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.
Sang Rembulan
Raisa Lyrics
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Buatku bertanya-tanya
Tutur katamu sedikit terbata-bata
Ada apa
Dan pelukanmu pun terasa dingin
Seolah ingin tak ingin
Saat ciummu pun terasa pahitSekejap aku sadari
Sang rembulan menyinari
Senyuman terakhirmu untukku
Gelap malam menghapuskan
Bayangmu dari hidupku
Jangan biarkan kumulai menebak-nebak
Akhir malam ini
Jangan sembunyi jadilah laki-laki
Demi kita
Bila pelukan ini yang terakhir
Jadikan ini erat
Karna ku kira ini tak kan berakhir
Karena kita kuat
Sang rembulan menyinari
Senyuman terkahirmu untukku
Gelap malam menghapuskan
Bayangmu dari hidupku
Jangan pernah lupakan cerita tentang kita
Karena hanya kenangan yang tersisa
Jangan pernah lupakan cerita tentang kita
Senyuman terkahirmu untukku
Gelap malam menghapuskan
Bayangmu dari hidupku
Sang rembulan menyinari
Senyuman terkahirmu untukku
Gelap malam menghapuskan
Bayangmu dari hidupku
The lyrics of Sang Rembulan by Raisa are about a relationship that is on the brink of ending. The singer notices that her partner is behaving differently towards her, with their gaze and touch feeling distant and cold. Despite this, she still holds onto the hope that their love will prevail, urging her partner not to hide from their problems and to be a man for the sake of their relationship. The song then takes on an introspective tone, with the singer recalling memories of their time together and accepting that even if their love does come to an end, the moments they shared will always remain as precious memories.
The use of the moon as a metaphor throughout the song is significant, with its light representing hope and love, while its shadows symbolize the darkness and uncertainty of their future. The lyrics also touch on the bittersweet nature of memories, which can bring both joy and sadness in their recollection, while also highlighting the importance of cherishing the good times even when relationships end.
Overall, the lyrics of Sang Rembulan by Raisa are a poignant expression of the complexities and emotions involved in a failing relationship, with the singer urging her partner to confront their issues and accept the reality of their situation while highlighting the importance of cherishing memories and not forgetting the good times.
Line by Line Meaning
Tatap matamu terasa berbeda
The way you look at me feels different
Buatku bertanya-tanya
It makes me wonder
Tutur katamu sedikit terbata-bata
Your words stutter a little
Ada apa
What's going on?
Dan pelukanmu pun terasa dingin
Even your embrace feels cold
Seolah ingin tak ingin
As if you don't want to but you do it anyway
Saat ciummu pun terasa pahit
Even your kiss tastes bitter
Sekejap aku sadari
In a moment I realize
Sang rembulan menyinari
The moon shines
Senyuman terakhirmu untukku
Your last smile for me
Gelap malam menghapuskan
The dark night erases
Bayangmu dari hidupku
The image of you from my life
Jangan biarkan kumulai menebak-nebak
Don't let me start guessing
Akhir malam ini
At the end of the night
Jangan sembunyi jadilah laki-laki
Don't hide, be a man
Demi kita
For us
Bila pelukan ini yang terakhir
If this embrace is the last
Jadikan ini erat
Make it tight
Karna ku kira ini tak kan berakhir
Because I believe this won't end
Karena kita kuat
Because we are strong
Jangan pernah lupakan cerita tentang kita
Never forget our story
Karena hanya kenangan yang tersisa
Because memories are all that's left
Sang rembulan menyinari
The moon shines
Senyuman terkahirmu untukku
Your last smile for me
Gelap malam menghapuskan
The dark night erases
Bayangmu dari hidupku
The image of you from my life
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