1. Krishnakumar Kunnath… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists with this name:
1. Krishnakumar Kunnath is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. He is a prominent singer in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films. His name is often confused with the similar screen name of a Bollywood actor, Kay Kay Menon.
Krishnakumar Kunnath was brought up in New Delhi. A graduate of Delhi University, he waited at tables for 6 months before he got his break, singing in a jingle for a commercial. He appeared in "Josh of India" song for the support of Indian Cricket Team during Cricket World Cup 1999. Following this,he released an album called 'Pal', the title song of which struck a chord with listeners. Another song titled "Yaaron" from the same album was also popular.
His first song for a Bollywood flick was "Chhod Aaye Hum" (Maachis). But it was the song "Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil", from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, that brought him into limelight.
Starting off from Hindi, he sang his way to the southern part of the country,singing in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Assamese and even Kannada; the song "Uyirin Uyirae" from the Tamil movie "Kakha Kakha" ("Cheliya Cheliya" from the Telugu movie Gharsanna) being one of the better-known songs. He has received six Filmfare Awards nominations, and a Filmfare Awards South.
Back in Bollywood, he notched up winners with songs such as "Tu Aashiqui Hai" from "Jhankaar Beats" (for which he received a National Award), "Chand Ki Roshni Se" from "Home Delivery" and the smash hit "Dus Bahaane" (with Shaan) from the film "Dus". Recently, his hit songs "Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai" from the movie Gangster, "Soniye Soniye" from "Aksar","Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hai" from "Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hai","Alvida Alvida" from "Life in a Metro" and "Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai" from "Woh Lamhe" have cemented his place as one of Bollywood's most talented vocalists.
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His distinctive voice, which seems to get even clearer with the increase in pitch, and his style of rendition are his biggest assets. He created a rage in tamil with the song "Appadi Podu ". The reclusive singer finally came out of the shadows to be one of the judges in the popular reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005.
On 31 May 2022, KK performed at the Gurudas College Fest at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata. He complained of feeling unwell soon after his performance on the way back to his hotel where he suffered a cardiac arrest. Efforts to revive him at the hotel were unsuccessful. He was subsequently taken to a hospital in Kolkata where he was declared dead on arrival. He was 53 years old at the time of his death.
2. KK (Kevin Kerrigan) is a British-based musician, composer and producer, who has worked with Brian Eno, Bjork, James Newton Howard and produces soundtracks for film and TV. He is musically known for making soundtrack-styled albums.
3. KK (Kristján Kristjánsson)is the name of an Icelandic Blues / folk singer. He has released numerous LPs with his band and with Magnús Eiríksson, as well as one Christmas LP with his sister Ellen Kristjánsdóttir. A biography of KK by Einar Kárason was published in 2002. His most recent LP is Svona Eru Menn from 2008.
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4. KK (the khaosist) is Tokyo Based
Hip-Hop Beat Maker/Producer.After various musical accomplishments (arranger, keyboardist, production of singer Kaana, and guest appearance on DJ Krush “Kakusei” ), founded Lo-Vibes Recordings and released first solo album “Vibration-Lo” (2000). Since, he has produced rap artists such as Shing02, Kei-Bomb, ARI1010 and Dragons of Edin, and released several instrumental works.
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5. KK is a singer on the Japanese video site Nico Nico Douga who uploads covers of popular Vocaloid songs.
心根
KK Lyrics
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誰にも嫌われないように。
飲み込んだ本当の想いを、今強く抱きしめよう。
認められたいと願った日々が酷く浅ましくて、
けど偽れない愛おしい過去だ。
それだけが生きた証だから、これからも背負って行くよ。
満たされない空白に抗う歌を。
彼を救うための歌を。繋げるために。
きっとこの先もまた君にとっては、
辛くてやり切れない日々が続くだろう。
世界が自分を裏切るために回っているんだと、
いっそ終わらせたくなる日も来るだろう。
それでも、君が正しいと信じて選んだ道だ。
とても誇らしく、輝いているじゃないか。
君のここまで歩んで来た意味を、僕は探し続けると決めたよ。
景色が変わっていっても、はじまりは心の中に。
The song "心根" (Shinkon) by KK talks about a boy who has been given a direction to follow in life, and the struggles and experiences he faces along the way. The first line asks whether the boy was smiling when he was given this direction, questioning what his true feelings were towards it. The next line expresses the desire to not be disliked by anyone, potentially showing the pressure to conform and fit in. However, the following line urges the boy to hold onto his true feelings, to not bottle them up and instead embrace them strongly.
The next verse talks about the days when the boy wished to be recognized or accepted by others, but acknowledges that the past cannot be changed and that his genuine feelings from that time are still cherished. This is the proof of his existence and he will continue to carry it with him. The bridge speaks of the fear of not knowing the right answer and the struggle to fill the emptiness inside, but the answer lies in their song, a song that connects and saves them.
The last stanza talks about the future ahead, where there will still be tough and unbearable days for the boy. There may even be days where he despairs and wants everything to end. However, it is emphasized that he has chosen his path, and he is proud and shining for it. The final line concludes that even as the scenery changes, the beginning always lies within the heart.
Overall, "心根" is a song that talks about the challenges of staying true to oneself, the pressure to conform, and the struggle to find direction in life. It encourages the listener to hold onto their feelings and to believe in the path they have chosen.
Line by Line Meaning
行く先を与えられた少年は、笑っていたのか。
Did the boy, who was given a destination, smile?
誰にも嫌われないように。
To avoid being disliked by anyone.
飲み込んだ本当の想いを、今強く抱きしめよう。
Let's now tightly embrace our true feelings that we have swallowed.
認められたいと願った日々が酷く浅ましくて、
The days we wished to be recognized were terribly despicable.
けど偽れない愛おしい過去だ。
But it's a lovable past that can't be faked.
それだけが生きた証だから、これからも背負って行くよ。
That alone is proof of living, so let's carry it from now on.
正解もわからないまま歩みを進める恐怖と、
Fear of walking while not knowing the correct answer,
満たされない空白に抗う歌を。
A song that fights against the unsatisfied blank spaces.
彼を救うための歌を。繋げるために。
A song to save him. To connect things.
きっとこの先もまた君にとっては、辛くてやり切れない日々が続くだろう。
Surely, in the future, there will be more difficult and unbearable days for you.
世界が自分を裏切るために回っているんだと、いっそ終わらせたくなる日も来るだろう。
There will be days when you want to end it all, believing that the world is revolving to betray you.
それでも、君が正しいと信じて選んだ道だ。
Even so, it is the path you chose that you believe is right.
とても誇らしく、輝いているじゃないか。
You are very proud and shining, aren't you?
君のここまで歩んで来た意味を、僕は探し続けると決めたよ。
I have decided to continue searching for the meaning of your journey up to this point.
景色が変わっていっても、はじまりは心の中に。
Even if the scenery changes, the beginning is in your heart.
Writer(s): Kk, ｋｋ
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