Most of his songs are written in Javanese, with a few sentences in Indonesian. He revealed that his musical style is influenced by Didi Kempot, with pop nuances and kendhang influences in his instruments. Apart from singing and composing songs, Denny has also been involved in the production of the Javanese-language film series Balada Kampung Riwil which is aired regularly on the Youtube channel.
Kartonyono Medot Janji
Denny Caknan Lyrics
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Sambat belas raono perhatian
Jelas kubutuh atimu
Kubutuh awakmu
Kok kebangeten men
Loro ati iki
Tambarno karo tak nggo latihan
Sok nek wes oleh gantimu
Wes ra kajok aku
Mergo wes tau
Wes tau jeru
Mbiyen aku jek betah
Suwe-suwe wegah
Nuruti kekarepanmu
Sansoyo bubrah
Mbiyen wes tak wanti-wanti
Ojo ngasi lali
Tapi kenyataannya pergi
Kartonyono ning ngawi medot janjimu
Ambruk cagak ku nuruti angen-angenmu
Sak kabehane wes tak turuti
Tapi malah mblenjani
Budalo malah tak duduhi dalane
Metu kono belok kiri lurus wae
Rasah nyawang sepionmu sing marai ati
Tambah mbebani
Mbiyen aku jek betah
Suwe-suwe wegah
Nuruti kekarepanmu
Sansoyo bubrah
Mbiyen wes tak wanti-wanti
Ojo sampek lali
Tapi kenyataannya pergi
Kartonyono ning Ngawi medot janjimu
Ambruk cagak ku nuruti angen-angenmu
Sak kabehane wes tak turuti
Tapi malah mblenjani
Budalo malah tak duduhi dalane
Metu kono belok kiri lurus wae
Rasah nyawang sepionmu sing marai ati
Tambah mbebani
The song "Kartonyono Medot Janji" by Denny Caknan is a melancholic ballad that speaks of unfulfilled promises and broken dreams. In the first verse, the singer laments how he is being ignored by his significant other, who seems too busy to pay attention to him. He then expresses his need for her, highlighting how much he needs her presence in his life. In the second verse, he talks about his broken heart, which he has been nursing for a while. He speaks of his efforts to follow his partner's wishes and the pain he feels from constantly being let down.
The chorus of the song "Kartonyono Medot Janji" expresses the singer's deep disappointment in his partner. He sings of how he had followed all their dreams, but they have not been able to fulfill their promises. He knows he has been patient, yet his partner's inaction has left him feeling broken-hearted. He concludes the song by saying that despite his efforts to hold on to his promises and dreams, he is left with a heavy heart, and his partner's departure has only made it harder for him to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Kok kebangeten men
Why do you ignore me?
Sambat belas raono perhatian
I'm begging for your attention
Jelas kubutuh atimu
I clearly need you
Kubutuh awakmu
I need your presence
Loro ati iki
My heart is confused
Tambarno karo tak nggo latihan
I'm struggling to train myself
Sok nek wes oleh gantimu
If you are replaced
Wes ra kajok aku
I won't be surprised
Mergo wes tau
Because I know
Wes tau jeru
I have accepted it
Mbiyen aku jek betah
Maybe I will be okay
Suwe-suwe wegah
Gradually, I will heal
Nuruti kekarepanmu
Following your dreams
Sansoyo bubrah
Although my world is falling apart
Mbiyen wes tak wanti-wanti
Maybe I didn't try hard enough
Ojo ngasi lali
Don't forget
Tapi kenyataannya pergi
But the reality is, you're leaving
Kartonyono ning ngawi medot janjimu
I am carrying the burden of keeping your promise
Ambruk cagak ku nuruti angen-angenmu
I am broken trying to fulfill your desires
Sak kabehane wes tak turuti
Despite everything, I followed you
Tapi malah mblenjani
But instead, I was deceived
Budalo malah tak duduhi dalane
I am lost and stranded
Metu kono belok kiri lurus wae
I have reached the end and can only go left or straight
Rasah nyawang sepionmu sing marai ati
I still remember the sight of you that touched my heart
Tambah mbebani
It's just adding to my burden
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