Panda
Parekh & Singh Lyrics
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Change the very essence of who I am
I'm not here or there
Treat my soul with care
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
Now nothings going to bother me
Take my world apart piece by piece
Put it back together you'll have me
Stopping time with love
It′s you I′m dreaming of
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
Now I'm here, now I′m free
Now nothings going to bother me
What if I surrender and give me and give
Then maybe planet earth would win
Then I'd have to live in my own skin
What if I tie my heart to yours
Where is the input, where is the source?
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
Now I′m here, now I'm free
Now nothings going to bother me
The lyrics to Parekh & Singh's song "Panda" is about transformation and self-discovery. The first two lines express the desire to change oneself and to understand love better. The singer wants to be treated with care and wants to take care of their own soul. Here, the reference to the past life as a panda roaming the forest in the nighttime serves as a metaphor. The singer implies that they have changed from being a passive animal (panda) to a more conscious being.
In the next few lines, the song becomes more positive as the singer declares that they are now free and nothing is going to bother them. They are content with their present self and are open to changing if need be. Here, the concept of love stops time and takes center stage. The singer is dreaming of someone special and is willing to give themselves up in the name of love.
However, the final lines are ambivalent as the singer is unsure about surrendering to love. They question whether the planet would win and they would have to live with their decisions. This uncertainty is resolved by the repetition of "now I'm here, now I'm free, now nothing's going to bother me," implying that they have come to peace with their current self.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd love to fall in love and understand
I desire to experience love and gain a deeper comprehension of it.
Change the very essence of who I am
Transform my core being and identity.
I'm not here or there
I feel displaced and unsure of my existence in this world.
Treat my soul with care
Handle my inner self with tenderness and affection.
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
Now I'm here, now I'm free
Now nothings going to bother me
In a previous life, I was a panda who wandered the forest at night. Now, I am liberated and content in my current state.
Take my world apart piece by piece
Put it back together you'll have me
Analyze and reconstruct every aspect of my being to truly understand who I am.
Stopping time with love
It's you I'm dreaming of
Love has the power to pause time, and you are the one who I long for.
What if I surrender and give me and give
Then maybe planet earth would win
Then I'd have to live in my own skin
If I wholeheartedly give in and devote myself, the earth may benefit but I would have to face my true self.
What if I tie my heart to yours
Where is the input, where is the source?
If I connect myself to you, where does the energy and inspiration originate from?
Writer(s): Jivraj Singh, Nischay Parekh
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@avinashamlani1858
I'd love to fall in love and understand
Change the very essence of who I am
I'm not here or there
Treat my soul with care
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
.
Now I'm here, now I'm free
Now nothings going to bother me
Take my world apart piece by piece
Put it back together you'll have me
Stopping time with love
It's you I'm dreaming of
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
.
Now I'm here, now I'm free
Now nothings going to bother me
What if I surrender and give me and give
Then maybe planet earth would win
Then I'd have to live in my own skin
What if I tie my heart to yours
Where is the input, where is the source?
I used to be a panda
In my past life
I used to roam the forest
In the nighttime
.
Now I'm here, now I'm free
Now nothings going to bother me
@prahladdwivedi3995
You people are criminally underrated.
@jeetpratyush8171
Yesss
@TheeHandle
I was thinking the same thing. This song could easily fit into a movie and boom they're off.
@ashishpaul1287
Yes, an episode about your origin story would be great. And great song.
@josephdobrota1396
Yes please. Those of us late to the party want to know. 😀
@TheeHandle
This song is incredible. This is top quality music here.
@anandu6284
Fellow viewers share this as much as you can these two deserve some recognition ♥️
@justokaymich
Been listening to your songs since 2016 when you had little following. Please continue making music! You guys rock.
@ramonzeiro
I know it will be a lot to ask but PLEASE guys make a video for every song for the Ocean album
@ParekhSinghmusic
We shall try :-)