Covid Karuthal by Swetha Sugathan, Chord7

Not every song from Covid Karuthal lingers, but Covid Karuthal is the one that stays. Swetha Sugathan, Chord7's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Swetha Sugathan, Chord7 inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Covid Karuthal is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

2020 marked the release of Covid Karuthal, and Covid Karuthal was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Covid Karuthal is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 1:03, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.