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Siragillai

From Vaaname Ellai · 1992

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Maragadha Mani
Details
Vaaname Ellai1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Siragillai naam kili illaiWe have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillaiAh, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaalIf you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illaiThis earth is not a burden at all
Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaaduAge does not matter, play like a rabbit
Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaeduSearch for your share on this earth... search
Female
Siragillai naam kili illaiWe have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillaiAh, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaalIf you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illaiThis earth is not a burden at all
Female
Ayintharivulla jeevan yaavum vazhavillaiyaAre not all five-sensed creatures living life?
Suvai kaanavillaiyaAre they not experiencing joy?
Aaram arivu kondom athu ondrae thollaiyaaWe possess a sixth sense, is that our only trouble?
Ethanai kodi inbam indha mannil illaiyaaAre there not millions of joys on this earth?
Penn kannil illaiyaAre they not in a woman's eyes?
Kaanal neeril thoondil naam pottom illaiyaHaven't we cast a fishing hook into a mirage?
Female
Vaazhkkaiyin inbam…The joy of life...
Naatkalil illai…Is not in the span of days...
Sila naazhigai vaazhum sitreesal koodaEven a winged termite that lives for only a few hours
Theebangal thaedum…thaedum..Seeks the light of lamps... seeks..
Female
Siragillai naam kili illaiWe have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillaiAh, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaalIf you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illaiThis earth is not a burden at all
Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaaduAge does not matter, play like a rabbit
Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaeduSearch for your share on this earth... search
Female
Sooriyan maerkkil saaynda pothumEven when the sun sets in the west
Vaazhkai ullathuLife goes on
Athai nilavu sonnathuThe moon told us that
Nilavu thaeintha pothu ada vin meen ullathuWhen the moon wanes, ah, the stars are still there
Vettiya pothum vaeril innum vaazhkkai ullathuEven when chopped down, life remains in the roots
Thalir vanthu sonnathuThe fresh sprout came and told us
Thottaal sinungi pookkum athil vaazhkkai ullathuEven the touch-me-not plant blossoms, life exists in it
Netroru vaazhkkai indroru vaazhkkaiYesterday was one life, today is another life
Ithuvae en vaedhamThis is my sacred scripture
Female
Siragillai naam kili illaiWe have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillaiAh, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaalIf you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illaiThis earth is not a burden at all
Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaaduAge does not matter, play like a rabbit
Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaeduSearch for your share on this earth... search

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Siragillai Naam Kili Illai from the movie Vaaname Ellai (1992) is a deeply uplifting philosophical anthem celebrating resilience, optimism, and the boundless joy of living. Lyricist Vairamuthu uses striking imagery from nature to argue that hope can be found anywhere, even in times of despair. The song reminds us that human intellect—the sixth sense—should not become a source of burden or overthinking, but rather a tool to appreciate the countless joys available in the world. Through metaphors of sprouts growing from severed roots, stars shining when the moon wanes, and short-lived winged termites seeking light, the song urges listeners to shed their worries regardless of age or past failures. It emphasizes that life is a continuous journey where every new day brings a fresh start, encouraging everyone to seek out their purpose and share of happiness on Earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu

Compares carefree, enthusiastic living to the uninhibited playfulness of a rabbit.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal

Compares a human taking root and making a purposeful impact to a seed planted in the earth.

Personification

Athai nilavu sonnathu

Attributes the human ability of speech and instruction to the moon and a fresh leaf sprout.

Juxtaposition / Contrast (Muran)

Netroru vaazhkkai indroru vaazhkkai

Contrasts yesterday's life with today's life to highlight continuous renewal and letting go of the past.

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Trivia

Vaaname Ellai was directed by K. Balachander and featured music composed by M. M. Keeravani (credited as Maragathamani in Tamil cinema). The song serves as the central thematic anthem of the film, which follows five young individuals overcoming existential dread and choosing to embrace life over suicide.

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