- Lyricist
- AK
- Singer
- Sriram Parthasarathy
- Music director
- Diwacara Thiyagarajan
- Movie name
- Super Duper
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Sakiye' is an emotive, introspective track from the 2019 Tamil film 'Super Duper'. The lyrics present a deep, comforting dialogue addressed to a fragile and broken woman. Using evocative imagery—such as a spark of fire resting on a soft flower or a color-drained rainbow—the lyricist portrays her deep emotional turmoil and questioning of life's burdens.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vannam izhandha vaanavil nagalo”
Compares a broken, sorrowful individual to a rainbow that has lost all its vibrant colors.
Contrast / Visual Imagery
“Sakiye siru poovin melae / Theeyin thugalo”
Juxtaposes the extreme fragility of a flower ('siru poovin') with the destructive nature of fire ('theeyin thugalo').
Rhetorical Question
“Antha vannathu poochikku / Eragu sumaiyaa”
Asks whether a butterfly considers its own wings a heavy burden while flying, reflecting on self-perceived internal burdens.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nilavu thaeyum mannil vizhaadhae / Nizhalai thaedi dhooram sellaadhae”
The second consonant sound 'l' matches between 'Nilavu' and 'Nizhalai' in consecutive lines.
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Trivia
The song 'Sakiye' is featured in the indie Tamil film 'Super Duper' (2019). The film's soundtrack was composed by Diwacara Thiyagarajan, with lyrics penned by AK. The track provides a soulful, melodic contrast to the film's otherwise fast-paced comic-thriller tone.
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