M. G. Sreekumar lends his voice to ‘Akale Uyarnnu Veendum,’ a song from the album ‘Sakhavinte Priyasakhi.’ Alamkod Leelakrishnan writes the lyrics, while Harikumar Hareram composes the music. The track is a heartfelt anthem of freedom and resilience.
Akale Uyarnnu Veendum
M. G. Sreekumar • From “Sakhavinte Priyasakhi”
Sakhavinte Priyasakhi’s Akale Uyarnnu Veendum Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
Leelakrishnan describes the streets rising with hope, blending images of coral trees, red flowers, and stars. The poet mentions ‘the sea waking up and roaring,’ symbolizing unity and awakening. The lyrics also honor the sacrifices made on the hills where flags were raised.
Akale Uyarunnu Veendum Doora Janaveethikal ThanIn the distance, the people’s streets are rising once more.
Ragaardra Ganam Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a melody soaked in passion, a song of freedom.
Bhaavaardra Geetham Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a song filled with emotion, a song of freedom.
Mandaara Chembookkal Virinja KaalamIt’s the season when the coral trees and red flowers bloomed.
Akale Uyarunnu Veendum Doora Janaveethikal ThanIn the distance, the people’s streets are rising once more.
Ragaardra Ganam Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a melody soaked in passion, a song of freedom.
Bhaavaardra Geetham Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a song filled with emotion, a song of freedom.
Mandaara Chembookkal Virinja KaalamIt’s the season when the coral trees and red flowers bloomed.
Chenthaaram Naadaake Thelinja KaalamIt’s the time when red stars shone bright across the land.
Kodi Uyarnna Mettil Rudhiramittu VeezhumbolWhen blood fell on the hill where the flag rose,
Kadalunarnnu Padi Karakalaake OnnaayiThe sea woke up and roared as the shores became one.
Kodi Uyarnna Mettil Rudhiramittu VeezhumbolWhen blood was shed on the hill where the flag was raised,
Kadalunarnnu Padi Karakalaake OnnaayiThe ocean stirred and the shores united as one.
Poraaduvaan TheeyaaduvaanTo fight and to dance through the fire,
Tholkkaatha Varggam Choppicha MannilIn the soil reddened by the undefeated class.
Neeyethu Chora PookkaalamaayYou’ve arrived like a blooming season of lifeblood,
Mandaarapoonkaavil JvalayaayShining like a flame in the garden of flowers.
Akale Uyarunnu Veendum Doora Janaveethikal ThanIn the distance, the people’s streets are rising once more.
Ragaardra Ganam Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a melody soaked in passion, a song of freedom.
Bhaavaardra Geetham Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a song filled with emotion, a song of freedom.
Balinilangal Neele Chembarathi ChoodunnuHibiscus flowers bloom across the sacrificial grounds,
Pathithavarggamonnaayi Poruthiyetta SindooramLike the vermilion the oppressed class earned as they fought together.
Balinilangal Neele Chembarathi ChoodunnuRed hibiscus flowers spread across the grounds of sacrifice,
Pathithavarggamonnaayi Poruthiyetta SindooramLike the sacred red mark the unified, downtrodden class won in battle.
Kaikorkkuvaan MunneruvaanTo join hands and to march forward,
Kaukku Nalkum Kanneer KinaaveO tearful dream that gives strength to our arms.
Neeyallo Chemmaana PookkalaayiYou’re the one who turned into flowers in the crimson sky,
Munnerum Kaalathinu SuryanaayiBecoming the sun for the era that’s moving ahead.
Akale Uyarunnu Veendum Doora Janaveethikal ThanIn the distance, the people’s streets are rising once more.
Ragaardra Ganam Swaathanthryam GeethamIt’s a melody soaked in passion, a song of freedom.
Bhaavaardra Geetham Swaathanthrya GeethamIt’s a song filled with emotion, a song of freedom.
Mandaara Chembookkal Virinja KaalamIt’s the season when the coral trees and red flowers bloomed.
Chenthaaram Naadaake Thelinja KaalamIt’s the time when red stars shone bright across the land.
Akale Uyarnnu Veendum Music Video
The ‘Akale Uyarnnu Veendum’ lyrics are a call to fight and dance through fire. M. G. Sreekumar’s rendition makes this Malayalam song a powerful tribute to freedom and solidarity.