Bunga Citra Lestari Turns Back Memories with Ashraf Sinclair in the Song '12 Tahun Terindah'

Kapanlagi.com - Almost five months ago, Ashraf Sinclair left forever. During that time, Bunga Citra Lestari tried to understand the situation, make peace with the circumstances, and find comfort by writing to pour out all her feelings.

One of her writings was then developed into a song together with Ifa Fachir, which is now titled 12 Tahun Terindah. This song contains the honest expression of BCL when she has to face the days without her life partner. She expresses her loneliness and confusion after being left by her husband, Ashraf Sinclair.

"This song tells about my confusion in facing new days. When life changes so quickly, without warning, and I have to continue living," said BCL in her official statement, Monday (20/7).

1. Memories with Ashraf

YouTube It's Me BCL.

In this song, BCL reminisces about the most beautiful memories she had with her late beloved husband. Having spent 12 years together with Ashraf Sinclair, BCL believes in the existence of Love.

"And in this moment of life, I try to look back at the years I have spent with Ashraf, and I feel grateful because God has given me the Most Beautiful 12 Years with Ashraf. Through the joys and sorrows of love, it makes me believe that love exists," she expressed.

2. Part of the Healing Process

YouTube It's Me BCL

The song Most Beautiful 12 Years is a work that is part of her healing process in facing the departure of Ashraf Sinclair and BCL's first experience in writing song lyrics.

The song-making process, from recording demos, various creative discussions, to recording, she did it herself in a small studio built in her house with the help of a virtual team.

The song Most Beautiful 12 Years was released simultaneously with the official music video directed by Adam Sinclair, Ashraf Sinclair's blood brother, which premiered on July 19, 2020 on the YouTube channel It's Me BCL.

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