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Ulagam En Ulagam

From Vandhiyathevan · 2020

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Santhosh Jayakaran
Music director
Ramesh Thamilmani
Movie name
Vandhiyathevan
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
8 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
Naan puraviyil yeri
Varugira vazhiyil
Aayiram aruvigal sirithidumae
En punnagai ennum
Thiraviyinaalae
Poottiya koattaigal thirandhidumae
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
Thamizh manam veesum kaatrinilae
Arivum azhagum pongidumae
Thamizhai pesum naavinilae
Inimaidhaanae thangidumae
{Valluvan kuralum
Avvaiyin kuralum
Paadhai vaguthidumbodhu
Vaanam vizhundhinum
Thadaigal ezhundhinum
Manadhinil acham yedhu…} (2)
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
Veeram enadhu aadai illai
Udhiram endrae solvenae
Maanam endhan kavasamillai
Uyiraai sumandhae selvenae
{Ovvoru nodiyum
Vairam endraal
Kaalam pudhaiyaldhaanae….
Ovvoru ullamum
Ariyanai endraal
Nirandhara arasan naanae} (2)
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
Ulagam en ulagam
Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum
Mugaiyum vaan mugilum
Naan kattalaiyittaal avizhum
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
Mounted on my horse,
along the path I ride,
a thousand waterfalls laugh with joy.
With the key
that is my smile,
locked fortresses open wide.
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
In the breeze filled with the sweet fragrance of Tamil,
wisdom and beauty overflow.
On the tongue that speaks Tamil,
sweetness naturally stays.
When the voice of Valluvar (classical Tamil poet-philosopher)
and the voice of Avvaiyar (revered ancient Tamil poet)
guide the way ahead,
even if the sky falls down,
even if obstacles arise,
what fear can touch my heart?
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
Courage is not just clothing to me,
I say it runs in my blood.
Honor is not just armor to me,
I carry it as my very life.
If every single second
is a diamond,
then time itself is a treasure.
If every heart
is a throne,
then I am the everlasting king.
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
The world is my world,
dawn breaks when I give the order.
Flower buds and the clouds in the sky
will open up when I command.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song celebrates the charismatic, adventurous, and invincible spirit of Vandhiyathevan, the beloved protagonist from Tamil historical fiction. He boasts a majestic level of self-assurance, declaring that nature itself yields to his commands, and that locked gates open at the mere sight of his smile. Deeply rooted in Tamil heritage, he draws courage from the ancient wisdom of Thiruvalluvar and Avvaiyar. Bravery and honor are not superficial accessories to him; they form his blood and very soul. Viewing every heart as a throne, he proudly considers himself an eternal ruler of human affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Veeram enadhu aadai illai / Udhiram endrae solvenae”

Compares courage to blood rather than clothing, and honor to life rather than armor, emphasizing that these virtues are intrinsic to his identity.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

“Naan utharavittaal vidiyum vidiyum”

Exaggerates the protagonist's influence by asserting that his commands cause the dawn to break and sky clouds to untie.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Thamizh manam veesum kaatrinilae / Thamizhai pesum naavinilae”

Repetition of the initial letter 'Th' across consecutive lines (Thamizh / Thamizhai) creating a rhythmic Tamil poetic cadence.

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Trivia

The character Vallavaraiyan Vandhiyathevan is inspired by the historical Chola feudatory prince made legendary by Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 masterwork novel 'Ponniyin Selvan'. Madhan Karky's lyrics highlight classic Tamil literary icons Thiruvalluvar and Avvaiyar to emphasize the hero's cultural pride.

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