- 02.00 PM
- July 20, 2026
Bingkai Karya – After inviting listeners to celebrate falling in love with “Who Told You to Fall in Love?” and making peace with your inner voice with “Alone”, Sheryl Sheinafia.
returns to her most personal side with her latest single, “Tenggelam”.
In “Tenggelam”, Sheryl speaks of the pain that often exists in silence. It’s the feeling of continuing to live life, fulfilling various roles and expectations, yet simultaneously not feeling truly seen or understood. While at first glance it may sound like a song about a romantic relationship, “Tenggelam” actually has a much broader meaning.
This song reflects on the various phases of life when someone slowly loses themselves due to carrying too much responsibility, pressure, and emotional burdens. Amidst all this, Sheryl invites listeners to pause and acknowledge that feeling tired, fragile, or lost is human. ““Tenggelam” isn’t about giving up. This song is about recognizing the moment when we feel like we’re drowning, and then having the courage to acknowledge that feeling,” said Sheryl Sheinafia.
Rather than offering a perfect answer or ending, “Tenggelam” gives listeners space to experience those emotions as they are. The vulnerability in this song isn’t positioned as weakness, but rather as a form of honesty with oneself. It’s a reminder that one can keep moving forward without having to appear strong all the time.
This single also serves as a gateway to Sheryl Sheinafia’s upcoming album, ‘Bittersweet’. As an opening to the album, “Tenggelam” introduces the common thread that will tie the entire story together: about accepting that life is always filled with two sides that go hand in hand: happiness and sadness, hope and loss, recovery and hurt.
Within ‘Bittersweet’, “Tenggelam” becomes one of the most intimate moments.
This song captures the album’s central essence: the ability to remain present amidst pain, without forcing it all to end immediately. Much like the meaning of the word “bittersweet” itself, this song doesn’t attempt to offer a resolution. It simply accompanies a phase of life honestly and lets it live as it is.
With “Tenggelam”, Sheryl Sheinafia once again demonstrates her consistency in presenting works that resonate with the experiences of many. It’s a song that doesn’t judge or preach, but rather serves as a companion for anyone who has ever felt lost in the hustle and bustle of life.
Sheryl Sheinafia’s latest single, “Tenggelam”, is available on all favorite digital streaming platforms starting July 17th. A new album, ‘Bittersweet’, will follow, marking a new chapter in Sheryl’s musical journey.
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