Kuththu Vilakkeriya Kottukkaal Kattil Mel
Mettenra Pancha Sayanaththin Meleri
Koththalar Poonguzhal Nappinnai Kongai Mel
Vaiththu Kidandha Malar Maarba Vaay Thiravaay
Maiththadam Kanninaay Neeyum Un Manaalanai
Eththanai Podhum Thuyilezhavottaay Kaan
Eththanaiyelum Pirivaattam Gillaiyaal
Thaththuvam Anru Thagavelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

The lamps are shining bright beside the ivory bed,
where soft cushions adorn the fivefold couch.

O Nappinnai, with fragrant flower-decked hair,
You rest close to the lotus-chested Lord Krishna —
open Your lips and wake Him up!

O beautiful one with dark, kohl-lined eyes,
how long will You both lie asleep?
You who can never bear separation from Him,
this delay does not befit You — O Paavai, awaken with joy!