Angu Vaana Konilu, Minni Ninnorambil
In the corner of the sky, a lightning flash rests on your arm.
Ambilikalaykkullil, Chora Kaṇ Muyal
In the cradle of the crescent moon, a bleeding-eyed rabbit sleeps.

Ing Neela Thuruthil, Neer Parappin Nizhalidum
Here, on this blue island, the shadow of flying waters hovers.
Ambilikalaykkullil, Aama Kunjano
In the cradle of the crescent moon, is there a small turtle hiding?

Aama Kurumbanannu, Nenchatthe Vettila Chellavumaayi
That playful turtle presses itself against my heart like a leaf.
Thaane Valinju Keri, Thuruthil Engo Pathungiyallo
It tears itself away and hides somewhere on the island.

Thara Koluthullora, Chelokkum Vettila Chellathilo
The stars glow brightly, shimmering like fresh leaves.
Bhoomiyappade Moodum, Athrayum Vettilayittu Veikkaan
Covering the earth in a blanket, with enough to wrap the entire world in.

Kunjilam Vaave, Katha Kettu Melle
Oh little bird, listen to a story softly.
Mizhi Poott Maarin, Choodil Urang
Slowly close your eyes and sleep in the warmth of my lap.

Urang Ponne, Thalaaraathe Omal
Sleep, my dear, without a care, gently.
Chiriyode Konji, Kaliyadi Valar Valar
Cuddling with a smile, playing and growing.
Urang Urang Urang
Sleep…

Nee Nadannu Povuma, Neendu Neenda Paathayil
Will you walk away on the long, winding path?
Kaiviral Pidikkuvaan, Koodayaarini…
Shall I hold your hand and walk alongside you?

Ethide Ninnumethume, Thane Ang Neelkkuvaan
From wherever you’ve come, standing there by yourself.
Chaalu Theerttumethume, Neerozhukkukal
Clearing the obstacles ahead with flowing waters.

Thottu Thalodikkond
To soothe and cool your forehead.
Kaatille Nombaram Maattiduvn
The burdens of the forest are shed,
Aakasha Nakshatrangal
As the stars in the sky,
Dikkellaam Thettaate Kaattitharum
Guide you without missing a direction.
Moodunnoriruttakattaan
In the dark night that surrounds us,
Theyennum Munnil Thelinjunarum
A light glows before you.

Neeyenna Vithu Eduthu, Mannoru Kaadaakki Maattitharum
The seed that is you will turn this land into a forest.

Kunjilam Vaave, Katha Kettu
Oh little bird, listen to a story.
Melle Mizhi Poott, Maaril Choodil
Gently close your eyes and sleep in the warmth of my chest.

Urang Urang, Ponne Thalaaraathe
Sleep, sleep, my dear, without a care.
Omal Chiriyode, Konji Kaliyadi
With a tender smile, cuddling and playing.
Valar Valar
Growing, growing.

Uyarnnu Vaa Uyarnnu Vaa, Kathakale Udachu Vaa
Rise up, rise up, breaking through the stories.
Uyarnnu Vaa Uyarnnu Vaa, Ulakine Nee Jayichu Vaa
Rise up, rise up, conquer the world, and return victorious!