- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Baghdad Thirudan
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant lament from 'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960), voiced by P. Susheela and penned by A. Maruthakasi, expresses the sorrow of a woman trapped in hardship and separation from her beloved. She reflects on how her love story was cut short almost as soon as it began, feeling as though her life has been engulfed in pitch darkness. She questions if love is inherently fragile—comparing it to a delicate mud house that collapses easily—and wonders if her deep desires were merely fleeting dreams. Despite the prevailing despair, the song carries a faint thread of longing and hope. The protagonist uses nature imagery, comparing her desire for reunion to a climbing vine clinging to a sturdy tree, and hopes for a 'morning star' to break through the endless dark night of her heart. The emotional arc captures both desolate grief and a quiet prayer for light and togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa”
Love is metaphorically compared to a fragile mud house ('mann veedu') that crumbles away easily, emphasizing its delicate nature.
Metaphor / Imagery
“Vidiyaatha idhaya vaanil / Vidivelli thondridaatho”
The speaker's sorrowful heart is pictured as an 'un-dawning sky' ('vidiyaatha idhaya vaan'), while the hope of reuniting with her lover is represented as the 'morning star' ('vidivelli').
Analogy / Simile (Uvamai)
“Kodiyodu maramum inainthae”
The ideal union of lovers is compared to a vine/creeper ('kodi') wrapping itself around a tree ('maram') for support and togetherness.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vidiyaatha idhaya vaanil / Vidivelli thondridaatho”
The initial syllable 'Vi' is repeated in 'Vidiyaatha' and 'Vidivelli', creating a pleasing lyrical rhythm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa / Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa”
The line endings 'vaazhvuthaanaa' and 'idhuthaanaa' create a rhythmic, melancholic refrain repeating across the song.
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Trivia
'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960) is an adventure-fantasy film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Vyjayanthimala. The film's music was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, a prominent music director of early Tamil cinema. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi, celebrated for his deeply emotional and poetic songs during the golden era of Tamil cinema, crafted these poignant verses brought to life by legendary playback singer P. Susheela.
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