Reflections on the Work: Why I Wrote “Kind People”
As a songwriter, I have always believed that melody is the vehicle, but the message is the soul. Through “Kind People” — the second track on the album Self Respect — I didn’t just want to compose a tune that is pleasant to the ear. I wanted to create an honest manifesto for humanity.
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For me, writing this song was a contemplative process to capture the best side of human nature, which is often forgotten amidst the noisy ambitions of the world.
My Perspective as a Writer
In every line of lyrics I composed, I positioned myself as both an observer and a healer. I intentionally chose diction that is grounded yet sharp:
- When I wrote about “putting feet in another’s shoes,” I was speaking about practical empathy, not just lip-service sympathy.
- When I composed the phrase “building bridges where the walls are made,” I wanted to emphasize that the role of an artist — and every human being — is to be a connector, not a divider.
- I visualized kindness in this song as a “fire” (kindness is a fire). To me, kindness is not a passive weakness, but a force that burns away hatred and illuminates the darkness.
Implications for Humanity: My Hope
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The world we live in today is at an exhausting tipping point. We are trapped in a harsh culture of competition and cold digital isolation. Through this song, I want to convey several profound messages to mankind:
- Against Individualism: We often feel we must fight alone. Through the line “No one has to walk alone,” I want to remind us that our true strength lies in solidarity. We are beings designed to support one another.
- Redefining Victory: The world chases crowns and glory (chase the glory, need the crown). But for me, the true winners are those capable of lifting others when they fall. “Kind people change the world, they never lose.”
- Mediating Midst Polarization: At a time when walls of difference are growing taller, I want this song to be a reminder that we always have the choice to build bridges.
- Planting Hope Amidst the Storm: Conflict and uncertainty are everywhere. I want this song to be an emotional anchor — proof that a single heart choosing to remain kind is enough to start changing the world.
Part of the “Self Respect” Journey
As the second song on this album, “Kind People” completes a piece of the puzzle regarding how to value oneself. For me, self-respect isn’t just about maintaining personal boundaries, but also about having the inner strength to continue spreading kindness without losing one’s identity. Being kind in a harsh world is the highest form of self-respect.
Closing This song is my small contribution to maintaining a positive frequency on this earth. I hope that whoever hears it feels empowered to remain a “kind person,” even if the world doesn’t always give back in kind. Because in the end, being kind is the victory itself.
Lyrics: Kind People
(Verse 1) Kind people always try to put their feet in another shoes (Orang-orang baik selalu mencoba menempatkan diri mereka di posisi orang lain) They carry hearts that never lie (Mereka membawa hati yang tak pernah berdusta) They rise where love is what they choose (Mereka bangkit di mana cinta adalah apa yang mereka pilih)
(Pre-Chorus) They don’t chase the glory, don’t need the crown (Mereka tak mengejar kemuliaan, tak butuh mahkota) They’re lifting the broken, turning it around (Mereka mengangkat yang hancur, mengubah keadaan jadi lebih baik)
(Chorus) Kind people fight with love, they never fade (Orang-orang baik berjuang dengan cinta, mereka tak pernah pudar) Building bridges where the walls are made (Membangun jembatan di mana tembok-tembok pemisah dibuat) Every star becomes a light they use (Setiap bintang menjadi cahaya yang mereka gunakan) Kind people change the world, they never lose (Orang-orang baik mengubah dunia, mereka tak pernah kalah)
(Verse 2) Kind people light the way through the darkest night (Orang-orang baik menerangi jalan melewati malam tergelap) They’ll guide you home, every step they choose to stay (Mereka akan membimbingmu pulang, setiap langkah yang mereka pilih untuk bertahan) No one has to walk alone (Tak ada seorang pun yang harus berjalan sendirian)
(Bridge) Even in the storm they stand so tall (Bahkan dalam badai pun mereka berdiri begitu tegak) One heart can rise above it all (Satu hati bisa bangkit melampaui segalanya) Kindness is a fire burning through (Kebaikan adalah api yang terus menyala) Stronger than the hate it pulls us through (Lebih kuat dari kebencian, ia menuntun kita melaluinya)
I created this translation to emphasize that the lyrics I wrote are not just sweet words. For instance, the phrase “put their feet in another’s shoes” is a representation of deep empathy. As the second song in the album Self Respect, these lyrics are my way of reminding the world that having high self-respect actually enables us to give sincere love to others without feeling like we’ve lost anything.
