Kanaith Thilam katrerumai Kanrikkirangi
Ninaiththillam Seraakkum Nar Selvan Thangaay
Panith Thalai Veezha Nin Vaasal Kadai Patri
Sinaththinaal Then Ilangai Komaanai Setra
Manaththukku Iniyaanai Paadavum Nee Vaay thiravaay
Iniththaanezhundiraay Idhenna Perurakkam
Anaiththillaththaarum Arindhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

The buffaloes are lowing loudly, their calves calling in hunger,
and the young cowherd is rushing to milk them.
O dear rich girl, with your head resting in slumber,
we stand at your door, calling you with love.

Sing of the sweet Lord who destroyed the king of Lanka,
and open your mouth to praise His name!
Why this deep sleep when everyone else is awake?
Come, O Paavai, join us in devotion to the Lord!