Bernadya Unveils the Story Behind the Song 'Before It Becomes Long', Recording While Holding Back Emotions

Kapanlagi.com - Singer and songwriter from Surabaya, Bernadya, greets her fans again with her latest work. On June 24, 2026, she launched a song titled "Before It Becomes Long" in a lyric video format through her personal YouTube channel. This song is part of her second album titled "Hopefully Only in Dreams".

Bernadya shared the story behind the creative process of the song 'Before It Becomes Long', which is included in her second album, Hopefully Only in Dreams. The song was produced by Enrico Octaviano, who also assisted in the lyric writing process.

1. The Workshop Atmosphere is Heavier than Usual

Bernadya's new album/Instagram.com/bernadyaribka

Enrico revealed that the atmosphere of the song workshop was different from usual. When he arrived at the studio, Bernadya was sharing a rather heavy story, causing the song's working process to be delayed for several hours.

"It turns out that when she arrived, she had a story that was actually very deep. Quite serious. As someone who is not serious, I was confused. So our recording was pushed back. The workshop went from what should have been at 10 AM to 2 PM," said Enrico Octaviano when met at Citos South Jakarta, Friday (26/6/2026).

2. Written Based on Bernadya's Personal Experience

Bernadya confirmed that the song was inspired by a personal experience she recently went through. Although it comes from quite deep emotions, she chose to convey the song in a calmer manner.

According to Bernadya, she intentionally held back her emotional outburst while singing the song to align with the title "Before It Gets Long," which describes a person's effort to suppress their feelings.

3. Repressed Feelings Become Strong Emotions in the Song

Bernadya/KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

"But I want to make it if Before It Becomes Long, I don’t want a lot of emotions, because it feels like the song wants to be listened to without any problems happening because I just hold it in. So the song will feel like that continuously, suppressed," said Bernadya.

Enrico also started the creative process of this song by sending a guitar arrangement to Bernadya. The melody then developed into a song that is considered capable of depicting the anxiety the singer is feeling.

4. Workshop Plan with Baskara Putra Canceled

The workshop that was initially planned to include Baskara Putra ultimately only involved Bernadya and Enrico because Baskara was sick. Nevertheless, the creative process continued, resulting in a song that eventually made it onto the album.

"No, no need, the title is Before It Becomes Long. So no, don’t ask anymore. Yes," she said.

For Bernadya, the song Before It Becomes Long made her worry about losing her musical character due to a different approach from her previous works. However, she eventually felt confident after receiving feedback that the common thread of her album still felt present through her vocal color.

"Honestly, I actually feel like I lost (my character). But anyway, someone said, 'But the common thread is my voice', so it makes sense, it can be accepted," Bernadya concluded.

5. About the Song "Before It Becomes Long" 

Bernadya sings/Instagram.com/bernadyaribka

The song "Before It Becomes Long" beautifully expresses the social anxiety often felt by someone when gathering with family or close friends. The lyrics depict the discomfort of having one's personal life continuously questioned in various social settings. This shows that Bernadya continues to present works that are relevant to the current societal conditions.

6. QnA About Bernadya's Song 'Before It Becomes Long'

1. What is the title of Bernadya's latest song and album? Bernadya released the song "Before It Becomes Long" as part of her second album titled "Hopefully Only in a Dream".

2. What is the main theme of the song "Before It Becomes Long"? This song discusses the discomfort caused by personal questions from family or friends, and emphasizes the importance of respecting personal boundaries and not forcing someone to share things they are not ready to talk about.

3. What inspired the album "Hopefully Only in a Dream"? This album is inspired by Bernadya's personal fear of tranquility, which she refers to as a "warning sign", and the concept of cherophobia, which is the fear of happiness due to the belief that something bad will follow.

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