Born as Abdul Gafar Abdullah in Wonodadi, Banjarnegara; he is the youngest son of Aboe Ja'far. He had many desires: engineer, doctor, and painter. But as it turned out, eventually he became a famous singer, although he only wants to be called a poeter.
In 1970s, Ebiet was close to Yogyakarta young artist society. It formed his musical style. Close to a prolific artist Emha Ainun Nadjib, he often sang his friend’s poems with his guitar. But, when entering recording studio, he did not sing any of Emha’s songs. Although Ebiet felt sorry to leave Yogyakarta, he concentrated to try his luck and natural talent in Jakarta. The recording of his songs were successful. He recorded in the Philippines to get the better recording. But he refused to record his songs in Japanese, when he had a chance to have a concert there.
Married with Yayuk Sugianto (Iis Sugianto’s old sister), in 1982; he has 4 sons: Abietyasakti Ksatria Kinasih, Adaprabu Hantip Trengginas, Byatuasa Pakarti Hinuwih, and Segara Banyu Bening. They lived in Ciganjur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. In his house Ebiet raises about 20 birds.
Later, he recorded in Colombia Record, the United States. Ebiet also involved Adie MS and Jimmy Manoppo to assist his music.
Ebiet was chosen as the favorite singer of ABRI Radio Broadcasting (1989-1992), BASF Awards winner 1984 until 1988, and the best singer in 1997 Indonesian Musical Awards.
Until 1990, he has launched 12 albums, Camellia I (1979), Camellia II (1979), Camellia III (1980), Camellia IV (1980), Langkah Berikutnya (1982), Tokoh-Tokoh (1982), 1984 (1984), Zaman (1985), Isyu! (1986), Menjaring Matahari (1987), Sketsa Rembulan Emas (1988), and Seraut Wajah (1990). But Ebiet "went to seclusion" for the next 5 years. In 1995, the albums he launched were Kupu-Kupu Kertas and Cinta Sebening Embun. In 1996, Ebiet launched Aku Ingin Pulang. Kupu-Kupu Kertas was supported by musicians such as Ian Antono, Billy J. Budiardjo, Purwacaraka, and Erwin Gutawa.
In the following years, Ebiet launched 3 albums, Gamelan (1998), Balada Sinetron Cinta (2000), and Bahasa Langit (2001). Again, he secluded for 5 years, but he once appeared in the collaboration album Kita Untuk Mereka (2004).
In 2007, he launched a new album, In Love: 25th Anniversary, to commemorate his 25-year marriage. All of its songs are about love.
Camelia
Ebiet G. Ade Lyrics
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Akan kutuliskan lagi
Namaku dan namamu
Maafkan bila waktu itu
Dengan tuliskan nama kita
Kuanggap engkau berlebihan
Sekarang
Setelah kau pergi
Kurasakan makna tulisanmu
Meski samar tapi jelas tegas
Engkau hendak tinggalkan kenangan
dan kenangan
Di sini kau petikkan kembang
kemudian engkau selipkan
Pada tali gitarku
Maafkan bila waktu itu
Kucabut dan kubuang
Kau pungut lagi dan kau bersihkan
Engkau berlari sambil menangis
Kau dekap erat kembang itu
Sekarang baru aku mengerti
Ternyata kembangmu kembang terakhir
yang terakhir
Oh, Camelia
Katakanlah di satu mimpiku
Oh, Camelia
Maafkanlah segala khilaf dan salahku
Di sini, di kamar ini
Yang ada hanya gambarmu
Kudekap erat Dalam tidurku
Dalam mimpiku
These lyrics from Ebiet G. Ade's song "Camelia" tell a story of longing, regret, and a desire for forgiveness.
In the first verse, the singer reflects on a time when they wrote their own name and the name of someone else on a stone. However, looking back, they feel that the other person's name was excessive, perhaps suggesting that they had given too much importance to that person.
The second verse describes a moment after the other person has left. The singer now understands the meaning behind the other person's actions, even though it was unclear at the time. The other person wanted to leave a lasting memory behind, even though they themselves were fading away.
In the third verse, the singer remembers a specific moment when the other person picked a flower and placed it on the strings of their guitar. At the time, the singer removed and discarded the flower, but the other person picked it up again and cleaned it.
The fourth verse reveals the realization that the flower the other person picked was their last flower, symbolizing their final act or gesture before leaving. The chorus addresses the person directly, calling out "Camelia" and asking for forgiveness for any mistakes or wrongdoings.
The final lines of the lyrics show the deep connection the singer still feels towards the other person. Their presence is captured in a drawing in their room, and the singer holds onto that image tightly in their dreams and sleep. This represents a longing for the person to still be with them, even if only in their dreams.
Overall, these lyrics convey themes of regret, longing, and the desire for forgiveness. The singer reflects on past actions and realizes the significance behind the other person's gestures, ultimately seeking forgiveness and holding onto their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Di sini, di batu ini
In this place, on this rock
Akan kutuliskan lagi
I will write again
Namaku dan namamu
My name and your name
Maafkan bila waktu itu
Forgive me if at that time
Dengan tuliskan nama kita
By writing our names
Kuanggap engkau berlebihan
I thought you were excessive
Sekarang
Now
Setelah kau pergi
After you left
Kurasakan makna tulisanmu
I feel the meaning of your writing
Meski samar tapi jelas tegas
Although faint, but clearly firm
Engkau hendak tinggalkan kenangan
You intend to leave memories
dan kenangan
and memories
Di sini kau petikkan kembang
Here you pick flowers
kemudian engkau selipkan
then you tuck
Pada tali gitarku
In the string of my guitar
Maafkan bila waktu itu
Forgive me if at that time
Kucabut dan kubuang
I pulled out and threw away
Kau pungut lagi dan kau bersihkan
You picked it up again and cleaned it
Engkau berlari sambil menangis
You run while crying
Kau dekap erat kembang itu
You hold the flower tightly
Sekarang baru aku mengerti
Now I finally understand
Ternyata kembangmu kembang terakhir
Apparently your flower is the last flower
yang terakhir
the last one
Oh, Camelia
Oh, Camelia
Katakanlah di satu mimpiku
Say it in one of my dreams
Oh, Camelia
Oh, Camelia
Maafkanlah segala khilaf dan salahku
Forgive all my mistakes and wrongdoings
Di sini, di kamar ini
In this place, in this room
Yang ada hanya gambarmu
The only thing that exists is your picture
Kudekap erat Dalam tidurku
I hold it tightly in my sleep
Dalam mimpiku
In my dreams
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@mohdnazrinnasir3940
Dia Camelia
puisi dan pelitaku
kau sejuk seperti titik embun membasah di daun jambu
di pinggir kali yang bening
Sayap-sayapmu kecil lincah berkepak
seperti burung camar
terbang mencari tiang sampan
tempat berpijak kaki dengan pasti
mengarungi nasibmu
mengikuti arus air berlari
Dia Camelia
engkaukah gadis itu
yang selalu hadir dalam mimpi-mimpi di setiap tidurku
datang untuk hati yang kering dan sepi
agar bersemi lagi
hmm ... bersemi lagi
Kini datang mengisi hidup
ulurkan mesra tanganmu
bergetaran rasa jiwaku
menerima karuniaMu
Camelia oh Camelia
Camelia oh Camelia
Camelia oh Camelia
@ronihermawanto2277
Dia Camelia
Puisi dan pelitamu
Kau sejuk seperti titik embun
Membasah di daun jambu
Di pinggir kali yang bening
Sayap-sayapmu kecil lincah berkepak
Seperti burung camar
Terbang mencari tiang sampan
Tempat berpijak kaki dengan pasti
Mengarungi nasibmu
Mengikuti arus air berlari
Dia Camelia
Engkaukah gadis itu
Yang selalu hadir dalam mimpi-mimpi
Di s'tiap tidurku?
Datang untuk hati yang kering dan sepi
Agar bersemi lagi
Hmm, bersemi lagi
Kini datang mengisi hidup
Ulurkan mesra tanganmu
Bergetaran rasa jiwaku
Menerima karunia-Mu
Camelia, hoo, Camelia
Camelia, hoo, Camelia
Camelia, ho-ho, Camelia
Kini datang mengisi hidup
Ulurkan mesra tanganmu
Bergetaran rasa jiwaku
Menerima karunia-Mu
Camelia, hoo, Camelia
Camelia, hoo, Camelia
Camelia, ho-ho, Camelia
@cameliadharma5191
Ayahku sering menyanyikan lagu ini untukku. Dan karna lagu camellia ini ayahku menamakanku. I love you, daddy
@rendyadithia2247
dan sang penciptanya jg terinspirasi oleh Ibu Camelia Malik wkwk
@hariponco428
Heee Coba Kumpulkan Nama2. Camellia se Indonesia. Karena Ponakanku bernama Camellia juga 🙏🙏🙏
@rollingstone9797
@@hariponco428 tetanggaku malah meleset jd komaria 🤣🤣🤣
@sandhysamputra9475
Lagu Camelia diciptakan atas permintaan untuk anak almarhum nahkoda kejadian Tampomas
@nangciksofyan1726
Alhamdulillah anda anak yang beruntung
@purdoko2757
Ketika itu Bapakku dr Jogja kota aku orang desa beli tap/ radio kaset sklian kaset Ebit gad thn 1982 .aku smp aku kembar mulai itu aku bl guitar dan sp skrang masih nyanyi lg Mas EBIET .kini umurku sdah 57 thn.kembaranku sdh meninggal 6 thn lalu.Bpk Ibuku masih sehat2 di umur 90 thn.smg ken.mbarNku bahagiya di SisiNya.
@rollingstone9797
Lagu abadi tuk ku, hanyut cinta awalku, gara2 gagal cinta ku lari ke narkoba thn2 70 an, hancur hidupku dgn musik2 hard rock dan duniaku tambah hancur, alhamdulillah sekarang sdh hampir 70 thn usiaku sdang siap menuju kematian bersama tauhidku "laa ilaha illallah" makasih Guru Mursyidku... 🤲🤲🤲🙏🙏🙏
@mapparentakiyo9183
Barakallah
@aangsuharlan6304
Alhamdulillah semoga selalu istiqamah