Amir Jahari
{ singer/songwriter }
Malaysia

Enthusiasm is conta… Read Full Bio ↴Amir Jahari
{ singer/songwriter }
Malaysia

Enthusiasm is contagious and that's why songwriters with a genuine, obvious passion for their craft can't help but attract an audience.

In just six short months, Amir Jahari has developed a following without approaching the traditional mill of promotions to get his song heard.

Promoted wholly on Twitter, his first single Tanpamu struck a chord with Twitterjaya, the Malaysian Twitter community and demands led him to be featured on almost every chart show on radio with high rotation of his debut guaranteed.

His creative songwriting and warm stage presence has established him as a formidable newcomer, and the smoky swagger of his voice has opened a whole new following.

A student of the National Academy of Arts Culture And Heritage, Amir continues to technically develop his songwriting skills, toning down guitar pyrotechnics in favor of memorable melodies and distinctive rhythmic textures.

With his brand of earnest songs and stamp of accessible folk rock sound with a heady mix of jazz and blues dominated by striking acoustic guitar playing, Amir has been playing some of the biggest club and mainstream concerts in Malaysia.

Signed to the Kasi Gegar label, founded by another top Malaysian act, Aizat Amdan, Amir has since performed with Indonesians Sheila On 7 and some of the biggest acts in the Malaysian music scene.

Suasana Hari Raya
Amir Jahari Lyrics

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Hai selamat hari raya
Kami semua ucapkan
Menikmati hidangan
Yang kami sediakan

Sila jamu selera
Dengan bermacam hidangan
Pilih yang mana suka

Sila janganlah segan

Rasalah ketupat ini
Dengan rendangnya sekali
Sudilah rasa kuihku
Pilihlah yang mana satu

Hai… di hari begini
Kita menjamu selera
Kita bermaaf-maafan
Di suasana hari raya

Hai selamat hari raya
Kami semua ucapkan
Menikmati hidangan
Yang kami sediakan

Sila jamu selera
Dengan bermacam hidangan
Pilih yang mana suka
Sila janganlah segan

Rasalah ketupat ini
Dengan rendangnya sekali
Sudilah rasa kuihku
Pilihlah yang mana satu

Hai… di hari begini
Kita menjamu selera
Kita bermaaf-maafan
Di suasana hari raya

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of AmIr Jahari's "Suasana Hari Raya" (Atmosphere of Hari Raya) depict the festive spirit surrounding the Malaysian Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. The song expresses warm greetings to all and encourages people to enjoy the sumptuous feast that has been prepared. The first stanza speaks of enjoying the various dishes that are laid out and not being shy to try them all. The mention of ketupat, a type of rice dumpling, with its accompanying rendang, a spicy meat dish, and kuih, a variety of traditional Malaysian desserts, suggests the multicultural nature of the celebration.

The second verse reiterates the invitation to indulge in the delicious food, highlighting the freedom to pick and choose what one prefers. The line "Hai… di hari begini" (Hey…on this day) serves as a reminder that this particular day is special and calls for the sharing of food and forgiveness among family and friends. The greeting "Hai Selamat Hari Raya" (Hey, Happy Eid) is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the joyous occasion and the tradition of wishing each other well during this festive time.

Overall, the lyrics of "Suasana Hari Raya" express the importance of coming together despite differences and enjoying the bountiful spread of food while asking for forgiveness and moving past any conflicts.

Line by Line Meaning

Hai selamat hari raya
Greetings and wishes of happiness on this auspicious day

Kami semua ucapkan
We all express our well wishes

Menikmati hidangan
Enjoying delectable dishes

Yang kami sediakan
That we have prepared

Sila jamu selera
Please savor

Dengan bermacam hidangan
With a variety of dishes

Pilih yang mana suka
Choose what you like

Sila janganlah segan
Please do not hesitate

Rasalah ketupat ini
Taste this Ketupat

Dengan rendangnya sekali
With its accompanying Rendang

Sudilah rasa kuihku
Please try my desserts