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.
Puspa Indah
Chrisye Lyrics
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Kemilaunya semarakkan jiwa
Menghibur hati nan luka
Engkau bak permata menghias kalbuku
Kekasihku tambatan jiwaku
Pelipur hati nan pilu
Isilah jiwaku yang hampa
Kenanglah kenanglah hari-hari nan syahdu
Kala berdua ditaman cinta
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Bersemi asri
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Bersemi hari ke hari
Embun bak permata menghias persada
Kemilaunya semarakkan jiwa
Menghibur hati nan luka
Engkau bak permata menghias kalbuku
Kekasihku tambatan jiwaku
Pelipur hati nan pilu
Maaf maafkan daku kasihku
Ingatkan jika ku terpana
Jelanglah jelanglah hari-hari bermadu
Kita berdua ke taman cinta
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Bersemi asri
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Bersemi hari ke hari
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Bersemi asri
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Bersemi hari ke hari
The first stanza of the song "Puspa Indah" by Chrisye talks about the beauty of morning dew, which is compared to precious gems that embellish the surroundings. The line "kemilau nya semarakkan jiwa" can be translated as the glitter enhances the soul. This means that beauty has the power to awaken the senses and heal emotional wounds. The next stanza is about a lover who is equally precious and capable of bringing healing and comfort to a wounded heart. The lines "Datanglah wahai kasihku, isilah jiwaku yang hampa" can be translated as "come, my love, fill the emptiness in my soul." The lyrics convey the idea that love can bring joy and hope to one's life, even in the darkest of times.
The next stanza talks about reminiscing the beautiful memories that were shared in the past. The lines "Kenanglah hari-hari nan syahdu, kala berdua ditaman cinta" express the feeling of nostalgia for the happy times spent together. The chorus encompasses the theme of this song, which is the blossoming of a beautiful flower in the garden of the heart. Love is depicted as a pure feeling that grows day by day, making every moment more beautiful than the last. The last stanza is an apology and a promise to cherish the love they share, to create more beautiful memories together, and keep their love blooming like a beautiful flower in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Embun bak permata menghias persada
Dew drops like precious gems embellish the surroundings
Kemilaunya semarakkan jiwa
The bright shimmer adds color to life
Menghibur hati nan luka
Comforting the wounded heart
Engkau bak permata menghias kalbuku
You are like a gem that adorns my heart
Kekasihku tambatan jiwaku
My beloved is the anchor of my soul
Pelipur hati nan pilu
Healer of the saddened heart
Datang datanglah wahai kasihku
Please come, my dear love
Isilah jiwaku yang hampa
Fill my empty soul
Kenanglah kenanglah hari-hari nan syahdu
Remember the sweet memories
Kala berdua ditaman cinta
When we were together in the garden of love
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Beautiful flowers blossom in the garden of the heart
Bersemi asri
Blooming beautifully
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Pure love within the heart
Bersemi hari ke hari
Blossoming day by day
Maaf maafkan daku kasihku
Please forgive me, my love
Ingatkan jika ku terpana
Remind me when I'm lost
Jelanglah jelanglah hari-hari bermadu
As we approach the days of togetherness
Kita berdua ke taman cinta
Let's go to the garden of love together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GURUH SUKARNO PUTRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shadow Safar
Embun bak permata menghias persada
Kemilaunya semarakkan jiwa
Menghibur hati nan luka
Engkau bak permata menghias kalbuku
Kekasihku tambatan jiwaku
Pelipur hati nan pilu
Datang datanglah wahai kasihku
Isilah jiwaku yang hampa
Kenanglah kenanglah hari-hari nan syahdu
Kala berdua ditaman cinta
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Bersemi asri
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Bersemi hari ke hari
Embun bak permata menghias persada
Kemilaunya semarakkan jiwa
Menghibur hati nan luka
Engkau bak permata menghias kalbuku
Kekasihku tambatan jiwaku
Pelipur hati nan pilu
Maaf maafkan daku kasihku
Ingatkan jika ku terpana
Jelanglah jelanglah hari-hari bermadu
Kita berdua ke taman cinta
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Bersemi asri
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Bersemi hari ke hari
Puspa indah ditaman hati
Bersemi asri
Kasih murni di dalam hati
Bersemi hari ke hari
Toto Haryanto
Lagu dan liriknya indah dan seperti biasa, karya Guruh biasanya diselipkan nada pentatonik seperti tembang Bali. Orang yg memiliki kenangan thd lagu ini pasti mengawang2 setiap kali mendengarnya.
Shireentul Channel
Iya bener
Priyono Hadi
Ya bang ke inget lagi, sama doi aku, ntah sekarang di mana.
Tri Wilis
Lagu karya Mas Guruh sangat menyentuh legend ,, cocok sekali dibawakan oleh Mas Chrisye Bersuara emas pasti sangat dikenal sampai sekarang
Angga Dian Rafly
Lagu yang membuat saya mengenal Guruh Soekarno Putra lebih jauh . Se sosok seniman yang memang bener bener Indonesia . Salah satu Pahlawan Seni Indonesia menurut saya .
Merlin Kampong
Setuju 👍
Nyna Laoh
Chrisye.... semua lagu nya aku suka, mengenal lagu-lagu melow, ceria dan religi rasanya benar-benar masuk dalam kalbuku... masa SD, SMP, SMA dan masa kuliah, dan masa pacaran lagu-lagu Chrisye selalu menjadi kenangan... suaranya tiada dua, berkolaborasi dengan penyanyi lain pun membuat lagu menjadi indah di dengar, lagu KISAH INSANI featuring Teh Vina Panduwinata adalah kolaborasi yang keren dari jaman nya sampai skrg buat aku... Al Fatihah untuk mu Chrisye, rasa tak percaya kau sudah mendahului kami para fans mu.... PUSPA INDAH DI TAMAN HATI... lagu kenangan masa SMPku.... ciptaan Mas Guruh Soekarno Putra... Musica Studio label abadi nya Chrisye...
Rizkiyatun Awaliyah Kiki
oh gitu ya baru tau aku
Satria Langit
lagu yg sangat indah.. lirik nya khas mas Guruh the real seniman... suaranya mas Crisye sgt indah...
tukangSerpis
Sang Proklamator juga seorang seniman, sang pencipta lagu ini pun turun darah seninya..hingga dibawakan oleh almarhum Chrisye..sang legendaris, Agustus 2022 👍