The Hindu·5 min read
Why the legendary lyricist Kannadasan’s words still resonate

There are songs we return to time and again, drawn by their melodies or lyrics. Sometimes, a single line can capture an emotion so perfectly that it lingers long after the music ends. Years later, we may still remember it, finding new meaning in it as life changes. This is the enduring power of a lyricist’s words.
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