- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sivappu Sooriyan
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 25 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song is a hero-centric character intro and romantic duet from the 1983 Tamil film 'Sivappu Sooriyan'. The protagonist, playfully referred to as 'Mister Miranda', proclaims his dominance, fearlessness, and worldly travels (extending to Nigeria). He asserts that when he rises up, the entire country trembles, emphasizing his unyielding character.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Proverbial Allusion (Pazhamozhi)
“Kaadu nadungum saadhu mirandaal”
References the famous Tamil proverb 'Saadhu mirandaal kaadu kolladhu' (If the meek man enrages, even the forest cannot contain him).
Simile (Upamai)
“Nee paarkkum paarvai minnalgal polae”
Compares the intense, electrifying gaze of the hero to striking bolts of lightning.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“En kannam un whisky bar”
Metaphorically compares her own cheek to a whisky bar, expressing romantic intoxication.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kaadu nadungum saadhu mirandaal / Naadu nadungum naanum ezhundhaal”
The second letters of 'Kaadu' and 'Naadu' rhyme ('da').
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Trivia
Sivappu Sooriyan (1983) stars Rajinikanth and Radha, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics penned by Vaali. The character's global backdrop in Nigeria reflects the globe-trotting action theme common in late 70s and 80s commercial cinema.
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