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It's A Brand New Day!


By: Beth Victoria Suwito


Every day is a brand new day itself. A fresh start and a clean slate. Though, sometimes we forget about that. Sometimes we wallow in yesterday’s despair and think of today as nothing but an extension of yesterday. Even so, this is a reminder that your week isn’t determined by one bad day! 


If you had a pretty bad yesterday, start the day by listening to “Brand New Day” by Cherrybelle to lift up your mood for today. Why that song specifically? Well, here are a few lyrics from that song that can really help you brighten your day!


1. “Tunjukkan dunia kau pasti bisa” / “Show the world that you can”

This is for those times when you feel like you’re not enough or just unmotivated. You have to remember that you can and that you are capable. Society can really bring us down with their expectations and standards but this is your chance to show them otherwise. Show them that you can!


2. “Just be strong, just be brave, and be sure, yes you can”

The lyric is pretty self-explanatory but this is a reminder; the world we live in is a scary place and there will always be things that we’re scared of. The key is to stay strong, be brave, and be sure because you can!


3. “Janganlah kau ragu tuk maju, kejar semua impianmu” / “Don’t hesitate to go forward, chase all your dreams”

Don’t hesitate to move forward in your journey to chase your dreams and goals. Some people are going to try to break your spirit but remember that this is your life and you are the only one with complete control over it. 


4. “Hadapi semua rintangan, kuatkanlah tekadmu” / “Face all the obstacles, strengthen your determination”

Obstacles will always be there and it won’t get easier, but we’re sure you can get through all of them. As long as you never give up and stay determined, you’ll be able to pass those obstacles like the winner of “American Ninja Warrior”. 


5. “Yakinkanlah dirimu, it’s a brand new day!”

How today goes will depend on how you view it. It’s a new page, a clean slate, A BRAND NEW DAY.


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