Muppathu Paisa Lyrics
From the movie Pookkari
Muppathu Paisa Song Lyrics is the track from Pookkari Tamil Film – 1973, Starring M. K. Muthu, Ambareesh, Manjula Vijayakumar, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Jayakumari, Jayachitra, V. K. Ramasamy. This song was sung by எல். ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Muppathu paisa moonu mozham Mullai malligai kanagaamparam
Ippathaanunga malarnthathunga Naareduthuthu naanae thoduththathunga
Ippathaanunga malarnthathunga Naareduthuthu naanae thoduththathunga
Muppathu paisa moonu mozham Mullai malligai kanagaamparam
Kanagaamparam roja mullai Sambangi sevvanthi
Thanjavur-u kadhambamkadhambam kadhambam
Vellikkizhamai velakku vachchaa Veettilirukkum pendaatti
Vellikkizhamai velakku vachchaa Veettilirukkum pendaatti
Aval alli mudikka mallaigai poovai Vaangithaaiyya kai neetti
Ava azhagaa iruppaa Un mel anbaaa iruppaa
Ava azhagaa iruppaa Un mel anbaaa iruppaa
Nee sonna ketpaa pinnagai pooppaa Unnai anaippaa
Muppathu paisa moonu mozham Mullai malligai kanagaamparam
Kanagaamparam roja mullai Sambangi sevvanthi
Thanjavur-u kadhambam
Inthaa thambi senthaamaraippoo Irukkira thutta nee podu
Nam kannaa irunthu nenjil niraintha Annaa silaikku poo podu
Nam kannaa irunthu nenjil niraintha Annaa silaikku poo podu
Nee vaasanau poovaa Nallaa vaazhanum thambi
Sila kaagithapoo kannai parikkum Pogaathae nambi
: Roja mullai sambangi sevvanthi
Thanjavur-u kadhambamkadhambam kadhambam
Vaadikkaiyaa naan poo vikkumpothu Vedikkaiyaa nee paarkkaathae
Un paarvai enna purinjikkittaendaa Mookku mogara jaakkirathai
Naan bayapadamaattaendaa Unakku vasappadamaattaendaa
Naan bayapadamaattaendaa Unakku vasappadamaattaendaa
Kaippattaa taappu egiri pogum Thottu paaraendaa
Lalalaallaallaalaa Lalalaallaallaalaa
Lalalaallaallaalaa
Muppathu paisa moonu mozham Mullai malligai kanagaamparam
Kanagaamparam roja mullai Sambangi sevvanthi
Thanjavur-u kadhambamkadhambam kadhambam
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Muppathu Paisa', from the 1973 film 'Pookkari', vividly portrays the life of a spirited flower seller. The lyrics open with her calling out her wares – various fresh flowers like jasmine, Arabian jasmine, and crossandra, priced at thirty paise for three measures, emphasizing that she herself strung them. She engages with customers, offering advice to a young man to buy jasmine for his wife, promising that it will make her beautiful, loving, and obedient. This reflects the traditional role of flowers in adornment and expressing affection in Tamil culture.
The song takes a turn, showcasing the seller's strong personality and social awareness. She encourages another customer to offer a red lotus to the statue of 'Anna' (referring to C.N. Annadurai, a revered political leader), symbolizing respect and remembrance. She also warns against superficiality, comparing paper flowers to deceptive appearances. Towards the end, her playful sales pitch transforms into a defiant warning against inappropriate advances, asserting her independence and strength. The song thus blends the everyday charm of a flower vendor's life with underlying themes of cultural values, social commentary, and female empowerment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Muppathu Paisa?
Muppathu Paisa is sung by எல். ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி.
Which movie is Muppathu Paisa from?
The song Muppathu Paisa is featured in the movie Pookkari.
Who wrote the lyrics for Muppathu Paisa?
The lyrics for Muppathu Paisa were written by Vaali with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Is English translation available for Muppathu Paisa lyrics?
Yes! Muppathu Paisa lyrics from Pookkari include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Muppathu Paisa lyrics?
This song, 'Muppathu Paisa', from the 1973 film 'Pookkari', vividly portrays the life of a spirited flower seller. The lyrics open with her calling out her wares – various fresh flowers like jasmine, Arabian jasmine, and crossandra, priced at thirty paise for three measures, emphasizing that she herself strung them. She engages with customers, offering advice to a young man to buy jasmine for his wife, promising that it will make her beautiful, loving, and obedient. This reflects the traditional role of flowers in adornment and expressing affection in Tamil culture. The song takes a turn, showcasing the seller's strong personality and social awareness. She encourages another customer to offer a red lotus to the statue of 'Anna' (referring to C.N. Annadurai, a revered political leader), symbolizing respect and remembrance. She also warns against superficiality, comparing paper flowers to deceptive appearances. Towards the end, her playful sales pitch transforms into a defiant warning against inappropriate advances, asserting her independence and strength. The song thus blends the everyday charm of a flower vendor's life with underlying themes of cultural values, social commentary, and female empowerment.
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