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 illai | We have no wings, we are not parrots |
| Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai | Ah, the sky is not far away |
| Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal | If you become a seed upon the earth |
| Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai | This earth is not a burden at all |
| Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu | Age does not matter, play like a rabbit |
| Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaedu | Search for your share on this earth... search |
| Female | |
| Siragillai naam kili illai | We have no wings, we are not parrots |
| Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai | Ah, the sky is not far away |
| Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal | If you become a seed upon the earth |
| Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai | This earth is not a burden at all |
| Female | |
| Ayintharivulla jeevan yaavum vazhavillaiya | Are not all five-sensed creatures living life? |
| Suvai kaanavillaiya | Are they not experiencing joy? |
| Aaram arivu kondom athu ondrae thollaiyaa | We possess a sixth sense, is that our only trouble? |
| Ethanai kodi inbam indha mannil illaiyaa | Are there not millions of joys on this earth? |
| Penn kannil illaiya | Are they not in a woman's eyes? |
| Kaanal neeril thoondil naam pottom illaiya | Haven'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 kooda | Even a winged termite that lives for only a few hours |
| Theebangal thaedum…thaedum.. | Seeks the light of lamps... seeks.. |
| Female | |
| Siragillai naam kili illai | We have no wings, we are not parrots |
| Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai | Ah, the sky is not far away |
| Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal | If you become a seed upon the earth |
| Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai | This earth is not a burden at all |
| Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu | Age does not matter, play like a rabbit |
| Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaedu | Search for your share on this earth... search |
| Female | |
| Sooriyan maerkkil saaynda pothum | Even when the sun sets in the west |
| Vaazhkai ullathu | Life goes on |
| Athai nilavu sonnathu | The moon told us that |
| Nilavu thaeintha pothu ada vin meen ullathu | When the moon wanes, ah, the stars are still there |
| Vettiya pothum vaeril innum vaazhkkai ullathu | Even when chopped down, life remains in the roots |
| Thalir vanthu sonnathu | The fresh sprout came and told us |
| Thottaal sinungi pookkum athil vaazhkkai ullathu | Even the touch-me-not plant blossoms, life exists in it |
| Netroru vaazhkkai indroru vaazhkkai | Yesterday was one life, today is another life |
| Ithuvae en vaedham | This is my sacred scripture |
| Female | |
| Siragillai naam kili illai | We have no wings, we are not parrots |
| Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai | Ah, the sky is not far away |
| Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal | If you become a seed upon the earth |
| Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai | This earth is not a burden at all |
| Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu | Age does not matter, play like a rabbit |
| Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaedu | Search for your share on this earth... search |
சிறகில்லை நான் கிளி இல்லை
அட வானமொன்றும் தொலைவில்லை
புவி மேலே நீ விதையானால்
இந்த பூமி ஒன்றும் சுமை இல்லை
வயதே கிடையாது முயல் போல் விளையாடு
உன் பங்கை பூமியில் தேடு....தேடு
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ah, the sky is not far away
If you become a seed upon the earth
This earth is not a burden at all
Age does not matter, play like a rabbit
Search for your share on this earth... search
சிறகில்லை நான் கிளி இல்லை
அட வானமொன்றும் தொலைவில்லை
புவி மேலே நீ விதையானால்
இந்த பூமி ஒன்றும் சுமை இல்லை
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ah, the sky is not far away
If you become a seed upon the earth
This earth is not a burden at all
ஐந்தறிவுள்ள ஜீவன் யாவும் வாழவில்லையா
சுவை காணவில்லையா
ஆறாம் அறிவு கொண்டோம்
அது ஒன்றே தொல்லையா
எத்தனை கோடி இன்பம்
இந்த மண்ணில் இல்லையா
பெண் கண்ணில் இல்லையா
கானல் நீரில் துாண்டில்
நாம் போட்டோம் இல்லையா
Are not all five-sensed creatures living life?
Are they not experiencing joy?
We possess a sixth sense, is that our only trouble?
Are there not millions of joys on this earth?
Are they not in a woman's eyes?
Haven't we cast a fishing hook into a mirage?
வாழ்க்கையின் இன்பம்.....ம்ம்
நாட்களில் இல்லை
சில நாழிகை வாழும்
சிற்றீசல் கூட தீபங்கள் தேடும் .....தேடும்.....
The joy of life...
Is not in the span of days...
Even a winged termite that lives for only a few hours
Seeks the light of lamps... seeks..
சிறகில்லை நான் கிளி இல்லை
அட வானமொன்றும் தொலைவில்லை
புவி மேலே நீ விதையானால்
இந்த பூமி ஒன்றும் சுமை இல்லை
வயதே கிடையாது முயல் போல் விளையாடு
உன் பங்கை பூமியில் தேடு....தேடு
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ah, the sky is not far away
If you become a seed upon the earth
This earth is not a burden at all
Age does not matter, play like a rabbit
Search for your share on this earth... search
சூரியன் மேற்க்கில் வீழ்ந்த பின்னும்
வாழ்க்கை உள்ளது
அதை நிலவு சொன்னது
நிலவு தேய்ந்த போதும் அட விண்மீன் உள்ளது
வெட்டிய போதும் வேரில் இன்னும் வாழ்க்கை உள்ளது
தளிர் வந்து சொன்னது
தொட்டால் சிணுங்கி விரியும் அதில் வாழ்க்கை உள்ளது
நேற்றொரு வாழ்க்கை......
இன்றொரு வாழ்க்கை.....
எதுவாகிய போதும் நலமாயிரு போதும்
இதுவே என் வேதம்......வேதம்
Even when the sun sets in the west
Life goes on
The moon told us that
When the moon wanes, ah, the stars are still there
Even when chopped down, life remains in the roots
The fresh sprout came and told us
Even the touch-me-not plant blossoms, life exists in it
Yesterday was one life, today is another life
This is my sacred scripture
சிறகில்லை நான் கிளி இல்லை
அட வானமொன்றும் தொலைவில்லை
புவி மேலே நீ விதையானால்
இந்த பூமி ஒன்றும் சுமை இல்லை
வயதே கிடையாது முயல் போல் விளையாடு
உன் பங்கை பூமியில் தேடு....தேடு
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ah, the sky is not far away
If you become a seed upon the earth
This earth is not a burden at all
Age does not matter, play like a rabbit
Search for your share on this earth... search
Siragillai naam kili illai
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai
Ah, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal
If you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai
This earth is not a burden at all
Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu
Age does not matter, play like a rabbit
Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaedu
Search for your share on this earth... search
Siragillai naam kili illai
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai
Ah, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal
If you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai
This earth is not a burden at all
Ayintharivulla jeevan yaavum vazhavillaiya
Are not all five-sensed creatures living life?
Suvai kaanavillaiya
Are they not experiencing joy?
Aaram arivu kondom athu ondrae thollaiyaa
We possess a sixth sense, is that our only trouble?
Ethanai kodi inbam indha mannil illaiyaa
Are there not millions of joys on this earth?
Penn kannil illaiya
Are they not in a woman's eyes?
Kaanal neeril thoondil naam pottom illaiya
Haven't we cast a fishing hook into a mirage?
Vaazhkkaiyin inbam…
The joy of life...
Naatkalil illai…
Is not in the span of days...
Sila naazhigai vaazhum sitreesal kooda
Even a winged termite that lives for only a few hours
Theebangal thaedum…thaedum..
Seeks the light of lamps... seeks..
Siragillai naam kili illai
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai
Ah, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal
If you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai
This earth is not a burden at all
Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu
Age does not matter, play like a rabbit
Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaedu
Search for your share on this earth... search
Sooriyan maerkkil saaynda pothum
Even when the sun sets in the west
Vaazhkai ullathu
Life goes on
Athai nilavu sonnathu
The moon told us that
Nilavu thaeintha pothu ada vin meen ullathu
When the moon wanes, ah, the stars are still there
Vettiya pothum vaeril innum vaazhkkai ullathu
Even when chopped down, life remains in the roots
Thalir vanthu sonnathu
The fresh sprout came and told us
Thottaal sinungi pookkum athil vaazhkkai ullathu
Even the touch-me-not plant blossoms, life exists in it
Netroru vaazhkkai indroru vaazhkkai
Yesterday was one life, today is another life
Ithuvae en vaedham
This is my sacred scripture
Siragillai naam kili illai
We have no wings, we are not parrots
Ada vaanamondrum tholaivillai
Ah, the sky is not far away
Puvi mele nee vithaiyanaal
If you become a seed upon the earth
Indha bhoomi ondrum sumai illai
This earth is not a burden at all
Vayathae kidaiyaathu muyal pol vilaiyaadu
Age does not matter, play like a rabbit
Un pangai bhoomiyil thaedu…. thaedu
Search 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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