- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Deepak
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Sathriyan
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic and uplifting track 'Sooda Oru Sooriyan' from Sathriyan serves as a motivational anthem about self-belief, perseverance, and emotional strength. The lyricist Vivek encourages listeners to ignite an inner fire like a blazing sun and refuse to let society set limits on their potential. It highlights that true royalty lies within one's mindset and that setbacks are merely lessons that forge armor around a sensitive heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Sooda oru sooriyan senju”
Comparing inner passion and energy to keeping a hot sun trapped inside oneself ('Sooda oru sooriyan senju ulla adachiko').
Metaphor
“Patta valiyellam panju manasukku”
Comparing accumulated pain to armor forged for a soft, cotton-like heart ('Patta valiyellam panju manasukku senja kavasama marum').
Refrain / Epiphora
“Semmaiya vazha polamae”
Repetition of the rhythmic ending phrase 'polamae' across multiple lines to build momentum.
Personification
“Nee midhicha mullu sollum”
Attributes the ability to testify one's effort and endurance to the thorns stepped on ('Nee midhicha mullu sollum').
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Trivia
The song 'Sooda Oru Sooriyan' from the 2017 Tamil film Sathriyan features music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna and lyrics penned by Vivek. The track is recognized for its punchy motivational lines that contrast street-smart wisdom with deep poetic imagery.
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