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I tend to hear the song as being narrated by a sort of muse, who asks Nick (or the listener) what the direction of his life will be.

The star as a metaphor brings navigation to mind. And "which will you answer, which will you call" makes me think less of romantic love (although it still could be that, and the ambiguity is something I like about the song) and more about devotion to a cause.

Music can be a hard road -- you choose it knowing that things won't be comfortable, and most likely it won't pan...

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Subjective
Enjoyment
Muse
Metaphor
Devotion
Life Choices
Resignation

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  • The Official Music Video (for now): https://youtu.be/V4T8VkGR1Zo
  • Essays/Journals:
  • Please note that most of the text is in the Indonesian language, so you may want to consider translating it if you are not familiar with the language. I apologize if some of the pages are a bit messy here.

  • The Official Music Video (for now): https://youtu.be/V4T8VkGR1Zo
  • Essays/Journals:
  • Please note that most of the text is in the Indonesian language, so you may want to consider translating it if you are not familiar with the language. I apologize if some of the pages are a bit messy here.

    https://www.scribd.com/document/879463218/TUGAS-UAS-BAHASA-INDONESIA-2-Membuat-Esai-Bertemakan-Musik

    Translated to English: This essay examines the creative process behind Abu Nailah’s reimagination of the song "High School in Insance", which is an interpretation of the song "High School in Jakarta" by NIKI. Through an analysis of musical...

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    Sempat bingung rasanya pen lanjutin sekolah kek mana Makasi beut buat ortu, besfrends, dan guru2 saya Dari merekalah terketemukan juga toh Gua benci sumpa keingat waktu itu gua cuma gengsian doang

    Jadi diadakanlah tes masuk, hampir ga ngelakuin apa2 Pas lagi ngerjain, panas otak gua (salah sendiri) (gibberish), pada akhirnya lolos2 aja walau jadine siswa cadangan, hemh

    Sekolah di MAN IC, agaknya Islami modern Memiliki peluang besar untuk menjadi jenius...

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    Negative
    Subjective
    Sadness
    Education
    COVID-19
    Friendship
    Personal Growth
    Challenges

    🎧 Analysis of “High School in Insance” by Abu Nailah Prescript: If the previous section tends to be more about its compositions, techniques, and of their kind, this section tends to be more about the lyrics deeply.

    Introduction “High School in Insance,” Abu Nailah’s poignant reimagining of NIKI’s “High School in Jakarta,” transforms a globally resonant coming-of-age narrative into a deeply personal reflection on his formative years in an Islamic modern high school. This cover, laden with raw vulnerability, humor, and bittersweet admissions, navigates the complexities of adolescence, self-worth, friendship breakdowns, and spiritual growth within a uniquely Indonesian educational context. Abu’s lyrical...

    Song Meaning
    Positive
    Subjective
    Enjoyment
    Adolescence
    Vulnerability
    Growth
    Cultural Identity
    Friendship

    🎶 High School in Insance – Song Information “High School in Insance” is a reimagined Indonesian contemporary pop cover song by Abu Nailah, scheduled for release on July 5, 2025. It is an adaptation of “High School in Jakarta” by NIKI, featuring newly written lyrics that narrate the artist’s real experiences in an Indonesian Islamic high school. The song integrates folk-pop instrumentation influences from Lenka’s “Trouble Is a Friend”, creating a mashup-inspired hybrid with deep personal meaning.

    📝 Background and Release Originally planned for release in 2024, the song’s debut was delayed after Abu Nailah’s first YouTube channel was hacked, disrupting his planned...

    Song Fact
    Positive
    Subjective
    Enjoyment
    Nostalgia
    Cultural Reinterpretation
    Personal Growth
    Spiritual Resilience
    Educational Struggles

    The lyric isn't "Detours, fences - I get defensive". It's "BE TOO EXPENSIVE - I get defensive".

    Negative
    Subjective
    Disgust
    Correction
    Lyrics
    Misinterpretation
    Defensiveness
    Music

    This song is about (name deleted), the President of the United States, currently.

    Negative
    Subjective
    Disgust
    Politics
    Criticism
    Leadership
    Controversy
    Society

    This track explores themes of emotional cleansing, transformation, and acceptance through the metaphor of a continuous, purifying bath. The song depicts a journey of healing from personal turmoil, where the "infinite baths" symbolize a never-ending process of washing away past pain and seeking peace and rebirth. Ultimately, it highlights the tension between struggle and serenity, emphasizing resilience and the quest for inner balance.

    Song Meaning
    Positive
    Subjective
    Enjoyment
    Emotional Cleansing
    Transformation
    Acceptance
    Healing
    Resilience

    This track explores the lingering emotional pain and longing associated with a past relationship that continues to haunt the narrator, primarily through dreams. The song portrays a sense of unresolved emotions and the struggle to come to terms with the past, symbolized by a fleeting, dreamlike presence that leaves behind emotional scars.

    Song Meaning
    Negative
    Subjective
    Sadness
    Emotional Pain
    Longing
    Dreams
    Unresolved Emotions
    Haunting

    Disassociation

    Negative
    Subjective
    Sadness
    Mental Health
    Loneliness
    Struggle
    Despair
    Isolation