In this song, the poet laments the lack of work in the village. If there is food in the morning, it isn't there for the evening meal. The situation is so dire that when guests come, one can only serve rice with its starch intact. Like in a lot of songs about hardship, the upbeat tune lies in stark contrast to its dire meaning.
Camera: Debjani
Recorded in "Arshinagar", Gourbazar
From the collection of the acclaimed singer and collector Kali Dasgupta