Mukesh sings ‘Nee Kanda’ from the film Autorsha. Vyshakh writes the lyrics about an auto-rickshaw driver’s daily life. Sharreth composes the music with a rustic, folksy beat.
Released: March 1, 2021
Nee Kanda
Mukesh • From “Autorsha”
Nee Kanda Lyrics Translation – Autorsha Soundtrack
Vyshakh writes that the vehicle is not a loan but his very heart. He mentions dreams of buying clothes and serving rice to his family.
Nee Kanda Ithu KandaYou saw this, have you seen this?
Ividundu PayyunduThere’s a lad right here.
Ee Chavithirikkana Vandi YedukkanuI’m taking this kick-start ride out.
Ee Naattukaar SammanakkarThese locals are generous folks.
Naalathe ChorandaThis is for tomorrow’s meal.
Loan Allada VeedanudaIt’s not just a loan; it’s a home.
Ee Vandi ChankaanudaThis vehicle is my very heart.
Moonnuvelilodum VeelayiSpinning fast on three wheels.
Maarunnore VeettukondukidathumI’ll get the passengers safely to their homes.
Lakka Lakka LkaaklathaalaLakka lakka, rhythmic beats of the road.
Lakka Lakka Lakka LaathakaLakka lakka, the tempo of the ride.
Lakka Lakka LkaaklathaalaLakka lakka, the sound of the engine.
Lakka Lakka Lakka Laathaka ThaaaLakka lakka, and away we go!
Nee Kanda Ithu KandaYou saw this, have you seen this?
Ividundu PayyunduThere’s a lad right here.
Ee Chavithirikkana Vandi YedukkanuI’m taking this kick-start ride out.
Muthappa Koodathanne NinnoneTo the one who stood by ‘Muthappa’, the local deity.
Iruvappa Koode Ninnu KaatholaneMay ‘Iruvappa’, the guardian, stand by and protect us.
Ammamma Achachan Pengamaaru KunjoluGrandma, Grandpa, sisters, and the little one.
Aprathiprathu OlippichalumEven if they try to hide things from us.
Naadukidathyalum Nammalu Pokkum PokkumEven if we’re sent away, we’ll keep rising up.
Oreppilenngundu SaarullappaThe Master is right there in just one call.
Changaayimaarellarum OpparamunduAll my buddies are right here with me.
Veedumotham Vella Veshu Sammana VaagumI’ll buy new clothes for everyone at home as gifts.
Choru Kariyaakkum Vilambi KodukkumI’ll cook up the rice and curry and serve it.
Thangalu Kaittikku Mariyana OrukkumI’ll arrange everything for the wedding festivities.
Honeymoon NadathumAnd I’ll even make the honeymoon happen.
Lakka Lakka LkaaklathaalaLakka lakka, rhythmic beats of the road.
Lakka Lakka Lakka LaathakaLakka lakka, the tempo of the ride.
Lakka Lakka LkaaklathaalaLakka lakka, the sound of the engine.
Lakka Lakka Lakka Laathaka ThaaaLakka lakka, and away we go!
Nee Kanda Ithu KandaYou saw this, have you seen this?
Ividundu PayyunduThere’s a lad right here.
Ee Chavithirikkana Vandi YedukkanuI’m taking this kick-start ride out.
Nee Kanda Music Video
The Nee Kanda lyrics translation shows a heartfelt tribute to an auto-rickshaw driver’s determination.