Raisa's Album 'AmbiVert', Not Just a Work but Also a Form of Honesty

Kapanlagi.com - Raisa is a singer with a distinctive voice who can embody every song she sings. As a musician, her latest album, AmbiVert, has recently been widely discussed. Raisa herself describes the album AmbiVert as the most honest and personal work of her career. She began writing all the songs in 2024, a period believed to be full of turbulence in her personal life. This album, which contains 11 songs, was officially released on June 25, 2025.

Many listeners view AmbiVert not just as a musical exploration, but as a portrait of Raisa's heart as she struggles to come to terms with significant changes in her life. Interestingly, the album title 'AmbiVert' has even been interpreted by some fans as a subtle code for her husband.

This is because Hamish Daud has admitted to being an introvert, while Raisa named her album AmbiVert, as if conveying that she is not entirely an introvert. This speculation arises because Raisa is known to be private about her personal life, making the lyrics and title of her songs seen as a medium for this mother of one daughter to express herself.

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1. Divorce Rumors Emerge in October 2025 After the Release of AmbiVert

After eight years of building a household since marrying in September 2017, Raisa and Hamish Daud were hit by conflicting news on social media. But the public was still shocked when rumors of their divorce suddenly emerged on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

The news first circulated from a social media post, claiming to have A1 information that Raisa had filed for divorce at the South Jakarta Religious Court. Shortly after, it was confirmed that Raisa officially registered the divorce application online on October 22, 2025.

Signs of a rift had long been whispered among certain circles. At the end of 2023, Hamish Daud was hit by rumors of 'open BO' in Bali, where a netizen accused him of frequently using the services of female companions. This negative issue was vehemently denied by Hamish's camp and even taken to the legal realm as defamation. Then, in early 2024, Hamish's environmental startup faced issues with employee salaries, leading to allegations of inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

Although not directly related to their household, the series of controversies somewhat tarnished Hamish's positive image. Moreover, a viral fortune teller claimed to have predicted the separation of Raisa and Hamish since 2024. According to her, Raisa had intended to divorce since last year due to issues that had been 'long-standing' between them.

2. Cracks Signal in the Lyrics of AmbiVert's Song?

As news of the divorce breaks, many eyes are on the lyrics of the songs in the album AmbiVert. Some songs in this album are seen as giving signals about a fragile relationship, and some even touch on the theme of infidelity. Here are some songs from AmbiVert whose lyrics are now associated with Raisa's marital situation:

'Changing Hearts'

This song expresses the bitterness of realizing that a partner is starting to turn away. The lyrics 'Who is now on your mind, who do you want to greet in the morning and at the end of your night?' depict the suspicion that there is a third person occupying the lover's thoughts. Raisa places herself at a crossroads, 'I am reluctant to hold on, but I am also unwilling to let go', trapped between not wanting to stay in an unhealthy relationship but not yet ready to release it.

'Replaced by Someone Else'

This song tells the moment of seeing an ex-lover with a new partner. The lyrics openly question, 'What does he have that you didn't find in me?'. Interestingly, it is mentioned that the replacement is very similar to herself.

Raisa seems to introspect and directly ask her ex why the love they built could be replaced by someone who resembles her.

'Whatever'

One of the main singles from the album AmbiVert draws attention because its lyrics reflect frustration in a one-sided relationship. 'You finally wavered too, instead of sticking together, you also have to be reassured', Raisa writes in this song.

It is clear the disappointment towards a partner who is starting to give up, when they should be fighting together. The word 'Terserah' here reflects resignation after the tiring struggle of defending love alone. Many listeners perceive that Raisa expresses her feelings of exhaustion in having to 'convince' her partner not to give up.

'The Most Skilled'

This song delves into the figure who always seems strong and smiles on the outside, while actually harboring wounds inside. 'My efforts to make you comfortable, to be a safe harbor. I must suppress all anger. I shouldn’t let exhaustion slip out, even though sometimes I want to give up,' Raisa expresses.

In the line 'If not me, who can, making the difficult seem easy', it also appears, indicating the character's effort to always look fine in front of their partner.

'It Turns Out Without You (Beautiful)'

In this upbeat song, there is a hidden message of self-liberation. Raisa initially expresses despair: 'What’s wrong with you, what makes it hard for you to love?', the heartfelt expression of someone trying to understand their partner but not finding an answer.

However, at the end of the song, the tone changes to optimistic: 'Now I can laugh, I finally realize, in fact without you I’m becoming (beautiful)'. The phrase without you I’m becoming beautiful symbolizes Raisa finding her best version after letting go of her partner.

'If'

As the closing of the album, this song implies a phase of acceptance and sincere letting go. Raisa sings about finally being able to let someone go after going through various trials. 'You really left and kept getting further away, I want you to stop but I don’t dare to bet', thus goes the lyric snippet.

3. The Phenomenon of True Stories Becoming Lyrics is Not New

Not all songs on AmbiVert have a melancholic tone; there are also sweet love songs and hopes. However, overall, this album feels like Raisa's personal journal while facing the storms of her marriage. Without needing to air her problems in public, Raisa pours out her heart through music. Now, after the fact of her divorce has been revealed, the lyrics have become increasingly 'relevant' and touch the hearts of listeners, as if Raisa had spoken first through her songs before her life story became public consumption.

The phenomenon of pouring personal stories into songs is not new in the music industry. Taylor Swift is known as the most iconic figure in this regard, with almost every album featuring portraits of her failed romantic relationships, from All Too Well, believed to be about Jake Gyllenhaal, to Style, which is said to refer to Harry Styles. Adele also draws on her divorce and heartbreak as a source of musical strength, as seen in albums 21 and 30. Olivia Rodrigo follows a similar path with drivers license and traitor, which highlight the complexities of teenage love dynamics.

In Indonesia, artists like Nadin Amizah and Kunto Aji are also known for their honesty in writing songs rooted in personal experiences. In this context, Raisa seems to join the ranks of singers who choose to express their wounds elegantly through music, quietly honest, yet still graceful.

4. Raisa Wins an Award Amid Trials

Raisa at the AMI Awards 2025 (credit: instagram.com/raisa6690)

In the midst of personal turmoil, Raisa's career continues to shine. Just a few weeks after news of her divorce broke, Raisa achieved remarkable success at the Anugerah Musik Indonesia stage. On November 19, 2025, she was awarded Best Female Solo Pop Artist at the AMI Awards 2025.

This award was earned thanks to the song Terserah, which has indeed become one of the most emotional and popular songs from the AmbiVert album. That night, Raisa took to the podium with a happy face, thanking her family and fans.

Her achievement at this prestigious music event seems to affirm Raisa's professionalism as one of Indonesia's best pop divas. Despite the personal wounds she has experienced, Raisa has managed to transform her turmoil into work that is widely appreciated.

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