Swanand Kirkire writes the lyrics for ‘Chaand Aawara,’ while Shrey Gupta and Khwaab compose the melody. The song features Swanand Kirkire’s poetic style, blending simplicity with depth. The moon, a central figure, becomes a metaphor for restlessness and longing.
Released: February 21, 2025
Chaand Aawara
Shrey Gupta | Swanand Kirkire
Chaand Aawara Meaning & Lyrics (Shrey Gupta | Swanand Kirkire)
Swanand Kirkire describes the moon as a wanderer, constantly moving without a destination. He mentions, ‘Look, even this moon’s a wanderer,’ highlighting its endless search for companionship. The songwriter connects the moon’s journey to human experiences of loneliness and change.
Dekho ye chaand bhi aawaraLook, even this moon’s a wanderer.
Aawara, aawara, aawaraA wanderer, a wanderer, a wanderer.
Dekho phirta hai ye maara, maara, maaraLook, it wanders aimlessly around,
Maara, maara, maara, maara, maara, maarawandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering.
Kabhi aangan mein, kabhi dehri parSometimes in the courtyard, sometimes at the doorstep,
Ye jhaank ke saathi dhundhta haiit peeks inside, searching for a companion.
Par badkismat ke aate hiBut as soon as the unfortunate one arrives,
Jag saara palkein moondta haithe entire world closes its eyes.
Bin patwaar ki kishti leTaking a boat without any oars,
Kaali raat ka dhundhe kinaarait searches for the shore of the dark night.
Dekho ye chaand bhi aawaraLook, even this moon’s a wanderer.
Aawara, aawara, aawaraA wanderer, a wanderer, a wanderer.
Dekho phirta hai ye maara, maara, maaraLook, it wanders aimlessly around,
Maara, maara, maara, maara, maara, maarawandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering.
Kabhi poonam toh, amaasi kabhiSometimes a full moon, and sometimes a new moon,
Ye roop badalkar aata haiit arrives by changing its appearance.
Nit kala nayi, nit rang nayaA new phase every night, a new color every night,
Tarqeebein kai aazmaata haiit tries out so many different tricks.
Ab ki zubaan mein bolun tohIf I were to speak in today’s language,
Ye desperate hai bechaarathe poor thing’s truly desperate.
Dekho ye chaand bhi aawaraLook, even this moon’s a wanderer.
Aawara, aawara, aawaraA wanderer, a wanderer, a wanderer.
Dekho phirta hai ye maara, maara, maaraLook, it wanders aimlessly around,
Maara, maara, maara, maara, maara, maarawandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering.
Ek badari thi, kaali badari thiThere was a cloud, a dark cloud.
Ek badari thi jo iske sangThere was a cloud that used to stay with it,
Duet sa gaakar jaati thiand would leave after singing a duet.
Par haaye wafa ki baarish tohBut alas, the rain of its loyalty
Wo dharti par kar jaati thiwould only fall upon the earth.
Ye gumsum hi takta thaIt just watched silently,
Khushhaali ka wo nazaarathat beautiful sight of happiness.
Dekho ye chaand bhi aawaraLook, even this moon’s a wanderer.
Aawara, aawara, aawaraA wanderer, a wanderer, a wanderer.
Chaand ka koi hua na hogaNo one’s ever belonged to the moon,
Chaand to phir bhi sabka haiyet the moon belongs to everyone.
Andhere mein laalten sa kabse falak peLike a lantern in the darkness of the sky,
Wo latka haiit’s been hanging there for so long.
Iske roop ki daulat pe, har shaayar ne kabza kar maaraEvery poet has laid claim to the wealth of its beauty.
Gulzar chavanni kehde isseGulzar calls it a ‘twenty-five paise coin’,
Insaani zameen par de maaraand tosses it down to the human earth.
Aur faiz ki laal kalam kehti useAnd the ‘red pen’ of Faiz describes it
Inquilaab ka har taraaas every anthem of the revolution.
Chaand ke maathe, shikan nahiThere isn’t a single wrinkle on the moon’s forehead;
Hum jaisa wo banjaarait’s a nomad, just like us.
Dekho ye chaand bhi aawaraLook, even this moon’s a wanderer.
Aawara, aawara, aawaraA wanderer, a wanderer, a wanderer.
Dekho phirta hai ye maara, maara, maaraLook, it wanders aimlessly around,
Maara, maara, maara, maara, maara, maara, maarawandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering, wandering.
Chaand Aawara Music Video
‘Chaand Aawara’ is about the moon’s eternal wandering. The lyrics reflect on how the moon belongs to everyone yet remains untethered, much like the human spirit.