Keezh Vaanam Vellendru Erumai Siruveedu
Meyvaan Parandana Kaan Mikku Ulla Pillaihalum
Povaan Pogindraarai Pogaamal Kaaththu
Unnaik Koovuvaan Vandhu Ninrom Kodugalam Udaiya
Paavaay Ezhunthiraay Paadip Parai Kondu
Maavaay Pilandhaanai Mallarai Maattiya
Devaadi Devanai Sendru Naam Sevithaal
Aavaavenraayndu Arulelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Paavai, wake up!
The eastern sky is bright, the young buffaloes are roaming the fields,
the cowherd boys are leaving for their work, calling to one another.
We came to call you before they go too far!

Come, let us sing of the Lord who slew the fierce demon Kesi,
who tore apart the mouth of the mighty horse demon.
Let us worship the Lord of all gods,
and receive His blessings with joy and devotion —
O Paavai, arise and join us!