- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sirikka Theriyuma is a lighthearted, playful track from the 1960 movie Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu. Sang by S. Janaki with music by T. G. Lingappa and lyrics by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam, the song gently coaxes a serious, unsmiling individual to cheer up. The singer compares the brooding person to a lifeless stone statue and humorously wonders if a crow stole his wife or if he is practicing silent penance out of deep hunger. To bring a smile to their face, the singer offers endearing gifts—fruits, milk, the bright full moon of the spring month Chithirai, rare flowers, and even imaginary wings to fly like a bird. Through poetic imagery, the song reminds the listener that smiling will not cause pearls to shatter, coaxing the 'beautiful rose' to drop its gloom and smile.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Alliteration (Tamil Moonaal)
“Sirikka theriyuma / Singaara rojaa nee / Sinungamale”
Repetition of the initial 'Si' consonantal sound across consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, pleasant flow.
Upamai (Simile)
“Kallu silai pol irukkum”
Direct comparison of a motionless person to a stone statue using the poetic marker 'pol'.
Upamai (Simile)
“Sittu polae paranthoda”
Comparing swift and joyful flying to that of a sparrow using 'polae'.
Rhetorical Question
“Sirithaal muthumanigal / Sithari poguma”
Playfully asking exaggerated questions to tease out a reaction from the listener.
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Trivia
Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu (1960) was a unique Tamil fantasy film featuring child actors in key roles. This track highlighted S. Janaki's early talent for expressing youthful innocence and playfulness, making it a classic favorite in Tamil light music history.
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