Navicula
Navicula was formed in 1996 in Bali, Indonesia by two musician activists: R… Read Full Bio ↴Navicula was formed in 1996 in Bali, Indonesia by two musician activists: Robi and Dankie. After changing personnel numerous times, the current formation is: Robi (vocals, guitar), Dankie (guitar), Made (bass), and Gembull (drums). The name Navicula was inspired by a type of single celled golden algae, which is shaped like a small ship (in Latin Navicula means small ship). Their music has a grunge rock undertone, but is combined with many other genres of sound, such as ethnic, folk, psychedelic, punk, alternative, funk, blues, and straightforward rock. The band’s lyrics are heavy with activism messages of Peace, Love and Freedom.

Though the band has always been active in the indie music scene, in 2004 they signed a contract with Sony-BMG, a major label. Navicula released their 4th album, Alkemis, with Sony-BMG. But, in 2007 they released their 5th album, Beautiful Rebel, independently and returned to following their ideals through the indie music scene. In 2009 Navicula released a 6th album “Salto”, and they are now working on their 7th full-length studio album (release date still to be announced). Navicula is based in Bali, but continue to keep up a national profile.

Navicula’s music is strongly influenced by alternative 90’s rock, especially grunge rock/Seattle sound, through bands such as Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana. But what makes their music so unique is their condition of beginning in the melting pot of modern Bali and having the opportunity to mold their creativity out of contrasts so extreme. From the spiritual mountains of Bali’s ancient kingdoms, to passion driven international artists who have come to find inspiration in Bali, and the raw punk rockers of down-town Kuta, this band finds their own taste through it all, the taste of ‘golden green grunge’, the taste of Navicula.


Navicula “the Green Grunge Gentlemen”
Navicula are known as “the Green Grunge Gentlemen”. Since the formation of the band back in the 90’s, environmental and social issues have been a consistent theme in Navicula’s music. Living in Bali, the band often finds inspiration in nature, and seeing the environmental changes happening in Bali and the world, this inspires many of the topics of their songs.

Navicula continues to support social and environmental campaigns in Indonesia and around the world. Following are some of their most recent Social/Eco-Actions:

2010: Navicula was chosen as official spokesperson for Live Earth Bali 2010. Live Earth is an International Organization founded by Emmy-winning producer Kevin Wall, in partnership with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. Live Earth seeks to leverage the power of entertainment through integrated events, media and the live experience to ignite a global movement aimed at solving the most critical environmental issues of our time.

2009: Navicula contributed the song “Mafia Medis” to Prita Muliyasari’s fight for medical justice and freedom of speech. The song was offered for free download on the band’s website, encouraging fans to listen to the song for free and then as payment donate directly to Prita’s cause (Koin untuk Prita).

2008: Navicula was featured on a national compilation album founded by LIPI to raise Disaster Awareness. Robi (vocalist of Navicula) along with Pepeng (drummer of Jakarta band Naif) we’re chosen as the spokespersons of the program and participated in giving trainings to communities in disaster prone areas of Indonesia, including Irian Jaya, Yogyakarta, and Bali.

2007 Navicula was awarded Environmental Ambassadors of Bali by the local government.

Navicula also is active as a performer, supporter, speaker, producer, as well as event organizer for many fundraisers, educational and art campaigns, social work, and sub-culture events.
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Mafia Hukum
Navicula Lyrics


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Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa
Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa

Korupsi... Korupsi... kata ini lagi
Selalu menghantui negeri yang frustasi
Korupsi... Korupsi... semakin menjadi



Apapun terjadi diatas transaksi

Tertangkap bercinta dihukum penjara
Korupsi berjuta masih berkuasa
Prinsip imprasial tak berlaku lagi
Siapa punya modal takkan masuk bui

Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa
Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa

Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa
Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa

Mau lawan mereka, hati-hati saja
Karena mereka dijaga buaya
Buaya-buaya piaraan mafia
Mafia-mafia isinya pengusaha

Penguasaha-pengusaha kongsi dengan penguasa
Walau sudah kaya masih kurang juga
Hukum direkayasa hanya buat yang kaya
Yang jadi korbannya, RAKYAT JELATA

Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa
Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa

Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa
Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa

Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa
Mafia hukum
Hukum saja
Karna hukum tak mengenal siapa

Siapa

Overall Meaning

punya kekuasaan di Indonesia, mereka mengontrol hukum. Navicula's song Mafia Hukum talks about the sad reality of how the justice system fails to uphold justice as it should be. The lines "Mafia hukum, hukum saja, karna hukum tak mengenal siapa" translates to "The law mafia, just the law, because the law does not recognize anyone". The song speaks volumes about corruption in Indonesia and how it has become a norm rather than an exception. The word "Korupsi" (corruption) keeps resurfacing, making it a recurring theme throughout the song.


The song points out how the 'law' is used as a weapon by the powerful and wealthy to keep themselves insulated from prosecution. The line "Prinsip imprasial tak berlaku lagi, siapa punya modal takkan masuk bui" means "The principle of impartiality no longer applies, whoever has the money will not go to jail." This lyric underscores the misuse of power and corruption of the judicial system by the elites. The last two stanzas describe how the wealthy and powerful work in collusion with each other and how the common people are powerless against their machinations.




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