Fingertips break while winding yarn, yet one is commanded to roll bidis. Despite a panting chest and persistent coughs, the order to roll bidis continues.

This couplet paints a poignant picture of the struggles faced by bidi workers. It describes how their fingertips are damaged and worn from the continuous work of rolling bidis, or perhaps even from spinning yarn before that. Despite their body breaking down, the call to 'roll bidis' persists. We then hear of their ailing health: panting chests and persistent coughing, likely due to inhaling tobacco dust and working long hours in poor conditions. Yet, the demand for more bidis continues. It's a stark portrayal of relentless labor, where human health and well-being are sacrificed for production, highlighting the harsh reality and exploitation often present in such industries.