- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Sathya Prakash, Lalitha Sudha
- Music director
- Sean Roldan
- Movie name
- Mehandi Circus
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In 'Siragi', the protagonist affectionately addresses his beloved as 'Siragi' (the winged/feathered one), mesmerized by her charming smile and sharp, sparkling eyes. Her gaze fills him with internal joy, evoking imagery of pouring rain and overflowing rivers. Her mere presence lifts his emotions so high that he feels as though he is standing atop a mountain peak, capable of flying into the sky without actual wings. As the song progresses, he praises her sweet, spellbinding allure, comparing her to jaggery and calling her an enchantress. He expresses a willingness to discard conservative social norms and abandon everything—including his past lineage—just to offer her a lifetime of devotion and stand by her side forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)
“Muzhusa nee muzhungaatha Nethili kannaala”
'Nethili kannaala' compares her sharp, bright eyes to Nethili (anchovy) fish, a classical rural Tamil metaphor for small, sparkling eyes.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Lesa paartha Uchi mala kaattura”
Exaggerating that a mere gentle glance from her can instantly elevate him to a mountain peak or enable him to fly to the sky.
Metaphor
“Vella katti unna kandaa”
'Vella katti' (block of sweet jaggery) is used as a metaphor for the sweet and charming personality of the beloved.
Rhyme & Rhythm (Iyaipu / End Rhyme)
“Mazhaiyae kottuthu ullaara / Nadhiyae ponguthu thannaala”
End-rhyming Tamil words 'ullaara' and 'thannaala' create a smooth, melodic flow in the verse.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Sean Roldan for the 2019 film 'Mehandi Circus', 'Siragi' was sung by folk sensation Senthil Ganesh along with Vijayani. The movie centers around a romantic tale involving a circus performer, and this song received critical acclaim for blending authentic Tamil folk vocal styling with contemporary acoustic arrangements.
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