The loss of a language signifies the erosion of a worldview and unique cultural nuances. A year-long journey through Odisha, Jharkhand, and the Nilgiris revealed the quiet resignation of individuals, particularly young girls, who adopt English for employability, even as their native tongues flicker with suppressed syllables. The author encountered elders speaking dying languages, likening their fading voices to rain on tin, and reflecting on the profound grief associated with linguistic extinction, suggesting languages die from forgetfulness rather than neglect.