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Lyrics & meaning

Siragai

From Hey Sinamika · 2022

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Keerthana, Saiprabha
Music director
Govind Vasantha
Details
Hey Sinamika2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Poom paavaiyaeOh flower-like maiden,
Acham yenadi vetkam yenadiWhy this fear? Why this shyness?
Adhaiudhirthu aadavaavena azhikkirenaeShedding them away, I invite you to come and dance,
Pennae munnae va vaaOh girl, step forward and come,
Female
En nenjilae kottum thaalamumThe rhythm beating in my heart,
Undhan thalamum inaindhaadidaAnd your rhythm joining together to dance,
Female
Mayam polae neeyum aadaayo…Won't you dance like magic?
Velli meenaai thulli aadaayo..Won't you leap and dance like a silver fish?
Indrae podhum endrae aadaayoo..Won't you dance saying today is enough?
Paadham thaeyum podhum aadaayoWon't you dance even when your feet wear out?
Vaaraayo medae yeraaiyo..Won't you come, won't you step onto the stage?
Female
{Siragai siragai viriSpread your wings, spread your wings,
Sirayai sirayai thiraOpen the prison, open the prison,
Paravai paravaiyenaLike a bird, like a bird,
Paravai paravai varaAs the bird comes flying,
Iravai iravai kadaCross the night, cross the night,
Iravai iravai thodaTouch the night, touch the night,
Vinnodum mannodumWith the sky and with the earth,
Ennodum vaazhu.. }(2)Live with me as well...
Male
Mirhaa tha thaa……Spread your wings, spread your wings,
Female
Paal nilavaanaai ooOpen the prison, open the prison,
Vaanilae nilavadaLike a bird, like a bird,
Oo kannil aalaai manmelae..As the bird comes flying,
PuyalaadaCross the night, cross the night,
Kaarilul neekum theeyaai veyil yezhundhuTouch the night, touch the night,
Nee aadu aaduWith the sky and with the earth,
Paraiyil modhum vandi polaLive with me as well...
Nee veezhthandadiMirhaa tha thaa...
Kaadhalilaekangal moodiYou became the milky moon, oh,
Nee veezhndhaayo inbam thediA moon abiding in the sky,
Veezhum varai vazhvaepiraiOh, as a presence in the eyes on this earth,
Veenda siraiAs the storm dances,
Female
{Siragai siragai viriRising like sunlight and fire that dispels the dark clouds,
Sirayai sirayai thiraYou dance, dance,
Paravai paravaiyenaLike a cart colliding with a drum,
Paravai paravai varaYou fell down, my dear,
Iravai iravai kadaClosing your eyes in love,
Idhavai idhavai thodaDid you fall seeking pure bliss?
Vinnodum mannodumUntil falling, life is like a crescent moon,
Ennodum vaazhu.. }(2)An unwanted prison.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Poom Paavaiyae' from Hey Sinamika is an expressive anthem calling for emotional liberation, passion, and artistic self-expression. The speaker invites the beloved ('flower-like maiden') to shed all shyness, fear, and metaphorical imprisonment, urging her to sync her inner beat with his on the stage of life. Through striking natural imagery—leaping silver fish, birds breaking free from cages, and light piercing dark clouds—the lyrics celebrate the beauty of living fully, dancing without restraint, and finding transcendent joy through love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Siragai siragai viri / Sirayai sirayai thira

Repetition of identical words like 'Siragai siragai' and 'Sirayai sirayai' creates a driving rhythmic momentum mimicking the beating of wings and quickening steps.

Simile (Upamai)

Velli meenaai thulli aadaayo..

Compares the fluid, shimmering movement of the dancer to a silver fish leaping in water.

Rhyme & Assonance (Edhukai / Iyaibu)

Vinnodum mannodum / Ennodum vaazhu..

The matching end-rhymes ('vinnodum', 'mannodum', 'ennodum') create melodic harmony emphasizing togetherness across cosmos and earth.

Contrast & Visual Imagery

Kaarilul neekum theeyaai veyil yezhundhu

Pulls dynamic visual imagery of fire ('theeyai') and sunlight ('veyil') breaking through heavy rain clouds ('kaarilul') to symbolize freedom overcoming restraint.

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Trivia

Hey Sinamika (2022) marked the directorial debut of veteran South Indian choreographer Brinda Gopal. Because of her choreographic background, musical tracks like 'Poom Paavaiyae', composed by Govind Vasantha with lyrics by Madhan Karky, were specifically crafted to blend expressive, poetic storytelling with dynamic theatrical dance movements.

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