Raisa's singing talents had been seen since her earlier age. When she was 3, little Raisa often pretended to be a singer on stage.
She was the vocalist of Andante, a band founded by Kevin Aprilio. Andante was the earlier version of the band Vierra which is founded in 2008. There were five members of the band: Raisa Andriana, Widi Soediro, Raka Cyril, Satrianda Widjanarko, and Kevin Aprilio himself. Raisa got eliminated from the band because the label wanted a different concept.
Raisa was also a regular singer in cafes. She got many opportunities from being a regular cafe singer.
Raisa started gaining recognition for singing "Serba Salah" (All I Do is Wrong), and she became one of the guest stars on Java Jazz Festival 2011. After performing on the prestigious event, she started to gain popularity in Indonesian music scene. Raisa won an award in Anugerah Musik Indonesia (Indonesian Music Awards) as Best Newcomer.
Her first, self-titled album Raisa was produced and released in 2011 by Solid Records and Universal Music Indonesia. Producers of the album were three young musicians from Indonesian bands, named Asta Andoko (RAN), Ramadhan Handy (Soulvibe), and Adrianto Ario Seto (Soulvibe), supported by Nanda Oka and Asta Andoko as Executive Producers of Solid Records.
Raisa launched her second album titled Heart to Heart on November 27, 2013. Tracks from the album remained on top positions for the entire year. Upon the press conference for the launching of this album, she gave a clear statement that she's here to stay, and there surely will be a third, fourth, fifth album and so on. She also held a mini-concert for the press and 300 fans who got chosen from pre-ordering her album.
In 2014, Raisa was appointed as a guest judge for the talent show television Indonesian Idol Season 8. At first, she was a guest judge but was later appointed to replace the position. In February 2015, Walt Disney Pictures picked Raisa to sing the soundtrack "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" of Indonesian version, titled "Mimpi Adalah Harapan Hati" for Disney's remake of Cinderella.
Raisa was collaboration with singer Afgan for soundtrack film London Love Story, titled "Percayalah" in 2015. She released her third studio album Handmade (2016) with under label Juni Records and produced the singles "Jatuh Hati" and "Kali Kedua".
In April 2016, Raisa was held concert "Handmade Showcase" which held on Ciputra Artpreneur. Previously, Raisa was took with one of e-commerce for her pre-order album and also presented in the form of Handmade' boxset.[6] She preparing a tour in major Indonesian cities, Handmade Tour which will began on August and stopping off on September.
In June 2016, Raisa was a guest star for the Grand Final of The Voice Indonesia Season 2. She sang "Cahaya Cantik Harimu". Raisa appointed as guest star at the Peabo Bryson' Live in Concert - Celebrating 40 Years of Magic in The Hall, Senayan City and sang "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World" with him.
Bersama
Raisa Lyrics
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Dalam doa dalam nada
Ku persembahkan cintaku
Ku persembahkan anganku
Dalam harap takkan hilang
Nada-nada terindah Rasa-rasa terdalam
Mungkinkan dirimu merasa anganku
Tuhan sampaikan kita pada lembaran sama
Sejuknya hawaku bila di dekatmu
Ku ingin berada selalu bersama
Berikan semua restuMu, adakan lindungan
Izinkan kita melewati segala suka dan duka bersama
Jaga dia saat ku tak di sampingnya
Ku persembahkan cintaku
Rasa-rasa terdalam
Sejuknya hawaku bila di dekatmu
Ku ingin berada selalu bersama
Berikan semua restuMu, adakan lindungan
Izinkan kita melewati segala suka dan duka bersama
Jaga dia saat ku tak di sampingnya
Mungkinkan dirimu merasa anganku
Tuhan sampaikan kita pada lembaran sama
Sejuknya hawaku bila di dekatmu
Ku ingin berada selalu bersama
(berikan semua restuMu, adakan lindungan)
Izinkan kita melewati segala suka dan duka (bersama)
Jaga dia saat ku tak di sampingnya
Berikan semua restuMu, adakan lindungan
Izinkan kita melewati segala suka dan duka bersama
Jaga dia saat ku tak di sampingnya
Ku tak di sampingnya, ku tak di sampingnya
The song "Bersama" by Raisa is a beautiful and heartfelt dedication to a loved one, expressed through prayer and music. The song begins with the singer offering her love and dreams to the object of her affection, hoping that they too can sense her feelings. She expresses her desire to always be together with this person, and asks for blessings and protection from God as they embark on this journey together. She acknowledges that life will not always be easy, and that there will be trials and tribulations, but asks for strength to face them and overcome them together. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting to be together always, and ends with the reminder that even when physically apart, the love remains strong.
The lyrics of "Bersama" are a reflection of the importance of love and companionship in our lives. The song captures the essence of being in a romantic relationship, where two people share their joys and sorrows, and look to each other for support and strength. The use of prayer and music as a means of conveying this message is a testimony to the power of these mediums in expressing our deepest emotions. Raisa's soulful vocals add to the impact of the lyrics, making the song a moving and heartfelt tribute to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Dalam doa dalam nada
In prayer and harmony
Ku persembahkan cintaku
I offer my love
Ku persembahkan anganku
I offer my dreams
Dalam harap takkan hilang
In hope, never fading
Nada-nada terindah
The most beautiful melodies
Rasa-rasa terdalam
The deepest feelings
Mungkinkan dirimu merasa anganku
Could you feel my dreams?
Tuhan sampaikan kita pada lembaran sama
God, unite us on the same page
Sejuknya hawaku bila di dekatmu
My heart is at ease when I'm close to you
Ku ingin berada selalu bersama
I want to always be together
Berikan semua restuMu, adakan lindungan
Grant us all your blessings, provide protection
Izinkan kita melewati segala suka dan duka bersama
Allow us to go through all joys and sorrows together
Jaga dia saat ku tak di sampingnya
Watch over them when I'm not by their side
Ku tak di sampingnya
I'm not by their side
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.