Phoolabasiya
Classic chutney · Sundar Soca · Sundar Popo
Phūlbasiyā is a name given to a woman in whom resides the essence of a flower. In Sundar Popo’s song, one such lady is the object of his desire and he invites her to see the Indian Cultural Pageant.
Lyrics
Chorus
He Phoolabasiya, bahare bhare angna
O Phoolabasiya — the courtyard is full of spring flowers
Hum tum chalenge, baja pasana
You and I will go play the drums
He Phoolabasiya, bahare bhare angna
O Phoolabasiya — the courtyard is full of spring flowers
Hum tum chalenge, baja pasana
You and I will go play the drums
Verse 1
Bartan majo, hariya majo, bharte ho paniya
Scrub the pots, scrub the greens, fill them with water
Bhojan banaye, chale baja pasana
Cook the meal, then go play the drums
Bartan majo, hariya majo, bharte ho paniya
Scrub the pots, scrub the greens, fill them with water
Bhojan banaye, chale baja pasana
Cook the meal, then go play the drums
Chorus
He Phoolabasiya, bahare bhare angna
O Phoolabasiya — the courtyard is full of spring flowers
Hum tum chalenge, baja pasana
You and I will go play the drums
He Phoolabasiya, bahare bhare angna
O Phoolabasiya — the courtyard is full of spring flowers
Hum tum chalenge, baja pasana
You and I will go play the drums
Verse 2
Bhajan bhi, tassa bajé, ghungroo ke gana
Bhajans too, tassa drums playing, songs of the ghungroo (ankle bells)
Hindu, Muslim aur Isaai — Chin pe tu jana
Hindu, Muslim and Christian — go even as far as China
Bhajan bhi, tassa bajé, ghungroo ke gana
Bhajans too, tassa drums playing, songs of the ghungroo (ankle bells)
Hindu, Muslim aur Isaai — Chin pe tu jana
Hindu, Muslim and Christian — go even as far as China
Chorus
He Phoolabasiya, bahare bhare angna
O Phoolabasiya — the courtyard is full of spring flowers
Hum tum chalenge, baja pasana
You and I will go play the drums
He Phoolabasiya, bahare bhare angna
O Phoolabasiya — the courtyard is full of spring flowers
Hum tum chalenge, baja pasana
You and I will go play the drums