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.
Love You Longer
Raisa Lyrics
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You saw my imperfections
And you saw who i am
Through all my insecurities
You stood by me
So i love you
For the peace that you bring to my soul
High and lowI've searched
You're the only one for me
You're my person in my home
You are real you're my earth
You're a million dollar things
That you don't even know
You're my sun you're my rain
You're the twinkle in my eye
Oh i wish i found you sooner
So that i, i can love you longer
You told me how to feel so beautiful
To forgive all my faults
To accept all my flaws
Through all my insanities
((you love and feel
So i love you for all
Rightness you bring to my soul))
High and low
I've searched
You're the only one for me
You're my person in my home
You are real you're my earth
You're a million dollar things
That you don't even know
You're my sun you're my rain
You're the twinkle in my eye
So that i, i can love you longer
I've searched high and low for you
But time escape the best for last
I've never felt so sure in my life
You're the only one for me
You're my person you're my home
You are real you're my earth
You're a million dollar things
That you don't even know
You're my sun you're my rain
You're the twinkle in my eye
Oh i wish i found you sooner
So that i, i can love you longer
You're my person you're my home
You are real you're my earth
You're a million dollar things
That you don't even know
You're my sun you're my rain
You're the twinkle in my eye
Oh i wish i found you sooner
So that i, i can love you longer
In Raisa's song Love You Longer, the lyrics depict a story of someone falling in love unexpectedly and finding someone who accepts them despite their imperfections and insecurities. The lyrics illustrate a sense of gratefulness towards this person who brings peace and happiness to the singer's life. The singer expresses their love and admiration for this person, claiming that they are the only one for them, and that they wish they had met them sooner so they could have loved them longer.
The first verse of the song talks about the unexpected arrival of the person in the singer's life, and how they saw the singer's imperfections and loved them for who they are. The singer expresses gratitude towards the person for standing by them through their insecurities and bringing peace to their soul. In the second verse, the singer tells how the person taught them to feel beautiful and accept their flaws, leading to a deeper love and appreciation for the person.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the love, admiration, and need for this person in the singer's life. The lyrics mention the person being the singer's person in their home, representing their deep connection with each other. The use of imagery, such as the sun, rain, and twinkle, highlights the person's significance in the singer's life. The repetition of the line "Oh, I wish I found you sooner, so that I, I can love you longer" further emphasizes the singer's desire to spend more time with the person they love.
Overall, the lyrics of Love You Longer express a deep appreciation and love for someone who accepts them for who they are and brings happiness to their life. The singer's desire to have found this person sooner demonstrates the importance of timing in love, and how love can change and grow with time.
Line by Line Meaning
You came into my life unexpectedly
I didn't anticipate meeting you, but you came into my life anyway.
You saw my imperfections
You recognized that I am flawed and have weaknesses.
And you saw who i am
You saw me for who I truly am, beyond my flaws and insecurities.
Through all my insecurities
Even when I felt unsure about myself, you were there for me.
You stood by me
You supported me and remained loyal to me.
So i love you
Because of your unwavering support and love, I love you in return.
For the peace that you bring to my soul
Being with you brings me a sense of calmness and tranquility.
High and low, I've searched
I looked for someone like you in many places and situations.
You're the only one for me
Out of everyone I've met, you are the only one who truly fits with me.
You're my person in my home
You are my significant other and the person I feel most comfortable with at home.
You are real you're my earth
You are a genuine and grounded presence in my life.
You're a million dollar things that you don't even know
You possess many amazing qualities and attributes that you may not even be aware of.
You're my sun you're my rain
You bring warmth and joy to my life, but you also help me grow and face challenges.
Oh i wish i found you sooner
I regret not meeting you earlier and having more time together.
So that i, i can love you longer
I want to spend more time with you and love you for as long as I can.
You told me how to feel so beautiful
You helped me see myself as beautiful and worthy of your love.
To forgive all my faults
You taught me to forgive myself for my mistakes and accept my flaws.
To accept all my flaws
You taught me to love and accept myself, even with my imperfections.
Through all my insanities
Even when I acted irrationally or with unpredictability, you still loved me.
((you love and feel
This line is unclear and may have been mistakenly copied from the previous verse.
So i love you for all
I love you because you love and accept me for who I am.
Rightness you bring to my soul))
Being with you feels right to me and brings me inner happiness.
But time escape the best for last
It took time for us to find each other, but it was worth the wait.
I've never felt so sure in my life
I have never felt as confident or certain about anything as I do about our relationship.
You're my person you're my home
You are my partner and the place where I feel most comfortable and safe.
You're my sun you're my rain
You bring happiness and growth to my life in both good times and bad.
Oh i wish i found you sooner
I feel regret for not finding you earlier in life and having more time with you.
So that i, i can love you longer
I want to love you for as long as possible and cherish every moment we have together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHANES HARIS PRANOWO, RAISA ANDRIANA
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