Aisha Retno, a 23-year-old local singer-songwriter, is once again captivating her fans with her latest song that is full of emotion and deep meaning.
After several of her songs that touched the hearts of listeners, this time Aisha, whose full name is Sharifah Aisha Retno Sayed Sipulijam, expressed her feelings in current situation through her new single entitled ‘Ternoktah’.
“Recently, many have taken notice of the wave of breakup news involving prominent celebrities, as conveyed through local media outlets.
“This reality has evoked sympathy within me, and I subsequently channel it through a song that narrates the story of parting ways with loved ones,” Aisha said during a press conference to promote her latest track ‘Ternoktah’ at Elephant Resort Cafe, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya on Sept 20, 2023.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to launch songs of various genres before this. Despite facing a packed schedule, I managed to create a ballad song titled ‘Ternoktah,’ infused with vocal stylings and modern music to reach listeners of different age groups, especially the younger generation,” Aisha added.
According to the singer, ‘Ternoktah’ narrates the feeling of bittersweet emotions when a relationship with a beloved one has ended.
“As the saying goes, ‘To love does not mean to possess’, this often means even if love still resides in someone’s heart, it doesn’t necessarily mean they can possess it.
“Ternoktah clearly depicts the pause or end of a romantic relationship. It can be said that breakups aren’t odd; they’re normal and happen frequently in the society. After all, we are all human beings,” explained Aisha.
The singer said, ‘Ternoktah’ not only touches the emotions of the listeners but also encourages them to reflect on the true essence of love and the bitterness that accompanies our lives.
With courage, Aisha once again proves her talent as a singer-song writer who is capable of conveying profound messages through her harmonious and unique voice.
She also imparts a message, when experiencing disappointment, one should take reasonable action and move forward, striving to find happiness in the times ahead.
In addition, ‘Ternoktah’ has received a special touch from two talented composers and lyricists namely Hanis Rafi and Firdaus Rahmat in bringing this single to fruition.
“My hope, undoubtedly, is that this song is accepted by the listeners and becomes a source of inspiration for them to take more positive and beneficial actions in the event of a breakup,” concluded Aisha.
‘Ternoktah’, distributed by Sony Music Malaysia, can be downloaded on iTunes and enjoyed through music streaming services such as Apple Music, Deezer, KKBox, Spotify, YouTube, and YouTube Music.
