Kelithee, ofRO – Vetrivel Lyrics In English (Translation)

Do you believe in God?
Then why do you have a screensaver of God?
Eh! That’s Murugar!

The call of the rooster blares like a loudspeaker
VetriVel! (Victory to Him!)

I will climb countless steps to see Him.
He, who rides the peacock, is the guardian of my family.
Even if I’m blindfolded and led deep into the forest,
He will still guide me to the right path.

With a mountain of wisdom by His side,
Why would He worry about small matters?
He is arriving why should anyone feel afraid?
A fighting rooster guards me why should I fear anything?

Whenever my foot slips,
He reaches out to hold me.
When I cry, He wipes my tears and stands by my side.
Before Him, everyone is equal there’s only one rule.

Let’s celebrate Him with chariots parading through the streets.
I’ll bring my vehicle to see Him when the toll gates open.
All the ones who tried to block me
He saved them from me.

Without Him, there is no one else for me.
My city has triumphed I’ll share sweets from His temple with everyone.

The rooster’s crow blares like a loudspeaker
VetriVel!

On Karthigai, we stay away from non-vegetarian food.
We visit His temple, grind sandalwood,
And apply it on our shaved heads in worship.

In the month of Ippasi, we mix kumkum and manjal
And draw bright kolams in front of our homes.
The Kantha Sasti shield protects us all.

On every street, His image appears.
Even behind autos, we see His vel (sacred spear).
If anyone dares disturb His song,
His army will rise and fight.

His heart is vast there’s space for every devotee.
Even if I fall ill, I will stand in Palani and praise Him.

I’ve faced many struggles in the past.
People tried to pull me down with rumors and stories.
But I kept Him in my heart and I, too, became victorious.
I saw the vel descend and bless me.

When I cry, He comes to wipe my tears.
Before Him, all are one there is only unity.
Let us celebrate Him through the streets with His chariot.

I’ll bring my vehicle to see Him when the toll gates open.
All those who opposed me
He protected me from them.
Without Him, there is no one else.

My city has triumphed I will distribute sweets from His temple to all.

The call of the rooster blares again, like a loudspeaker
VetriVel!