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Lyrics & meaning

Sutta Suriyanae

From Sarvam · 2009

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singer
Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Sarvam2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hmmmm…Hmmmm…
Sutta sooriyana thottukittu pogalaandaLet's touch the scorching sun and keep going, man
Ahhaan ah haa…Ahhaan ah haa…
Embi embi thotta ettu thesaIf we reach out on tiptoes, all eight directions
Kattu pattu nikkalaandaStand bound and controlled, man
Ahhaan ah haa…Ahhaan ah haa…
Male
Adichcha vechcha kuriThe targeted aim
Sikkanumae aiyoMust be captured, oh my
Pudichcha samuththiramThe ocean we caught hold of
Maattanumae aiyoMust get trapped, oh my
Nenachcha nenachchathu nadakkumalloWhatever we wish for will surely happen
Izhuththa boomi namma kaiyyila yo ho ho ho…The pulled earth is in our hands, yo ho ho ho…
Male
{Ada katteduththu veesungada{Hey, lift the bundles and throw them
Kaaththa polaLike the wind
Namma kai ezhuththu minnal aachchuOur handwriting became lightning
Vaanaththula } (2)In the sky } (2)
Male
Sutta sooriyanaThe scorching sun
Thottukittu pogalaandaLet's touch it and keep going, man
Ahhaan ah haa…Ahhaan ah haa…
Embi embi thotta ettu thesaIf we reach out on tiptoes, all eight directions
Kattu pattu nikkalaandaStand bound and controlled, man
Ahhaan ah haa…Ahhaan ah haa…
Male
Ner kottula ethiriya vechu vechuPlacing the enemy on the straight line
Konjam nimithanum pathaaththa thachuthachuMust straighten up a bit, fixing the anxiety
Un paattu naalaigala nachu nachuChanting your future days repeatedly
Boomi panthukkae naam thaan achu achuWe are the axis for the sphere of Earth
Male
Velichcha maram onnuA tree of light
MolaichchaachuHas sprouted
Neruppu vetha onnu kaiodaWith a seed of fire in hand
Nenecha varam onnu kedachchaachuA wished-for boon has been granted
Inippu mazhai ippo nenjodaA sweet rain is now in the heart
Male
{Ada katteduththu veesungada{Hey, lift the bundles and throw them
Kaaththa polaLike the wind
Namma kai ezhuththu minnal aachchuOur handwriting became lightning
Vaanaththula } (2)In the sky } (2)
Male
Megam karukkuthuThe clouds are darkening
Mazha vara paakkuthuIt is trying to rain
Veesi adikkuthu kaaththuThe wind is blowing hard
Kaaththu elan kaaththuWind, gentle breeze
Male
Nenj yekkaththil egiruthu nenju nenjuThe heart leaps in longing, heart, heart
Maram thottaththil valai onnu nanju nanjuIn the tree garden, a net is soaked
Mana kaattaththil erimalai senju senjuIn the forest of mind, creating volcanoes
Entha pangilum neethaan minju minjuIn any share, you excel, excel
Male
Parakkum thattupol lesaagaLightly like a flying saucer
Parakkum manasuthaan paranthaachuThe flying mind has taken flight
Verichcha suvadupol irunthen naanI was like an empty wall
Inba vedippelaam poovaachchuAll explosions of joy bloomed into flowers
Male
{Ada katteduththu veesungada{Hey, lift the bundles and throw them
Kaaththa polaLike the wind
Namma kai ezhuththu minnal aachchuOur handwriting became lightning
Vaanaththula } (2)In the sky } (2)
Male
Sutta sooriyanaThe scorching sun
Thottukittu pogalaandaLet's touch it and keep going, man
Ahhaan ah haa…Ahhaan ah haa…
Embi embi thotta ettu thesaIf we reach out on tiptoes, all eight directions
Kattu pattu nikkalaandaStand bound and controlled, man
Ahhaan ah haa…Ahhaan ah haa…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sutta Sooriyana from Sarvam (2009) is an energetic track celebrating youthful vigor, ambition, and unstoppable self-belief. The song expresses a desire to conquer the impossible—reaching for the sun, controlling the earth, and marking one's presence like lightning across the sky. The imagery transitions from fierce determination to sheer joy, representing a transformation from an empty, quiet existence to an explosive flowering of happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi Ani)

Sutta sooriyana thottukittu pogalaanda

Exaggerating human capability to convey extreme confidence and energy.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Namma kai ezhuththu minnal aachchu Vaanaththula

Comparing handwriting/signature to lightning in the sky to symbolize leaving an indelible, powerful mark.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Un paattu naalaigala nachu nachu

Rhythmic repetition of words to enhance the musicality and emotional drive.

Simile (Upamai Ani)

Parakkum thattupol lesaaga

Comparing the mind lightness to a flying saucer to denote complete freedom and joy.

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for Vishnuvardhan's stylish 2009 thriller Sarvam, this song features dynamic vocals by Vijay Yesudas, Rahul Nambiar, and Blaaze. The track stood out for its unique blend of contemporary rhythm, hip-hop elements, and Pa. Vijay's high-spirited lyrics.

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