- Lyricist
- Kavi Rajagopal
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Movie name
- Veeranganai
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song expresses profound grief, betrayal, and sorrow over the tragic downfall of a beloved nation. Metaphorically comparing the country to a cherished green parrot whose wings have been cruelly broken by an ungrateful traitor, the narrator laments the shift from past glory to present servitude. Places that once celebrated joyful festivals are now overwhelmed with tears, highlighting the hidden deceit in human nature. Despite the overwhelming tragedy and loss of kingdom, the narrator maintains that for noble women, self-respect and honor remain the highest virtue above life, death, joy, or suffering.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“நாடு என்னும் பைங்கிளியை நான் வளர்த்தேனே௩ஒரு நன்றி கெட்ட மனிதன் அதை சிறகொடித்தானேI nurtured the green parrot called my country, but an ungrateful man broke its wings. The nation is directly metaphorized as a pet green parrot nurtured with care.”
Antithesis / Contrast (முரண்)
“வீடுயெங்கும் திருவிழாக்கள் கண்டு வந்தேனே / இன்று விழிகளெல்லாம் அழுது நிற்க கானுகின்றேனேI used to see celebrations everywhere, but today I see weeping eyes. Contrasts the past joyous festivities with present tearful sorrow.”
Antithesis (முரண்)
“இருந்தாலும் இறந்தாலும் இரண்டும் ஒன்றுதான் / இனி இனித்தாலும் கசந்தாலும் எனக்கு ஒன்றுதான்Whether living or dying, sweet or bitter, it is all the same to me. Pairs opposite concepts to emphasize emotional stoicism in the face of despair.”
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Trivia
Featured in the 1964 Tamil film 'Veeranganai', this emotional sequence was set to music by S. Vedhachalam, sung by P. Leela, and penned by lyricist Kavi Rajagopal.
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