- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Veera Kanal
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Sirithu Kondae Irukka Vendum' is a classic Tamil philosophical-romantic composition that urges listeners to live in joy, love, and eternal contentment. It emphasizes the transience of youth and time, pointing out that waiting too long causes lost opportunities for happiness and intimacy. The lyrics weave romantic allure with deep life wisdom, suggesting that human existence and art themselves are born out of joy and love. Furthermore, the song reflects on mortality and legacy, reminding us that previous generations have passed on, leaving behind only the stories of their lives. It concludes that when two hearts unite in complete harmony and solitude, all sorrows dissolve, leaving behind pure joy and laughter as the ultimate purpose of life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Pallavi Repetition (Anaphora)
“Sirithu kondae irukka vendum”
The phrase 'Sirithu kondae irukka vendum' is used repeatedly across stanzas as a refrain to reinforce the central theme of remaining happy.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Munnam pirandhavargal / Verondrum illai”
Tamil poetic rhyme scheme where the second consonant matches in consecutive lines, seen in 'Munnam' and 'Verondrum'.
Rhetorical Questioning
“Andhi vandhaal manadhinilae aasai varaadho”
Using questions to evoke emotion and reflection on human desires during dusk and dawn.
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Trivia
'Veera Kanal' (1960) is a historical drama film starring M. N. Nambiar and K. Balaji. The song stands out for its blend of carpe diem philosophy with romantic expression.
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