Chorus: Odi vilayadu pappa, odi vilayadu pappa Nee enna puthiyadi, nee enna puthiyadi
Because this is a folk bhajan, oral tradition has created variants. The version above is the most widely accepted in urban bhajan mandalis. When in doubt, follow the version sung by a reputed artist like Bombay Sisters or Sudha Ragunathan.
Children are encouraged to be active ("Run and play") and never sit idle.