L. R. Eswari’s commanding vocals define the classic ‘Oru Pakkam Neruppu’ from the album Vandikkaran Magan. Lyricist Vaali and composer M. S. Viswanathan frame feminine duality through contrasting imagery.
Oru Pakkam Neruppu
L. R. Eswari • From “Vandikkaran Magan”
Vandikkaran Magan’s Oru Pakkam Neruppu Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Vaali contrasts fire and moon in successive lines. Tamil grammar terms ‘vallinam’ (hard) and ‘mellinam’ (soft) describe balanced strength within youthful beauty.
Oru Pakkam NeruppuFire on one side.
Maru Pakkam NilavuAnd the moon on the other.
Iru Pakkam KondathuPossessing both these sides,
Ilamaiyin Azhago AzhaguThe beauty of youth is truly stunning.
Azhago Azhagu Azhago AzhaguSuch beauty, oh, such beauty.
Oru Pakkam NeruppuFire on one side.
Maru Pakkam NilavuAnd the moon on the other.
Iru Pakkam KondathuPossessing both these sides,
Ilamaiyin Azhago AzhaguThe beauty of youth is truly stunning.
Azhago Azhagu Azhago AzhaguSuch beauty, oh, such beauty.
Vallinam Mellinam Irandum ThiranduStrength and softness gathered together,
Kalanthu Purandu Valarntha PennaanathuMixing and mingling to shape this woman.
Villinam Velinam Irandu NelinthuLike a bow and a spear, they curve,
Valainthu Kuzhainthu Malarntha KannaanathuBending and softening to become her blossoming eyes.
Idaiyinam Oru Kodi PolaeHer waist is like a slender vine,
Padanthida Varum Madi MelaeCreeping up to rest upon your lap.
Idaiyinam Oru Kodi PolaeHer waist is like a slender vine,
Padanthida Varum Madi MelaeCreeping up to rest upon your lap.
Madhukkudam Allavo PennaagiIsn’t she a pot of honey turned into a woman?
Kannaa Un Munnaadi ThallaaduthuDarling, she sways right in front of you.
Oru Pakkam NeruppuFire on one side.
Maru Pakkam NilavuAnd the moon on the other.
Iru Pakkam KondathuPossessing both these sides,
Ilamaiyin Azhago AzhaguThe beauty of youth is truly stunning.
Azhago Azhagu Azhago AzhaguSuch beauty, oh, such beauty.
Kaalaiyil Sooriyan KizhakkilThe morning sun rises in the east,
Uthikkum VaikumAppearing just to stay.
Namakku Inikkum UllaasameIt brings a sweet happiness to us.
Kaamanin Saasthiram Udhattil VarainthuTracing the scriptures of desire upon her lips,
Iruttil Virainthu Padikkum OiyyaarameShe has an elegance that reads them quickly in the dark.
Azhagiya Malar Ival MaeniHer body is a lovely flower.
Aruginil Oru Isai ThaeneeAnd nearby, a musical honeybee.
Azhagiya Malar Ival MaeniHer body is a lovely flower.
Aruginil Oru Isai ThaeneeAnd nearby, a musical honeybee.
Arimugam Illaiyo AndraadamDon’t we get introduced anew every day?
Mannaa Un Pon Maadam VanthaadavaaO King, shall I come and dance in your golden palace?
Oru Pakkam Neruppu Music Video
Search interest in Oru Pakkam Neruppu lyrics translation centers on its celebration of feminine complexity. The track remains culturally significant for its layered metaphors.