Hilangkan
Bangkutaman Lyrics
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Tuk suara kaki yang berlalu lalang
Tuk suara sirene raja jalanan
Tuk Suara sumbang yang terus berdentang
Na Nananana
Di sinilah aku dibesarkan
Di ujung jalan sempit yang terus tergenang
Di bawah jembatan ku bernyanyi riang
Na Nananana
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang kesepian di tengah malam
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang tak bisa pulang
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang membunuh waktu di tengah kebosanan
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang sendiri dan tak bertuan
Na Nananana
Untuk mereka yang selalu ada di televisi
Untuk mereka yang saling menipu diri
Untuk mereka yang berlari di lingkaran setan
Untuk mereka yang selalu bermain peran
Na Nananana
The lyrics of Bangkutaman's song "Hilangkan" reflect the sounds and experiences of growing up in the streets of a bustling city. The verses describe the various noises that can be heard in the urban environment, from the loud voices and footsteps of pedestrians to the blaring sirens of police cars. The chorus then shifts to the personal experiences of the singer, who recalls the places where he spent his formative years - by the river, in narrow alleys, and under bridges. These are the places where he found joy in singing, even in the midst of loneliness, boredom, or sadness. The final verse of the song is a tribute to those who are struggling in their own ways - from the lonely to the lost, from the deceived to the trapped.
Overall, "Hilangkan" can be seen as a reflection on the challenges of urban life, but also a celebration of the small moments of happiness and connection that can be found in even the most difficult circumstances. The song's use of repetition, particularly in the chorus's "Nananana" refrain, creates a sense of unity and collective experience, even as the verses highlight the individuality of the different people the singer is addressing. The song's use of Indonesian language and slang, as well as its incorporation of traditional and modern musical elements, further underscore its connection to the rich cultural landscape of contemporary Indonesia.
Line by Line Meaning
Tuk suara bising di tiap jalan
For the noise that fills every street
Tuk suara kaki yang berlalu lalang
For the sound of footsteps everywhere
Tuk suara sirene raja jalanan
For the sounds of the king of the street siren
Tuk Suara sumbang yang terus berdentang
For the dissonant noises that keep ringing
Na Nananana
Musical interlude
Di sinilah aku dibesarkan
This is where I was raised
Di hamparan sungai yang kian hitam
On the banks of a river turning black
Di ujung jalan sempit yang terus tergenang
At the end of a narrow street that's always flooded
Di bawah jembatan ku bernyanyi riang
Under the bridge, I sing joyfully
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang kesepian di tengah malam
I sing for those who are lonely in the middle of the night
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang tak bisa pulang
I sing for those who can't go home
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang membunuh waktu di tengah kebosanan
I sing for those who kill time in boredom
Kubernyanyi untuk dia yang sendiri dan tak bertuan
I sing for those who are alone and lost
Untuk mereka yang selalu ada di televisi
For those who are always on television
Untuk mereka yang saling menipu diri
For those who deceive themselves
Untuk mereka yang berlari di lingkaran setan
For those who run in circles of hell
Untuk mereka yang selalu bermain peran
For those who always play a role
Na Nananana
Musical interlude
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.