Soja Soja - 99 Songs by A.R. Rahman, Shashaa Tirupati

Released as part of 99 Songs, Soja Soja - 99 Songs announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. A.R. Rahman built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of A.R. Rahman, Shashaa Tirupati carries Soja Soja - 99 Songs effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to Ehan Bhat, Edilsy Vargas, whose presence gives Soja Soja - 99 Songs a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

When it came out in 2021, Soja Soja - 99 Songs felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. Listeners have described the experience of Soja Soja - 99 Songs differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

Running to 5:24, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Soja Soja - 99 Songs, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.