Tentukan Arah
Barasuara Lyrics

The lyrics of Barasuara's song "Tentukan Arah" signify the struggles and disputes in life, where we sometimes feel lost and overwhelmed. The first few lines, "Meraja, merasa, merana, Taburi jalan dengan duri," suggest a feeling of being the center of attention, yet feeling hurt because of the challenges faced along the way. The subsequent lines indicate a conflict between two individuals, where each person tries to prove they’re right, with "Kau adu pahammu, pahamku, Kau benar, kau benar, kau benar, Menyulam taringmu, Aumanmu berseru."

The chorus provides a solution to resolve the conflicts and find the right direction. "Tentukan arah, tentukan arahmu, Tentukan arah, redam amarahmu," urges the listener to take control and determine their direction in life, while also suggesting the need to suppress anger and negativity that may arise from disputes. The repetition of "Kita teracuni, racuni" implies that the disputes may be poisonous and harmful to everyone involved, indicating the need to resolve them quickly. The final lines, "Hapuskan waktu dari nurani," translate to erasing time from the conscience, further emphasizing the need to move forward, leave the past behind and focus on the future.