T. M. Soundararajan’s legendary voice carries ‘Muthunagai Pettagamo’ from the album ‘Deiveega Uravu.’ Lyricist Aalangudi Somu and composer K. V. Mahadevan craft poetic questions about divine beauty through vivid comparisons.
Muthunagai Pettagamo
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Deiveega Uravu”
Muthunagai Pettagamo Lyrics Meaning T. M. Soundarajan | Deiveega Uravu
Aalangudi Somu compares the woman to a peacock and asks if he should build her a nest. T. M. Soundararajan questions whether her walk splits observers’ hearts like a sculpture. The lyrics shift from admiration to a protective vow.
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Munn Kadhavu RathinamoIs your front door a precious ruby?
Kattazhaghu ThamaraiyoAre you a lotus of perfect beauty?
Carotta VadhadhuvooHas a car come driving by?
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Munn Kadhavu RathinamoIs your front door a precious ruby?
Kattazhaghu ThamaraiyoAre you a lotus of perfect beauty?
Carotta VadhadhuvooHas a car come driving by?
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Punnagaiyin ThoranamoAre you a festoon of smiles?
Poduvadhu NaadgamoIs this a drama you’re performing?
Kann Irandum Thaer VadamoAre your two eyes the ‘chariot ropes’?
Caril Enna OorvalamoWhat’s this procession in a car?
Punnagaiyin ThoranamoAre you a festoon of smiles?
Poduvadhu NaadgamoIs this a drama you’re performing?
Kann Irandum Thaer VadamoAre your two eyes the ‘chariot ropes’?
Caril Enna OorvalamoWhat’s this procession in a car?
Sendaadum Kuzhal Vandaada VarumBees come to dance in your swaying hair,
Kannadi SilaiyoAre you a mirror-like sculpture?
Nadai Kandorin Manam Rendaagum PadiIn a way that splits the hearts of those who see you walk,
Thundaadum SilaiyoAre you a sculpture that tears them apart?
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Munn Kadhavu RathinamoIs your front door a precious ruby?
Kattazhaghu ThamaraiyoAre you a lotus of perfect beauty?
Carotta VadhadhuvooHas a car come driving by?
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Kola Mayil Nee IrukkaSince you’re a beautiful peacock,
Koodu Katti ThandhidavaaShould I build a nest for you?
Kaalamellam UnnarugilBeside you for all time,
Kaavlukku NindridavaaShould I stand as your guard?
Kola Mayil Nee IrukkaSince you’re a beautiful peacock,
Koodu Katti ThandhidavaaShould I build a nest for you?
Kaalamellam UnnarugilBeside you for all time,
Kaavlukku NindridavaaShould I stand as your guard?
Poovaaga Mugam Kaayaaghi AdhuYour flower-like face became a fruit,
KanindhadheppadiyoHow’d it ripen so?
Indru Poraadum Vizhi Thanaga NilamToday, your struggling eyes, on their own,
Nilam AlandhadheppadiyooHow’d they measure the ground?
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Munn Kadhavu RathinamoIs your front door a precious ruby?
Kattazhaghu ThamaraiyoAre you a lotus of perfect beauty?
Carotta VadhadhuvooHas a car come driving by?
Muthu Nagai PettagamoAre you a treasure chest of pearly jewels?
Muthunagai Pettagamo Music Video
This Tamil classic’s lyrics meaning centers on reverent awe transformed into lifelong guardianship. K. V. Mahadevan’s arrangement amplifies the song’s timeless appeal through structured melodic progression.