Skyline Introduces Single to make you want me as a Friend Reflecting on Yourself

JAKARTA - Young composer from Jakarta, Gerald Timotheus, who is more familiar with the stage name Skyline, is back to greet listeners with his latest work titled "to make you want me".

This single is an artistic statement that marks the musician's return to his purest musical roots, bedroom pop, which is simple and personal.

In the Skyline discography, this song occupies a special position because it was born from a deep contemplation of the identity crisis in a relationship.

Gerald photographed a human phenomenon where a person is willing to erode their identity in order to get validation or affection from others.

Through the music that feels close to the ears, he explores the discomfort when realizing that changing one's character to be liked by others actually makes one lose oneself.

The creative process behind "to make you want me" is also quite emotional. Gerald collaborated with Erven Jovanka in composing the lyrics of the song, resembling fragments of thoughts that often appear in moments of silence. The peak is felt in the chorus through the lyrics "do I have whatever it takes...", which is a rhetorical question as well as a sharp reflection on self-sufficiency.

"This song feels like going back to 'home', to the style of music that I first got to know. The process was one of the fastest because the direction was very intimate and not excessive," said Gerald in his statement, Monday, April 20.

Technically, Skyline took on the full role as producer on this song. He combined elements of retro pop and alternative pop without abandoning the essence of bedroom pop that became the foundation of his identity.

The minimalist sound approach is deliberately chosen to maintain the honesty of the emotions that want to be conveyed. This is in line with the current independent music trend which emphasizes the atmosphere rather than a magnificent production.

While in terms of visualization, the artwork of this single features an illustration of a cat crying while wearing a party hat. This metaphor illustrates emotional distortion - a reminder that in the midst of celebration or an attempt to look happy, sadness can still sneak in suddenly.

For information, "to make you want me" can be enjoyed on various digital music platforms. The presence of this single is expected to accompany listeners in reflective times, such as on the way home or before going to bed, while inviting them to make peace with thoughts that may have been avoided.