L. R. Eswari’s voice captures a bittersweet fantasy in “Muthana Oorkolamo,” from the album “Annaiyum Pithavum,” a song lyricist Kannadasan and composer M. S. Vishwanathan created. A grand wedding procession unfolds, watched through longing eyes.
Muthana Oorkolamo
L. R. Eswari • From “Annaiyum Pithavum”
Muthana Oorkolamo Lyrics Translation – Annaiyum Pithavum Soundtrack
L. R. Eswari’s performance details a woman observing her beloved’s wedding. She describes the bride’s beauty and the groom’s gentle presence. The lyric “Oh my, I’m not there” establishes her exclusion from the event she depicts.
Muthana OorkolamooIs it a grand procession?
Athanin KalyanamooIs it his wedding?
Ammamma Rajakkal EllorumOh my, will all the kings
Seer Kondu VaruvargalooCome bringing ‘traditional gifts’?
Muthana OorkolamooIs it a grand procession?
Athanin KalyanamooIs it his wedding?
Ammamma Rajakkal EllorumOh my, will all the kings
Seer Kondu VaruvargalooCome bringing ‘traditional gifts’?
Muthana OorkolamooIs it a grand procession?
Pon Vanna Karaiyodu PooseelaiA beautiful saree with a golden border.
Pen Vannam Aval Meni PoonjolaiHer body is a beautiful flower garden.
Avalodu Medhuvaga MappillaiThe groom walks gently by her side.
Ammamma Angu Nan IllaiOh my, I’m not there.
Pon Vanna Karaiyodu PooseelaiA beautiful saree with a golden border.
Pen Vannam Aval Meni PoonjolaiHer body is a beautiful flower garden.
Avalodu Medhuvaga MappillaiThe groom walks gently by her side.
Ammamma Angu Nan IllaiOh my, I’m not there.
Thottaroo Thuvandaloo SaindhalooDid he touch her, did she sway, did she lean?
Ennavoo Angu Nan IllaiWhatever happened, I wasn’t there.
Ammamma Ponana Penn UllamOh my, this woman’s lost heart,
Ennalil Yar PakkamooWhose side will it be on in my future?
Muthana OorkolamooIs it a grand procession?
Mai Vannam Kalaiyadha Kann EnnaWhat are eyes whose kohl never fades?
Kai Vannam Inaiyadha Penn EnnaWhat is a woman who won’t join hands with someone?
Poo Vannam Sariyadha Irav EnnaWhat is a night where the flowers’ beauty isn’t enjoyed?
Ammamma Indru Nan EnnaOh my, what am I today?
Mai Vannam Kalaiyadha Kann EnnaWhat are eyes whose kohl never fades?
Kai Vannam Inaiyadha Penn EnnaWhat is a woman who won’t join hands with someone?
Poo Vannam Sariyadha Irav EnnaWhat is a night where the flowers’ beauty isn’t enjoyed?
Ammamma Indru Nan EnnaOh my, what am I today?
Kannangal Ennangal MuthangalCheeks, thoughts, kisses,
Thithikkum Avai EnnennaWhat sweetness do they hold?
Ammamma Sollamal TheriyadhuOh my, you won’t know without telling.
Illamal TheeradhammaIt won’t be satisfied without experiencing it.
Muthana OorkolamooIs it a grand procession?
Athanin KalyanamooIs it his wedding?
Ammamma Rajakkal EllorumOh my, will all the kings
Seer Kondu VaruvargalooCome bringing ‘traditional gifts’?
Muthana Oorkolamo Music Video
Kannadasan’s writing presents a deep personal sorrow beneath surface celebration. The album “Annaiyum Pithavum” features a raw portrayal of unrequited love, as shown in the “Muthana Oorkolamo” lyrics meaning.