Muthu Ponnu Lyrics English Translation — Vallavan Oruvan | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan
T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela deliver “Muthu Ponnu,” a playful duet from the album ‘Vallavan Oruvan.’ Kannadasan wrote the lyrics and S. Vedhachalam composed the music. The track captures a lighthearted exchange about budding romance.
Muthu Ponnu
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Vallavan Oruvan”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
S. Vedhachalam
Muthu Ponnu Lyrics Translation (from “Vallavan Oruvan”)
The male character asks, “Should we share a kiss?” and suggests an embrace when “no one around.” The female character demands “a foundation” and “a pledge” before committing to start a family. Kannadasan’s writing maps this push and pull in courtship.
Mutthu Ponnu Vama Muttham IdalamaPearl girl, come on, should we share a kiss?
Akkam Pakkam YarumillaiThere’s no one around.
Katti KollalamaCan we share an embrace?
Tholukku Mele Malaiyai PottuBefore we place the garland upon your shoulder,
Summa Summa ThodalamaCan we just casually touch?
Mutthamidum Mama Satham SeiyalamaOh, kissing darling, should we make some noise?
Akkam Pakkam Parkum PodhuWhen people around us are looking on,
Katti KollalamaCan we embrace?
Munnum Pinnum Sontham IllamalWithout having any formal ties,
Summa Summa ThodalamaCan we just casually touch?
Adharam VeandumI need a foundation,
Un Tharam Endru SollaTo say that you’re mine.
Oar Acham VeandumI need a pledge,
Samsaram PannikollaBefore we start a family.
Alana PonneOh, my beautiful grown woman,
En Asai Ondru PodhumMy one desire alone will be enough.
Oar Nalana PinneAfter some time passes,
Un Kannam Adhai KoorumYour own cheek will confirm it.
Vanna KoonthalHer colorful hair
ThalattumWill gently sway.
Enthan MeniMy body
TherottumWill race like a chariot.
Intha Arambam SarithanaIs this beginning alright?
Mutthu Ponnu Vama Muttham IdalamaPearl girl, come on, should we share a kiss?
Akkam Pakkam YarumillaiThere’s no one around.
Katti KollalamaCan we share an embrace?
Tholukku Mele Malaiyai PottuBefore we place the garland upon your shoulder,
Summa Summa ThodalamaCan we just casually touch?
Poo Potta SelaiYour flower-patterned saree
En Mele Vanthu MothumComes and brushes against me.
Un Pon Meni KanduSeeing your beautiful, radiant body,
En Bothai Konjam ErumMy intoxication rises a little.
Eratha BothaiIf this rising intoxication
Indre Erivitta ThaleWere to completely take over today,
Mun Partha ParvaiThe way you’ve looked at me before,
Nee Parpadhenna VellaiWhy do you look at me like a stranger now?
Vanna KoonthalHer colorful hair
ThalattumWill gently sway.
Enthan MeniMy body
TherottumWill race like a chariot.
Athil Anandha VilaiyattuThat’s a joyful game we’ll play.
Mutthu Ponnu Vama Muttham IdalamaPearl girl, come on, should we share a kiss?
Akkam Pakkam YarumillaiThere’s no one around.
Katti KollalamaCan we share an embrace?
Tholukku Mele Malaiyai PottuBefore we place the garland upon your shoulder,
Summa Summa ThodalamaCan we just casually touch?
Mutthamidum Mama Satham SeiyalamaOh, kissing darling, should we make some noise?
Akkam Pakkam Parkum PodhuWhen people around us are looking on,
Katti KollalamaCan we embrace?
Munnum Pinnum Sontham IllamalWithout having any formal ties,
The song portrays initial flirtation leading to a call for commitment. S. Vedhachalam’s composition supports this shift, making the ‘Muthu Ponnu’ lyrics meaning a study in romantic negotiation. The album ‘Vallavan Oruvan’ presents this classic Tamil duet.
