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Lyrics & meaning

Vidhi Seitha

From Sumangali – 1959 · 1959

Lyricist
Nadarajan
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, R. Balasaraswathy
Music director
M. Ranga Rao
Details
Sumangali – 19591959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaanIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my beloved husband?
Needhi ellam neeyae athaanYou are my only justice, my beloved husband.
Sadhi padhiya vaazha athaanTo live together as wife and husband, my beloved husband,
Kadhiyellam ponnen athaanI lost all my refuge, my beloved husband.
Female
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaanIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my beloved husband?
Needhi ellam neeyae athaanYou are my only justice, my beloved husband.
Sadhi padhiya vaazha athaanTo live together as wife and husband, my beloved husband,
Kadhiyellam ponnen athaanI lost all my refuge, my beloved husband.
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaanIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my beloved husband?
Male
Inbam inbam enbadhellamEverything that is called happiness and delight,
Thunbathin saayalaeIs merely the shadow of sorrow.
Inbam inbam enbadhellamEverything that is called happiness and delight,
Thunbathin saayalaeIs merely the shadow of sorrow.
Panbum anbum serndhumDespite combining noble character and love,
Veenaanadhae en aavalaeMy longings have all gone to waste.
Male
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannaeIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my darling?
Needhi ellam neeyae kannaeYou are my only justice, my darling.
Sadhi padhiyaaaga kannaeTo become husband and wife, my darling,
Kadhiyellam ponnen kannaeI lost all my refuge, my darling.
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannaeIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my darling?
Female
Vaasamilla poovai polaeLike a flower without any fragrance,
Aasai indru aanadhaeMy desires have become today.
Vaasamilla poovai polaeLike a flower without any fragrance,
Aasai indru aanadhaeMy desires have become today.
Paavai endhan vaazhvaeMy life as a maiden,
Padharaana payiraai ponadhaeHas turned into a crop of empty husk.
Female
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaanIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my beloved husband?
Needhi ellam neeyae athaanYou are my only justice, my beloved husband.
Sadhi padhiya vaazha athaanTo live together as wife and husband, my beloved husband,
Kadhiyellam ponnen athaanI lost all my refuge, my beloved husband.
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaanIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my beloved husband?
Male
Mazhaiyilladha payirai polaeLike a crop devoid of rain,
Mayangi naanum veezhvadhoAm I to swoon and collapse?
Mazhaiyilladha payirai polaeLike a crop devoid of rain,
Mayangi naanum veezhvadhoAm I to swoon and collapse?
Managiyae illamae iniWithout a loving wife, from now on,
Nanae thaniyaai vaazhvadhoAm I to live all alone?
Male
Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannaeIs this a conspiracy plotted by fate, my darling?
Needhi ellam neeyae kannaeYou are my only justice, my darling.
Sadhi padhiya aaga kannaeTo become husband and wife, my darling,
Kadhiyellam ponnen kannaeI lost all my refuge, my darling.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poignant song from the 1959 film 'Sumangali' captures a deeply emotional dialogue between lovers struggling against cruel destiny. They question whether fate has deliberately conspired to keep them apart and lament that all worldly happiness seems to be nothing more than a fleeting reflection of impending sorrow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Vidhi / Needhi / Sadhi / Kadhi

The second consonant 'dhi' matches across consecutive lines (Vidhi, Needhi, Sadhi, Kadhi), creating a rhythmic and melodious flow.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan / Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannae

The refrains end with the repetitive vocative words 'athaan' and 'kannae' at the end of alternating line groups.

Upamai (Simile)

Vaasamilla poovai polae / Mazhaiyilladha payirai polae

Desires are compared to a scentless flower ('Vaasamilla poovai polae') and a drought-stricken crop ('Mazhaiyilladha payirai polae') to emphasize barrenness and hopelessness.

Oxymoron / Contrast

Inbam inbam enbadhellam / Thunbathin saayalae

Contrasting 'Inbam' (happiness) with 'Thunbathin saayalae' (shadow of sorrow) highlights the deceptive nature of joy in their suffering lives.

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Trivia

The 1959 movie 'Sumangali' featured music by M. Ranga Rao and lyrics by Nadarajan. The song showcases a blend of classical playback styles from Seerkazhi Govindarajan and R. Balasaraswathy, conveying heavy emotional weight through traditional Tamil poetic metaphors.

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