan | Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough |
| Male | |
| Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangal | Kisses all over the beautiful flower-like body |
| Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangal | Won't joyful sounds be heard in this? |
| Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangal | Kisses all over the beautiful flower-like body |
| Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangal | Won't joyful sounds be heard in this? |
| Male | |
| Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan | This is the poem written by lips touching lips |
| Eduththaal koduththaal | When taken and given |
| Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan | Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough |
| Male | |
| Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serum | The holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea |
| Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaetho | What magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness? |
| Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serum | The holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea |
| Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaetho | What magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness? |
| Male | |
| Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham | Musk fragrance and unruffled hair |
| Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaeno | Why does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other? |
| Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham | Musk fragrance and unruffled hair |
| Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaeno | Why does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other? |
| Male | |
| Ivai aagaaya paadhaala logangal sendru | Traversing through the celestial sky and the netherworlds |
| Meelaatha thaalaatha mogangal | Irresistible and uncontainable desires |
| Male | |
| Oo…uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan | Oh... this is the poem written by lips touching lips |
| Eduththaal koduththaal | When taken and given |
| Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan | Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough |
| Male | |
| Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil | A temple whose orthodox gates are never closed |
| Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum kooda | Where rituals occur continuously every morning and evening |
| Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil | A temple whose orthodox gates are never closed |
| Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum kooda | Where rituals occur continuously every morning and evening |
| Male | |
| Poovaaram sooda dhevaaram paada | Adorning garlands of flowers and singing sacred devotional hymns |
| Jaamaththil devan devi thoopam theepam kaana | For the Lord and Goddess to witness incense and light at midnight |
| Male | |
| Antha yaegaantha sevaigal inbangal | Those solitary, intimate acts of worship and pleasures |
| Kulir neeraadum abishega bimbangal | The consecrated idols undergoing the cool water bathing ritual |
| Male | |
| Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan | This is the poem written by lips touching lips |
| Eduththaal koduththaal | When taken and given |
| Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan | Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough |
உதடும் உதடும் எழுதும் கவிதை இதுதான்
எடுத்தால் கொடுத்தால்
சுகமும் சுவையும் பொதுதான்
உதடும் உதடும் எழுதும் கவிதை இதுதான்
எடுத்தால் கொடுத்தால்
சுகமும் சுவையும் பொதுதான்
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
When taken and given
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
When taken and given
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
எழில் பூமேனி பூராவும் முத்தங்கள் இதில்
கேட்காதோ ஆனந்த சத்தங்கள்....
எழில் பூமேனி பூராவும் முத்தங்கள் இதில்
கேட்காதோ ஆனந்த சத்தங்கள்....
Kisses all over the beautiful flower-like body
Won't joyful sounds be heard in this?
Kisses all over the beautiful flower-like body
Won't joyful sounds be heard in this?
உதடும் உதடும் எழுதும் கவிதை இதுதான்
எடுத்தால் கொடுத்தால்
சுகமும் சுவையும் பொதுதான்
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
When taken and given
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
காவேரி தீர்த்தம் கடல் வந்து சேரும்
கோலங்கள் நானும் நீயும் காணும் மாயம் ஏதோ
காவேரி தீர்த்தம் கடல் வந்து சேரும்
கோலங்கள் நானும் நீயும் காணும் மாயம் ஏதோ
The holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea
What magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness?
The holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea
What magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness?
கஸ்தூரி வாசம் கலையாத கேசம்
தேகங்கள் மூடும்போதும் கூடும் நாணம் ஏனோ
கஸ்தூரி வாசம் கலையாத கேசம்
தேகங்கள் மூடும்போதும் கூடும் நாணம் ஏனோ
Musk fragrance and unruffled hair
Why does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other?
Musk fragrance and unruffled hair
Why does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other?
இவை ஆகாய பாதாள லோகங்கள் சென்று
மீளாத தாளாத மோகங்கள்.....
Traversing through the celestial sky and the netherworlds
Irresistible and uncontainable desires
ஓ.....உதடும் உதடும் எழுதும் கவிதை இதுதான்
எடுத்தால் கொடுத்தால்
சுகமும் சுவையும் பொதுதான்
Oh... this is the poem written by lips touching lips
When taken and given
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
ஆச்சார வாசல் அடையாத கோயில்
பூஜைகள் காலை மாலை வேளை தோறும் கூட
ஆச்சார வாசல் அடையாத கோயில்
பூஜைகள் காலை மாலை வேளை தோறும் கூட
A temple whose orthodox gates are never closed
Where rituals occur continuously every morning and evening
A temple whose orthodox gates are never closed
Where rituals occur continuously every morning and evening
பூவாரம் சூட தேவாரம் பாட
ஜாமத்தில் தேவன் தேவி தூபம் தீபம் காண
Adorning garlands of flowers and singing sacred devotional hymns
For the Lord and Goddess to witness incense and light at midnight
அந்த ஏகாந்த சேவைகள் இன்பங்கள்
குளிர் நீராடும் அபிஷேக பிம்பங்கள்.....
Those solitary, intimate acts of worship and pleasures
The consecrated idols undergoing the cool water bathing ritual
உதடும் உதடும் எழுதும் கவிதை இதுதான்
எடுத்தால் கொடுத்தால்
சுகமும் சுவையும் பொதுதான்
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
When taken and given
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaal
When taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaal
When taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangal
Kisses all over the beautiful flower-like body
Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangal
Won't joyful sounds be heard in this?
Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangal
Kisses all over the beautiful flower-like body
Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangal
Won't joyful sounds be heard in this?
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaal
When taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serum
The holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea
Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaetho
What magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness?
Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serum
The holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea
Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaetho
What magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness?
Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham
Musk fragrance and unruffled hair
Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaeno
Why does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other?
Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham
Musk fragrance and unruffled hair
Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaeno
Why does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other?
Ivai aagaaya paadhaala logangal sendru
Traversing through the celestial sky and the netherworlds
Meelaatha thaalaatha mogangal
Irresistible and uncontainable desires
Oo…uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
Oh... this is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaal
When taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil
A temple whose orthodox gates are never closed
Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum kooda
Where rituals occur continuously every morning and evening
Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil
A temple whose orthodox gates are never closed
Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum kooda
Where rituals occur continuously every morning and evening
Poovaaram sooda dhevaaram paada
Adorning garlands of flowers and singing sacred devotional hymns
Jaamaththil devan devi thoopam theepam kaana
For the Lord and Goddess to witness incense and light at midnight
Antha yaegaantha sevaigal inbangal
Those solitary, intimate acts of worship and pleasures
Kulir neeraadum abishega bimbangal
The consecrated idols undergoing the cool water bathing ritual
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
This is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaal
When taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Pleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Uthadum Uthadum' from Nenjathai Allitha (1984) is a deeply sensuous romantic track that poetically elevates physical intimacy to a sacred experience. Through vivid imagery, lyricist Vaali compares the union of lovers to natural phenomena like the river Kaveri joining the vast ocean, and to temple rituals such as divine worship, incense offerings, and holy bathing rituals (Abhishekam). The act of kissing is framed as an exquisite poem co-authored by two lovers. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's vocal delivery combined with M. S. Viswanathan's lush musical arrangement gives the track a passionate yet sublime aura. The lyrics skillfully balance physical desire with artistic allegories, celebrating love, passion, and spiritual oneness between soulmates.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil”
Intimate romantic acts are poetically metaphorized as temple worship rituals (pooja, dhevaaram, abishegam).
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' creating rhythmic flow.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Poovaaram sooda dhevaaram paada”
Agreement of the second letter 'vaa' in consecutive phrases 'Poovaaram' and 'Dhevaaram'.
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Trivia
This song features music composed by the legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) with lyrics by Kavignar Vaali. The track showcases Vaali's signature literary technique of blending sacred temple terminology with sensual romance without crossing into vulgarity, a hallmark of 1980s Tamil cinema erotic poetry.
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