Yogyakarta
KLa Project Lyrics

The opening lines of the song “Yogyakarta” by KLa Project, "Pulang ke kotamu ada setangkup haru dalam rindu" (Returning home to your city, there is a tinge of sadness in my longing), captures the bittersweet feeling of returning to a place that holds nostalgia and memories of loved ones who are no longer there. The lyrics describe how the city remains unchanged, with every corner and detail reminding the singer of happy times spent there. However, the absence of a loved one makes the experience all the more difficult to bear. The line "Di persimpangan langkahku terhenti, Ramai kaki lima menjajakan sajian khas berselera, Orang duduk bersila" (At the crossroads of my steps, there are many street vendors selling their delicious food, people sitting cross-legged) highlights the bustling atmosphere of the city and how it continues to thrive despite the singer's sadness.

The second verse continues to convey the sense of loss and longing felt by the singer, with “Musisi jalanan mulai beraksi” (Street musicians starting to play) signifying a need to find solace in something familiar, even if it is just the music. The singer even vocalizes their grief with the line “Merintih sendiri di telan deru kotamu” (Groaning alone is swallowed by the roar of your city).

Overall, “Yogyakarta” is a nostalgic ballad that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever moved away from a place they loved, only to return and find it has changed – or perhaps stayed exactly the same – but without the people they hold dear.