Bunga Tanjung
Datuk Sharifah Aini Lyrics
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Kembang jelita harum baunya
Gagah sungguh pohonmu berdiri
Tegap rimbun gagah perkasa
Harum jelita si bunga suci
Idaman dara gadis rupawan
Sangat sombongnya bungamu menari
Walaupun engkau si bunga tanjung
Hiasan sanggul gadis rupawan
Tiadalah kamu sangat beruntung
Bagai melati
Bagai melati dilembah sana
Lihatlah senyuman kembang melati
Disunting kelana hati
Di lembah sunyi
Lihatlah pula bunga teratai
Dijunjung musafir lambai melambai
Sungguh nasibmu si bunga tanjung
Bagai cahaya ditutup mendung
Tiadalah tangan menyunting kamu
Menunggu gugur di angin lalu
Malang dudukmu di dahan tinggi
Kini bertabur di atas bumi
The song "Bunga Tanjung" by Datuk Sharifah Aini is about the beauty and elegance of the white Bunga Tanjung flower. The first two stanzas describe the tree on which the flower grows, with its strong and towering presence. The flower itself is referred to as sweet and charming, the ideal choice for a young beautiful woman's hair accessory. However, despite its beautiful appearance and scent, the flower is portrayed as arrogant, swaying and dancing at the edge of the tree's branches; a metaphor for beautiful and charming women who are full of themselves.
The third stanza shifts the focus to a new beautiful flower, the Melati, which is described as having a beautiful smile, waiting for someone's attention in a quiet valley. The fourth and final stanza brings in the image of the lotus, a majestic flower that is raised and acknowledged by passing travelers. The Bunga Tanjung is then likened to a hidden light under heavy clouds, unfortunate and destined to fall to the ground with the slightest touch from the wind. This last stanza brings in a sense of melancholy, highlighting the flower's beauty that is unfortunately ignored or overlooked.
Line by Line Meaning
Bunga tanjung putih berseri
The blooming white bunga tanjung is shining beautifully.
Kembang jelita harum baunya
With its beautiful and fragrant flower,
Gagah sungguh pohonmu berdiri
The tall and strong tree stands firmly
Tegap rimbun gagah perkasa
Its dense and strong foliage is mighty.
Harum jelita si bunga suci
The pure and fragrant flower is an ideal dream of a beautiful maiden.
Idaman dara gadis rupawan
Such a flower is coveted by all beautiful maidens.
Sangat sombongnya bungamu menari
But your flower is dancing in arrogance,
Melenggang lenggok dihujung dahan
Swaying and twisting at the end of a branch.
Walaupun engkau si bunga tanjung
Even though you're the bunga tanjung.
Hiasan sanggul gadis rupawan
A precious hair ornament to a beautiful maiden.
Tiadalah kamu sangat beruntung
You are not very fortunate.
Bagai melati
Like the jasmine
Bagai melati dilembah sana
Like the jasmine blooming in the valley
Lihatlah senyuman kembang melati
See the beautiful smile of the jasmine flower
Disunting kelana hati
Captivating the hearts of those who wander
Di lembah sunyi
In the quiet valley
Lihatlah pula bunga teratai
Also look at the lotus flower
Dijunjung musafir lambai melambai
Waved at by travelers who pass by.
Sungguh nasibmu si bunga tanjung
Truly, your destiny, oh bunga tanjung,
Bagai cahaya ditutup mendung
Is like a light hidden by clouds
Tiadalah tangan menyunting kamu
No hand tries to pluck you
Menunggu gugur di angin lalu
Just waiting for you to fall in the blowing wind
Malang dudukmu di dahan tinggi
Misfortune befell you sitting on a high branch.
Kini bertabur di atas bumi
Now scattered on the ground.
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@hafizammuhammaddin4686
Bunga tanjung, putih berseri
Kembang jelita, harum baunya
Gagah sungguh pohonmu berdiri
Tegap rimbun, gagah perkasa
Harum jelita si bunga suci
Idaman dara gadis rupawan
Sangat sombongnya bungamu menari
Melenggang-lenggok di hujung dahan
Walaupun engkau si bunga tanjung
Hiasan sanggul gadis rupawan
Tiadalah kamu sangat beruntung
Bagai melati
Bagai melati di lembah sana
Lihatlah senyuman kembang melati
Disunting kelana
Di lembah sunyi
Lihatlah pula bunga teratai
Dijunjung musafir, lambai, melambai
Sungguh nasibmu, si bunga tanjung
Bagai cahaya ditutup mendung
Tiadalah tangan menyunting kamu
Menunggu gugur di angin lalu
Malang dudukmu di dahan tinggi
Kini bertabur di atas bumi
@floreentan8020
Musik+lirik yg sangat elegan💖🦋💃 luar biasa💋 salam dr Indonesia🙏🇮🇩
@muhammadbinidris5322
aku terima salam mu😁
@sukimanishak2994
Arwah sebut perkataan pertama 'bunga' pada rangkap pertama pun dah sedap...
Cuba dengar betul2...
@muhammadbinidris5322
setuju sgt2...
@syrefpudenismail3410
Aku suka arrangement, instrument dan composition lagu ni. Suara pula sedap. Instrumentsnya membuatkan lagu ni jd lambang lagu melayu..tahniah buat komposer. Bunga Tanjung masih relevan utk didengar di tahun mana pun.
@khairunnisahhusin4180
Ramai yang ada hati nak cover lagu Bunga Tanjung ni, tapi sampai sekarang takde yang dapat tandingi kelembutan suara Sharifah Aini bila nyanyi Bunga Tanjung.
@popeyepopeye8512
Hahaa ..lagu paling gred A One
Mestilah mak Pah sorang je yg leh bawa lagu ni dengan sempurna
Len people x leyy bangg💟💟💟💟💟
@daliksidek9100
Kak Pah lebih lunak…cukup dgn kelembutan dan tajwidnya..maklumlah pernah juara dipertandingan Al- Quran zaman sekolahnya dulu…kalau X silaplah..saya pernah jdi jirannya di Kg Melayu Majidee JB dulu..TQ.
@hhayayayua6271
Pi Mai pi Mai tang tu bawaku kemari tahun bila dia rakam laguni
@mr4everliving948
Teringin juga nk dengar DSSN cover lagu ni walaupun dah tau tak akan sebaik arwah DSA
Juga lagu sri dewi malam