- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Rusi
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poraaduthae Idhayam from the movie Rusi (1984) is a deeply melancholic song portraying the protagonist's existential anguish and inner turmoil. Written by poet Na. Kamarasan and sung poignantly by Malaysia Vasudevan, the song reflects on how public fame and superficial success have alienated the protagonist from genuine human relationships and inner peace. The morning sun feels as dark as night, representing lost hope, while life is likened to performing in endless plays without a true sense of self or direction. The lyrics use rich metaphors, comparing the soul to a caged bird yearning for the sky and life to a waning moon covered by dark clouds. It expresses the tragic irony of living a life full of disguises where time moves forward aimlessly, leaving the protagonist walking on metaphorical thorns despite the applause of the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Irul polaanathae udhayam”
Compares the dawn (udhayam) to darkness (irul) using the comparative word 'pol'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naanoru paaththiram naadagam aayiram”
Directly equates oneself to a dramatic character playing in a thousand theatrical plays.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Koondil vaanam thedum painkili”
Compares the trapped human soul to a parrot in a cage searching for the open sky.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Engo medai engo paadal / Engo pogum vaazhkkai payanam”
Repetition of the word 'Engo' (Somewhere) at the beginning of consecutive lines to emphasize aimlessness.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Gangai Amaran with lyrics penned by the renowned Tamil poet Na. Kamarasan, known for integrating modern poetry techniques into film lyrics. Malaysia Vasudevan's rendition is lauded for capturing the dramatic existential dread inherent to the narrative of Rusi (1984).
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