#SHOWBIZ: Shila Amzah's new song explores healing and hope
This song also marks a phase of maturity for Shila after 25 years as an artiste.
'Pernah Punya Aku' is Shila's latest offering after a long break from creating, and it arrives brimming with emotion and honesty.
Recalling the writing process, Shila explained that the song was crafted in just two days while she was still in her post-partum confinement period.
"At that time, my emotions were unstable. My husband suggested I try to express what I was feeling through song, and that's how 'Pernah Punya Aku' was born.
"It wasn't just an outlet, but also a healing process for me," Shila said.
The song was recorded in a very positive and efficient environment, with Genervie Kam acting as producer and music arranger.
Kam, a highly respected female music director in Malaysia, provided full support to Shila throughout the recording process, which took only about 40 minutes to complete.
"I felt very comfortable working with Genervie. She understood me as an artiste and a woman. The recording process was very smooth and effective," she said.
Shila added that although the song touches on themes of disappointment and sadness in a relationship, she infused elements of hope and strength to make it a space for recovery for listeners.
"Even though this song is sad, I want listeners to know that behind every pain there is a way out.
"This song reflects the feelings of many women who have been left or betrayed, but at the same time, I included words of encouragement so they know they are not alone," she explained.
Shila chose to let her mother hear the song first.
"I dedicated this song to a woman who was cheated on and abandoned. I wanted my mother to hear it first because she is closer to that perspective.
"According to her, the song was very touching and depicted what she had felt," she said.
'Pernah Punya Aku' is the first single from Shila's upcoming new full-length album, set to be released later this year.
It serves as a way for her to let go of a buried story and open a new chapter in her life's journey as a mother, a woman, and an artiste.
Produced by Nova Music, it is currently available for streaming on all music streaming platforms.
The official music video for the song can be viewed on Nova Music's YouTube channel.
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