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Lyrics & meaning

Kalangaamale

From Gandhi Talks · 2026

Lyricist
Madrashe
Singers
Sreekanth Hariharan, Khatija Rahman
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Gandhi Talks2026

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Megangal yaavum koodiyeAs all the clouds gather together,
Minnum kangal kodhumeSparkling eyes grow warm and affectionate.
Vella venmeengal koodiyeAs the bright white stars assemble,
Thaalaelo kaadhil odhumeThey whisper a lullaby in your ear.
Nee aazhiyil ulavidaAs you wander in the deep ocean,
Kana logam selvome vaaCome, let us go to the world of dreams.
Kalangamale kann moodadiClose your eyes without any worry, my dear.
Male
Kalangaamale kann moodadiClose your eyes without any worry, my dear.
Kalangaamale kann moodadiClose your eyes without any worry, my dear.
Kaadhoram medhuvaaga naan paadaveAs I sing softly near your ear,
Kalangaamale kann moodadiClose your eyes without any worry, my dear.
Kaadhoram medhuvaaga naan paadaveAs I sing softly near your ear,
Kalangaamale kann moodadiClose your eyes without any worry, my dear.
Male
Nadhi paaraigal kadhai kooraveAs the river rocks tell stories,
Mella nee thoongadiGently fall asleep, my dear.
Pudhu vaanavil adhai porthiyeDraping yourself in a new rainbow,
Kanne nee thoongadiSleep peacefully, my darling.
Men thendral dhegam koodhaveAs the soft breeze embraces your body,
Nogaamal nee thoongadiSleep without any pain or distress, my dear.
Kanavodum nee koorum varamellam kai koodumAll the blessings you wish for in your dreams will come true.
Maarodu nee saindhu thoongaaiyoWon't you lean against my chest and sleep?
Kalangaamale kann moodadiClose your eyes without any worry, my dear.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a tender and poetic lullaby that reassures a loved one to let go of all anxieties and rest peacefully. The lyricist weaves elements of nature—gathering clouds, glowing stars, storytelling river rocks, and gentle breezes—into a comforting world of dreams where every heartfelt wish comes true.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Nadhi paaraigal kadhai koorave

Attributing human actions to inanimate nature, such as river rocks narrating stories to lull someone to sleep.

Visual Imagery / Metaphor

Pudhu vaanavil adhai porthiye

Creating a vivid poetic image of draping oneself with a fresh rainbow like a cozy blanket.

Refrain

Kalangaamale kann moodadi

The soothing line 'Kalangaamale kann moodadi' is repeatedly echoed to reinforce reassurance and peace, typical of a Tamil lullaby (Thaalaattu).

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Trivia

Gandhi Talks is a silent dark-comedy film starring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, and Aditi Rao Hydari. Since it features no spoken dialogue, A. R. Rahman's soundtrack and the accompanying lyrical expressions play a crucial role in shaping the film's narrative emotional core.

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