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.
Lilin Lilin Kecil
Chrisye Lyrics
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Oh manakala bulan nan genit enggan tersenyum
Berkerut kerut tiada berseri
Tersendat sendat merayap
Dalam kegelapan
Hitam kini hitam nanti
Gelap kini akankah berganti
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Seberkas cahaya (sanggupkah ku)
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Seisi dunia
Oh manakala mentari tua lelah berpijar
Oh manakala bulan nan genit enggan tersenyum
Berkerut kerut tiada berseri
Tersendat sendat merayap
Dalam kegelapan
Hitam kini hitam nanti
Gelap kini akankah berganti
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau mengganti
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Seberkas cahaya (sanggupkah ku)
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Seisi dunia
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau mengganti
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Seberkas cahaya (sanggupkah ku)
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Seisi dunia
The song "Lilin Lilin Kecil" by Chrisye is a beautiful metaphorical representation of the power of small acts of kindness and hope in times of darkness and despair. The lyrics speak of the sun and moon being tired and unwilling to shine, leaving the world in darkness. In this darkness, however, there is a small candle that has the power to provide a ray of light and hope to the world.
The singer addresses the candle, asking whether it is capable of replacing the old and tired sun and moon and giving light to the world. He also asks whether the candle can provide a sense of warmth and comfort, similar to that provided by the sun. The repeated questioning of the ability of the candle suggests that the singer is not sure if the small act of lighting a candle is enough to change the world, but he has hope that it can.
The song offers a powerful message of hope and encourages individuals to do their part, no matter how small, to bring light to the world. It suggests that even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference in someone's life and that we should always strive to be the light in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh manakala mentari tua lelah berpijar
As the old sun grows tired and weak in its shining
Oh manakala bulan nan genit enggan tersenyum
While the playful moon refuses to smile
Berkerut kerut tiada berseri
The wrinkles and roughness show no joy
Tersendat sendat merayap
Stumbling and creeping slowly
Dalam kegelapan
In the darkness
Hitam kini hitam nanti
Blackness now and later
Gelap kini akankah berganti
Will the darkness ever change?
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
But you, little candle
Sanggupkah kau mengganti
Are you capable of taking over?
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Are you able to give
Seberkas cahaya (sanggupkah ku)
A ray of light (can I do it)?
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Can you shine brightly?
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Can you sting?
Seisi dunia
The whole world
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
And you, little candle
Sanggupkah kau mengganti
Are you capable of taking over?
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Are you able to give
Seberkas cahaya (sanggupkah ku)
A ray of light (Can I do it)?
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
And you, little candle
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Can you shine brightly?
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Can you sting?
Seisi dunia
The whole world
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
And you, little candle
Sanggupkah kau mengganti
Are you capable of taking over?
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Are you able to give
Seberkas cahaya (sanggupkah ku)
A ray of light (Can I do it)?
Dan kau lilin lilin kecil
And you, little candle
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Can you shine brightly?
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Can you sting?
Seisi dunia
The whole world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@penonton3221
Oh...
Manakala mentari tua
Lelah berpijar
Oh...
Manakala bulan nan genit
Enggan tersenyum
Berkerut kerut tiada berseri
Tersendat-sendat merayap dalam kegelapan
Hitam kini hitam nanti
Gelap kini akankah berganti
Chorus
Engkau lilin-lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau mengganti
Sanggupkah kau memberi
Seberkas cahaya
Engkau lilin-lilin kecil
Sanggupkah kau berpijar
Sanggupkah kau menyengat
Seisi dunia
@pamin8415
Syair yg itu sebenarnya kurang lengkap.. entah apa ya.. kok bisa begitu..
Setelah interlude ada 1 bait lagi, dg nada yg sama seperti pd bait pertama.. :
Oh manakala
Mentari bulan semakin tua
Oh manakala
Bintang-bintang pun turut menangis
Meratap langit nan makin pekat
Perlahan-lahan memudar
Lalu semua musnah
Hitam kini hitam nanti
Gelap kini akankah berganti..
Setelah itu baru kembali ke bait reffrein..
Chriisye kan jg prnh merilis lagu itu dg syair yg utuh/ lengkap seperti itu.. Grup Geronimo II jg merilis lagu itu dg syair yg utuh seperti.. yg dirilis dlm waktu yg hampir bersamaan.. tp sedikit lebih duluan Chrisye
@Bayusaja-ru9zg
Saya pertama dengar lagu ini LILIN - LILIN KECIL tahun 1977 bulan Mei . Lalu bulan ke 6 tahun itu , saya dengar lagi di radio , yang nyanyi mbak Djatu Parmawati , Group Geronimo . Ohh sungguh kenangan dahulu tak akan aku lupakan , aku ingin kembali ke masa itu . Tak sangka umurku sekarang 73 tahun .
@baniirsyad7636
Lagu Favorit Almarhumah Ibu saya ini.. selalu meneteskan air mata setiap dengar lagu ini..Al Fatihah buat Ibu🤲
@sindidamayanti265
Alfatihah utk almarhumah ibu kakak🙏🏻
@baniirsyad7636
@@sindidamayanti265 makasih ya😇
@bambanghardiyanto6722
Yang tabah bang ibu mu pasti selalu tersenyum disana
@adammuhammad6541
😭
@cahyowirawan9210
Lilin lilin kecil.... sebuah pesan untuk generasi penerus agar tidak lupa dengan tugasnya membawa Indonesia kepada Kejayaan dan menjaganya
@wongtakapushi6786
ini lagu memang ajaib... GAK PERNAH SUKSES DI REMAKE... wal hasil memang versi original inilah nyawanya....
@Irfan-ee2ku
Lomba cipta lagu remaja tahun 1976, lahirlah lagu lilin lilin kecil, yang lagu dan liriknya masih bisa kita hayati sampai sekarang, dari karya james f sundah, yg chrisye nyanyikan saat itu , suaranya mulai dikenal
@satriajanisar5149
Ini kata2 chrisye saat konser dekade 2003