The Nālaṭiyār (Tamil: நாலடியார்) is a Tamil poetic work of didactic nature belonging to the Patiṉeṇkīḻkaṇakku anthology of Tamil literature. This belongs to the post Sangam period corresponding to between 100 – 500 CE. Nālaṭiyār contains 400 poems, each containing four lines. Every poem deals with morals and ethics, extolling righteous behaviour.
There is an old Tamil proverb praising the Nālaṭiyār that says "Nālaṭiyār and the Tirukkuṛaḷ are very good in expressing human thoughts just as the twigs of the banyan and the acacia trees are good in maintaining the teeth."
Nālaṭiyār was composed by Buddhist monks, who flourished in what is now Tamil Nadu during the reign of the Kalabhras or Kalaparayar (Buddhist) dynasty and delivers the didactic messages that are characteristics of the period. It is divided into three sections, the first section focusing on the importance of virtuous life, second section on the governance and management of wealth, and the third smaller section on the pleasures.
It's like I'm at a candy buffet
Gum drops, blow pops, strawberries, and grapes
I know
You got the flavor
You all in the mix like a cup of Kool Aid
When I try to kiss ya
Put the suga on my lips
I can't resist, I'm not used to this
Can anybody help me why
Shortie got me feelin' high
You're my now and later
Since you're so good to me
Like a cherry flavor life saver
Please don't ever leave
Now and later girl
My candy girl
I can see gettin' close to you
Baby I want you all to myself
They don't understand
I consider as my first real love
I know you're authentic first sho'nuff
From the rob into love
Baby you changed me
I feel good about you
Before the sugar rush I'd never doubt ya
I need you dealin' wit me not without me
So baby get in close to me
You don't have to worry
Baby we got forever
To keep it grown
Baby it's a good thing
You're right here
And I am always cool with that
Candy coated love
Put your hands up if you in the spot
Let me see your now and later drop
Put your hands down playin' around
Now let me see your now and later drop
Put your hands up if you in the spot
Let me see your now and later drop
Put your hands down if you wanna play around