Dharan Kumar and Srisha Mohandas perform ‘Kandaen Kandaen’ from the album Paper Rocket. Ku Karthik’s words and Dharan Kumar’s music establish a reflective tone on personal insight.
Released: July 18, 2022
Kandaen Kandaen
Dharan Kumar | Srisha Mohandas • From “Paper Rocket”
Paper Rocket’s Kandaen Kandaen Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Ku Karthik writes that blocked water still reaches the ocean, mirroring unavoidable life outcomes. Srisha Mohandas questions the heart about releasing pretenses for inner peace.
Kanden KandenI’ve seen, I’ve seen.
Megam KandenI’ve seen the clouds.
Konden KondenI’ve found, I’ve found.
Dhagam KondenI’ve found a thirst.
Neer Thaduthalum Kadalinai SerumEven if water is blocked, it will join the sea.
Yar Thaduthalum Uyirum UdhirumEven if someone stops it, a life will wither.
Poradum MoocheOh, struggling breath.
Poradum MoocheOh, struggling breath.
Katrodu Neeyum Serndhal EnnaWhat if you just joined the wind?
Poradum NenjeOh, struggling heart.
Poradum NenjeOh, struggling heart.
Veshangal Podhum Ponal EnnaWhat if you just let go of the masks?
Kanden KandenI’ve seen, I’ve seen.
Megam KandenI’ve seen the clouds.
Konden KondenI’ve found, I’ve found.
Dhagam KondenI’ve found a thirst.
Idhuvarai IrundhenUntil now, I just existed,
Dhisaiyai Marandhenhaving forgotten my way.
Udhirndhidum IlaiyaiLike a fallen leaf,
Tharaiyil ThavazhndhenI drifted on the ground.
Thavi ThaviLeaping and leaping,
Neendhum Meengala swimming fish
Tharaiyai Servadhillainever reaches the shore.
Odathe NeeDon’t run from it.
Nanum InnumIf I just keep
Kanavu Sollatalking about dreams,
Nambi Labam Illaithere’s no use in just hoping.
Indre TheerveThe solution must be today.
Kanden KandenI’ve seen, I’ve seen.
Yadhum KandenI’ve seen everything.
Konden KondenI’ve found, I’ve found.
Dhagam KondenI’ve found a thirst.
Neer Thaduthalum Kadalinai SerumEven if water is blocked, it will join the sea.
Yar Thaduthalum Uyirum UdhirumEven if someone stops it, a life will wither.
Poradum MoocheOh, struggling breath.
Poradum MoocheOh, struggling breath.
Katrodu Neeyum Serndhal EnnaWhat if you just joined the wind?
Poradum NenjeOh, struggling heart.
Poradum NenjeOh, struggling heart.
Veshangal Podhum Ponal EnnaWhat if you just let go of the masks?
Kanden KandenI’ve seen, I’ve seen.
Yadhum KandenI’ve seen everything.
Konden KondenI’ve found, I’ve found.
Yagam KondenI’ve found a sacred fire.
Kandaen Kandaen Music Video
Paper Rocket’s lyrics translation uncovers self-awareness through life’s inevitable currents. Dharan Kumar’s musical arrangement supports Ku Karthik’s focus on universal truths.