Anju Paisa Pathu Paisa
From Enkitta Mothathe · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Enkitta Mothathe1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Pottu vacha chinna ponnu… | The young girl wearing a bindi... |
| Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa | She has arrived, she has arrived |
| Vambizhukka kanni ponnu… | The maiden girl, here to pick a fight... |
| Male | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Pottu vacha chinna ponnu… | The young girl wearing a bindi... |
| Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa | She has arrived, she has arrived |
| Vambizhukka kanni ponnu… | The maiden girl, here to pick a fight... |
| Male | |
| Master plan mallika | Masterplan Mallika |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Master plan mallika | Masterplan Mallika |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Chorus | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Pottu vacha chinna ponnu… | The young girl wearing a bindi... |
| Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa | She has arrived, she has arrived |
| Vambizhukka kanni ponnu… 1 | The maiden girl, here to pick a fight... |
| Male | |
| Naalu sanam paakkaiyilae | While four people are watching |
| Natta nadu theruvinilae | In the middle of the street |
| Naan kudutha araiyinilae | Because of the slap I gave you |
| Nadaiya kattum poonguyilae | O beautiful cuckoo, walking away in defeat |
| Male | |
| Aanavamum koraiyalaiyaa | Has your arrogance not diminished? |
| Aathiramum adangalaiyaa | Has your anger not subsided? |
| Ezhaigalai alatchiyamaa | Do you have the nerve |
| Ennugira dhairiyamaa | To treat the poor with contempt? |
| Male | |
| Ponnaattam poovaattam kannam | Your cheek is soft like gold and flowers |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male :Pattaalum thottaalum veengum | Male: It gets swollen even if touched or struck |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male :Ennaattam muthaada yaarum | Male: With no one like me to kiss you sweet |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male :Illaama annaadam yengum | Male: Longing every single day |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male | |
| Ennenna venum | Tell me, what do you need? |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae, hae! |
| Male :En kitta kelu | Male: Just ask me |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae, hae! |
| Male | |
| Emmaadi naan thaan | My dear girl, I am |
| Thembaala aalu | A guy full of strength! |
| Master plan mallika | Masterplan Mallika |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Chorus | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Pottu vacha chinna ponnu… | The young girl wearing a bindi... |
| Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa | She has arrived, she has arrived |
| Vambizhukka kanni ponnu… | The maiden girl, here to pick a fight... |
| Male | |
| Master plan mallika | Masterplan Mallika |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Master plan mallika | Masterplan Mallika |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Chorus | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Male | |
| Ooru vamba vela koduthu | It is your habit to buy town trouble |
| Vaanguradhu un vazhakkam | By paying money for it |
| Vandha vamba thala koduthu | It is my habit to chase away coming trouble |
| Veratturadhu en vazhakkam | By putting my life on the line |
| Male | |
| Yaendi indha pana cherukku | Why this arrogance of wealth, girl? |
| Edhukku indha thala kirukku | Why this madness in your head? |
| Vendiyadhu nadakkumunnu | What kind of mental calculations did you make |
| Pottadhenna mana kanakku | Thinking you'd get whatever you wanted? |
| Male | |
| En kitta modhaadhae aathaa | Don't pick a fight with me, girl! |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male :Ennaagum naan rendu pottaa | Male: What will happen if I land a couple of punches? |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male :Ennodu vaalaatti paathaa | Male: If you try to wag your tail at me |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male :Un maanam pogaadho kaathaa | Male: Won't your honor blow away in the wind? |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey, hey! |
| Male | |
| Thullaama nillu | Stand still without jumping around |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae, hae! |
| Male :Thoolaagum pallum | Male: Your teeth will turn to dust |
| Chorus :Hae hae | Chorus: Hae, hae! |
| Male | |
| Hae machaana paathu | Look at this guy and ask for forgiveness! |
| Mannippu kelu | Masterplan Mallika |
| Master plan mallika | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Male | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | The young girl wearing a bindi... |
| Pottu vacha chinna ponnu… | She has arrived, she has arrived |
| Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa | The maiden girl, here to pick a fight... |
| Vambizhukka kanni ponnu… | Masterplan Mallika |
| Male | |
| Master plan mallika | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Masterplan Mallika |
| Master plan mallika | Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries |
| Muzhiya paar nellikkaa | Five paisa, ten paisa... |
| Chorus | |
| Anju paisaa pathu paisaa… | The young girl wearing a bindi... |
| Pottu vacha chinna ponnu… | She has arrived, she has arrived |
| Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa | Male: Hey! |
| Male :Haei | |
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா...
பொட்டு வச்ச சின்னப் பொண்ணு...
வந்திருக்கா வந்திருக்கா
வம்பிழுக்க கன்னிப் பொண்ணு...
Five paisa, ten paisa...
The young girl wearing a bindi...
She has arrived, she has arrived
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா
பொட்டு வச்ச சின்னப் பொண்ணு
வந்திருக்கா வந்திருக்கா
வம்பிழுக்க கன்னிப் பொண்ணு
Five paisa, ten paisa...
The young girl wearing a bindi...
She has arrived, she has arrived
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா...
பொட்டு வச்ச சின்னப் பொண்ணு...
வந்திருக்கா வந்திருக்கா
வம்பிழுக்க கன்னிப் பொண்ணு...
Five paisa, ten paisa...
The young girl wearing a bindi...
She has arrived, she has arrived
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
நாலு சனம் பாக்கையிலே
நட்ட நடு தெருவினிலே
நான் குடுத்த அறையினிலே
நடைய கட்டும் பூங்குயிலே
While four people are watching
In the middle of the street
Because of the slap I gave you
O beautiful cuckoo, walking away in defeat
ஆணவமும் கொறையலையா
ஆத்திரமும் அடங்கலையா
வேலைகளை அலட்சியமா
எண்ணுகிற தைரியமா
Has your arrogance not diminished?
Has your anger not subsided?
Do you have the nerve
To treat the poor with contempt?
பொன்னாட்டம் பூவாட்டம் கன்னம்
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
பட்டாலும் தொட்டாலும் வீங்கும்
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
என்னாட்டம் முத்தாட யாரும்
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
இல்லாம அன்னாடம் ஏங்கும்
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
Your cheek is soft like gold and flowers
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male: It gets swollen even if touched or struck
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male: With no one like me to kiss you sweet
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male: Longing every single day
Chorus: Hey, hey!
என்னென்ன வேணும்
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
என் கிட்ட கேளு
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
Tell me, what do you need?
Chorus: Hae, hae!
Male: Just ask me
Chorus: Hae, hae!
எம்மாடி நான்தான்
தெம்பான ஆளு
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
My dear girl, I am
A guy full of strength!
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா...
பொட்டு வச்ச சின்னப் பொண்ணு...
வந்திருக்கா வந்திருக்கா
வம்பிழுக்க கன்னிப் பொண்ணு...
Five paisa, ten paisa...
The young girl wearing a bindi...
She has arrived, she has arrived
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா....ஆஅ.....
Five paisa, ten paisa...
ஊரு வம்ப வெல கொடுத்து
வாங்குறது உன் வழக்கம்
வந்த வம்ப தல கொடுத்து
வெரட்டுறது என் வழக்கம்
It is your habit to buy town trouble
By paying money for it
It is my habit to chase away coming trouble
By putting my life on the line
ஏன்டி இந்த பணச் செருக்கு
எதுக்கு இந்த தல கிறுக்கு
வேண்டியது நடக்குமுன்னு
போட்டதென்ன மனக் கணக்கு
Why this arrogance of wealth, girl?
Why this madness in your head?
What kind of mental calculations did you make
Thinking you'd get whatever you wanted?
என் கிட்ட மோதாதே ஆத்தா
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
என்னாகும் நான் ரெண்டு போட்டா
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
என்னோடு வாலாட்டி பாத்தா
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
உன் மானம் போகாதோ காத்தா
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
Don't pick a fight with me, girl!
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male: What will happen if I land a couple of punches?
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male: If you try to wag your tail at me
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male: Won't your honor blow away in the wind?
Chorus: Hey, hey!
துள்ளாம நில்லு
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
தூளாகும் பல்லு
குழு :
ஹே ஹே
Stand still without jumping around
Chorus: Hae, hae!
Male: Your teeth will turn to dust
Chorus: Hae, hae!
ஹே மச்சான பாத்து
மன்னிப்பு கேளு
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
Look at this guy and ask for forgiveness!
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Five paisa, ten paisa...
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா
பொட்டு வச்ச சின்னப் பொண்ணு
வந்திருக்கா வந்திருக்கா
வம்பிழுக்க கன்னிப் பொண்ணு
The young girl wearing a bindi...
She has arrived, she has arrived
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
Masterplan Mallika
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
மாஸ்டர் பிளான் மல்லிகா
முழியப் பார் நெல்லிக்கா
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Masterplan Mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Five paisa, ten paisa...
அஞ்சு பைசா பத்து பைசா
பொட்டு வச்ச சின்னப் பொண்ணு
வந்திருக்கா வந்திருக்கா
ஹேய்
The young girl wearing a bindi...
She has arrived, she has arrived
Male: Hey!
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Pottu vacha chinna ponnu…
The young girl wearing a bindi...
Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa
She has arrived, she has arrived
Vambizhukka kanni ponnu…
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Pottu vacha chinna ponnu…
The young girl wearing a bindi...
Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa
She has arrived, she has arrived
Vambizhukka kanni ponnu…
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
Master plan mallika
Masterplan Mallika
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Master plan mallika
Masterplan Mallika
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Pottu vacha chinna ponnu…
The young girl wearing a bindi...
Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa
She has arrived, she has arrived
Vambizhukka kanni ponnu… 1
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
Naalu sanam paakkaiyilae
While four people are watching
Natta nadu theruvinilae
In the middle of the street
Naan kudutha araiyinilae
Because of the slap I gave you
Nadaiya kattum poonguyilae
O beautiful cuckoo, walking away in defeat
Aanavamum koraiyalaiyaa
Has your arrogance not diminished?
Aathiramum adangalaiyaa
Has your anger not subsided?
Ezhaigalai alatchiyamaa
Do you have the nerve
Ennugira dhairiyamaa
To treat the poor with contempt?
Ponnaattam poovaattam kannam
Your cheek is soft like gold and flowers
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male :Pattaalum thottaalum veengum
Male: It gets swollen even if touched or struck
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male :Ennaattam muthaada yaarum
Male: With no one like me to kiss you sweet
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male :Illaama annaadam yengum
Male: Longing every single day
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Ennenna venum
Tell me, what do you need?
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae, hae!
Male :En kitta kelu
Male: Just ask me
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae, hae!
Emmaadi naan thaan
My dear girl, I am
Thembaala aalu
A guy full of strength!
Master plan mallika
Masterplan Mallika
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Pottu vacha chinna ponnu…
The young girl wearing a bindi...
Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa
She has arrived, she has arrived
Vambizhukka kanni ponnu…
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
Master plan mallika
Masterplan Mallika
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Master plan mallika
Masterplan Mallika
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Ooru vamba vela koduthu
It is your habit to buy town trouble
Vaanguradhu un vazhakkam
By paying money for it
Vandha vamba thala koduthu
It is my habit to chase away coming trouble
Veratturadhu en vazhakkam
By putting my life on the line
Yaendi indha pana cherukku
Why this arrogance of wealth, girl?
Edhukku indha thala kirukku
Why this madness in your head?
Vendiyadhu nadakkumunnu
What kind of mental calculations did you make
Pottadhenna mana kanakku
Thinking you'd get whatever you wanted?
En kitta modhaadhae aathaa
Don't pick a fight with me, girl!
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male :Ennaagum naan rendu pottaa
Male: What will happen if I land a couple of punches?
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male :Ennodu vaalaatti paathaa
Male: If you try to wag your tail at me
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Male :Un maanam pogaadho kaathaa
Male: Won't your honor blow away in the wind?
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey, hey!
Thullaama nillu
Stand still without jumping around
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae, hae!
Male :Thoolaagum pallum
Male: Your teeth will turn to dust
Chorus :Hae hae
Chorus: Hae, hae!
Hae machaana paathu
Look at this guy and ask for forgiveness!
Mannippu kelu
Masterplan Mallika
Master plan mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
The young girl wearing a bindi...
Pottu vacha chinna ponnu…
She has arrived, she has arrived
Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa
The maiden girl, here to pick a fight...
Vambizhukka kanni ponnu…
Masterplan Mallika
Master plan mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Masterplan Mallika
Master plan mallika
Look at her eyes, round like gooseberries
Muzhiya paar nellikkaa
Five paisa, ten paisa...
Anju paisaa pathu paisaa…
The young girl wearing a bindi...
Pottu vacha chinna ponnu…
She has arrived, she has arrived
Vandhirukkaa vandhirukkaa
Male: Hey!
Male :Haei
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful song features the male protagonist teasing and confronting an arrogant, wealthy young woman who frequently seeks trouble and looks down upon the poor. He mocks her schemes ('Master plan Mallika') and warns her that her wealth and arrogance won't intimidate him, asserting his own physical strength and street-smart confidence. Through lively lyrics, he advises her to shed her pride and ask for forgiveness before getting put in her place.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Edhugai / Monai)
“Master plan mallika / Muzhiya paar nellikkaa”
Matching sound patterns across lines like 'Anju paisaa' and 'Pottu vacha', and line-ending rhymes such as 'Mallika' and 'Nellikkaa'.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Ponnaattam poovaattam kannam”
Compares her eyes to gooseberries ('nellikkaa') and her cheeks to gold and flowers ('Ponnaattam poovaattam kannam').
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Naalu sanam paakkaiyilae / Natta nadu theruvinilae”
Repetition of the 'Na' sound across consecutive lines ('Naalu', 'Natta', 'Naan', 'Nadaiya').
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Trivia
'Enkitta Mothathe' (1990) features music composed by Deva, starring Vijayakanth and Shobana. The song showcases Vaali's signature punchy, folk-style rhyming coupled with urban slang.
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