Penned by , the lyrics are simple yet evocative, focusing on the sounds of love and longing.

The track utilizes a blend of traditional Indian instruments—like the flute and tabla—alongside synthesized orchestral sounds. The rhythmic "chime" that mirrors the sound of the anklet is a signature production choice that makes the song instantly recognizable. Nostalgia and the 90s Aesthetic

The air smelled of wet earth and chameli flowers. A courtyard, lit by a hundred flickering diyas, stretched before her. In the center, a man stood with his back to her, a translucent dupatta draped over one shoulder. He was tuning a sitar, the plucked notes like raindrops on a tin roof.

: The "Runjhun" in the title refers to the tinkling sound of anklets ( payal ), a common and evocative motif in Indian romantic poetry used to describe the arrival or presence of a lover. Where to Listen