Art, Advice and Stories

by: Philip Garcia

What we learned from
‘Pesan Terakhir’s’ hidden message of hope

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How long will it truly take to heal
from the one that got away?

Lyodra’s Pesan Terakhir helps us to move on with these words:

“…when you get hurt, come find me,
I’ll be there for you.”

We are complex yet fragile. Like snowflakes, our human interactions can either melt OR freeze the people we touch. Some are sweetened while others get scarred.

How do you cultivate hope?

When will the tears stop? Pesan Terakhir delivers a promising gift. Love is patient and love is kind. Through the pain and the heavy rain, forgiving and letting go will ultimately set you free. Thank you Lyodra and your wonderful team for sharing these words with us.

When Lyodra sings: “…when you get hurt, come find me, I’ll be there for you.”

Lyodra shows that she has allowed her ex to be freed from the pain, even though the memories may linger. She goes through the painful cycle of the past, and once again we hear: “…when you get hurt, come find me, I’ll be there for you.”
Lyodra repeats this ending phrase 4 times throughout the song.

Lyodra tests our fragility.

Our inner voice constantly searches for ways to move from heartbreak to healing. Sometimes it can feel like we are living in our darkest moments. Picking up the broken pieces and moving forward is an absolute must for all of us.

I truly feel Pesan Terakhir moves at the right pacing: from pain, to letting go. The song arrangement brings the listener to a safe place where we can remember the good times and learn to move on from the past.

Ahhh, now let’s take a deep breath together and let go of the sadness that holds us back.

Read my new lyric translation below:

This song touched me dearly so I interpreted it with a slightly deeper, emotional and conversational approach.

Pesan Terakhir
(The Last Message – The words I wanted to tell you)

by: Philip Garcia

I've been trying to hold on
to my feelings for you
I grew to love you dearly
and now it's so hard to let go

I'm sorry I pressured you
to fall for me
I'll try to move on from here
Just remember this:

Take my hand
Hold me close to you
Look me in the eyes
Kiss my skin one last time

Then I'll set you free
I'll give you all the space you need
And when you get hurt
I'll always be here for you

I'll remember you for all the good times
I hope you will too
It hurts to remember we're apart now
But I guess this is our destiny

Take my hand
Hold me close to you
Look me in the eyes
Kiss my skin one last time

Then I'll set you free
I'll give you all the space you need
And when you get hurt
You can count on me, I'll always be here for you