Ravi Andika's Proof Through Second Single Titled 'Picture, You'

Kapanlagi.com - Ravi Andika, a young man born in Bandung, grew up with his interest in literacy, pop culture and anime, which later led him into the music industry.

Inspired by many pop musicians, Ravi Andika then began his musical adventure as a solo musician and producer.

After releasing his debut single My Place, Ravi Andika released his second single on May 20, 2022, titled Picture, You under the auspices of the record label 301 Entertainment.

1. There is Never a Single Interpretation

Still in line with the common thread in his previous single, which is easy-to-digest pop with a medium beat disco twist. What's always interesting about Ravi Andika is that there is never a single interpretation of each lyric's meaning.

Just like in the single Picture, You., this song could be about someone's overflowing feelings towards someone they like, even without ever having spoken to them and only knowing them briefly, an exaggerated version of love at first sight, or it could be about longing for someone they used to have but can no longer be with, or any story that the listener's imagination conjures up.

2. Feels Relatable

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Whatever the interpretation, the lyrics of Picture, You. will always feel relatable in any era and by any gender. A theme with a conflict that most musicians would sing with a melancholic tone, wrapped in arrangements that emphasize the pain, bringing the listener to a room with a somber tone, agreeing that heartbreak is the end of everything.

But not with Ravi Andika, this theme is delivered in a contradictory way (in a good sense, of course). With a melody far from a sad impression, wrapped in arrangements with an uplifting beat, Ravi Andika through Picture, You. responds to this melancholy with a small party in his room, inviting a few close friends to celebrate. Toasting with mocktails, agreeing that heartbreak is just normal. Ravi Andika provides an approach and sensory experience that is unusual.

3. Uncommon Diction

The selection of uncommon yet fitting diction successfully pulled Ravi Andika out of stereotypical traps in themes like this. Just like in the lyrics excerpt Picture, You. in the first verse:

Curious
Never have I been so darn
Meticulous
You caught me starin’ so I chose to be gone from the sight where I can be Mysterious

4. Smart Lyric Writing

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Someone's curiosity (curious) towards the person they like, thus observing them meticulously (meticulous). When their attention is caught by the person they like, they actually avoid them, making themselves appear mysterious (Mysterious) in the eyes of the person they like.

Smart lyric writing, sounding complex but still within the reach of the closest reasoning. The escalation of emotions in this song is also strongly felt. As the song progresses towards the end, the feeling of “wanting to have” or “wanting to have again” is amplified through the lyrics and arrangement in this single.

5. Involving Great People

This single Picture, You. was created by Ravi Andika himself and involved great people in the Indonesian music industry. Among them are Dani Primada & Adi Prisada as Producers, Ayoe Purnamasari as Vocal Producer & Backing Vocal, and as Additional Players are Ari Firman (Bass) & Aditto Tessar (Guitar). This single was recorded by Adiw db at Ravi Andika's private studio, Dika's Chamber, mixed by Ivan Dewanto and went through the mastering process by Steve Corrao (SAGE Studio).

Ravi Andika's second single titled Picture, You. has been released on all digital streaming platforms and will be followed by the release of the music video Picture, You., which is a visual representation of Ravi Andika's perspective on this single, and in the near future of course.

Through this single Picture, You., Ravi Andika marks the beginning of his musical career. And will continue to produce good and beneficial works for all listeners.

(kpl/pur/nda)