Yura Yunita Releases “Pertiwi,” a Song About Finding the Courage to Speak

Yura Yunita’s new single, “Pertiwi,” asks what it means to speak when fear has not disappeared. Released on Sept. 2, the song focuses on the moment when someone chooses to express what they believe, even while carrying anger, hesitation and feelings kept inside.

Donne Maula wrote “Pertiwi,” while Yura Yunita created its melody. Producer Iwan Popo shaped the song’s arrangement so its emotion builds gradually. Rather than point listeners toward one fixed interpretation, the song leaves room for each person to connect it with their own experience.

That experience might involve facing injustice, watching a woman choose silence, thinking about a mother, or confronting fear within oneself. The song’s strength, the account says, comes from a form of courage that does not always appear as a loud voice. It can also mean refusing to retreat after something inside demands to be heard.

Yura urged listeners not to rush to identify a definitive message. “Listen and simply enjoy the song and music video. Find a slightly quiet space, let the song finish. Then wait a few seconds in silence. Notice who appears in your mind. Notice which part makes your chest feel tight,” she said.

The accompanying video translates the song’s emotions through imagery and movement. Kathleen Malay directed it, with choreography by Siko Setyanto. Both the audio and video are available through streaming platforms.

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Listen and simply enjoy the song and music video. Find a slightly quiet space, let the song finish. Then wait a few seconds in silence. Notice who appears in your mind. Notice which part makes your chest feel tight.