Soleil Levant Lyrics in English OrelSan , SDM
The word levant means "rising" or "ascending." While "soleil" (sun) is a common word, levant is a more poetic and less frequently used participle than the noun "lever" (sunrise).
In the context of the song, OrelSan sings, "J'pousse cette merde dès le soleil levant" (I push this shit from the rising sun). This phrase, which also forms the song's title, evokes a sense of new beginnings, relentless effort, and ambition from dawn till dusk. It's a beautiful and evocative image that sets the tone for the entire track.
OrelSan and SDM kick off “Soleil Levant” like two gladiators at dawn, brushing aside the fake GOATs and reminding everyone that real greatness is earned, not claimed. The track is a whirlwind of flexes, pop-culture nods and streetwise humour, yet beneath the bravado you hear confessions about doubt, love, and the weight that success adds once you finally have something to lose. The “rising sun” image captures that hustle-from-sunrise energy: they push their art, their business and even their demons the moment daylight hits.
What makes the song so gripping is its blend of confidence and self-awareness. One second OrelSan laughs at rivals who cannot outsell his first-week numbers; the next he admits he used to run from problems only to find them circling back. SDM joins in with raw, punchy bars about loyalty, grinding, and staying dangerous in a world full of snakes. Together they paint a picture of artists who know the game is brutal but see every morning as a fresh chance to conquer new heights, glass of wine in hand when it is all over.
