Amjad Nadeem Sharafath and V3K come together in ‘Paanje,’ a track from the album ‘Vichithram.’ The wordsmith Street Academics writes lyrics that question the rush of time, while the producer V3K creates a melody that mirrors the urgency. The song offers a poetic dialogue about life’s relentless pace.
Paanje
Amjad Nadeem Sharafath | V3K • From “Vichithram”
Lyricist
Street Academics
Composer
V3K
Paanje Lyrics Meaning Amjad Nadeem Sharafath | V3K | Vichithram
Street Academics asks, ‘When time sped away, did the world speed away right along with it?’ The lyrics use vivid metaphors like a ‘milk pond of time’s misfortune’ to describe life’s fleeting moments. The narrator reflects on stories, roles, and the sweetness of life, all while time races on.
Kaalam Panje LokhamTime raced, and the world did too,
Mandi Paanjeit rushed and it ran.
Kaalam Paanjappo LokhamWhen time sped away, did the world…
Koode Paanjospeed away right along with it?
Kaala Dhoshathe Ee PaalkulathilIn this milk pond of time’s misfortune,
Onnu Kaal Nmanakkathewithout even getting a foot wet,
Kaalalom Lokham Panje Panjethe world just kept running through the ages.
Kaalam Panje Lokham Mandi PaanjeTime raced and the world rushed and ran.
Kaalam Paanjappo LokhamWhen time sped away, did the world…
Koode Paanjospeed away right along with it?
Kaala Dhoshathe Ee PaalkulathilIn this milk pond of time’s misfortune,
Onnu Kaal Nmanakkathewithout even getting a foot wet,
Kaalalom Lokham Panje Panjethe world just kept running through the ages.
Idathu Mundu Valathu MunduFrom the left wrap to the right wrap,
Karakayariya KaasvumudeduthuI’ve put on the fine gold-bordered robes.
Vannenikku Parayaan Kadhagalum KavidhagalumnduuI’ve come here with stories and poems to tell.
Othiri Kaaryagal Parayaan OnduThere’s so much I need to say.
Vaanolam Kaaryagal AriyanunduThere are things to learn as vast as the sky.
Iniyumundu ThudagittunduThere’s more, and it’s already begun.
Naalede KadagalThe stories of tomorrow…
Ezhuthiyittunduhave already been written.
Vidarnna Chundil Madhuram NugaraanTo taste the sweetness on parted lips,
Urumbugal Vari Variyaayiu Vannu Ninnuthe ants came and stood in a line.
Kay Madakku Thannu Panjasara Thari ThariyaayiA little bribe was paid in grains of sugar.
Athiloru ThundeduthukonduTaking a small piece of that,
Pandu Kandor Magalum Kanduthe daughter of an old acquaintance saw it too.
Udukkatha Uduppum Nokki NjanWhile looking at the clothes I haven’t worn,
Puthiyoru Vesham Njan IdaamI’ll put on a brand new role.
Kaalam Panje LokhamTime raced, and the world did too,
Mandi Paanjeit rushed and it ran.
Kaalam Paanjappo LokhamWhen time sped away, did the world…
Koode Paanjospeed away right along with it?
Kaala Dhoshathe Ee PaalkulathilIn this milk pond of time’s misfortune,
Onnu Kaal Nmanakkathewithout even getting a foot wet,
Kaalalom Lokham Panje Panjethe world just kept running through the ages.
Looking for the ‘Paanje’ lyrics translation? It explores the unstoppable flow of time and life’s stories. ‘Paanje’ features Amjad Nadeem Sharafath and V3K, and is part of the album ‘Vichithram.’
