Enthan Kathai Idhuthaana
From Baghdad Thirudan · 1960
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Details
- Baghdad Thirudan1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Adimai naan ezhutha munainthaen | I, a slave, attempted to write |
| Kadhal kadhaiyae | A story of love |
| Aasaiyum meeri en vaazhkkai yaettilae | In the book of my life, beyond all my desires |
| Thodangiya pothae mudinthathae adhuvae | It ended the very moment it began |
| Female | |
| Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa | Is this what my story is? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Female | |
| Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa | Is this what my story is? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Female | |
| Kadhal nilai idhuthaanaa | Is this the true state of love? |
| Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa | Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away? |
| Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa | Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away? |
| Female | |
| Kadhal nilai idhuthaanaa | Is this the true state of love? |
| Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa | Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away? |
| Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa | Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away? |
| Female | |
| Kanavo en aasai ellaam | Are all my desires merely dreams? |
| Unaiyae naan kaanuvenaa | Will I ever get to see you again? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Female | |
| Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa | Is this what my story is? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Female | |
| Kodiyodu maramum inainthae | Like a vine entwining with a tree, |
| Kulavum naalae varaatho | Will that day of blissful union ever arrive? |
| Kulavum naalae varaatho | Will that day of blissful union ever arrive? |
| Female | |
| Kodiyodu maramum inainthae | Like a vine entwining with a tree, |
| Kulavum naalae varaatho | Will that day of blissful union ever arrive? |
| Kulavum naalae varaatho | Will that day of blissful union ever arrive? |
| Female | |
| Vidiyaatha idhaya vaanil | In the un-dawning sky of my heart, |
| Vidivelli thondridaatho | Will the morning star ever appear? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Female | |
| Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa | Is this what my story is? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
| Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa | Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness? |
அடிமை நான் எழுத முனைந்தேன்
காதல் கதையே
ஆசையும் மீறி என் வாழ்க்கை ஏட்டிலே
தொடங்கிய போதே முடிந்ததே அதுவே
I, a slave, attempted to write
A story of love
In the book of my life, beyond all my desires
It ended the very moment it began
எந்தன் கதை இதுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
Is this what my story is?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
எந்தன் கதை இதுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
Is this what my story is?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
காதல் நிலை இதுதானா
கலையும் மண் வீடு தானா
கலையும் மண் வீடு தானா
Is this the true state of love?
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
காதல் நிலை இதுதானா
கலையும் மண் வீடு தானா
கலையும் மண் வீடு தானா
Is this the true state of love?
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
கனவோ என் ஆசை எல்லாம்
உனையே நான் காணுவேனா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
Are all my desires merely dreams?
Will I ever get to see you again?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
எந்தன் கதை இதுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
Is this what my story is?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
கொடியோடு மரமும் இணைந்தே
குலவும் நாளே வராதோ
குலவும் நாளே வராதோ
Like a vine entwining with a tree,
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
கொடியோடு மரமும் இணைந்தே
குலவும் நாளே வராதோ
குலவும் நாளே வராதோ
Like a vine entwining with a tree,
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
விடியாத இதய வானில்
விடிவெள்ளி தோன்றிடாதோ
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வு தானா
In the un-dawning sky of my heart,
Will the morning star ever appear?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
எந்தன் கதை இதுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
இருள் சூழ்ந்த வாழ்வுதானா
Is this what my story is?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Adimai naan ezhutha munainthaen
I, a slave, attempted to write
Kadhal kadhaiyae
A story of love
Aasaiyum meeri en vaazhkkai yaettilae
In the book of my life, beyond all my desires
Thodangiya pothae mudinthathae adhuvae
It ended the very moment it began
Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa
Is this what my story is?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa
Is this what my story is?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Kadhal nilai idhuthaanaa
Is this the true state of love?
Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
Kadhal nilai idhuthaanaa
Is this the true state of love?
Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
Kalaiyum mann veedu thaanaa
Is it merely a mud house that crumbles away?
Kanavo en aasai ellaam
Are all my desires merely dreams?
Unaiyae naan kaanuvenaa
Will I ever get to see you again?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa
Is this what my story is?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Kodiyodu maramum inainthae
Like a vine entwining with a tree,
Kulavum naalae varaatho
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
Kulavum naalae varaatho
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
Kodiyodu maramum inainthae
Like a vine entwining with a tree,
Kulavum naalae varaatho
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
Kulavum naalae varaatho
Will that day of blissful union ever arrive?
Vidiyaatha idhaya vaanil
In the un-dawning sky of my heart,
Vidivelli thondridaatho
Will the morning star ever appear?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Enthan kadhai idhuthaanaa
Is this what my story is?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Irul soozhntha vaazhvuthaanaa
Is my life destined to be surrounded by darkness?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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