“Sirunagai Valar” is from the 1955 album Jaya Gopi. Sung by Jikki, the lyrics by Kannadasan open by addressing a “handsome one, with your budding smile.” The music by Viswnathan Ramamoorthi and Kannadasan creates a gentle atmosphere for a child.
Released: December 31, 1955
Sirunagai Valar
Jikki | Kannadasan • From “Jaya Gopi”
Jaya Gopi’s Sirunagai Valar Lyrics Translation
The singer introduces a marching band with drums to capture the child’s attention. A playful warning follows, suggesting that crying will make a cat appear. These moments are designed as gentle diversions from sadness.
Sirunagai Valar Sogusulla SingaraneOh my handsome one, with your budding smile
Sam Sam Sam PerananthameIt’s a world of pure, pure joy
Anantham Mebi Anbaga PaduLet that happiness overflow and sing with love
Kilukilu Pani Malar Kann VizhioduWith your dew-kissed, flower-like eyes
KilukiluJingle, jingle
Sirunagai Valar Sogusulla SingaraneOh my handsome one, with your budding smile
Sam Sam Sam PerananthameIt’s a world of pure, pure joy
Anantham Mebi Anbaga PaduLet that happiness overflow and sing with love
Kilukilu Pani Malar Kann VizhioduWith your dew-kissed, flower-like eyes
KilukiluJingle, jingle
Bandu Melam Doli ThalamThe marching band’s music, the beat of the drum
Vaththiyangal ParLook at all the instruments
Bandu Melam Doli ThalamThe marching band’s music, the beat of the drum
Vaththiyangal ParLook at all the instruments
Kondu Vanthen NanumeI’ve brought them all here for you
Parayo Ada VarayoWon’t you look? Oh, won’t you come?
Nee Azhuthal Poonai Varuminge ParIf you cry, a little cat will come here, you see
Nee Azhuthal Poonai Varuminge ParIf you cry, a little cat will come here, you see
Jorai Nane AdugirenI will dance with all my might
Melamenthen Anbana RajaYou are my melody, my dearest king
Paralum Thuraiyagum NeeyeYou’re the one who will one day rule the world
Kilukilu Pani Malar Kann VizhioduWith your dew-kissed, flower-like eyes
KilukiluJingle, jingle
ChittupillaiMy little sparrow
Muththu Muththu PappavellamAll the precious, darling babies
Odi Vanthu Theduthe ParayoAre running here looking for you, can’t you see?
Ada VarayoOh, won’t you come?
ChittupillaiMy little bird
Muththu Muththu PappavellamAll the sweet, darling babies
Odi Vanthu Theduthe ParayoAre searching for you everywhere, won’t you look?
Ada VarayoOh, please come here
Vinthaigal Seivai En KanneYou create such wonders, my dear
Thamasha Ellam SeivayeAnd you have all sorts of fun
Vinthaigal Seivai En KanneYou create such wonders, my dear
Thamasha Ellam SeivayeAnd you have all sorts of fun
Melamenthan Thenpangu RajaYou are my music, my sweet southern king
Paralum Thuraiyagum NeeyeYou’re the one who will one day rule the world
Kilukilu Pani Malar Kann VizhioduWith your dew-kissed, flower-like eyes
KilukiluJingle, jingle
Sirunagai Valar Sogusulla SingaraneOh my handsome one, with your budding smile
Sam Sam Sam PerananthameIt’s a world of pure, pure joy
Anantham Mebi Anbaga PaduLet that happiness overflow and sing with love
Kilukilu Pani Malar Kann VizhioduWith your dew-kissed, flower-like eyes
Kilukilu Pani Malar Kann VizhioduWith your dew-kissed, flower-like eyes
Sirunagai Valar Music Video
The song uses a series of charming images to soothe the child. The meaning of Kannadasan’s ‘Sirunagai Valar’ lyrics is about elevating the child to a “sweet southern king.” It is a parent’s declaration of love and high hopes.