“Ruth Gaye More Shyaam” is a soul-stirring devotional melody from the landmark film Ziddi (1948). This film is historically significant as it marked the first major collaboration between composer Khemchand Prakash and Lata Mangeshkar, a partnership that would soon revolutionize Indian film music.
The song is a Meera-bhajan style composition where the protagonist expresses the deep ache of separation from Lord Krishna (Shyam). With lyrics by Prem Dhawan, the track showcases a young Lata Mangeshkar’s incredible command over classical nuances and emotional delivery, even at the very start of her career.
Ruth Gaye More Shyaam lyrics | Lata Mangeshkar | Ziddi | 1948
Ruth Gaye More Shyaam lyrics :
Ruth gaye more shyaam
Sakhi ri chain mai kaise paaun
Pyaar ki chubhan amit luteraa
Man mandir mein kiyaa andheraa
Gokul dhundhun mathuraa dhundhun
Bolo mai kit jaaun, koi bolo mai kit jaaun
Shyaam mile to
Shyaam mile to bali bali jaaun
Chham chham naachun, magal gaaun
Shyaam mile to bali bali jaaun
Chham chham naachun, magal gaaun
Soi preet jagaaun sakhi ri
Soi preet jagaaun sakhi ri
Soi preet jagaaun
Soi preet jagaaun sakhi ri
Soi preet jagaaun
Gokul dhundhun,
Mathuraa dhundhun
Bolo mai kit jaaun
Koi bolo mai kit jaaun
Chun chun ke main
Aankh mein moti, piroti
Chun chun ke main
Aankh mein moti
Aashaa ke main haar piroti
Ruthaa mit manaaun
Sakhi ri ruthaa mit manaaun
Kshamaa karo bhagawaan
Kshamaa karo bhagawaan
Mere tum mujhako man ki bhul
Main to abhaagan teri daasi
Main charano ki dhul
Laaj bachaa lo meri prabhu ji
Rakh lo meraa maan
Rakh lo meraa maan
Rakh lo meraa maan
Rakh lo meraa maan.