T. M. Soundarajan, P. Susheela, and B. Vasantha deliver ‘Oru Naal Irunthen’ from ‘Ethirigal Jakkirathai’, composed by S. Vedhachalam and written by Kannadasan. The song captures an intimate domestic scene.
Oru Naal Irunthen
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Ethirigal Jakkirathai”
Ethirigal Jakkirathai’s Oru Naal Irunthen Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kannadasan’s writing follows a man’s solitary moment. He sees a woman nearby, leading to a developing relationship. The lyrics paraphrase a child’s refrain: “Father came near, Mother gave a kiss.”
Oru Nal Irunthen ThaniyagaOne day, I was alone.
Oru Pen Nadanthal ArugeA girl walked nearby.
Siritthen Siriththal MethuvagaI smiled, she smiled gently.
Sivakkum Roja MalareA blossoming red rose.
Appa Pakkam VantharFather came near.
Amma Muttham ThanthaMother gave a kiss.
Shabash Da KannuWell done, my dear child!
Appa Pakkam VantharFather came near.
Amma Muttham ThanthaMother gave a kiss.
Kulungum Vasantham AvalanalIf she became the swaying spring,
Kuvalai Malarai MalarnthalShe blossomed like a water lily.
Thavazhum Thendral AvananalIf he became the gentle breeze,
Thazhuvum Malarai MananthanHe mingled like an embracing flower.
Appa Pakkam VantharFather came near.
Amma Muttham ThanthaMother gave a kiss.
Ho Ho HoHo ho ho!
Appa Pakkam VantharFather came near.
Amma Muttham ThanthaMother gave a kiss.
Ha Ha HaHa ha ha!
Pazhagum Kadhal ParisagapThe familiarizing love, as a gift,
Pavai Kettal UnnaiThe girl asked for you.
Ketten Kodutthar ThunaiyagaI asked, he gave him as a companion.
Edutthen Anaitthen AnnaiI took, I embraced him as a mother.
Appa Pakkam VantharFather came near.
Amma Muttham ThanthaMother gave a kiss.
Appa Pakkam VantharFather came near.
Amma Muttham ThanthaMother gave a kiss.
Ha Ha HaHa ha ha!
Oru Naal Irunthen Music Video
The journey progresses from individual to couple to parenthood. A family forms through affection and shared moments. ‘Ethirigal Jakkirathai’s ‘Oru Naal Irunthen’ lyrics translation shows love finding expression in the next generation.