Pohon Budi
The Pohon Budi is a symbolic tree of life, inspired by its role in wayang kulit—where it marks the beginning of the story, anchoring the world between light and shadow. In this album, it becomes a map for Pulang—a journey through identity, belonging, and what it means to call a place home.
Each song has its own icon, drawn from its theme. Together, they form the Pohon Budi: a tree rooted in heritage, branching into the present, and holding space for all the complexities of being Malaysian.
It’s a reflection of where we come from, what we carry, and how we grow into where we belong.
Songs Description
1. Hey (Intro)
Paying respect to the land and its people
2. Colourbration
Learning how nature embraces diversity and live in harmony
3. Bubble
Exploring life beyond our comfort zones
4. Sayang (ft. Brendan De Cruz)
Navigating cross-cultural love. Sayang as in “love” or “what a pity”
5. Kerisantimum
Rediscovering our intertwined shared heritage. Inspired by Malaysia’s 3-layer-tea
6. Shadowplay
Warning against manipulation and hidden power. Inspired by Malaysia’s shadow puppet theatre
7. Hourglass
Lamenting the brain drain
8. Pulang
Calling to return to one’s roots
9. Air (ft. Suara Terpenjara, Alena Murang)
Belonging to an invisible community. Air as in “water” in Malay, and “udara” in English
10. Home
Shaping a better home by becoming our better selves. Inspired by Dikir Barat