Malaysia Vasudevan and T. M. Soundararajan command attention in ‘Ulagam Urangum Velai’ from the album ‘Veettu Mappillai’. Lyricist Vaali and composer A. M. Raja frame nocturnal watchfulness through resonant vocals.
Ulagam Urangum Velai
Malaysia Vasudevan | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Veettu Mappillai”
What is the meaning of Ulagam Urangum Velai Lyrics from Veettu Mappillai?
Vaali juxtaposes laborers resting with exploiters lurking nearby. The singers outline actions like guiding a drunkard home to his waiting spouse.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep,
Kangal Thoongaamal Kaappathengal VelaiOur job’s to keep watch without closing our eyes.
Osaigal Adangum Aasaigal ThodangumNoises fade away as desires begin to stir.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep,
Kangal Thoongaamal Kaappathengal VelaiOur job’s to keep watch without closing our eyes.
Osaigal Adangum Aasaigal ThodangumNoises fade away as desires begin to stir.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep.
Uzhaithavan Kalaithu PaduthiruppaanThe laborer lies down, worn out from work.
Avan Urimaiyai Parippavan AduthiruppaanOne who’d snatch his rights lurks right nearby.
Uzhaithavan Kalaithu PaduthiruppaanThe laborer lies down, worn out from work.
Avan Urimaiyai Parippavan AduthiruppaanOne who’d snatch his rights lurks right nearby.
Avaravar Porulukku KaavalWe’re the guards for everyone’s property.
Kudithavan Paathaiyil PurandiruppaanA ‘drunkard’ is rolling around on the path.
Than Kudumbathai Bodhaiyil MaranthiruppaanHe’s forgotten his family in his ‘intoxicated’ state.
Kondaval Veettil KaathiruppaaleHis wife’s waiting for him at home.
Kanavanai Anage Serthu VaippomWe’ll make sure he gets back to his wife.
Kanavanai Anage Serthu VaippomWe’ll make sure he gets back to his wife.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep,
Kangal Thoongaamal Kaappathengal VelaiOur job’s to keep watch without closing our eyes.
Osaigal Adangum Aasaigal ThodangumNoises fade away as desires begin to stir.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep.
Naattukku Kaaval EllaiyileSoldiers guard the nation at the borders.
Naal Muzhuthum Pala ThollaiyileFacing many hardships all day long.
Naattukku Kaaval EllaiyileSoldiers guard the nation at the borders.
Indru Naal Muzhuthum Pala ThollaiyileToday, they face many hardships all day long.
Aayutham Thaangum VeerargalaalBecause of these heroes who carry weapons,
Naam Anaivarum Vaazhvom AmaithiyileWe all live our lives in peace.
Thaayagam Kaakka Avargal UnduThey’re there to protect our ‘motherland’.
Thaniyagam Kaakka NaangalunduWe’re here to protect the ‘private homes’.
Naattaiyum Veettaiyum KaathirukkumWhile we watch over the country and the home,
Engal Kudumpathai Kaakka Kadavul UnduGod’s there to look after our own families.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep,
Kangal Thoongaamal Kaappathengal VelaiOur job’s to keep watch without closing our eyes.
Osaigal Adangum Aasaigal ThodangumNoises fade away as desires begin to stir.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Iravukku Kaval ThevaiThe night needs a guardian.
Ulagam Urangum VelaiWhile the world’s fast asleep.
Ulagam Urangum Velai Music Video
Unseen protectors maintain order while believing higher powers safeguard their families. Seek the ‘Ulagam Urangum Velai’ lyrics translation for Tamil vigilance anthems.