Playlist of Poetic and Touching Songs for the Word of Affirmation Community

Kapanlagi.com - For most people, words are considered the primary form of affection. Through heartfelt appreciation, they feel valued and loved. If your love language includes the category of words of affirmation, you likely find it easy to feel emotionally connected to beautiful writings, such as when reading poetry or understanding song lyrics.

In crafting lyrics, musicians have their own distinctive styles to create the desired atmosphere. One example is poetic-style music. This type of song can immerse listeners in a poignant ambiance.

So, for you fans of words of affirmation, go ahead and check out this playlist of songs with poetic lyrics that can touch the deepest parts of your heart.

1. Sal Priadi & Nadin Amizah - The Most Serious Amen

Sal Priadi and Nadin Amizah in the official audio cover of Amin Paling Serius. (Source: Sal Priadi/YouTube)

The first song comes from two musicians with distinctive vocal characters and lyric writing, namely Sal Priadi and Nadin Amizah. The lyrics are filled with various metaphors to tell the story of two individuals from different backgrounds.

The male character, sung by Sal Priadi, is depicted as having a tough life story filled with sadness. Meanwhile, the female character is described as coming from a beautiful, good family, but is considered to have a false sense of security in the lyrics sung by Nadin Amizah. Despite their differences, they admire each other and are determined to achieve a common goal.

'For this adventure

Let’s knock on the same door

Bringing the most serious amen

The whole world

2. Fanny Soegi - Arutala

The title of the song Arutala by Fanny Soegi is derived from Sanskrit meaning moon. (Source: Fanny Soegi/YouTube)

Literature lovers will surely resonate with this song, as the lyrics resemble a work of poetry. Using metaphor, Fanny tells the story of arutala, a term from Sanskrit meaning moon, as a symbol of high aspirations.

The aspiration Fanny refers to is the desire to be with someone admired. However, in reality, she finds herself trapped in a situation of HTS or a relationship without status.

3. Yura Yunita - Dunia Tipu-Tipu

With a rather unique title, Yura Yunita depicts a life full of pretense. However, instead of focusing on unpleasant experiences, this song offers a sense of calm through lyrics about a valuable person who can be trusted and understands our thoughts the best.

Even more special, the lyrics of Dunia Tipu-Tipu are written with a consistent rhyming pattern. The verse follows a u-u-u-u rhyme scheme, followed by the pre-chorus with an i-i pattern, then it goes into the chorus with an a-a-a-a rhyme, and the bridge ends with an i-i-i rhyme. This certainly adds to the poetic value of the song by this Sundanese singer.

4. Idgitaf - Dermaga

Dermaga depicts a figure that always serves as a stopover for many ships, or people who come and go. They bring hope, but then leave without saying goodbye. This song is suitable for you who are tired of the cycle of repetitive relationships, starting from getting to know each other, being together, breaking up, to starting over.

Starting is already hard for me

Let alone having to end

Ending is already hard for me

Let alone having to start anew

5. BCL - Selalu Ada di Nadimu

The success of the Indonesian animated film, Jumbo, is inseparable from the soundtrack within it. One of the songs is Selalu Ada di Nadimu, which carries a message to a child not to fear the harshness of the world.

The presence of parents can always be felt in the veins of their children even when they are gone. The lyrics also express the sincere prayers and love from parents.

Interestingly, the first letter of each line of the lyrics forms the sentence KAMI AKAN SELALU ADA DI NADIMU when combined.

6. Ed Sheeran ft. Taylor Swift - The Joker And The Queen

After delving into five poetic songs from Indonesia, this sixth song is a work of the Western music industry. Sung by two famous musicians, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, the lyrics express love from the perspective of a joker and a queen.

In addition to the duet version with Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran also released his solo version that focuses solely on the feelings of the joker.

And I know you could fall for a thousand kings

And hearts that would give you a diamond ring

When I fold, you see the best in me

The joker and the queen

7. Stephen Sanchez & Laufey - No One Knows

Still with English songs, No One Knows presents lyrics about the complaints of a couple. Others do not know that these problems have occurred, but they themselves are aware of it and continue to try to love each other.

Although the lyrics seem to point out each other's flaws, Stephen Sanchez and Laufey sing this song with a melodious voice in the style of jazz from the 1950s. It makes the listeners feel like they are entering a romantic atmosphere.

8. Winter - Hunjung Yeonsuh

Need a poetic song in Korean? Hunjung Yeonsuh is the answer. This song is sung by Winter from the girlgroup aespa with a vocal style reminiscent of the Joseon era. The original soundtrack from the drama The Tale of Lady Ok is written like a poem meant to be conveyed to a loved one. The lyrics are based on the love story of the two main characters from different social classes who always long for and want to be together.

Dalgwa gateun nim, eoyeoppeusin nimiyeo

(Oh, my beloved who is as beautiful as the moon)

Na geudael somanghamnida

(I miss you).

Well, those are the songs that are perfect for you to listen to when you need a dose of romance or just want to soak in meaningful words. Don't forget to make this recommendation your new playlist, especially for those word of affirmation types who greatly appreciate expressions as sweet as honey.

Enjoy the melody and share this playlist with your close ones who also need a poetic touch in their day!

Author: Veronica Hadi

(Kpl/Gil)