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Uthadum Uthadum Ezhuthum

From Nenjathai Allitha · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nenjathai Allitha
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
Eduththaal koduththaal
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
Eduththaal koduththaal
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangal
Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangal
Ezhil poomeni Pooraavum muththangal
Idhil ketkaatho aanantha saththangal
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
Eduththaal koduththaal
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serum
Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaetho
Kaaveri theerththam kadal vanthu serum
Kolangal naanum neeyum kaanum maayam yaetho
Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham
Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaeno
Kasthoori vaasam kalaiyaatha kesham
Thegangal moodumpothum koodum naanam yaeno
Ivai aagaaya paadhaala logangal sendru
Meelaatha thaalaatha mogangal
Oo…uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
Eduththaal koduththaal
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil
Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum kooda
Aachchaara vaasal adaiyaatha koyil
Poojaigal kaalai maalai velai thorum kooda
Poovaaram sooda dhevaaram paada
Jaamaththil devan devi thoopam theepam kaana
Antha yaegaantha sevaigal inbangal
Kulir neeraadum abishega bimbangal
Uthadum uthadum ezhuthum kavithai idhuthaan
Eduththaal koduththaal
Sugamum suvaiyum pothuthaan
This is the poem written by lips touching lips,
whether you give or take,
the pleasure and sweetness are shared by both.
This is the poem written by lips touching lips,
whether you give or take,
the pleasure and sweetness are shared by both.
With kisses covering this lovely, flower-soft body,
won't sounds of pure joy be heard?
With kisses covering this lovely, flower-soft body,
won't sounds of pure joy be heard?
This is the poem written by lips touching lips,
whether you give or take,
the pleasure and sweetness are shared by both.
As the sacred Kaveri waters flow to reach the sea,
what magic is this sight that you and I create?
As the sacred Kaveri waters flow to reach the sea,
what magic is this sight that you and I create?
With the fragrance of musk and smooth, neat hair,
why does shyness still rise even as our bodies unite?
With the fragrance of musk and smooth, neat hair,
why does shyness still rise even as our bodies unite?
Reaching from the heavens down to the depths of the earth,
these are boundless, irresistible desires...
Oh, this is the poem written by lips touching lips,
whether you give or take,
the pleasure and sweetness are shared by both.
In a temple where traditional doors never close,
where prayers are offered every morning and evening,
In a temple where traditional doors never close,
where prayers are offered every morning and evening,
adorned with flower garlands, singing sacred hymns,
at midnight, as the god and goddess witness the incense and lamp,
those private moments of devotion and bliss
are like sacred idols bathed in cooling waters...
This is the poem written by lips touching lips,
whether you give or take,
the pleasure and sweetness are shared by both.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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