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Lyrics & meaning

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 idhuthaanThis is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaalWhen taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaanPleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaanThis is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaalWhen taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaanPleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Male
Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangalKisses all over the beautiful flower-like body
Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangalWon't joyful sounds be heard in this?
Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangalKisses all over the beautiful flower-like body
Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangalWon't joyful sounds be heard in this?
Male
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaanThis is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaalWhen taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaanPleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Male
Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serumThe holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea
Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaethoWhat magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness?
Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serumThe holy water of river Kaveri reaches and merges with the sea
Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaethoWhat magic is this visual pattern that you and I witness?
Male
Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha keshamMusk fragrance and unruffled hair
Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaenoWhy does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other?
Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha keshamMusk fragrance and unruffled hair
Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaenoWhy does shyness increase even as bodies embrace and cover each other?
Male
Ivai aagaaya paadhaala logangal sendruTraversing through the celestial sky and the netherworlds
Meelaatha thaalaatha mogangalIrresistible and uncontainable desires
Male
Oo…uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaanOh... this is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaalWhen taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaanPleasure and taste are abundantly enough
Male
Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyilA temple whose orthodox gates are never closed
Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum koodaWhere rituals occur continuously every morning and evening
Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyilA temple whose orthodox gates are never closed
Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum koodaWhere rituals occur continuously every morning and evening
Male
Poovaaram sooda dhevaaram paadaAdorning garlands of flowers and singing sacred devotional hymns
Jaamaththil devan devi thoopam theepam kaanaFor the Lord and Goddess to witness incense and light at midnight
Male
Antha yaegaantha sevaigal inbangalThose solitary, intimate acts of worship and pleasures
Kulir neeraadum abishega bimbangalThe consecrated idols undergoing the cool water bathing ritual
Male
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaanThis is the poem written by lips touching lips
Eduththaal koduththaalWhen taken and given
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaanPleasure 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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