Love songs have a special way of speaking straight to the heart. They make us fall in love, bring back memories, and sometimes, even heal a broken heart. But behind every unforgettable love song, there’s a songwriter weaving emotions into melodies and lyrics that stay with us forever. Who are the masterminds behind these songs that make us feel so much? Let’s dive into the stories of the love songwriters who have shaped the way we experience love through music.
The guitarist and songwriter of Ungu has penned numerous love songs, not only for the band but also for artists like Tissa Biani, Rossa, Judika, and Lesti. One of Ungu’s biggest hits, “Cinta Dalam Hati”, has been streamed nearly 100 million times on Spotify and amassed 64 million views on YouTube, proving its timeless appeal.
Renowned as a singer, novelist, and songwriter, Dee Lestari first gained fame as part of the trio Rida Sita Dewi in the '90s. Over the years, her songwriting has touched many, with artists like Marcell, Titi DJ, and Raisa performing her works. One of her most famous songs, “Perahu Kertas”, performed by Maudy Ayunda, has surpassed 157 million streams on Spotify and 21 million views on YouTube.
As the guitarist of SamsonS and the band’s main songwriter, Irfan Aulia has written most of their biggest hits. One of their most enduring songs, “Kenangan Terindah”, continues to resonate with listeners, gathering over 180 million streams on Spotify and 135 million views on YouTube.
Known for his poetic and heartfelt lyrics, Tulus is not only a singer-songwriter for his own music but also a writer for artists like Andien, Yura, and Raisa. His hit “Monokrom”, from the 2016 album of the same name, has been streamed over 422 million times on Spotify and viewed over 100 million times on YouTube.
Alam Anggara Urbach is a prolific songwriter whose works have been performed by top Indonesian artists, including Isyana Sarasvati, Afgan, Rossa, Judika, and Rio Febrian. One of his standout compositions, “Kau Adalah”, made famous by Isyana Sarasvati, has racked up over 25 million Spotify streams and 54 million YouTube views.
Ady, the vocalist and songwriter of NaFF, has been the creative force behind many of the band’s biggest hits. His song “Akhirnya Ku Menemukanmu” became a defining track in Indonesia’s music scene, earning over 77 million streams on Spotify and 85 million views on YouTube.
This Jakarta-based songwriting and production trio—comprising Lale, Ilman, and Nino—has been crafting hit songs since 2014 for artists like Diskoria, Eva Celia, Marion Jola, and Bunga Citra Lestari. Their song “Tak Ingin Pisah Lagi”, performed by Marion Jola and Rizky Febian, has nearly 100 million Spotify streams and over 71 million YouTube views.
As both a bassist and songwriter for the band Cassandra, Choki Cassandra has also written love songs for artists like Andmesh, Jaz, Prilly, and Dudi Oris. His romantic hit “Nyaman”, performed by Andmesh, has gained over 90 million streams on Spotify and 58 million views on YouTube.
Mery LC is known for penning hit songs for Indonesian artists like Cherry Belle, Maudy Ayunda, and Rossa. One of her standout works, “Tiba-Tiba Cinta Datang”, performed by Maudy Ayunda, has been streamed over 50 million times on Spotify and viewed 17 million times on YouTube.
Love songs wouldn’t be the same without the songwriters who bring them to life. Their words and melodies become the soundtrack to our most cherished moments—first dances, late-night drives, and the love stories we’ll never forget. So next time you find yourself lost in a beautiful love song, remember the songwriter behind it, pouring their heart into every lyric. Because behind every great love song, there’s a storyteller turning emotions into timeless music.
