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Lyrics & meaning

Yarukku Dimikki Kodukka

From Baghdad Thirudan · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
G. Govindarajulu Naidu
Details
Baghdad Thirudan1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yaarukku dimikki kodukka paakkuraWhom are you trying to trick?
Engae odura sollu…Tell me, where are you running off to?
Yaarukku dimikki kodukka paakkuraWhom are you trying to trick?
Engae odura sollu…Tell me, where are you running off to?
Male
Sootchama kayiru ennidam irukkuI hold the subtle control string in my hand.
Summa ezhunthae nillu…ooooooo…Just stand right there and stay put... ooooooo...
Paachchaa onnum palikkaathingae begamNone of your tricks will work here, Begum!
Male
Kaattu poonai pol muzhikkiraStaring wide-eyed like a wild cat,
Thiruttu pennaeOh thief woman,
Kaasai kotti naanBy spending money, I
Vaangi irukkiraen kannaeHave bought you, my dear!
Kanne ponnu neeyae kattazhagan naanaeYou are a lovely maiden and I am a handsome man,
Unnai ippo vittu viduvenoWill I let you go now?
Male
Sootchama kayiru ennidam irukkuI hold the subtle control string in my hand.
Summa ezhunthae nillu…ooooooo…Just stand right there and stay put... ooooooo...
Male
Paachchaa onnum palikkaathingae begamNone of your tricks will work here, Begum!
Yaarukku dimikki kodukka paakkuraWhom are you trying to trick?
Engae odura sollu…Tell me, where are you running off to?
Male
Idhuvarai inmanam irukku enakkuUntil now, I have kept a sweet heart with me,
Adhilae thani idam tharuvaen beevi unakkuIn it, I will grant a special place for you, my Beevi.
Adhisayam edhukku aaththiram edhukkuWhy wonder about it? Why be so hasty?
Idhu rompa sagajam enakkuAll this is very natural and easy for me.
Male
Sootchama kayiru ennidam irukkuI hold the subtle control string in my hand.
Summa ezhunthae nillu…ooooooo…Just stand right there and stay put... ooooooo...
Paachchaa onnum palikkaathingae begamNone of your tricks will work here, Begum!
Yaarukku dimikki kodukka paakkuraWhom are you trying to trick?
Engae odura sollu…Tell me, where are you running off to?
Male
Thaadiya paaththu thayanguthu unathu manasuYour heart hesitates looking at my beard,
Naadiya thottu paaru theriyum en vayasuTouch and check my pulse, you will realize my true age!
Oda ennaathae modi pannaathaeDon't try to escape, don't play hard to get,
Irunthaa unakku sugusu….If you stay with me, it will be pure luxury for you...
Male
Sootchama kayiru ennidam irukkuI hold the subtle control string in my hand.
Summa ezhunthae nillu…ooooooo…Just stand right there and stay put... ooooooo...
Paachchaa onnum palikkaathingae begamNone of your tricks will work here, Begum!
Male
Yaarukku dimikki kodukka paakkuraWhom are you trying to trick?
Engae odura sollu..Tell me, where are you running off to?
Sootchama kayiru ennidam irukkuI hold the subtle control string in my hand.
Summa ezhunthae nillu…Just stand right there and stay put...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and teasing song from 'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960) features a protagonist confidently confronting a woman who is trying to evade or outsmart him. He playfully mock-scolds her, advising her that none of her feminine charms or deceptive tricks ('dimikki', 'paachchaa') will work on him because he holds the ultimate control over the situation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Kaattu poonai pol muzhikkira

Compares the wide-eyed, startled expression of the woman to a wild cat ('kaattu poonai pol').

Iyaipu (Rhyming Ends)

Oda ennaathae modi pannaathae

The words 'ennaathae' and 'pannaathae' end with similar rhyming sounds, adding rhythm to the advice.

Monai (Alliteration)

Thaadiya paaththu thayanguthu unathu manasu

Repetition of the 'Th' sound in 'Thaadiya' and 'thayanguthu'.

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Trivia

'Baghdad Thirudan' (1960) is an action-adventure swashbuckler film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Vyjayanthimala. The soundtrack was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, featuring energetic renditions by T. M. Soundararajan and lyrics penned by the legendary A. Maruthakasi.

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