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Dewanda Pratama – Melepas Sulit, Bertahan Sakit | Indonesia’s Answer to Taylor Swift-Style Storytelling

HP Music
4 days ago
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From Indonesia to the World: Dewanda Pratama’s “Melepas Sulit, Bertahan Sakit” Feels Like a Taylor Swift Ballad in Another Language

Dewanda Pratama – Melepas Sulit, Bertahan Sakit | Indonesia’s Answer to Taylor Swift-Style Storytelling

There are songs that don’t need translation — because emotion speaks louder than words.That’s exactly what happens when you listen to Dewanda Pratama’s latest release,

“Melepas Sulit, Bertahan Sakit” — translated as “Letting Go Is Hard, Staying Hurts.”

It’s a heartbreak anthem that carries the same emotional gravity as a Taylor Swift confessional or an Olivia Rodrigo breakup ballad.

An Indonesian Voice with Global Emotion

You don’t have to understand Indonesian to feel this song.From the very first line — “Ku pernah menjadi yang paling cinta kepadamu…” (“I once loved you the most…”) — the emotion hits universally.

This is the language of heartbreak that transcends borders.

Dewanda’s voice bleeds honesty, much like Lewis Capaldi at his most vulnerable moments.

When he sings, “Kini ku perlahan lepaskanmu, walau sulit…” (“Now I slowly let you go, though it’s hard…”), it’s not just a lyric — it’s a confession.

A Pop Ballad with the Soul of a Global Hit

Produced by Nuki Nares and Arvito Pandu, the track blends cinematic strings and heartfelt piano with contemporary pop energy.It’s the kind of song that would sit perfectly on a Spotify Global Pop Playlist between Adele and Lauv.

Where many pop songs polish heartbreak into perfection, Dewanda lets the cracks show.He doesn’t aim to sound flawless — he aims to sound real.

“Melepas Sulit, Bertahan Sakit” and the New Era of Asian Emotional Pop

In recent years, Southeast Asian pop has been capturing global attention — from NIKI’s R&B storytelling to Yuna’s soulful ballads.

Now, Dewanda Pratama joins that growing wave, representing a new generation of Indonesian emotional pop — deeply personal, universally relatable, and sonically global.

This isn’t just a breakup song.

It’s a declaration that Asian artists can deliver emotion with global resonance.

From Idol Dreams to Independent Identity

Like many breakout artists who began on talent stages, Dewanda’s path mirrors the authenticity found in Kelly Clarkson or American Idol alumni who found their voice beyond the spotlight.

His strength lies in subtlety — the quiet courage of sincerity.He doesn’t perform heartbreak; he lives it, and that’s why his music connects.

HP Music: Indonesia’s Rising Label with Real Artists

Behind this release is HP Music — a creative powerhouse from Indonesia nurturing genuine pop voices under its sub-label Pop Art Music.

Much like how Republic Records or Interscope have shaped authentic artist-driven stories in the West, HP Music is doing the same across Southeast Asia.

Every artist under HP Music tells more than a song — they share a story.And with Dewanda Pratama’s emotional honesty, the label proves that Indonesian pop has a heartbeat the world needs to hear.

Why This Song Deserves Global Ears

Because heartbreak is universal.

Because emotional storytelling is the true language of pop.And because somewhere across the ocean, an artist in Indonesia is singing your story — just in another language.