Saalaa Mishtri Lyrics English Meaning | Kaithi Kannayiram | Sirkazhi Govindarajan
Sirkazhi Govindarajan performs “Saalaa Mishtri” from the album Kaithi Kannayiram. A. Maruthakasi wrote the lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan composed the music. The song begins with a street vendor energetically advertising his pistachio halwa. He offers a free sample, asking people to taste it and judge for themselves.
The vendor invents testimonials from specific local men, Kuppanna and Suppanna. He describes their funny habits to make his claims about the sweet sound genuine. His tone shifts quickly when he tells someone not to raise a hand at him. This moment introduces a sense of urgency and danger.
Sala Mishtri Pista ParuppuHey mister, it’s the finest pistachio sweet, sir!
Sala Mishtri Pista Paruppu HalwangaHey mister, it’s the finest pistachio sweet, sir!
Konjam Sample TharenI’m giving you a little sample
Sappittu Paththu SollungaHave a taste and tell me what you think
Sala Mishtri Pista Paruppu HalwangaHey mister, it’s the finest pistachio sweet, sir!
Konjam Sample TharenI’m giving you a little sample
Sappittu Paththu SollungaHave a taste and tell me what you think
Nalaikku Moonu Thola Thinna PothungaJust three ‘tholaa’ a day is all you’ll need, sir
Nadi Narampilulla Thalarchikalellam PogungaAnd all the weakness in your nerves will disappear
Nalaikku Moonu Thola Thinna PothungaJust three ‘tholaa’ a day is all you’ll need, sir
Nadi Narampilulla Thalarchikalellam PogungaAnd all the weakness in your nerves will disappear
Maleesh KeleeshNo massages or rubs
Maleesh Keleesh Poda Thevai IlleengaNo need for any of that stuff, sir
Pudhu Polish Vanthu Udampil Thoththi KollungaA brand new shine will come and cling to your body
AmangaThat’s right!
Sala Mishtri Pista Paruppu HalwangaHey mister, it’s the finest pistachio sweet, sir!
Konjam Sample TharenI’m giving you a little sample
Sappittu Paththu SollungaHave a taste and tell me what you think
Koleduththu Munda Thattum KuppannaThere’s Kuppanna, who taps his head with a stick
Tholirukka Sulai Muzhungum SuppannaAnd Suppanna, who swallows the fruit, peel and all
Koleduththu Munda Thattum KuppannaYou’ve got Kuppanna, who drums his head with a stick
Tholirukka Sulai Muzhungum SuppannaAnd Suppanna, who gulps down the fruit without peeling it
Jolly Minor Santhaipettai JakkannaAnd Jolly Minor Jakkanna from the ‘Santhaipettai’ market
Jolly Minor Santhaipettai JakkannaDon’t forget Jolly Minor Jakkanna from the town market
Ivunga Certificateu Koduththa SarakkuThis is the stuff they’ve all certified
Idhu Naina Idhu NainaIt’s the real deal, sir, the real deal!
Sala Mishtri Pista ParuppuHey mister, the pistachio sweet!
Aiya Amma Yarum Ulle KidaiyathaSir, ma’am, is there nobody inside?
Nan Avungalai Paththu Peram Panna MudiyathaCan’t I get a good word from any of them?
Aiya Amma Yarum Ulle KidaiyathaIs there no one home, no sir or ma’am?
Nan Avungalai Paththu Peram Panna MudiyathaSo I can’t get them to vouch for my brand?
Kaiyai Mele Podatheenga ThalathuDon’t you raise your hand at me, I can’t take it
Kaiyai Mele Podatheenga ThalathuHey, don’t you lay a hand on me, I won’t stand for it
Nan Kadaiyai Katturen InthapakkamI’m packing up my shop right here
Parathu ParathuNow look away, look away!
Aiya Sala Mishtri Pista ParuppuOh sir, it’s the finest pistachio sweet!
Sala Mishtri Pista Paruppu HalwangaHey mister, it’s the finest pistachio sweet, sir!
Konjam Sample TharenI’m giving you a little sample
Sappittu Paththu SollungaHave a taste and tell me what you think
The song moves from a confident sales pitch into a hurried retreat. The vendor announces he is packing up his shop and tells everyone to look away. The ‘Saalaa Mishtri’ lyrics’ meaning is found in this full sketch of a street hustler’s quick-witted performance.
