15 Indonesian anthems every hopeless romantic will fall for & never get over

Hindia - 'everything u are'

This indie rock banger from the mixtape Doves, 25 on Blank Canvas is an emotionally resonant track that captures the bliss of having someone to talk to and be able to exchange experiences with— helping each other get through the stress and hardships that they may face, and save each other through just communicating feelings. The track depicts this need for companionship with hard-hitting lyrics such as, "We almost died, and you saved me, and I saved you."

Reality Club - 'Anything You Want' 

'Anything You Want' is the perfect dream pop track to capture the feeling of falling hopelessly in love with someone. The lyrics illustrate beautiful moments and cherish the little things in a relationship that make it so special, with lines such as, "I feel like I’ve known you for ages, I feel like with you, I’m going place," driving home the feeling of familiarity and warmth that comes from loving and being loved.

MALIQ & D'Essentials - 'Aduh' 

'Aduh' provides a smooth and seductive angle of romance with the track's slow R&B tone and lyrics that capture a sense of reverence, saying, “My heart wants to say, Heaven is you.”

GANGGA - 'Blue Jeans' 

'Blue Jeans' is a slow track that depicts the yearning someone who has loved and lost might feel. The lyrics capture the desperation felt when wanting them back by your side again, to feel the happiness that was felt with them. The delicate guitar paired with the airy vocals singing lines such as “Your voice were lullabies, I would be listenin’ Til’ I was sleeping” captures the comfort that their significant would bring to them and how empty it feels without them around anymore.

Sal Priadi - 'Semua lagu cinta' 

'Semua Lagu Cinta' is another dreamy track that captures the haze of loving someone, with the lyrics capturing someone reminiscing the times that they spend with their lover and how it feels to them. It also captures how almost everything reminds them of their significant other, with lyrics that say, “Wherever this love song is played, there's a movie playing in my head, romantic scenes starring you.”

Mocca - 'Just Say Yes' 

'Just Say Yes' captures love through a wholesome and innocent lens, with soft and lilting vocals accompanied by an acoustic guitar line and flute notes that give the track a folk element. The song illustrates these cute themes with the lyrics that say, “Will you still love me when I'm old and grey? Let's fill our days with laughter forever ever after.”

Galdive - 'Blue' 

'Blue' is the perfect lofi inspired alternative indie track that captures the process of questioning and contemplation that comes with having a crush. It illustrates the limbo of “am I in love?” and the track answers this question with a resounding yes through the lyrics, saying, "I'm in love again” and "Or will you be the one to stay"—hoping that they would stay by their side so that they're not just a temptation creating a lasting love instead.

Vousé - 'Tell Me What' 

This indie-pop-inspired track gives an upbeat and peppy perspective on being in love with someone, where you would do anything for the other person to stay and be happy. The chill and laid-back music style and lyrics combine English, Indonesian, and some Korean phrases, with lines such as, “Twenty-four seven, 보고싶어요 (I miss you), on my phone right now, notify me, always I’m thinking ’bout ya.”

Biru Baru - 'Pink Jeans' 

'Pink Jeans' has a hypnotic tune with an addictive beat that pairs well with the lyrics that capture the essence of being a hopeless romantic and completely smitten with a significant other. The lines say, “I forget the beauty of the sky when I see your eyes,” emphasizing that nothing else matters while being with that special person, as everything else is just a blur.

Paruparo - 'u&i' 

'u&i' is the perfect soft indie rock banger to dance to, with shredding guitar lines paired with upbeat drums that create a silent contrast with the soft and airy vocals. The lyrics are perfect for the lovesick, as they say, “Called you mine, and you're the one I need”—professing love unapologetically.

Delorians - 'Tattoo On Your Hand' 

The slow and slightly retro influences of this track give it a unique flair that other tracks don’t have, making it feel evergreen and classic, just like the feeling of falling in love. This alt-indie tune captures love at first sight—tackling an angle of wanting romance with someone that you don’t even know. The lyrics convey this as they say, “The tattoo on your hand, I don’t even know your name, but maybe you’re everything that I want.”

Dere - 'Puspa' 

'Puspa' is a sassy track with a groovy bassline, and impactful vocals that paints a beautiful picture of the feelings that love brings—with senses heightening, everything smelling sweeter, the sky looking more blue, and the slight warmth in the breeze. The lyrics drive home these feelings with lines that say, “From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, six different colors, your magnetic aura, pulls me in, makes me fall.”

Float - 'Stupido Ritmo' 

'Float' is an alternative indie-pop track that uses a catchy melody made up of acoustic guitar lines and lulling vocals singing lines such as, “Writing love words with our whispers in our hearts,” describing fleeting moments in love and how just being there with the person you love, while it might be percieved as small and insignificant, enriches the relationship.

Vira Talisa - 'Same Old Stories' 

'Same Old Stories' feels like a track straight out of a musical, with its distinct jazz and bossa nova influences. It talks about feeling ready to fall in love with someone and covers the dilemma of letting your guard down and falling hopelessly in love, or keeping it up and risking getting hurt. The lyrics, paired with the bouncy vocals, give the track a playful sound with a smidge of relatability, with lines that say, “I don’t want to fall in love when no one’s catching me.”

Girl and Her Bad Mood - 'Bye Your Side' 

This alt-pop track uses floaty synths and gentle guitar tones, paired with an impactful drumline, to create a meaningful track that captures the hopeless yearning that comes with losing someone and wanting them back, just to relive the good times they miss. The lyrics perfectly capture this sentiment with lines like, “Starting to lose my mind, cos I know that you’ll never be mine.”