Chrisye started recording in the band Gipsy in 1969. The band covered music including Procol Harum, King Crimson, ELP, Genesis and Blood, Sweat & Tears, and ventured to the USA to play in New York. The band collaborated in 1976 with Guruh Soekarno Putra, one of the sons of former Indonesian President Soekarno, and brother of Megawati Soekarnoputri, subsequent Indonesian President, on Guruh Gipsy, a progressive rock album that combined prog rock with Balinese gamelan.
His raise to fame came with the release of the movie soundtrack “Badai Pasti Berlalu (The Storm Will Surely Pass)” in 1977. The album was done in collaboration with Eros Jarot (currently a member of Indonesian parliament) and Yockie Suryo Prayogo (a keyboard virtuoso). This album is considered as a major musical landmark in Indonesia.
His first, and most popular solo single was in 1977 with Lilin Lilin Kecil (Little Candles), composed by James F. Sundah.
In 1981 he starred in the film "Seindah Rembulan" (As Beautiful As the Moon).
In 2004, Chrisye made an album titled "Senyawa (One Soul)". In this album, Chrisye did collaborations with other Indonesian popstars, such as Project Pop, Ungu, Peterpan, etc.
Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam
Chrisye Lyrics
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Ditelan kabut kelam
Senja nan muram...
Di hati remuk redam
*Reff;
Jalan berliku dalam kehidupan
Dua remaja kehilangan
Menempuh cobaan
Malam mencekam...
Rembulan sendu rawan
Anak perawan...
Menanggung rindu dendam
Repeat *reff
The lyrics to Chrisye's song Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam speak of the struggles of two teenagers who have lost the love of their lives. As the sun sets and darkness sets in, they find themselves consumed by sadness and despair. The metaphor of the sun being eclipsed by dark mist represents their state of mind, as they are unable to see clearly through their pain. The melancholic evening only adds to their already shattered hearts, as they search for a way to heal the wounds inflicted by love's departure.
In the chorus, Chrisye reminds us that life is a winding path with challenges that must be faced. The two teenagers bear the burden of their unrequited love and must overcome the trials that accompany it. The cure for their longing hearts is the strength and perseverance to endure the hardships that life has thrown their way.
Overall, the song's poetic lyrics and Chrisye's emotion-filled delivery beautifully capture the pain and turmoil of young love gone awry, while also offering a glimmer of hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Surya tenggelam...
The sun sets...
Ditelan kabut kelam
Swallowed by the dark mist
Senja nan muram...
The gloomy twilight...
Di hati remuk redam
Crushes the heart into silence
Reff;
Chorus:
Jalan berliku dalam kehidupan
The path of life is full of twists and turns
Dua remaja kehilangan
Two teenagers lose
Penawar rindu kasih pujaan
The cure for longing towards a beloved
Menempuh cobaan
Endure the test
Malam mencekam...
The night is tense...
Rembulan sendu rawan
The melancholic moon is in danger
Anak perawan...
A young virgin...
Menanggung rindu dendam
Bears the burden of longing and revenge
Repeat *reff
Repeat Chorus
Contributed by Blake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tama2358
Surya tenggelam ditelan kabut gelap
Senja nan muram di hati remuk redam
Jalan berliku dalam kehidupan
Dua remaja kehilangan
Penawar rindu kasih pujaan
Menempuh cobaan
Malam mencekam, rembulan sendu rawan
Anak perawan menanggung rindu dendam
Jalan berliku dalam kehidupan
Dua remaja kehilangan
Penawar rindu kasih pujaan
Menempuh cobaan
Surya tenggelam ditelan kabut gelap
Senja nan muram di hati remuk redam
Jalan berliku dalam kehidupan
Dua remaja kehilangan
Penawar rindu kasih pujaan
Menempuh cobaan
Penawar rindu kasih pujaan
Menempuh cobaan
@levonpoe
A msterpiece by a master musician - English translation
The sun sinks in the dark mist
The gloomy twilight in the heart is crushed
Winding road in life
Two teenagers lost
The antidote is longing for love
Going through trials
Night gripping the moon is sad and prone
Virgin children endure longing for revenge
Winding road in life
Two teenagers lost
The antidote is longing for love
Going through trials
The sun sinks in the dark mist
The gloomy twilight in the heart is crushed
Winding road in life
Two teenagers lost
The antidote is longing for love
Going through trials
Surya is drowning
@VivoY-jo7jw
Abis nonton GADIS KRETEK mampir kesini..
Apresiasi buat Guruh Soekarno 👏👏👏👏
Duet Chrisye-Guruh Soekarno emang udah ga diragukan lagi..
Kombinasi terbaik di dunia musik Indonesia ❤
@fathiaasnawi2589
Sama saya juga habis nonton gadis kretek langsung liat yg aslinya
@titadewi4015
Aku juga, gadis kretek tontonan yg apik dalam segala hal.lagu nya pun nembekas banget
@keenmotor23
Sama mas habis nntn jeng yah mampir sini
@rooliy
Jangan lupakan Pak Erwin Gutawa juga. Mereka ber3 maestro sesungguhnya
@antchanel2096
❤
@imamnugraha5
Setelah nonton Gadis Kretek jadi terngiang-ngiang lagu ini lagi.. al-fatihah untuk alm. Chrisye..❤
@andhyhermawan8500
versi nadim bagus, tapi versi almarhum Chrisye adalah masterpiece, tetap tidak ada yang bisa menggantikan, voka, melody dll, pas dengar berasa magis dan sakral
@mrtiesthatbind
Versi Nadim gak ada seujung kuku dibandingkan versi Chrisye
@muhammadferdiansaputra9761
nadim makarim?