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.
Marlina
Chrisye Lyrics
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Menggugah sukma nan rawan
Oh marlina penawar rinduku
Hatiku bahagia kala bersua denganmu
Yang telah meninggalkanku
Sudikah kau menggantinya
Agar rembulan bercahaya gemilang
Kupuji kupuja di lubuk sukma slamanya
The lyrics to Chrisye's Marlina express admiration and longing for a woman named Marlina. She is described as a beautiful, charming woman who stirs the singer's soul. He confesses that she is the cure to his loneliness and that his heart feels happy whenever he is with her. The singer also asks Marlina if she is willing to replace the person who has left him, so that the moon can shine brilliantly once again. He compares Marlina to a precious stone that he cherishes in the depth of his soul forever.
The lyrics are rich with imagery that emphasize the singer's admiration and fondness for Marlina. The song is a love letter of sorts to a woman he has feelings for, but also serves as a reminder to listeners of the power of beauty and the effect it can have on the human soul. The way the singer longs for Marlina reflects the universal experience of falling in love and the willingness to do most anything for that person.
Line by Line Meaning
Marlina kau dara pujaan parasmu jelita
Oh Marlina, you are a beautiful maiden who is worshipped and adored for your lovely appearance
Menggugah sukma nan rawan
You awaken the vulnerable souls of those who gaze upon you
Oh marlina penawar rinduku
Marlina, you are the remedy to my unfulfilled longing
Hatiku bahagia kala bersua denganmu
My heart is filled with joy whenever I am in your presence
Yang telah meninggalkanku
The one who left me
Sudikah kau menggantinya
Are you willing to replace them?
Agar rembulan bercahaya gemilang
So that the moon shines brightly
Oh marlina kau bagaikan ratna
Oh Marlina, you are like a precious gem
Kupuji kupuja di lubuk sukma slamanya
I praise and adore you in the depths of my eternal soul
Contributed by Levi I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iwantoro182
Lagu yang sangat bagus sebagai lagu pembuka album Chrisye Puspa Indah Taman Hati sebagai album ost film PITH. Permainan musik di lagu ini sangat menonjol semuanya baik keyboard (Jockie Suryoprayogo), Chrisye (bass) dan drum (Jimny Manoppo). Suara gebukan drum dominan dari awal sampai akhir didamping permainan keyboard Jockie yang piawai. Bagi yang sudah menonton filmnya mendengar lagu ini langsung terbayang Galih (Rano Karno) sedang menyanyikan lagu ini di atas panggung. Meskipun waktu itu saya masih SD tahun 80 tapi saya suka lagu ini dan semua lagu lainnya di album ini. Album ini adalah album Chrisye yang paling saya suka semua lagu bagus.
@Dhiiii_and
Alm mas Chrisye legenda penyanyi pop indonesia... karya mu akan selalu melegenda, semoga engkau tenang di sisi NYA 👍👍
@mayonezyuzarsif220
Asyikkk bangett aransemen musiknyaa.. video klipnya juga baguss. musik indonesia yang menggugah segenap hati.
@hebatdeh
terimakasih pak de chrisye yang telah membuat masterpiece ini , dan terimakasih juga buat yang udah upload
@JUST.A.HUMANE
Keren² lagunya... ❤️❤️
@ismailruslan4654
Kangen para legenda musik kita yg karya2nya luar biasa.
@akangtyo1269
Alm chrisye ... Sing a lagend yang pernah di miliki indonesia ... Smg tenang dialam sana ...
Alfatihah
@denideni4527
Lagu yg tak lekang oleh zaman tetap enak d dengar
@ebenezerpurba4153
Lagu Marlina ada di film Puspa indah Taman Hati, syahdu banget suasananya dibawakan oleh Chrisye ketika itu saya kelas III SMA.
@fadhilarief1537
Sweet.. the great song 💥💫💢🤞