“Maati Ki Gudiya (live)” is a song by Rashmeet Kaur and Nikhil Malhotra from the album Musafir. The lyrics, written by the artists, begin by describing a person as “a poem of broken letters.” This opening establishes a feeling of fragmentation.

Maati Ki Gudiya (live)
Nikhil Malhotra | Rashmeet Kaur • From “Musafir”
Musafir’s Maati Ki Gudiya (live) Lyrics Translation
The verses contrast a life like “burning embers” with a performance of “false smiles.” Another line details a moment when a wedding procession passes, and both family and outsiders feel like strangers. This points to a complete sense of alienation.
Maati Ki Gudiya (live) Music Video
The question “O doll of clay, where is your courtyard?” is repeated throughout the song. This frames a direct inquiry about a person’s foundation, safety, and identity. The piece ends without resolution, presenting a plain question of rootlessness.