#MellowMusic Hits: Parinda by Panther ft. Priyanka Meher

'Parinda' by Panther is a stark, raw whisper in the chaos of life.

Stripping away the gloss of conventional music, 'Parinda' by Panther brings us face-to-face with the essence of being truly lost and the relentless quest for a semblance of peace.

A Rebel's Verse

The song kicks off with a picture of desolation, "Ghumta hai toota toota / Parinda rootha rootha" (A broken bird wanders aimlessly, sulking in its solitude).

Right off the bat, Panther isn't here to serenade you into comfort; he's here to unsettle, to stir the pot of complacency.

The imagery of a bird, traditionally seen as a symbol of freedom, now broken and aimless, sets a tone of irony that courses through the song.

"Keh dena duniya se mai duniya ke na kaabil" (Tell the world I'm not fit for it) – Panther throws down the gauntlet with these words, challenging the rat race, the relentless pursuit of a success that's skin-deep. The song doesn't dance around its critique of societal expectations; it dives headfirst, questioning why we're racing, where we're going, and who we're becoming in the process.

Ink Against Swords - Echoes of Existentialism

In a world bristling with conflict and confrontation, Panther chooses his weapon – words. "Yha talware hatho me aur apne hatho me hai syaahi" (Swords in their hands, and ink in mine) isn't just a line; it's a manifesto. It's a declaration that in the fight against the world's chaos, his rebellion will be penned, not brandished.

The song navigates through existential waters with the ease of a seasoned sailor.

Panther doesn't just sing about the human condition; he questions it, probes it, laying bare the oft-ignored truth that sometimes, just existing is a battle. "Gharaunda bacha na / Ujad gayi Daali Daali" (No nest remained; every branch was devastated) – these lines don't just speak of loss; they speak of the relentless search for a place to belong.

Musically, "Parinda" doesn't rely on grand orchestration to make its point. The arrangement is deliberate, minimalistic, allowing the lyrics' weight to sink in, unadorned and unmissable.

The melody haunts, not because it's complex, but because it's incredibly straightforward – a mirror to the simplicity of the truths Panther lays bare.

Perhaps the most striking element of "Parinda" is its universal appeal. It reaches out to anyone who's ever felt adrift, questioning, or simply out of sync with the world's rhythm. Panther doesn't offer solutions; he offers solidarity – a voice in the quiet, saying, "You're not alone in feeling alone."

Lyrics:

ज़िंदगी
Life
है कितनी हसीन
is so beautiful,
है फिर भी कहीं
yet somewhere,
अजब तन्हाई
there's a strange loneliness.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are,
चुपके से
silently
ये मुझसे कहे
they whisper to me
अगन दिल की
to let the fire of the heart
सुलग जाने दे
kindle and burn.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are.

तू ही है सुकून मेरा
You alone are my peace,
तू ही है कयाम वे
You are my permanence.
घर जो सवार दे तू
The home you adorn,
बरसे गा आब वे
will rain bliss.
कभी तू दरार दिल की
Sometimes, the cracks in the heart
पाए गी दरया
will find a river,
जिसे ढूंढता सदियों से करे इंतज़ार
awaited for centuries.

ओ ओ
Oh, oh,
ज़िंदगी है कितनी हसीन
Life is so beautiful,
है फिर भी कहीं
yet somewhere,
अजब तन्हाई
there's a strange loneliness.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are,
चुपके से ये मुझसे कहे
silently they whisper to me
अगन दिल की
to let the heart's fire
सुलग जाने दे
ignite and burn.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are.

केहदूँ में
Should I say,
ये बिन कही बातें यून
these unsaid things,
सुनले ना ये दिल की सदा
listen to the heart's call,
आँसू
Tears,
जाने
know,
बोलते फिर क्या
what then do they speak,
गम, कोई बतलादे ना
sorrow, let no one tell.

ज़िंदगी
Life
है कितनी हसीन
is so beautiful,
है फिर भी कहीं
yet somewhere,
अजब तन्हाई
there's a strange loneliness.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are,
चुपके से
silently
ये मुझसे कहे
they whisper to me
अगन दिल की
to let the heart's fire
सुलग जाने दे
kindle and burn.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are.

कभी आग मैं भी बरसे
Sometimes, I too rain fire,
सर्दियों से महके पल
moments fragrant with winter,
कभी बारीशों में भी हो
sometimes in the rains,
आतीशों में जलता मन
a heart burns in flames.
मेरा बेकरार दिल ये
This restless heart of mine
ढूंढता दरबार
searches for a court,
तेरे दर के रास्ते में
on the path to your doorstep,
हो गया तन्हा
becomes lonely.

ज़िंदगी है कितनी हसीन
Life is so beautiful,
है फिर भी कहीं
yet somewhere,
अजब तन्हाई
there's a strange loneliness.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are,
चुपके से
silently
ये मुझसे कहे
they whisper to me
अगन दिल की
to let the heart's fire
सुलग जाने दे
kindle and burn.
केसी ये वीरनियाँ
How desolate these expanses are.